That's How It Happened

In MTV's Pimp My Ride, rapper Xzibit performs a Changing Rooms like makeover on college student's lousy cars. He uses a team of gearheads from West Coast Customs. They all look like extras from a Snoop Double Gizzle video. My favourite is the ultra camp drawling Latino "Ish". After all the other mechanics have explained their insane customisations: "real champagne jacuzzi", "solid gold Technics decks", "diamond encrusted fire breathing exhaust" etc etc, Ish steps forward, and almost unintelligably declares that the car will be entirely upholstered in lime green ostrich skin, or mauve prussian velvet. He is truly the most gangsta of all, despite his diminutive stature and lisping accent. You too can practice your Ride Pimpin', with Pimp My Ride : The Game.

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