Q&A: Ice-T on Pimping and the Pope

ES: The Internet alone is a big nail in that  coffin.

IT: It’s the nail. Because of the  Internet, women don’t need nobody. Yeah, it’s a sad thing, but pimps are  becoming ancient history. Like preachers. I always compare pimps to  preachers.

ES: In what way?

IT: They wear alligator shoes, flashy suits,  diamond rings, drive Cadillacs. And they sell you something you don’t need. The  preacher says, “I know God a little bit better than you. If you pay me, I’ll  hook you up.”

ES: Holy shit.

IT: Am I wrong?

ES: You’re not wrong at all. I’ve just never  made that connection before.

IT: The Pope is a pimp. He’s like, “I know Him  a little bit better. I have a better connection. Pay me and I’ll get you hooked  in better.” It’s pimpin’!

ES: Sweet gentle Jesus. The Pope is a pimp.

IT: He wears that hat.

ES: He’s got the clothes. Nothing about a Pope  costume is subtle.

IT: He lives in a big house. He carries a lot  of jewelry. Right? The Pope has the most jewels of anybody in Italy, right? He’s  got the big crib, rides around in a Pope Mobile. And his job title starts with a  “P.”

ES: Stop it, Ice. You’re going to bring down  the Catholic Church.

IT: But here’s the thing people don’t always  realize: If you want God, you don’t need connections. You don’t need a pimp. If  you believe and you are spiritually connected, why you got to pay the middle  man?

ES: Who needs a pimp?

IT: Who needs a pimp? We give all this money to  the church. Does that get you to heaven quicker?

ES: Probably not.

IT: And yet we believe it. That’s pimpin’, man.  Trust me. The Pope is a pimp.

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