Thursday, July 8, 1999: Keeping it real

[NonsenseWords]

[Bocaj Claw]

I do have a certain sympathy for people with genuine street cred, having to remain one step ahead of Madison Avenue.

Wait, how can raccoons be black people. I thought dragons were black people.

[NonsenseWords]

They are. Avery's closest portrayal here is effectively as a 'wigger'.

[Tom_Radigan]

I do have a certain sympathy for people with genuine street cred, having to remain one step ahead of Madison Avenue.

Wait, how can raccoons be black people. I thought dragons were black people.

The term "coon" is a derisive term for black people. Why, I don't know, since raccoons are actually rather light in color.

[Cactus Jack]

You know if DCS would have just made up a brand for cool clothes he could have avoided the awkwardness of having people constantly say "Name brand" when talking about cool clothes while also not having to learn what clothes are currently cool

[nickspoon]

You know if DCS would have just made up a brand for cool clothes he could have avoided the awkwardness of having people constantly say "Name brand" when talking about cool clothes while also not having to learn what clothes are currently cool

She could have, but it would have doubtless ended up sounding stupid and contrived.

[Bocaj Claw]

Bobbie Bezorker rings a bell.