What makes it hit harder is this situation is also a direct replica of the reason we(USA) were at war during that time(Iraq). All based on lies and standing on those lies.
@@TheRealDillPicklesit’s a reflection of most wars ever. Survival, fear of running out resources lies and propaganda by people in charge. It’s part of our evolution
Why didn't he do it sooner tho? That's the real question if it was loyalty or was he just waiting on everybody else to kill each other or get locked up to make his move because he wouldn't have much competition then.... so was it really loyalty or just smart planning?? Maybe a little bit of both I think
@@GuardianAngel.. the point is the streets is gonna shoot and seek truth later point of staying out of it if u don't see it like that u gotta be ready to die
Slim Charles played his card right and became the new Prop Joe in the end, he's the perfect definition of a real street soldier.......loyal, wise, brave, and only pulls the trigger if necessary he survived off of his words and reputation
@@laphonz nah. I think new Prop is appropriate. He will step aside and make way for Avon when he is released after completing his initial sentence. He will sit back and enjoy the benefit without the exposure.
Remember when Marlo offered a certain position to Slim at the Co Op meeting before he shut the Co Op down?? Slim didn’t take it mostly because he was feeling out Cheese who he assumed was responsible for Prop Joe’s death (which was true) and when he got confirmation, he definitely knew he couldn’t trust him because if that guy would double cross his own uncle, then he’d flip on anyone who got in the way of his ambitions. Also he wanted to stay off Marlo’s radar because most people who came up on Marlo’s radar ended up dead. And he might’ve had a sense that Marlo was gonna fall soon because of his ruthlessness and bloodlust for power, that’s inevitably gonna being down the authorities and when the shit goes down, you don’t want to be a person of interest. You wanna be back in the cut, out of the spotlight so you can pick up the pieces and move on if and when the hammer comes down.
Exactly, Slim was the smartest to me besides Lester on the Wire. Both of them are just aware of their surroundings and their situations and they learn to adapt quick. I kinda have a tough take on Prop Joe but imma just save that for another time
@@Mason42192 Intelligent how? You mean by getting advice from Joe that he really didn’t even care about it. Lol of course you gonna listen to someone’s knowledge if it’s gonna benefit you but Marlo could’ve cared less. Marlo isn’t a smart man at all. He wasn’t smart about the bodies being in vacants because people are NOSY. Slim, Avon, Joe, hell even the police officers wouldn’t even had did what Marlo did because it’s stupid. Marlo was just killing people just cause and eventually it caught up to him. That’s not smart, just because he got out the game and is alive doesn’t mean he should be up there with Slim and Lester. He could’ve got killed by Avon’s crew, Omar and if Joe was smart enough, he could’ve killed Marlo too. If anything Marlo was the luckiest character on the Wire hands down especially being blessed with a killer like Chris
@@treypowell567 you sound crazy if Marlo is stupid like you said he would be dead or in jail Marlo was using pop joe to get close to the connect which is smart he used cheese to set his uncle up another smart move the list goes on and on i respected your point of view even though I didn't agree with it....you think slim was the smartest on the show is a joke he was a straight crash dummy for avon look at the two shootings he had on season 3 in you say Marlo was mostly luck ?good joke slim got caught lacking when Omar was about to blow his head off but he is so smart get real you have to be some little kid
@@treypowell567 Without Chris, Snoop and Monk, Marlo would have been killed, and out of the game ALOT sooner than he was. Which was an important lesson about leadership: the leader is ONLY as good as the people surrounding him, buoying him up. Same goes for Carcetti, with Norman on HIS team.
"Most street guys will die in the streets with their sneakers on, not peacefully in the bed". Strong statement!! Paul Castellano comes to mind. He died right in the streets of NYC. The streets he ran his whole life until he became boss and was taken out over greed.
@@princegobi5992 yea, I'm sure... Castellano was caught on FBI tapes pretty much ordering John and his whole crews to be killed. The heroin, yea, but more for holding out on his cut lol. So I'd say more Paul's greed LMAO
Gotti and his crew were taped talking about how clueless Castellano was about the streets, they looked at him like an isolated mollycoddled guy because he wasn't like them and didn't conduct business the "Mafia" way. He only became boss because Carlo Gambino was his cousin and picked him to be his successor. It should be on his Wikipedia page
I don't comment much on videos but your videos are of the absolute highest quality - people like you are a massive credit to RUclips and Content Creation in general, keep it up and thank you for all your videos so far. Can't wait to watch this one
10:56 Always felt this way, I just say it a little differently and expand it to be more holistic: "I don't want to hear any complaining from 'might makes right' people when it's their turn"
This video is so well done. I love the way you break this down. Slim is an awesome character and he really doesn't get the respect he deserves. He is very smart and loyal as well. I love at the end one he puts one in Cheese's head and says "That was for Joe" it showed a lot about his loyalty and it also showed he knew Cheese was gonna be in the way and how erratic he was so getting rid of him served two purposes, respect for Joe who didn't deserve to go out the way he did and prevented problems that were easy to foresee in the future. Slim always stood tall and was a very underrated character.
