A boombox, aka Homie Life Support System, Ghettoblaster, or Funkmachine, was the precursor to the ipod...it was the1970s-190s accoutrement of choice for many. Sized at about 30"Wx 8" Hx4"thick, it comprised a combination radio and tapeplayer that was frequently seen being carried shoulder mounted in a modified right shoulder arms position as the possessor styled their way through and across the urban landscape. To achieve full effect, the boombox had to be playing at a volume suitable for dislodging Panamanian dictators from their lair. A surly attitude is derigeur when one is the operator of this equipment and although it is big enough to be crew served, a true boombox is a personally operated irritant.
Any other questions you wish to ax me 'bout keepin' it real?
Tom A.
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