Friends, readers, and rubber-ball enthusiasts gather ’round! It’s high time we discuss the incident with the entire internet in stitches or stitches of outrage, depending on who you ask. Rap icon Pusha T, renowned for his lyrical finesse and not-so-renowned for his bouncy ball-chasing prowess, took centre stage in a drama involving my dear old grandma. Yes, the same one who once told me, “Life’s like a bouncy ball, dear; sometimes you’re up, sometimes you’re down, but you’ve always got to keep bouncing.”
Well, bounce, she did!
It was a sunny Saturday afternoon, and I was leaning over the balcony with my granny, enjoying a mint julep and discussing the finer points of life. Suddenly, like a bat out of bling, Pusha T comes sprinting down the street, eyes wide, gold chains flapping, chasing a bouncy ball like a cat after a laser pointer. Grandma intrigued, leaned over to take a gander.
“That boy needs some help!” she exclaimed, her brow furrowed in concern.
I warned her, “Careful, Grandma. That’s Pusha T; he’s a wild one, and he’s got a thing for bouncy balls.“
But it was too late. The ball took a wild bounce off a trash can and headed straight for our porch. In a mad dash, Pusha T charged up our stairs and – brace yourselves – sent Granny tumbling down the steps!
Oh, no!
Now, before you grab your pitchforks, let me tell you Pusha T was as mortified as a rapper can be. He helped Granny, dusted her off, and even offered her a signed copy of his latest album. But the question remains: Should celebrities like Pusha T be held to a higher standard?
Well, friends, I say yes! Just because you can spit fire in the studio doesn’t mean you can play hot potato with someone’s grandma! I mean, come on, people! Where’s the decency? Where’s the decorum?
But let’s not be too hard on ol’ Pusha. After all, he’s human, and humans chase bouncy balls – metaphorically or otherwise. He did what any of us might have done and made amends. My granny, ever the philosopher, took it all in stride, stating, “Well, dear, at least he didn’t spill my tea“
So, should we hold celebrities to a higher standard? Maybe. But perhaps, more importantly, we should remember that bouncy balls are a menace to society, and grandmas everywhere deserve better. As for Pusha T, let’s hope his next wild pursuit involves something less hazardous. Like a butterfly. Or a Grammy.
Until then, keep your grandma’s safe and your bouncy balls on a leash. Because you never know when a rapper might come bounding down your street!
