Today’s video of the day comes from The O’Reilly Factor, where I discussed President Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize.

On Monday, our nation will celebrate Columbus Day as a national holiday. Although Columbus was an immoral treasure hunter who merely stumbled upon a region that had already been “discovered” by indigenous non-white peoples, we continue to praise the vicious conquistador as a hero. In the true spirit of Columbus, I have decided to make my own list (partially tongue in cheek, of course) of overrated white people. (Yes, there are lots of overrated Black people too. Keep reading…) This list is not exhaustive, nor is it offered in any particular order:

Elvis Presley – Elvis didn’t write his own songs, barely played the guitar, and was a worse actor than the entire cast of Belly. Despite being a cheap facsimile of Little Richard, he is still known as the “King of Rock ‘n Roll.” Only in America.

Bill Clinton – Despite bombing Africa and the Middle East regularly, approving the Welfare Reform Bill, the Prison Litigation Reform Act, and “three strikes” legislation, Black folk regularly regard Clinton as a messianic figure. He may be better than Bush, but Slick Willie was far from a savior.

Babe Ruth – While there is no doubt that Babe Ruth was the most dominant player of his era, he was also the beneficiary of smaller playing fields and a segregated league. Still, Ruth, rather than Hank Aaron or Willie Mays, is the single most celebrated player in the history of the sport.

Bill Walton –Walton embodies hyperbole. As an announcer, Walton regularly refers to at least eight different players as the “best player in the world, bar none” and regularly refers to routine turnovers as “the worst play in the history of Western civilization.” As a player, Walton put together one of the greatest college careers in NCAA history and led Portland to a championship. Still, a career full of recurring injuries and his sixth-man role in Boston make Walton’s placement on the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players list dubious at best.

Eminem – Without question, Marshall Mathers is a dope MC. His first two LPs (particularly the second) will go down as classics. Still, the genius label is too quickly attached to Em at the expense of more significant old school rappers like Kool G Rap and Big Daddy Kane, as well as contemporaries like Black Thought, Kool Keith, and Common.

Tony Romo – From mishandled to untimely interceptions, Romo finds new ways to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Still, the Cowboys quarterback is considered a top-tiered QB.

Justin Timberlake  – Yes, he can dance. Yes, he can sing. But is he any better than dozens of Black R&B singers? NO

Paris Hilton – What does she do again?

For my next trick, I’ll make a list of overrated Black people. My top choice? Here’s a hint: it rhymes with Schmarack Chlobama

Today’s video of the day provides an, ahem, interesting take on tipping. I HATE people who don’t tip, especially when I’m with them: “My food was 17.93 so I’m leaving 18.00. You can keep the change.”

I understand that tipping is technically optional, but our culture has an implicit set of codes about restaurant dining. If we don’t honor the code, the wait staff (which typically only makes 2-3 dollars per hour) will have no incentive to provide quality service or, in fact, to work in restaurants at all. My rule: if you can’t afford to tip, then you can’t afford to eat at a restaurant.

Today’s photo of the day shows the city of Rio, as it celebrates the news that Brazil will be hosting the 2016 Olympics. While this news is great for South America, it comes as a blow to President Obama, who returned home with egg on his face. I don’t challenge his decision to go –all heads of state were there– but his team’s handling of the situation has resulted in yet another public relations blow. Did he get bad intelligence? Did he think that his presence could change the Olympic committee’s mind? Either way, this doesn’t look good.

Today’s video of the day comes from Miss Aisha Sekhmet. This controversial video has been spreading virally for days. While I understand the value of self-love and empowerment, I’m VERY disturbed by the use of sexist and homophobic language to make the point. We can love ourselves without hating others. *nsfw*