A Sad Day
“Well, you see, Mike-Mike thought he should keep that cocaine he was slingin’ and the money he was makin’ from slingin’ it. I thought otherwise.”
Omar Little
I’m pretty sad today. One of the best characters on T.V. went down. Omar Little was killed. This cat may have been the best most non-stereotypical cat on television…ever. I like the Wire for one reason above all. Anyone can be screwed up. Not just dirty politicians, but ones who start giving so they can get and become the system. Cops want to catch the “bad guys”, but they’re screwed up too. Kid who just want to look out for their brother become killers. I love that in a crime drama characters were actually that and not some caricature of good and bad guys.
It’s typical for many actors of an “ethnic” persuasion to basically have to ham it up in audtions. Be more street. Give some more attitude. The characters that they play often reflect this. Black Thugh #1. Latino Killer #2. So how often do you find a gay charcter who’s whole persona isn’t based on their sexual orientation? A killer and theif who only targets dealers and doesn’t curse? The realest part of this character after all is said and done may be his death. So enjoy some Omar. I don’t know when another character like this will be on any television show.
My condolences to you for this terrible and tragic loss. I hope that you and the show are able to move forward. Always remember the good times.
Comment by Catherinette Singleton — February 26, 2008 @ 9:26 pm
I seem to have missed out on this show. Will have to catch up one of these days.
Comment by kofi — February 26, 2008 @ 10:05 pm
I need to catch up on that show. I know I’ve been missing out
Comment by jdid — February 27, 2008 @ 4:30 pm
My old roomie was an actor and I cannot tell you how many times he was told to “black up” his speech or the way he dressed.
Very, very frustrating.
Comment by Ginormous Boobs — February 27, 2008 @ 5:16 pm
At first I was pissed that Kenard was the one to kill Omar. But after I thought about it, it was perfect having Kenard as the killer. No one on the streets actually believed that he did it, so it just added to the mystique that is Omar. It’s one of those things that nobody saw coming and nobody can believe, so this leaves his legendary status intact.
Comment by Nikki — February 28, 2008 @ 5:40 pm
Amadeo! It’s Max from the DP site. I need to holler at you about something. If you have a second, email me!
Comment by Maxine — February 28, 2008 @ 5:53 pm
Bubbles has always been my favorite, but I liked Omar too. I’ve got to start watching again.
Comment by jali — February 29, 2008 @ 3:44 pm
What the freak? OMAR? NOOOOOO! That was one cool cat. There was something about that brutha’s eyes that spoke volumes. The scar on his face was gave way to his own humility and humanity. I often wondered if it was a “snitch” scar or a badge of honor as a bi-product of the game. The brutha had true talent… I would have loved to see him evolve.
Comment by IAMISRAEL — April 26, 2008 @ 3:10 am