Yesterday we examined the bicycle as a metaphor for one thing or different within the movie no matter it was by that man who did the factor, and if one way or the other you’re nonetheless awake at this time we’ll put an finish to that by taking an in-depth take a look at famous filmmaker and soon-to-be Cybertruck proprietor Spike Lee and his personal relationship with the bicycle:

If you happen to’re something like me, you in all probability don’t sit round worrying what Spike Lee could or could not have purchased for himself at this time. Nonetheless, in case you’re the Editor-In-Smugness of Streetsblog, not solely do you discover it troubling, however you additionally really feel entitled to cross judgment over his purchases:

Wait, a racist anti-Semite made that automobile? Humorous, that doesn’t appear like a Ford:

I imply sure, the Cybertruck is totally an over-the-top wedge-shaped Brömobile, and as quickly because it hits the streets it should instantly be a part of the pantheon of automobiles that make passers-by flip their heads and utter the phrase “douchebag” to themselves. On the identical time, it’s Spike Lee’s cash to spend, he’s a 66 year-old man, and quoting the character he created from the film he made to indicate that he’s one way or the other underwriting killing and racism looks like a very lame method to try to “personal” him on the Web.

There’s additionally the truth that the filmmaker’s relationship with each Brooklyn and the bicycle runs far deeper than that of the particular person critiquing him. After all, while you assume “Spike Lee” and “bikes,” you instantly consider the basic scene from “Do The Proper Factor,” by which the bicycle is an emblem of gentrification:

Setting apart the socio-economic commentary, this scene is prescient as fuck. The thumbies? The person-bun? The fanny pack? Inform me this man’s not on his manner again from the Nutmeg Nor’Easter:

In any case, in watching this scene, you’d be forgiven for considering that to today Spike Lee tosses and turns in mattress at evening as he’s affected by visions of each Larry Hen and bicycles. Nonetheless, whereas the person is unquestionably not a Celtics fan, he does experience a motorcycle:

Based mostly on out there images, of which there are various, he seems to be a fan of flat-bar singlespeeds. Positive, numerous well-known folks get photographed on or round bicycles and it doesn’t actually imply something, however clearly he’s used bikes to get round filming areas:

And to be a part of protests:

And he’s even been noticed driving with the smuggo de tutti smuggi, David Byrne himself:

What’s extra, in his first film, “She’s Gotta Have It,” his character established the bicycle as an integral a part of Brooklyn Cool lengthy earlier than the remainder of the world understood that Brooklyn was cool:

Positive, at this time that dialogue would get you cancelled, however again then it received you a Nike deal, and by no means earlier than or since has the biking cap reached to this point into the favored tradition:

I imply I’m by no means suggesting that “collabos” are measures of integrity or something like that, however what number of celebrities have completed them with biking attire firms?

However how does he really feel about vehicles and driving? Properly, he has been essential of them:

Although to be truthful that’s solely as a result of he was upset that he didn’t win an Oscar:

Additionally, in case you actually need to throw up in your mouth, overlook the Cybertruck and watch him promote you a Cadillac:

I felt like I used to be mere moments from discovering out whether or not leather-based upholstery is proof against semen stains.

Nonetheless, whether or not it’s Air Jordans or Cadillacs, Spike Lee has by no means shied away from conspicuous consumption, and if he needs to have interaction in it or advertise then that’s each figuratively and actually his enterprise. Whereas boasting about purchases or selling vehicles that include crippling funds doesn’t precisely make the world a greater place, neither does telling different folks what they need to do with their cash, particularly once they’ve earned it themselves. There are additionally individuals who wish to see the folks they admire flaunt their success, and whereas I’ll not essentially be certainly one of them, I do assume the advocate sorts undermine themselves once they recommend persons are mistaken or silly for wanting sure issues–particularly when it’s issues most of the advocates have already got themselves. (You recognize, like vehicles.)

So is Spike Lee doing the “proper” factor by performing all giddy about his goofy Cybertruck?

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I don’t actually know and I don’t actually care, however I believe at this level he’s earned the appropriate to do no matter he needs.