Him Wolf in Sheep's Cloting

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I have on a number of occasions heard someone say, "It's weird to see a white dude with dreadlocks."

What's funny is, having spent my fair share of time with Rastafarians, during the time I played in reggae bands, I never once heard that complaint. If a white dude became a Rasta, the Rastas loved it. What they didn't like at all was anyone, black or white, who wore dreadlocks as a fashion statement. "Him wolf in sheep's cloting, man," was the common description.

Just thought I'd let you know.

Comments

  1. Gabe Ruth2:53 PM

    Whoa. What I want to know is, did you wear dreadlocks?

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  2. Anonymous1:18 AM

    Then they lit a big spliff and sent Gene on a Funyun run.

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