An ex-South Sider friend of mine tells the story about his uncle, who found out he'd gotten a bookie and started gambling on football. At a family party he called the kid over, and whispered into his ear one piece of friendly advice.
"Never bet on a nigger quarterback."
Startled, all the young man could think to ask was, "Is it okay to bet against one?"
"No," the uncle shook his head solemnly. "He'll fuck ya either way."
That story has always struck me...
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