I can never get tired of these! Your assessments are always on point! I used to have all these same assessments when I would watch the wire. When the wire first came out, I was probably about 21. It’s even more dope to see how much deeper I assess it at age 40. I applaud your hard work and talent! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽✊🏽
True ambition will not be discouraged by consequences or repercussions, most ambitious people are gamblers willing to bet on they self!!! Bro that was the dopest shit I’ve heard in a while … 🔥🔥💯💯
NEW SUB! This is like sitting through a psychology course at a university.... I literally just watched the wire series again for the 5th time and found this channel LOVE IT
Finally! We need this regularly bro lol. Slim Charles is definitely a top 3 character and maybe the most underrated. Respected by all even Omar let him slide because he saw he was ready to die after being bested. A pawn that became a Queen
@@fideletamo4292 The writers knew what they were doing, but a lot of people analyze this like it was reality. Avon should have been got by Charles. He survived b/c of a few minutes/seconds, which he had no control over. Two red lights for the cops (I know, they don't stop for cops) but say, one more red light on the DA's drive to get the warrant and Marlo would have been gone. Since he 'won' lots of people like to point out 'If string was so smart, why was he dead, Marlo was smarter than Avon" and none of that is really true. Marlo should have been both in jail and or dead if he managed to beat the other. Chris and Snoop were terrors but after killing joe and the Price of the Brick going up - putting cheese in charge, at least two people would have gotten froggy and wanted to kill him. The idea the connect would just dry up is 50/50 - the greeks would have found someone to sell to in B-More and there are only so many buyers. Many people were just lucky or unlucky. The classic case IMHO being Levy telling Orlando - "You wanted to be in the game, you're in the game" - some people get extra lucky, some get extra unlucky. Orlando was stupid, greedy and unlucky. Back to your point, Avon had heart, and street smarts, and real smarts. He wasn't no suit wearing business man, but he understood business.
Always dug Slim Charles. I seriously appreciated your intelligent vs smart observation. A wise man (my biological father- who I only got to know a little) once told me that intelligence is the only virtue that means nothing by itself. Someone can make it on determination alone, good looks, ambition, cunning etc. But intelligence all by itself don't mean sheeeeet. As an intelligent guy whose done some real dumb shit, I know this from painful experience. Smart's better. I really like your videos.✌
Been fucking waiting for this! Slim Charles reminded me of myself I've always stayed down even though conflicted but pushed the line I chose. Always been my favorite character along with Chris.
Slim will definitely last longer than Marlo. Like you said, he was smart. He never talked on phones. He never got caught by police. The police didn't even know his name or even knew of him. His picture was never on any of their investigation boards. He even had a code name if other people were speaking of him on the phones. Tall man
I just found your channel. I been binge watching your content. The way you break down your analysis is severely underrated. Even though you are speaking about a series. You relate it to real life situations. Never change. And keep on keeping on. Bless you My Brother. Keep spitting them facts and opinions. I wish everyone in the world could hear what I been hearing on your videos. You should be a psychologist. You understand a lot of people's minds. And we can all relate. Good work. Thank you.
Slim is one of my favorite (of many) characters on this show. It's too bad we had to wait until Season 3 for him to appear, but this is testimony to the excellent pacing of the writers and the commitment to the story rather than any one character. Kudos to Anwan Glover for owning the character of Slim.
You hit it straight on the head. Slim Charles is a real Student of the game. You could see the evolution of his character as he fell under the teachings of Avon, Stringer, and Prop Joe. He now will learn from Vondas and “The Greek”. If or when he makes his final play, I see him going out quietly but wealthy. Not to suggest that crime would pay for him.
"If it's a lie, then we fight on that lie. But we gotta fight." It's ironic that you released this video today. I was just thinking about Slim Charles and that scene yesterday.
Slim Charles responding "that's some assassination shit" was always my favorite line of the wire, It's not only funny because of how he says it but very wise of him to know you can't kill a Senator and not get caught instantly. Slim never got greedy so I'm sure he took advantage of the new position he was in.
ladies and gentlemen we are here for Sunday service 🙏. I cant tell yall how much ive been waiting on this one. who else could breakdown my favorite character but the big homie . Salute to u. u proving that even if you fallback for a min your videos and input are THAT much impactful on us
YO BOI BESIDES YA CONTENT WHICH IS 🔥 THE WAY YOU CRITIQUE AND BREAK THE SHIT DOWN EVEN OUTSIDE THE CHARACTERS IS CRAZY 👏 GIVE THIS A UPDATE PLEASE THE VIEWERS NEED IT + THE JEWELZ DROPPED BEHIND ...
