Ghost riding
To ghost ride, frequently used in the context of "ghost riding the whip" (a "whip" being a vehicle) or simply ghostin', is when a person puts the car in neutral or allows it to idle and then the driver (and passengers) of a vehicle exit while it is still rolling and dance beside it or on the hood or roof.[1]
Ghost riding is one of the latest trends to be popularized by hyphy culture, which originated in the Bay Area of California. The act is one of the highest forms of "going dumb" and a representation of the style of hyphy. The term "ghost ride the whip" was given nationwide exposure in E-40's 2006 song "Tell Me When to Go".[2] However, E-40 was not the first to use this term, as it was coined much earlier by other Bay Area rappers such as Mac Dre. [citation needed]
Ghost riding as a term also has a history in stunt cycling. The rider typically jumps off the back of the bike then runs after it and jumps back on.[citation needed]
As with car surfing, ghost riding can be dangerous and has resulted in three known deaths in North America.[3][4]
Ghost riding is also known as "going Patrick Swayze," or just "going Swayze," referring to Patrick Swayze's lead role in the movie Ghost.
In popular culture
- Ghost riding was featured in an episode of The Girls Next Door. Kendra Wilkinson demonstrated the game for the other girls.
- A ghost riding minigame also appears in the Pimp My Ride video game.[5]
- The activity is featured in hyphy rapper Mistah F.A.B.'s single, "Ghost Ride It," which has gained popularity on Northern California radio stations.
- In Teen Wolf the main character Scott and his best friend Stiles surf on the roof of a van.
References
- ^ Flambosting the hyphy nation. Steve Jones, USAToday.com. April 13, 2006. Last accessed January 6, 2007.
- ^ Ghost-riding: Another bad idea from California. Paul Farhi, Washington Post. January 8, 2007. Last accessed January 10, 2007.
- ^ Hip-Hop Car Stunt Leaves Two Dead. A man's car was once stolen while he was ghostriding the whip. Garance Burke, ABCNews.com. December 29, 2006. Last accessed January 6, 2007.
- ^ http://www.monroenews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070416/NEWS01/104160035/0/FRONTPAGE
- ^ Pimp My Ride GameSpot Review. December 18, 2006. Last accessed January 6, 2007.