For those of you dying to cruise through Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and lean out of the window and scream, "Super Freak" now is the time.
Some guy who happens to be named "Rick James" is running for a seat on the Hattiesburg City Council. (I know, who cares but read on.) But the campaign has been publicized all across the US thanks to Dave Chappelle and his Comedy Central show. In fact, Dave's catch phrase is "I'm Rick James, bitch!"
Now, because of Chappelle and his show, people are cruisin' Hattiesburg and stealing all the "Vote Rick James' yard signs. The candidate's wife even wrote in to Chappelle and pleaded, "we would appreciate a small campaign donation for more signs, as we are working-class people and financing this campaign out of our own pockets. Each time a sign is stolen, it costs us $4.75!"
"Every time a 'Rick James' piece runs on your show, we stand to lose dozens of signs overnight, which end up decorating people's front yards and dorm rooms ... the yard signs have been spotted at least 100 miles from our home by truckers ..."
(This is the best part) "Also," Mrs. James continued, "young children on bikes scream, 'I'm Rick James, bitch!' as we drive by in our car with our 'Rick James' car signs ... People even drive by our home and scream, 'Super Freak.'"
, Hilarity reigns in Hattiesburg. Who knew young tikes on bikes had ever HEARD of the dead funk legend! I say, let the college students keep the signs in their dorm rooms to lift their spirits and inspire them. "Vote Rick James." Can you dig the spiritual uplift? Super freak, you speak to us from the grave! "I'm Rick James, bitch!"
Once such fan even blogged her experience this weekend after snatching a sign off a lawn: "We decided it would be best to spread the word of the infamous Rick James. While driving through the parking lot of the Turtle Creek Mall Noah cranked up the music and Zack hung our supportive Rick James sign out of the window. It truly was magical. The next day we realized our beloved Rick wasn't being supported like he should. We plan to change this. We're spreading the word. What can you do? Simple, on...um...whatever day elections are, Vote Rick James. BITCH!"
If you're a crazy Mississippi kid and live within 100 miles of Hattiesburg, then make haste and get one, before all the yard signs are stolen.
Hilarity reigns in Hattiesburg. Who knew young tikes on bikes had ever HEARD of the dead funk legend! I say, let the college students keep the signs in their dorm rooms to lift their spirits and inspire them. "Vote Rick James." Can you dig the spiritual uplift? Super freak, you speak to us from the grave! "I'm Rick James, bitch!"
Once such fan even blogged her experience this weekend after snatching a sign off a lawn: "We decided it would be best to spread the word of the infamous Rick James. While driving through the parking lot of the Turtle Creek Mall Noah cranked up the music and Zack hung our supportive Rick James sign out of the window. It truly was magical. The next day we realized our beloved Rick wasn't being supported like he should. We plan to change this. We're spreading the word. What can you do? Simple, on...um...whatever day elections are, Vote Rick James. BITCH!"
If you're a crazy Mississippi kid and live within 100 miles of Hattiesburg, then make haste and get one, before all the yard signs are stolen.
Comments
I'm the blogger who wrote the story about us stealing the sign. That's so cool that you quoted my experience...I feel Noah, Zack, and I are now famous...hahaha.
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Posted by: Sarah | April 12, 2005 7:41 PM
Yeah - that was hilarious! I loved the story.
Posted by: Fara | April 12, 2005 10:00 PM
Awesome, thanks a lot. That's great that you liked my story!! :)
Posted by: Sarah | April 16, 2005 2:53 AM