Bill Cosby is a national icon. From his well-known sitcom to his undeniable style (all hail to the Cosby sweater) to his memorable Jell-o commercials, we have all grown up idolizing this onscreen doctor dad. But now in his old age and senility, he is beginning to disappoint fans.

Cosby, an alum of Temple University and proud recipient of a doctorate’s degree in education from UMass, is beginning to lose his faculties. Cosby was a guest speaker yesterday in Baltimore’s Park Heights and to the audience’s surprise he talked about the perks of community college.

Mayor Sheila Dixon invited Cosby to speak at a block party, which was part of Baltimore’s Operation PROTECT, a government initiative to reduce crime and better Baltimore neighborhoods.

Instead of delivering his usually expected batch of jokes, Cosby delivered a sermon on the advantages of community college. He criticized the lack of education in the community and offered community college as a quick fix. The reality of today’s world however, suggests that an associate’s degree isn’t going to hack it in today’s increasing worsening job market.

So although, Cosby’s attempt at trying to enlighten Baltimore residents about higher education was admirable, he should have gone for the gold and skipped over to four-year college. Poking fun at African Americans' dialect and footwear seems to be a constant for Cosby. This speech further cements those elitist claims by suggesting that Baltimore residents wouldn't be able to handle four-year college.

Oh Bill Cosby, you really say the darndest things!