HE'S TOAST OR HE'S THE TOAST OF THE TOWN

I wonder how many, if any, faithful reader(s) will think of Shawn Taylor when they see the picture on the right which spawned today's blog entry. Well, here's the story.

At MTV High in the early 90's, some Black students searching to make a style statement started wearing a necklace with a map outline of the continent of Africa. It was pretty big and noticeable. I never understood what it meant, but I never understand a lot of things done in the name of style.

I never saw anything offensive about them. They did seem like a lot to carry around the neck, but, hey, they made more sense to me than grills do today. No others countries or continents were in vogue or displayed as far as I remember.

Then there was Shawn. He took a string and one piece of toast and made a necklace that he wore around his neck. I mean it was just a single piece of toast. A personal statement of style? A counter reaction to the Africa necklaces? A form of protest? You'd have to ask Shawn. But it wouldn't do any good. He wouldn't tell you anyway.