With respect, I don't really think you're disagreeing with me. I said that no one would have dressed that way who cared how "society at large" thinks about him. What you're saying is that Artest was appealing to his music market segment, which clearly is not society at large.
Niche marketing for thugs...
First off, its obvious the Union rep is a black guy, though you didn't mention his skin color. How do I know he is black? Because it would cause a firestorm if a white guy said Artest was "not very articulate." Whites can't say stuff like that.
The networks have gone out of their way, it seems, to not mention Artest's childhood. I'd bet a weeks pay he was in a fatherless home while growing up.
And finally, you are both right that he wanted to create controversy with the interview. If he says the right things, apoplgizes, and acts as if he is concerned for fans and the NBA, fewer of those he targets for CD sales will be reached. HE MUST THUG-OUT AT ALL COSTS.
Thanks for the ping/post glgb. Well done again.