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Charles Ramsey

Edgy MD May 07 2013 08:18 AM

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MFS62 May 07 2013 08:27 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

Edgy MD wrote: ... Must live an empty existence. Later

Edgy MD May 07 2013 08:35 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

Oh, no. There's just nothing more to say. Speak the name and live the tale. Charles Ramsey.

Mets – Willets Point May 07 2013 09:07 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

Maybe you can explain more.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 07 2013 09:08 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

Hero.

batmagadanleadoff May 07 2013 09:18 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

Did everybody's Google break? [youtube:xs0pz6k6]Ytl8oX0CENs[/youtube:xs0pz6k6]

Mets – Willets Point May 07 2013 09:27 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

Charles H. Ramsey, Philadelphia police commissioner Charles Ramsey (basketball), head coach of the Eastern Michigan Eagles men's basketball team from 2005–2011 Charles Frederic Ramsey, record producer Charles Ramsey (Royal Navy officer) (1882-1966), British admiral Chuck Ramsey, American football player

Edgy MD May 07 2013 09:28 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

Seriously. The guy sits down with his McDonald's, and before he gets the ketchup packet open, he's closed three terrible decades-old kidnapping cases, reunited three families. Charles Ramsey. Speak the name.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 07 2013 09:30 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

I am curious and also don't wanna know how they managed this for so long.

Swan Swan H May 07 2013 09:37 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

Here's my favorite quote: "I barbecue with this dude," Ramsey said. "We eat ribs and what not, listen to salsa music, you see where I'm coming from? Not a clue that that girl was in that house, or anybody else was in there against their will." Let's hope the blinding lights don't change him.

Fman99 May 07 2013 10:33 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

He's the greatest thing since the lady in Houston who got scared shitless by a hailstorm and called her mama. [youtube:2vkgcy0f]qLX2tAPy0jU[/youtube:2vkgcy0f]

Edgy MD May 07 2013 10:40 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

No, he's better. Because unless another shoe is about to drop, he's a serious hero.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 07 2013 11:46 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

His 911 call is similarly great. Profane and empathetic.

Swan Swan H May 07 2013 11:56 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: His 911 call is similarly great. Profane and empathetic. I just listened. Amazing stuff.

metirish May 07 2013 12:16 PM Re: Charles Ramsey

Charles Ramsey

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 07 2013 12:21 PM Re: Charles Ramsey

Charles F*cking Ramsey.

metirish May 07 2013 12:24 PM Re: Charles Ramsey

Shit, I want some McDonalds now bro....see where i'm coming from?

Mets – Willets Point May 07 2013 12:53 PM Re: Charles Ramsey

Ok, now that I know who you're talking about (it takes time for me to get up to speed) I'd say that I hope with the reward money he gets to dine better than McDonald's going forward.

seawolf17 May 07 2013 01:05 PM Re: Charles Ramsey

The best thing about this guy is... well, everything. I salute you, Charles Ramsey.

themetfairy May 07 2013 01:39 PM Re: Charles Ramsey

The man loves his McDonald's. Hopefully they'll comp him his meals for the rest of his life.

soupcan May 07 2013 03:02 PM Re: Charles Ramsey

Eats McDonald's and rescues kidnapping victims. All-American Hero.

Edgy MD May 07 2013 04:58 PM Re: Charles Ramsey

I must admit... I'm a little uneasy about this. It looks like we've got a hero and a half (although not nearly the hero that those three women seem to be). And we sure need a few to celebrate right now, and that's why I'm-a nominating him. But as an unsophisticated black man with an animated personality, he's going to be snickered at and memed to death and I fear more than a few lines will be crossed and feelings hurt.

Fman99 May 07 2013 06:50 PM Re: Charles Ramsey

Edgy MD wrote: No, he's better. Because unless another shoe is about to drop, he's a serious hero. How do you know that other lady isn't also a hero? Heroes come in all sizes and shapes and dialects.

Mets – Willets Point May 08 2013 07:45 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

Edgy MD wrote: I must admit... I'm a little uneasy about this. It looks like we've got a hero and a half (although not nearly the hero that those three women seem to be). And we sure need a few to celebrate right now, and that's why I'm-a nominating him. But as an unsophisticated black man with an animated personality, he's going to be snickered at and memed to death and I fear more than a few lines will be crossed and feelings hurt. Are We Laughing With Charles Ramsey? But what feels like celebration can also carry with it the undertone of condescension. Amid the hood backdrop — the gnarled teeth, the dirty white tee, the slang, the shout-out to McDonald's — we miss the fact that Charles Ramsey is perfectly lucid and intelligent.

