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May 4, 2008
French Youth Gang Culture
So out of no where a french blogger sent me this link and I found it pretty interesting. A new music video directed by Romain Gavras for French duo Justice. It's an eye opening and seemingly controversial production that reflects some of the youth gang culture in Paris. Make your own assessment.
Side note; they're pretty stylish for a gang.
Side side note; I can't say I would exactly fear them since being raised in New York and Los Angeles, they're about as threatening as local high school hooligans. The day when they carry firearms and conduct international money laundering business is when I get scared. See - that's the brooklyn in me talking. I lived next door to projects for almost a year without even knowing it! Thank god the locals got used to me and nick named me "chink man".
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Comments
what a creepy video...
reminds me of the time i was mugged near the Science Centre in Paris by a very similar group, they maced me and my Sprouse alpaca suit... now whenever i wear that suit and it rains it all comes back to me.
i lived on Avenue C in the late 70's, but have no idea what nickname the "neighbors" had for me was.
Posted by: A.J. at May 5, 2008 11:37 AM
It just goes to show something needs to be done about French youth gang culture. They are constantly bored and have no social upward mobility because of who they are and where they live. The government need to prioritize more of their time trying to integrate these young youths.
Their living quarters around Paris look bleak...
Posted by: Holly at July 4, 2008 3:59 AM