Wow, that's sharp. You mind if I incorporate that into yet another essay on The Wire that I'm working on?
There are no absolutes. No right and wrong. Haven't you learned anything working for the Powers? There are only choices.
Jasmine ,'Power Play'
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Hayden - Jun 10, 2008 6:58:23 am PDT #1874 of 7329
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
Polter-Cow - Jun 10, 2008 7:11:52 am PDT #1875 of 7329
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
You said something a little while back about no fallout from Stringer crossing Avon?
Heh, yes. It's weird though because it's not like Avon actively took him out. Stringer had it coming from both Omar and Brother Mouzone, and it's possible that they could have gotten him on their own. But if there hadn't been some love lost between the two of them, Avon would have actually, you know, tried to save his ass.
Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeit.
His voice is so distinct and out-of-place. Is that a strong Southern accent or what?
It's so much fun reading your reactions to the show. Thanks for posting them here!
I'm glad you're enjoying them!
It didn't occur to me until now, but Stringer's story is like Wallace's story, but longer and bigger. Got into the game because that was the best option available, but in some way wasn't really suited to it - he was always either trying to change the rules or get out and go legit, but there's no getting out.
Aw, man. The fucking game kills all my favorite people. Like I said above, Stringer definitely had it coming (Wallace did too, in a way, since he'd snitched, but he wasn't culpable the way Stringer was), but he was really appreciating the benefits of going legit! Avon, however, sort of embodies the game in his old-school, territorial way of thought.
-t - Jun 10, 2008 7:38:43 am PDT #1876 of 7329
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I'd be honored, Corwood.
Hayden - Jun 10, 2008 8:16:53 am PDT #1877 of 7329
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
Excellent! Thanks!
Polter-Cow - Jun 10, 2008 9:47:17 am PDT #1878 of 7329
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
And, well, you could say the same about D'Angelo. Same sort of deal: got into the game because it was the family business but started to see it wasn't the life he wanted, and he was ready to get out and make something of himself. The Wire is like a serial killer of hope.
DavidS - Jun 10, 2008 9:51:23 am PDT #1879 of 7329
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
The Wire is like a serial killer of hope.
It ain't half done.
Polter-Cow - Jun 10, 2008 9:55:48 am PDT #1880 of 7329
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
GODDAMMIT.
WAIT A SECOND, BUSTER, IT IS TOTALLY OVER HALF DONE. SIXTY PERCENT DONE, EVEN.
DavidS - Jun 10, 2008 11:18:33 am PDT #1881 of 7329
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
SIXTY PERCENT DONE, EVEN.
You do know S4 is about the school system?
So the hopeful protagonists are in greater abundance.
Polter-Cow - Jun 10, 2008 5:56:26 pm PDT #1882 of 7329
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Ach! PREZ THE TEACHER!! This is going to be the most adorable season ever.
DavidS - Jun 10, 2008 6:26:58 pm PDT #1883 of 7329
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
This is going to be the most adorable season ever.
I...well, I'll just wait.