Public Transport Livin’

(And a young Latino’s experiences)

Today’s morsel of food for thought-
“Dear skinheads, what seems to be the problem?”

Me: *Waiting for the east-bound light rail; Airdrumming + Quietly rapping to myself*

White guy: *Strolls up to about two inches from my face* What’s going on tough guy?

Me: What’s going on with you man? You good?

White guy: *Flexing pectorals to maximum potential* Yeah. I’m good. You good?

Me: *Sensing an imminent attack from Skinny-skin; Backed off to the other side of the light rail*

W.G.: Why you going over there?

Me: Cuz you’re gonna fuck me up for no reason, what the fuck?

W.G.: Yeah, that’s right. I’d fucking enjoy bashing your skull in.

*End segment*

Needless to say, ’Twas a vigilant watch I kept for the remainder of my waiting time.

Now, I know these skinheads have progressed marvelously in terms of cultural acceptance, so seeing a Mexican being happy couldn’t possibly have been the problem. Which begs the question:

Dear skinheads, what seems to be the problem with air drumming?