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The Oxford Dictionary [Black Twitter Edition] defines the word Bae as a significant other in which you would eventually inform of how much stronger your bond could be i.e. “This could be us but you playing” or a person so skilled in their field that their ranking of “Bawse” places them on a pedestal of awe and tremendous amounts of admiration. We here at Black Nerd Problems strive to celebrate all shapes and forms of baes across multiple genres. That being said, we present (in no particular order) the people currently killing the game and our hearts with the greatest of ease. Poussey: Orange Is The New Black Art by Victory Vague [divider type=”space_thin”] This list ain’t complete without mention of standout Hollywood newcomer, Samira Wiley. I can’t talk about baes without a dedication to her character, the one and only Poussey from Orange Is the New Black. Who you know can make you laugh that hard, and then flip it on that ride-or-die tip like Poussey? Listen to her clown about politics on the funniest shit you heard all day, and realize that’s the same woman who threw down for her best friend who got caught up slangin’ for Vee. Homie got guts, humor, integrity, multilingual proficiency – listen to me, y’all. As far as I’m concerned, ain’t no bae better. I’ma clap through the syllables so you feel what I’m telling you right now – *ain’t* *no* *bae* *better*. When it comes to admiration my girl belongs on Rushmore with the rest of them puttin’ in work on this list. And have y…
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