How to Ghost Ride a Whip Jenny Donoghue ENGL393 May 6 th, 2010
Definitions Ghost riding is the act of getting out of your car while it is in neutral or while it is in drive and dancing around the car, on top of the car, or behind the car. A whip is a fast, expensive car, such as an Aston Martin. Sometimes used to describe vehicles of a lesser extent in areas of lower standards. 5/6/ UrbanDictionary.com
Origination Ghost riding originally started in San Francisco’s East bay and has now spread to most of the US. Dating back to the 1980’s, in Oakland, CA people would gather and stage impromptu car rallies where displaying such tricks as ghost riding the whip took place. 5/6/ Washingtonpost.com
What You’ll Need Firstly, a Whip. Next a group of friends willing to join in the fun. Some loud music is always a plus, especially bass heavy music. Lastly, a camera person! 5/6/104 1.Automopedia.org 2. Tradebit.com 3. Beaudaniels-illustration.com
Song about it It has been popularized by songs like “Ghost Ride It” by Mistah F.A.B. 5/6/ Dubcnm.com
Also Popularized by… Multiple YouTube videos from around the world including soldiers in Iraq One Ghost Ride the Whip video from Iraq has over 800,000 views 5/6/ Youtube.com
Safety is a must!!! As said best by Mistah F.A.B. himself 5/6/107 "It's fun, it's an adrenaline rush, but I won't lie to you or sugarcoat it. It's dangerous. I've seen a lot of bad stuff happen. Definitely, do not try this at home." 1. Washingtonpost.com
Instructions if You Refuse to Heed Warning Once you have all the requirements, (A whip, friends, music and a camera)… 5/6/108 1.) Get into the driver’s seat, start car and put it into DRIVE 2.) While car is still rolling, open the door and get out Dance, Laugh, and just get SILLY!!
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