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That McNulty train pissing scene is in the first episode of season 1...I watched it last night thinking about starting my second viewing of the series. Great thread everyone. It has been very educational. edit: It's funny how much more sense the first episode makes when you already know who everyone is.
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Out of curiosity I just read over the Marlo Wiki article, it touches on the "how did he do that?" aspect and how deep disrespect cuts him.quote:Marlo's organization starts out small-time, operating in the vacuum left by the Barksdale Organization, and rises to the top of the Baltimore drug trade fairly quickly. A repeated theme in Marlo's characterization is his demand for unconditional respect, which trumps all other concerns. He frequently orders the deaths of those who disrespect him or undermine his name on the streets, however unwittingly. He is arguably the most violent and ruthless of the drug kingpins portrayed in The Wire. quote:Marlo "Black" Stanfield's background prior to his drug empire is largely unexplored. He was a previous suspect in an unsolved case for Homicide Detective Vernon Holley; Holley believed it was Marlo who killed his only witness as well as the original victims, yet no evidence could be traced back to him. The Barksdale Organization already had prime territory in the form of the towers and Avon expressed little interest in doing business outside them. Marlo's established rule and reputation is only noticed by the returning Barksdale dealers and soldiers when the towers are demolished and Avon wishes to return to their roots, escalating an all-out war over the new best territory of the westside. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marlo_Stanfield
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Jul 5, 2014 15:32
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I saw this on another site today, there's spoilers if you go to the link.quote:That Orange Couch http://americantelevisionblog.wordpress.com/2012/11/18/that-orange-couch/
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Jul 17, 2014 13:31
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I believe the most pressing question about "poo poo bird" is: is it a bird that hangs around poo poo or a bird that is just terrible at being a bird?
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Jul 17, 2014 18:45
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the_american_dream posted:Lt. Daniels shockingly being built like a Greek God will never not be funny to me This...For a dude who seems to be so stressed and in the thick of it he certainly seems to have a lot of "me" time.  My immersion!
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Jul 27, 2014 03:40
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Where's Wallace, Rol? I ran across The Wire FAQ on IMDB today and it's pretty interseting if you haven't read it: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0306414/faq?ref_=tt_faq_sm It explains a few things that were not outright explained in the series.
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Oct 9, 2014 20:37
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I think the slow-mo walk thing works, sure it's a bit heavy handed but I think it shows us how the rest of the dudes in the game view their leaders and how the leaders view themselves. It shows Avon as the king walking through his kingdom without fear or doubt.
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Nov 19, 2014 22:14
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I highly recommend that you go through the series again if you ever have a chance.
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Nov 20, 2014 19:34
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Gargamel Gibson posted:Randy's last name is Wagstaff. Was it ever explained if he was related to Cheese (and Prop Joe)? Nice catch on Randy's last name. I've never noticed a relation to Cheese or Prop Joe and the Wire Wiki has this to say: quote:Although he shares the same last name as "Cheese" Wagstaff, it is unclear if he is related to the older Lieutenant. By following that family tree he would then be related to "Prop Joe" who although is often frustrated by his family, seems to take care of them throughout the series. As for homicide wearing suites, my amateur research tells me that the detective dress code is usually classified as "plain clothes" so they could wear a polo shirt or a suit and tie. A suit would command more respect and look more professional so it would seem to be advantageous to look awesome in a suit. I would assume the others don't wear suits because the their dress code let's them try to blend in for undercover work or because it's a special detail?
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Dec 1, 2014 18:54
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I was wondering the same thing yesterday. What up with that train? There's been no news that I know of.
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Dec 31, 2014 03:10
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There's the scene with Jimmy and Bunk where one of them is pissing on the tracks with the train coming and all the other scenes of them drunk by the tracks. Also Frank Sobatka and Spiros meet at the train tracks. Otherwise I think it refers to the sounds of the train sprinkled here and there throughout the series.
