The Boondocks by Aaron McGruder for January 08, 2024
Transcript:
Sarah: Honey, I'm having second thoughts about Hoover Elementary. Do you know the principal called me and asked whether Jazmine was black and if you were a professional athlete? Tom: Really? He thought I was a pro? Sarah: Yes, and just because you're black! I was so furious!! Tom: Now wait, honey. Maybe he remembers my name from my college days. Sarah: (sigh) Honey, you rode the pine over ten years ago on Harvard's basketball team. Nobody remembers your name! Tom: Hey! I could have gone pro if it wasn't for that toe injury!
Ellis97 11 months ago
I’ve been through a similar situation: My father would sometimes be assumed to be a basketball player because he looked like one, but in actuality, he’s God awful at the game.
Ellis97 11 months ago
Tom would later try to relive his glory days by coaching Riley’s basketball team in the show.
kaffekup 11 months ago
“Rode the pine”. In other words, sat on the bench his entire college career.