An idiom, with figurative and literal meanings; to actively commune with society while promoting the resources of intellect, creativity, entrepreneurialism, and democratic processes to promote positive change, self actualisation, and solidarity. This quintessentially American idiom represents the spirit of grassroots activism and the powerful spirit of the people when mobilized and when participating with our communities. It is figurative language representing the mobilization of peoples to create change from within the community. It functions as an affirmation of sovereignty and empowerment in the face of marginalization, institutional oppression, and prejudice. As the fifth estate is the foundation of democracy and ensures the intrinsic spirit, voice, and actions of We the people; the participant and the witness alike may literally “take it to the streets.”
Grassroots change is when people are effectively, taking it to the streets; as Anthropologist Margaret Mead said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
Lyrics by The Doobie Brothers, include,
“ You don't know me but I'm your brother
I was raised here in this living Hell
You don't know my kind in your world
Fairly soon, the time will tell
You, telling me the things you're gonna do for me
I ain't blind and I don't like what I think I see
Takin' it to the streets
Takin' it to the streets
Takin' it to the streets
Take this message to my brother
You will find him everywhere
Wherever people live together
Tied in poverty's despair
You, telling me the things you're gonna do for me
I ain't blind and I don't like what I think I see
Takin' it to the streets”
Lyrics by The Doobie Brothers, include,
“ You don't know me but I'm your brother
I was raised here in this living Hell
You don't know my kind in your world
Fairly soon, the time will tell
You, telling me the things you're gonna do for me
I ain't blind and I don't like what I think I see
Takin' it to the streets
Takin' it to the streets
Takin' it to the streets
Take this message to my brother
You will find him everywhere
Wherever people live together
Tied in poverty's despair
You, telling me the things you're gonna do for me
I ain't blind and I don't like what I think I see
Takin' it to the streets”
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1. A parallel universe to that of Sesame Street, where the characters of Sesame Street all per-sue the lives of hardcore stoners; the voice of BigBird played by Snoop Dogg, and Elmo is played by 50 Cent, etc.
2. Also a popular place for puppets to buy, sell, and smoke weed.
1. A parallel universe to that of Sesame Street, where the characters of Sesame Street all per-sue the lives of hardcore stoners; the voice of BigBird played by Snoop Dogg, and Elmo is played by 50 Cent, etc.
2. Also a popular place for puppets to buy, sell, and smoke weed.
by theskymightfall March 2, 2010
Get the Seshame Street. mug.noun - any of a large variety of flavorful particles, crumbs, and dust found in and around city streets, alleyways, gutters, cracks in the pavements, and most often - the bottoms of restaurant dumpsters.
Elaboration:
Street Seasoning works particularly well on Street Chicken, adding an earthy, street-funk-spice to the otherwise bland Street Chicken's meat: the notorious Meat of the Dirty Birdy.
Many such urban connoisseurs have been known to season their rations of scavenged food (to taste) as the composition, quality, and ratio of particles in the seasoning varies greatly from harvest to harvest.
Elaboration:
Street Seasoning works particularly well on Street Chicken, adding an earthy, street-funk-spice to the otherwise bland Street Chicken's meat: the notorious Meat of the Dirty Birdy.
Many such urban connoisseurs have been known to season their rations of scavenged food (to taste) as the composition, quality, and ratio of particles in the seasoning varies greatly from harvest to harvest.
Box Bob: So whatcha got goin' fer the Street Seasoning right there?
Street Pete: Alls I needs is 'bout 2 parts pavement-dust ta add ta mah dumpster-cheese/alley-oregano/gutter-butter, and mah seasonin's will be prime-time tip-top tasty-ness!
Box Bob: Aw man, I'm gettin' hongry just thinkin' bout it! We gots some Street-Chicken left from yestaday, and a lil' dumpster-puddin' fer dessert!
Street Pete: Oh hells yeah, pal! Let's get ta grubbin'!
Street Pete: Alls I needs is 'bout 2 parts pavement-dust ta add ta mah dumpster-cheese/alley-oregano/gutter-butter, and mah seasonin's will be prime-time tip-top tasty-ness!
Box Bob: Aw man, I'm gettin' hongry just thinkin' bout it! We gots some Street-Chicken left from yestaday, and a lil' dumpster-puddin' fer dessert!
Street Pete: Oh hells yeah, pal! Let's get ta grubbin'!
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This greenpeace street vulture seems to have grown a British accent in the 2 months since he physically blocked me from crossing the street.
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