The White Boy Shuffle

Explain the way in which Yoshiko gives birth to their daughter. Why is this supposed to be satirical/funny? What does Gunnar do at the end of his broadcast? How is this a moment of self-actualization? What happens to Hillside at the end of Ch. 12?

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Explain the way in which Yoshiko gives birth to their daughter. Why is this supposed to be satirical/funny?

When Yoshiko goes into labor, Gunnar takes her to Reynier Park. A huge crowd is already waiting. The Gun Totin' Hooligans provide security, and Gunnar's mother delivers the baby. After the successful birth of the baby a box of cigars attached to a parachute descends from the helicopter overhead with a note of congratulations. Gunnar thinks he recognizes his father's handwriting. It is all very surreal and almost to bizarre to be true.

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