The good humor that is associated with the Negro's emotionalism is the outcome, not only of the attempt to enjoy life to its fullest, but of stark fear of the white man. Much of the humor that the Negro displays before the white man... is akin to that manufactured satisfaction with their miserable lot... The loud high-pitched cackle that is commonly considered as the "NEGRO LAUGH" was evolved in slavery times as a means of appeasing the master by debasing oneself before him and making him think that one was contented..."

--THE KING OF POP DID NOT SAY THIS