Edgy MD May 08 2013 07:47 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

Twice misuses "notoriety," but otherwise says it better than I could've.

Frayed Knot May 08 2013 08:27 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

'notoriety' hangs out near the top of the list with 'irony' and 'literally' for the most mis-used words even in professionally written and/or spoken speech.

metirish May 08 2013 08:33 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

I must admit... I'm a little uneasy about this. It looks like we've got a hero and a half (although not nearly the hero that those three women seem to be). And we sure need a few to celebrate right now, and that's why I'm-a nominating him. But as an unsophisticated black man with an animated personality, he's going to be snickered at and memed to death and I fear more than a few lines will be crossed and feelings hurt. Are We Laughing With Charles Ramsey? But what feels like celebration can also carry with it the undertone of condescension. Amid the hood backdrop — the gnarled teeth, the dirty white tee, the slang, the shout-out to McDonald's — we miss the fact that Charles Ramsey is perfectly lucid and intelligent. In a similar vein this article from yesterday caused quite a stir on twitter http://www.theatlanticwire.com/entertai ... ons/64969/ Certinly made me pause and reflect

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 08 2013 08:49 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

The "white girl" stuff at the end notwithstanding, I enjoyed the whole thing without reservation... for me, most of the fun was in his own astonishment at the details while telling the story ("I barbecued with the dude!").

Mets – Willets Point May 08 2013 09:38 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

"Notoriety" means being famous for something unfavorable. Is there an equivalent word for being famous for something good? One could just use the words "famous" or "notable" but they don't necessarily imply favorable.

Benjamin Grimm May 08 2013 09:41 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

I think "fame" does imply something good*; isn't its opposite "infamy"? (*Although perhaps no longer, now that we're in the Kardashian Era.)

Edgy MD May 08 2013 10:12 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

Antomyms for notoriety that come to mind: acclaim, distinction, prominence, applause. recognition, praise, celebration..

Edgy MD May 08 2013 10:15 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

"In the Latino community, we don't have a word for notoriety. The word that we use is jubilation." ---Aurorora Flores

Frayed Knot May 08 2013 10:21 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

I should add 'infamous' to the list of mis-used words. Lots of journos (sports-TV types in particular) use infamous while trying to convey something positive.

Edgy MD May 08 2013 10:22 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

"In the Latino community, we don't have a word for infamous. The word that we use is jubilation." ---Aurorora Flores

seawolf17 May 08 2013 10:40 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

[youtube:d5t4j9i1]egLjBsK9K8o[/youtube:d5t4j9i1]

Edgy MD May 08 2013 10:44 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

"In the Latino community, we don't have a word for Amigos. The word that we use is... oh, wait." ---Aurorora Flores

SteveJRogers May 08 2013 11:06 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

Frayed Knot wrote: I should add 'infamous' to the list of mis-used words. Lots of journos (sports-TV types in particular) use infamous while trying to convey something positive. Well, for example, Game 6 '86 World Series would be considered infamous for Red Sox fans and anyone that was rooting against the Mets that October. =;)

themetfairy May 09 2013 10:35 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

Meanwhile, I'm not sure whether this is the right thread for this question, but can someone answer this for me? There were three men living in that house, all of whom are currently adults over the age of 50. How come only one of them was charged with kidnapping? How can two other grown men be living in that house and not be complicit in the continuing kidnapping of these girls?

Edgy MD May 09 2013 10:48 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

They were reportedly taken into custody because they were with him at the time of the arrest. I think the police have established they lived elsewhere.

soupcan May 10 2013 06:57 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

Best. Auto-Tune. Ever.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 10 2013 07:31 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

You're not kidding. I saw a crappy one already but this one is outstanding. [youtube:mt8ifpzs]Oe6W1PB9I_4[/youtube:mt8ifpzs]

themetfairy May 10 2013 07:39 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

I think we have the next Psy!

soupcan May 10 2013 07:45 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

I can't stop singing it...

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 10 2013 09:28 AM Re: Charles Ramsey

Gawwwwwwdammit. Same here, now.