Tricksters

I suppose I've found it rather hard to fin, and identify tricksters in American society, and call them out for what they really are. I defiantly understand how Leland could call a character such as Mohamed Ali a trickster, because the man was like a God to American society. He truly was invincible, he was superman, in a society down trodden with racial turmoil. When he spoke his language was like lyrical poetry, and he seemed to have a carefully calculated rebuttal, and answer for everything. I found a wonderful quote about Tricksters, that applies so perfectly to the idea, and character of Mohamed Ali, its remarkable to me that it wasn't actually directly referencing the man himself. "Trickster is a creator, a joker, a truth teller, a story teller, a transformer linked to the spiritual frequency changes humanity is experiencing at this time.". Mohamed Ali was known all throughout America for his humor, and almost lyrical insults towards Joe Frasier, and many of his other opponents. When he stated things like, "

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.", or "I am the astronaut of boxing. Joe Louis and Dempsey were just jet pilots. I'm in a world of my own.", he was showing the world that he was not a part of this world. He lived both in our world, and out of our world at the same time. He truly was a Trickster to the greatest degree. So for me to really try, and find a trickster in todays society is incredibly hard for me to do, so you'll have to forgive my pathetic attempts at this. I suppose I'd have to say that my best definition of todays Trickster Archetypes are characters such as, Chris Rock, Lil Wayne, Weird Al Yankovic, Mitch Hedberg, Demetri Martin, and perhaps the actor Johnny Depp. All of these individuals fit the mold of a Trickster in their own very unique way. They exspress themselves differently then all the other people in their industry. They say what they mean, and feel inside, but in a way that is left up to interpretation, and perhaps subliminal meaning aswell. The Trickster is a very elusive member of society...hard to define, hard to duplicate, even harder to emulate.  

Ps Scott- I apologize for the tardiness on the blog, I moved into a new place this weekend, and completly spaced on the assignment last week. If i do not recieve credit for the blog, i totally understand. I just want to make sure you see my post, and thoughts on the subject.

Tyler