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	'''~~Ghettoblaster~~'''~~, a term that can be considered insulting~~ or ~~complimentary~~ ~~depending on the context,~~ is a portable ] system capable of playing ]s or recorded ] at relatively high volume. Synonyms include '''boombox'''.		A '''boombox''' or '''boom box''' is a portable ] system capable of playing ]s or recorded ] at relatively high volume. Synonyms include '''boombox'''.

	The ~~word~~ ''ghettoblaster'' originated in the ], apparently reflecting the belief that such systems are popular in ]s, especially those populated by ].		The ] '''ghettoblaster''' or '''ghetto blaster''' is a term that can be considered insulting or complimentary depending on the ]. The word ghettoblaster originated in the ], apparently reflecting the belief that such systems are popular in ] ] ]s (]s), especially those populated by ].

	The term carries a connotation of power and disregard of social rules, shown in the ability to ''blast'' music to overwhelm those around you, as portrayed in the film '']'' by ] ]. Dispute over a ghettoblaster was a central role in that movie's culminating riot.		The term carries a ] of power and disregard of social rules, shown in the ability to blast music to overwhelm those around you, as portrayed in the film '']'' by ] ]. Dispute over a ghettoblaster was a central role in that movie's culminating ].

	The word is ~~racially~~ inflammatory in some circumstances but has also been embraced as a term of black, urban pride—and, like many such terms, has been adopted by parts of the non-black American community. It is used as the name of at least one ] and one ], and is also a popular ] element typically associated with ] and ], ] culture, ] and ] culture, ] and even ] ].		The word is ]ly inflammatory in some circumstances but has also been embraced as a term of black, urban pride — and, like many such terms, has been adopted by parts of the non-black American community. It is used as the name of at least one ] and one ], and is also a popular ] element typically associated with ] and ], ] culture, ] and ] culture, ] and even ] ].


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A boombox or boom box is a portable stereo system capable of playing radio stations or recorded music at relatively high volume. Synonyms include boombox.

The synonym ghettoblaster or ghetto blaster is a term that can be considered insulting or complimentary depending on the context. The word ghettoblaster originated in the U.S., apparently reflecting the belief that such systems are popular in poor inner-city neighborhoods (ghettos), especially those populated by black Americans.

The term carries a connotation of power and disregard of social rules, shown in the ability to blast music to overwhelm those around you, as portrayed in the film Do the Right Thing by director Spike Lee. Dispute over a ghettoblaster was a central role in that movie's culminating riot.

The word is racially inflammatory in some circumstances but has also been embraced as a term of black, urban pride — and, like many such terms, has been adopted by parts of the non-black American community. It is used as the name of at least one magazine and one recording company, and is also a popular stereotype element typically associated with hip-hop and rap, African American culture, 1970s and 1980s culture, breakdancing and even racist jokes.