A Controversy Apology
Where is the Controversy this Crop Over?
I am hearing that question at the Beach, at the Supermarket and at the shows…
People have been writing letters to the media asking in an almost adamant manner where is the controversy.
I am constantly being asked “Boyce wha happen? Wha I ent hearing you this year?”
It was the basis of a newspaper article just last week. In that interview I shed some light on why I had not been keeping noise and explain how I had been doing things differently. It’s almost like I have had to come up with an excuse as to why I have not been fulfilling my usual nefarious role.
The people seem vexed and annoyed.
There are some people who are of the firm belief that in order for Crop Over to be succussfull there must be controversy, I have even heard that back in the 80’s the then NCF would strategically plan with key calypsonians creating controversial issues at key times to stimulate interest in the festival.For all the years I have been around previous NCF CEO Estwick has never called me and said “lets stir up some trouble Boyce!” I am almost hurt.
So I would like to take this opportunity to offer my sincere apologies this year for not stirring up any trouble.I apologise for not attacking NCF and Government nor cursing anybody’s ass.
But wait a minute….
To all you controversy lovers out there, all my fans who follow Boyce contentious issues with “Days of our lives” fanaticism, there is still hope on the horizon. Soon there is a possibility you will get your hearts desire, after all what is Crop Over without controversy.
I might soon have to withdraw my apology!
If during the reading of this blog there is any thing I might have written which might have incensed or offended you, GET OVER IT! There are many things I read and hear in the media on a daily basis that I don't like either. SO DEAL WITH IT! You are welcome to leave your comments though. Make sure and come back yuh hear !!!...
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July 5th, 2008 at 8:55 am
There is potential for controversy but one thing about my people is that they are wise people. Not everything they do I like but I have learned to respect their opinions. Bajans will give you a chance but that courtesy will not last forever.
The fact that there is potential for controversy but things have not blown up is because people are willing to give the new kids on the block a chance to execute their ideas and no one has come forward as a catalyst to ferment these situations.
However, no one should take this situation for granted and get comfortable and smug because this could lull one into a false sense of security and when it is thought that there is peace and safety—-blam !-sudden destruction.
July 5th, 2008 at 8:55 am
Hope we get the message
July 10th, 2008 at 8:51 pm
U mite soon gotta withdraw dat apology in trute Boycie cuz only today pun de call-in soap box, one uh de regulars say he cant hear a peep outta u now since ya get a big pick soul. He wonder if u mout get pin down. I feel dat u mout probably just full up wid de greasy bakes…dat is why we aint hearing a ting from u?