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Dec 31, 2014 14:53
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It seems like Simon didn't have any intention of the train or tracks symbolizing the inevitable, uncaring, unstopping movement of something. So what's left? I'll I have is that the tracks are parallel and never touch yet they are the foundation for the machine. Two separate entities supporting a lumbering behemoth. Choose what you want the tracks to represent.
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Jan 1, 2015 16:54
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I figured it was in regards to using a dead CI for the warrant...if that'a a thing? Otherwise I have no idea.
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Jan 21, 2015 03:53
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bucketybuck posted:See also the reverent tones whenever anybody referred to William Gant, "a taxpayer","a working man". I don't disagree but I've always viewed this through the lens of William Gant not being in the Game, thus the police took more offense at his killing.
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Mar 11, 2015 19:10
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wikipedia posted:Bodie was seen getting into McNulty's car by Monk, one of Marlo's lieutenants, who later relayed this information to Marlo, who swiftly ordered his death. Later that night, Bodie is dealing with Poot and Spider when Chris and Snoop set up an ambush. Bodie decides to take a last stand, causing an unarmed Spider to retreat. Throughout the fourth season, Chris and Snoop murder various people by taking them into abandoned houses. All of the victims put up a minimal fight and are dispatched with ease. Bodie decides to be the sole exception to this and shouts "you ain't putting me in one of them empty rear end houses neither". Poot tries to reason with Bodie but Bodie shakes his head, realizing that he is ready to die for what he believes in. After Poot realizes he cannot convince him otherwise, he retreats. Shortly after Poot's departure, while Bodie is still focused on Chris and Snoop, O-Dog emerges from a doorway behind Bodie and shoots him twice in the head, killing him. When McNulty later asks Poot who had killed Bodie, Poot stated that he held McNulty responsible for his friend's murder since it happened after Marlo's lieutenant saw Bodie and McNulty together. The scene in question:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFkWPNJAy14 edit: beaten like Namond in a fight.
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May 7, 2015 19:50
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RustyTrombone posted:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-f-5JXZmg4 That was really cool. Interesting as it is, I couldn't finish it. It is what it is.
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May 30, 2015 15:19
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Strawman posted:Chris Partlow is a cop in a court scene too. Interesting: 
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Sep 15, 2015 14:14
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Whiz Palace posted:In case anyone missed it, Toyota held a Sobotka family reunion for their Super Bowl ad. Ha, thanks for pointing that out.
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Feb 8, 2016 18:01
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I was surprised to see Rowles show up as a priest on House of Cards. 
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Feb 29, 2016 21:43
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I went looking for what that actor is up to and found this:
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Mar 1, 2016 22:19
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In lots of scenes Chris is wearing clothes that resemble fatigues but that aren't actually fatigues. He's definitely a "soldier", but I never remember any specific mention of actual service. It's an interesting idea.
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Mar 26, 2016 00:27
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Bunk doesn't want to feel the Bern:quote:ATLANTA – Actor Wendell Pierce was arrested over the weekend at an Atlanta hotel after reportedly attacking a woman who professed her support for Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders. http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2016/05/16/wire-actor-wendell-pierce-arrested-at-atlanta-hotel-cops-say.html
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May 16, 2016 16:03
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Cartouche posted:Finally getting around to this show and just finished S3. Good stuff. Lucky You! You'll probably want to plan on doing at least one re-watch too, it's very rewarding once you are more familiar with the characters. The show is a lot to take in the first time around. "All the pieces matter". Oh and the episode summaries/discussions in this thread are great and worth checking out.
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Jun 10, 2016 13:16
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Aces High posted:maybe that's what I should ask for Christmas, box set of The Wire eBay dog, but that blu-ray though.
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Just started I think my 4th rewatch, this time with my mom. We are staying with my mom for a few weeks while in between houses. I just sent her episode summaries from this thread for the episodes we've watched so far. We are up to S1 E8 and I think she is finally able to recognize who Avon is. This was very problematic at first. I guess my point is that this thread rules and thanks for typing all the words.
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