According to an article in the New York Post, Diane James of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and her husband, would-be city councilman Rick James, have learned a lot about Dave Chappelle’s Comedy Central show: specifically, a skit involving a certain deceased superfreak named Rick James and the oft-repeated phrase, “I’m Rick James, bitch!”
In a letter to Comedy Central, the couple explained that “Due to the popularity of the Dave Chappelle show, people keep stealing our `Vote Rick James’ yard signs … we would appreciate a small campaign donation for more signs. … 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 … The yard signs have been spotted at least 100 miles from our home by truckers … 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.'”
Might we suggest: “Richard James for City Council.” Just a thought, really.
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