So it's more the opposite line of reasoning: they assume the cops know who he is already.
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Polter-Cow - May 23, 2008 8:18:23 am PDT #1735 of 7329
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
erikaj - May 23, 2008 9:30:21 am PDT #1736 of 7329
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Avon is like...Bill Gates to those guys.
Polter-Cow - May 23, 2008 9:35:19 am PDT #1737 of 7329
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
The thing is, if Avon is trying to keep himself hidden, you'd think he would mention to his crew that his being kingpin is not public knowledge (off the streets, that is). I mean, this goes all the way back to the pilot: why the hell didn't the police know who he was and that he was the head of the drug trade until then?
erikaj - May 23, 2008 9:46:42 am PDT #1738 of 7329
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There are always things the neighborhood people know about West Baltimore they don't tell law enforcement.The War on the Underclass, uh, Drugs, has made it so people don't tell the police things. Not unless a kid dies or something.
DavidS - May 23, 2008 9:46:55 am PDT #1739 of 7329
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I mean, this goes all the way back to the pilot: why the hell didn't the police know who he was and that he was the head of the drug trade until then?
One of the things the series will emphasize over the seasons is how completely isolated, cut-off and insulated the Ghetto world is from the rest of the world. There are no bridges off that island.
erikaj - May 23, 2008 9:51:40 am PDT #1740 of 7329
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Good point, Hecubus. One of my favorite Wire moments is when Bodie goes somewhere(New York?) and wants his favorite radio station. But in NY, it's Prairie Home Companion. Bodie doesn't know that when you leave town, the radio changes. Bodie's never been anyplace. It was funny, but also sad.
Hayden - May 23, 2008 9:59:17 am PDT #1741 of 7329
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That's on the Wire soundtrack CD, which I finally purchased this past weekend. And it's Philly, not New York, Erika. I mean, COME ON!
erikaj - May 23, 2008 10:30:48 am PDT #1742 of 7329
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You know, you're right, now you mention it...although it's not that bizarre that I'd forget, is it? Lotta water under the motherfucking dam and shit. But you're the superior hardcore fan...happy now, bitch? (of course, I undercut my "hard" persona, by wondering if I should write it like this: Happy now, bitch?:) Emoticons are so not West Balmer. Instead of Snoop, or Bunk Moreland, I'm Harmony now.) I should get that soundtrack.
Polter-Cow - May 23, 2008 3:21:35 pm PDT #1743 of 7329
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Also, I forgot to mention that Andre Royo is great as Bubbles. He acts with his whole damn body; there's always a part that's moving, like Bubs is constantly wired, unable to be still.
Polter-Cow - May 23, 2008 4:14:56 pm PDT #1744 of 7329
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
If Kima's dead, I'm gonna have to choke a bitch.