But one wonders why a snapping finger hastened that conclusion.

The finger of a child no less. But you answer your own wondering, Bunk:

Occasionally you're callous and strange, Sean.

Thank you. I take that in the nicest possible way.

A tiny thirteen year old car thief, actually. Donut. I've watched a lot of cop show violence but that actually made me wince and turn away. Much like I was actively affected by that delivery lady getting blown away. Even though by TV standards I've seen more death than Pol Pot. But on The Wire, it always *counts* you know?

Oh, indeed.

Because out of the clear blue, without music or anything she goes from chatting to chest-shot. I'm not sure why but it was just so *meaningful*. The people that worry about that show's violence ain't never seen nary minute of that shit, dawg. I think they think David Simon remade New Jack City or some shit like that, but that isn't glamourous. Not ever. The corners claim their own. And that's how I learned that no self-respecting cornerboy leaves a toothbrush out of his slinging shit. Juvenile doesn't provide them and you never know when you get picked up. I suppose I'm touched they want fresh breath. You don't see that in the gang documentaries. But it was in The Corner.

Why do you think "Bunny's" Bunny? a. a youthful nose-twitching habit b.a case with lots of holes. c. He likes carrots. d. something dirty, of the "humping like bunnies" persuasion.

Man was Dexter good this week. I wasn't quite sure that doctor-man was going to be the ICT, and I'm not sure I believe that he and Dexter look anything like brothers, at least as the book described them (spoilers for the book), but I'm pleased that it turned out that way. It's going to make the last five episodes really, really interesting. God, I can't believe I was rooting so hard for them.

You know what I like so much about this? Doctor, forensics (+cop). Body parts, blood. Excellent social skills. Terribly, devilishly charming. Just. Awesome.

Also, I find it very weird to watch Michael C. Hall having sex with anyone but Matthew St. Patrick.

Indeed. Though the naked Julie Benz? Never, ever thought I'd get to see that.

The Wire and the world of sports: [link]

I'm confused...I thought "the down-low" meant, like, in the closet, which Omar is so not.

I thought the same, erika, although a spin through UrbanDictionary only muddied the waters for me.

Like a gay guy with a wife named Tamika is living on the down-low cause he has a secret life. The rest of article is good, though. Huh. Finally have something in common with football players.ETA: Another stupid question: Is it me or is Herc death to cameras? Because didn't he lose that other one in a tennis ball that led to the creation of the "Fuzzy Dunlop" secret informant identity? Or is that the same camera? I think it could be like Meldrick Lewis and the squad cars.