A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Yanki
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A [yanki] is simply a subculture that was popular in Japan in the 80s and 90s. Moreover, it was basically the style of [delinquent] students. They were characterized by punch perms or pompadours, shaved eyebrows, altered [school uniforms], popping squats, being poor students and causing violence or trouble. [Yanki] is a term that applies to both boys and girls. Although it is said some yanki would be recruited into the [yakuza], or Japanese organized crime, this is not always true. Many yanki simply joined the regular workforce and lived regular, productive lives after high school. Being a yanki was simply a way to enjoy youth and lash out at society similar to the punk rock movement in the West.
[Bosozoku] had a similar style to yanki, but were known for their outrageous and illegally modified motorcycles. Their outfits usually consisted of long jackets or flight suits consisting of complicated [kanji] with multiple meanings. On occasion, bike gangs would gather and parade down streets interfering with traffic or waking people at night. In their [heyday], both yanki and [bosozoku] were considered a menace to society.
The term yanki has been popularized in American culture through the movie Kamikaze Girls. However, in Japan it comprises whole a genre of comics, movies, and even music.
Yanki meaning & definition 1 of Yanki.