Soon, Buck Nance learned that making jokes about homosexuals and African-Americans in Key West was a serious mistake. The warning came from a large biker who was both gay and Black, indicating the area's sensitivity to such issues. The biker's size and presence emphasized the seriousness of the message.
"This bulletin was delivered by a 275-pound biker who happened to be both gay and black, and owned a right hand that fit easily around Buck's stringy, hirsute neck."