Mo Facts compares the "thrill-seeking" behavior of white youth (X Games, bungee jumping) to the "thugging" behavior of young black men. He argues that for many, street violence is a form of "live-action role-play" (LARPing) fueled by low self-esteem and live ammo. While white thrill-seeking results in "unintentional injuries," the black equivalent results in homicides that dominate the national conversation.


