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The Boondocks - Season 3 -

"Granddad, this is exploitation of our own culture for the benefit of people who think 'The Projects' is a brand of high-end denim," Huey warned.

"Actually," Riley interjected, sliding into the room while filming himself on a new smartphone, "it ain't quiet no more. Look at the street."

Huey walked in, not looking up from a book titled The Illusion of Ownership . "You spent it all on those 'Italian leather' shoes that turned out to be made of recycled tires and spray paint, Granddad. Also, property taxes went up." The Boondocks - Season 3

For three days, the Freeman house was packed. Riley started charging guests for "certified street wisdom," which mostly consisted of him reciting lyrics from rappers who were currently in jail. Tom joined in, offering "legal thrill-seeking tours" of the local courthouse.

That evening, the Freemans sat on their porch, watching the neon signs flicker out as Wuncler’s latest scheme went bankrupt. Woodcrest was quiet again, mostly because half the neighbors had been evicted by their own subscription services. "Granddad, this is exploitation of our own culture

Granddad saw an opportunity. If Wuncler was making money off "experiences," so would he. He rebranded the Freeman house as He forced Riley to wear a dashiki and stand by the door, and made Huey serve "artisanal struggle water" (tap water with a lemon slice) for $15 a glass.

By noon, Tom DuBois was on the Freemans' porch, hyperventilating. "Robert! They’re 'optimizing' my lawn! A man in a turtleneck just told me my backyard is now a 'communal yoga zone' because I didn't read the updated HOA terms on my iPad!" "You spent it all on those 'Italian leather'

"For now," Huey said, turning a page in his book. "But the bank just sent a notification. They've updated the Terms and Conditions."

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