The Boondocks - Season 3 -
Granddad saw an opportunity. If Wuncler was making money off "experiences," so would he. He rebranded the Freeman house as He forced Riley to wear a dashiki and stand by the door, and made Huey serve "artisanal struggle water" (tap water with a lemon slice) for $15 a glass.
"They're gentrifying the gentrified neighborhood," Huey noted dryly.
"Hush, Huey! These people are paying $400 a night to sleep on the floor and hear me complain about the 'good old days.' It's a gold mine!" The Boondocks - Season 3
The bubble burst when Uncle Ruckus arrived, wearing a "Chief Security Officer" badge given to him by Wuncler.
That evening, the Freemans sat on their porch, watching the neon signs flicker out as Wuncler’s latest scheme went bankrupt. Woodcrest was quiet again, mostly because half the neighbors had been evicted by their own subscription services. Granddad saw an opportunity
Huey walked in, not looking up from a book titled The Illusion of Ownership . "You spent it all on those 'Italian leather' shoes that turned out to be made of recycled tires and spray paint, Granddad. Also, property taxes went up."
"For now," Huey said, turning a page in his book. "But the bank just sent a notification. They've updated the Terms and Conditions." That evening, the Freemans sat on their porch,
"Taxes? In this neighborhood? I pay for the peace and quiet!" Granddad slammed his fist on the table.