like i said, this is like one of the dude's catch phrases, he says it in a variety of contexts. dont get so caught up in finding a singular, literal meaning because it's sort of purposely left open to interpretation here.

no, i didnt ask him his definition because how could anyone come up with a short enough answer or even a concise one? it deals with cultural identity, not a specific set of activities which is why listening to hip hop/following the NBA as white cat isnt becoming black and bumping radiohead/watching hockey as a black cat isnt becoming white. it's more values and intangibles and I suppose you can form your own interpretation of what those are...