Not every use of memes on the internet has to be to poke fun at somebody, or demean the person who's featured in them. On occasion, they're used to mock the prejudices of others. That was the case in the use of 'Successful Black Man,' around whom a caption would usually be printed which started off with a racial stereotype, and then subverted that same stereotype below the picture.
We're happy to report that 'Successful Black Man' really is exactly what his nickname suggests! The pose was struck for a stock photo, and originally put online by Shutterstock, with the title 'Handsome African American businessman dressed in a black suit,' which doesn't exactly roll off the tongue. Although we don't have his name, it's understood that the subject is both a professional bodybuilder and an electrical engineer.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.