As a matter of course, I have received much correspondance about the cool zone. One of the most interesting exchanges follows, but first read about the origin of basketball, which I put into Dead Nigger Storage under the heading "Niggers and Basketball".
So then one day I get this letter explaining that it was all a big joke.The first thing I thought about was Eddie Murphy Raw in the Stevie Wonder skit where the guy says 'Ha Ha, very funny motherfucker. Your momma didn't raise you right.' But it was funny. I replied.
Taylor explains that cyberspace changes things so not only is his tact funny but effective and interesting too. He adds, Do me a favor and get rid of the n-word. I didn't say it, so don't make it look like I did.
At this point I figured I'd make a few changes. I checked out Altavista and it does put 'niggers and basketball right next to Taylor's name. Then I thought about it. This is dead nigger storage, and that piece belongs here. Before I mail off, Taylor gets back to me, with news that the hate-mail is escalating. Also, I am asked my perspective on this spoof as an African American.
Now I get to wax eloquent. And I am keeping in mind that now Taylor is involved with 'hate mail' which is actually righteous indignation over the racist content of the original missive. Aha, trial by fire.
But since his ha I say, you gotta be kidding. You took a bite, so eat the whole damn sandwich. Are you serious or what? I mean what's so effective about what you did?
To which Taylor replies, no way in hell. And don't take that attitude with me. I don't deserve it. Are you paranoid or what?
So here we are.