When I heard that there may be a “Martin” movie with the entire cast, of course my first thought was if Gina (sorry, Tisha Campbell) would be included. Word on the street is that she will be involved with the project. Of course, all of this could be a rumor. Either way, I have to give props to Martin Lawrence because he grew up in Prince George’s County, MD. He’s from Landover, MD, right? Specifically, I remember hearing Dodge Park? lol (not sure if that’s true)
I remember going to a talent show that he hosted at his alma mater Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, MD. This was during the Def Comedy years and before Martin really blew up. That was when Martin Lawrence was unstoppable. I would love to see some of his classic stand-up. I remember being pressed to see a blurry copy of “You So Crazy!” on my campus…Craig, Earl, and them. I’m sorry Martin, I admit to going to see Big Momma’s House in the theater, but I had to pass on the sequel. However, Martin gave us winner lines (sense the sarcasm) like “You Go, Girl!” that my counterparts use to congratulate me at work now. Thanks, Martin…lol. (Side–But seriously, maybe it’s just me, but when is the last time a co-worker said to you, “You Go, Girl!” or called you “Girlfriend”? Major pet peeve! I am not your girlfriend and definitely not your girl. That really gets under my skin.)
Anyway, like it or not, Martin lines are still being using 15 years later and are officially a part of 90′s pop culture. I can’t really envision how the movie will be set-up, but I am sure all of the Martin characters (Shanaynay, Jerome, Roscoe, Martin’s mother, etc.) will have a chance to shine. I don’t need to see “brother man from the fifth floor” though…lol. I’ll post any new information if I hear anything else.
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Favorite Martin Lawrence Line (of many): “I got a girl, she just don’t live around here.” (House Party, 1992)
Word on the street is tha Tisha Campbell and Duane Martin are divorcing. The word also is that Duane was the reason Tisha filed that lawsuit against Martin…so if they are breaking up, that could be why Tisha is onboard for the “movie”.
Another Hollywood couple break-up? Say it ain’t so!