dwasson
08-24-2005, 04:30 PM
LOS ANGELES (UPI) - In another sign that gas prices are out of control, trendsetters in the hip-hop community are wearing small bejeweled gas cans around their necks. Called "liquid bling," the wearable gasoline not only signifies status but has an unfortunate side effect. "In the rougher clubs with gun play, we are seeing a number of (gang members) exploding," said LAPD Officer Hector Garcia. Fashion expert Carlisle Kitten predicted the trend would pass quickly. "You can't really see it," said Kitten. "It's hard to show it is actually expensive gas in those cans, and not, say, turpentine. Hip-hop fashion is about showing off, or 'flinging the bling.' Even the most reckless realize what happens when you start literally throwing gasoline around."