JOAD FAMILY HEADS WEST TO BEGIN SURFING CRAZE; ELDEST SON VOWS: “WHEREVER A GUY IS SHOOTING THE CURL, THAT’S WHERE I’LL BE”
(Dry Springs) - The Joad family left Oklahoma this morning bound for California , determined to start a national surfing craze along the shores of the Pacific ocean . The family truck, loaded down with fiberglass boards, skimboards, cases of lotion and rash guards pulled out of their dusty driveway just before dawn.
(Dry Springs) - The Joad family left Oklahoma this morning bound for California , determined to start a national surfing craze along the shores of the Pacific ocean . The family truck, loaded down with fiberglass boards, skimboards, cases of lotion and rash guards pulled out of their dusty driveway just before dawn.
Before leaving, several family members spoke about their cross-country trip. “Catch a wave and you’re sitting on top of the world” said Pa Joad. Youngest brother Al Joad told this reporter “I’m goin’ to Surf City. Two girls for every boy!” he exclaimed.
The Joads have been Oklahoma residents for generations, but sharecropping just doesn’t have the same appeal it once did. “If we never pick another piece of fruit again, it’ll be too soon,” said Ma Joad. “All I want to do is put on this new two-piece number and hang ten.” Eldest son Tom Joad, who was recently paroled from the state penitentiary, said he spent his entire time in prison dreaming about the perfect wave. “I’d close my eyes and see it every night,” he said. “Wherever a guy is barnwalling down the line, that’s where I’ll be. Whenever a bitchen wave is leaving a beach bunny cranked, that’s where I’ll be,” he said, before adding, “among other places.” The Joads said they plan on returning to this state when hell freezes over.