i love how Slim Charles best lines are like repeating the same thing. “that’s the thing about war, once you in it, you in it” and “that’s the thing about the old days, they the old days” 😂
Your content is absolutely stellar, you bring such an original feel to this gem of a show. I have nothing but love for your frequent uploads especially considering you don’t get paid primarily from this avenue as you said in some video. I would highly encourage you to setup a patron if you don’t have it or if you do promote it as I’m sure people like myself would donate to you to support you for your content 👍
Thanks 4 this video. Slim Charles was the last man standing. Period. The KING stays the King. Michael, Curry were knights. Prop Joe was a Kings Bishop.
Slim stayed true to himself nd stayed true to the game nd played his cards right all the way to the end especially killing cheese for joe r/s even when Omar was bout to kill him he accept what was bout to come and still stay true to everything
The thing I like & respect Slim Charles is he's they type to admit that he don't know, to many times people who don't know something don't have the humility to take the information, Slim picked up the good moves & also picked up the mistakes from Avon Stringer & Prop Joe. That characteristics along with the morale ethics & being head strong he already possessed is some of the reasons why he ended up at the table with the Greeks. Salute to you ahki for picking up Slim Charles mind frame. Also I'm starting to see some channels now doing The Wire analysis but they don't understand the streets nor understand the how street dudes think & they totally misunderstand the characters lol they not you bro please keep this shit going we need you in these RUclips streets
That smart vs intelligent line was 🔥🔥🔥your smartness and intelligence is always on high display. I am honored to be from the same city that you are from. I wasn't as deep in the hood as you, but those lessons help and guide me to this day in any world/realm. I wish other youths in our city would realize the wealth of knowledge/lessons that are in them streets and use them to build out of the streets. Peace to you great leader!!!
@@evanjames3011 i don't think so, i think he didn't Care about normal life, and normal people were certainly stupid as hell to someone like him..he could have been a great scientist but even that wasn't his goal i think..
I had to pause the video to give you your flowers. I love your perception of this series cause I’m Fam of it highly. I’m actually about to rewatch it for some inspiration for a project. But I heard no fable from a king yet so far since I started watching. Very interesting and appreciate the time u took to make this. Just subscribed to see what else you got💯
This here is my brother always on point with the info. You can learn a lot from these younger generation, and that's my point. If we're not doing very well in life we're not that smart.
I enjoyed watching your video. It's refreshing on how you broke down the difference between being smart vs being intelligent. Slim having longevity more than Marlo is a possibility. Slim is smart, observing and straightforward.
Another banger first of all. Secondly, I think Slim Charles will be the heart behind FFR's operations as he always has been. Rick is no dummy with getting money but he seems like he definitely needs a Slim Charles.
Great video. Slim was very smart and knew how to play the game right. He never once (even when asked by Marlo) displayed any motives to want to be the top guy or show traits of being power hungry. My guess is he lasted a long time in top since his final teacher was Prop Joe. Also being a former soldier, he probably took great care of the people who eventually were under him.
Slim would have had a long career unless another Marlo type came up I think. He had that good mix of being a relationships man with a reasonably high emotional intelligence like Prop Joe, knew his limits and didn't make too many enemies considering his line of work. Even Marlo seemed like he had respect for Slim. He would have been the "dependable man" like the Greeks liked. Regarding him and Fat Face Rick. I never felt like Rick was that volatile a kingpin. I think Rick would have been happy making money on housing condo flips to actually roll the dice with taking the crown for himself. Even if Rick did take the crown I could never see him keep it.
There is a Slim Charles in every mobb he is normally the one that speaks the less he sits back in the cut and watches everything from time to time he tries to give advice but it goes in one ear and out the other so in the end when everything goes left he is the one that goes RIGHT💯
Great video as always, hope you and your loved ones are having a safe and happy 2022! Slim Charles is probably my favorite character in the wire, I think partly, due to how ironic his whole arc is. Basically one of the only people that has a sense of honor and a set of principles, and not only sticks to them, but is rewarded for it in the end. Which, considering how ruthless and back-stabby the "game" is (which usually "rewards" such behavior (one could probably make a good argument that the only people in the wire that get any kind of good/ok ending are those who had principles and stuck to them no matter what) ) shows how utterly "social" the "game" is as well. Cause while the ruthless and the duplicitous may gain power, they won't gain loyalty and respect, which you need to maintain power long-term. You may be able to use fear to keep people in line for a time, but if any weakness is sensed, people will abandon you for someone like Slim Charles, who you know will have your back (unlike someone like cheese, who would murder his own kin for power, a power which collapsed almost immediately). I think Slim will be able to maintain stability for his rule for awhile, especially since he saw what worked and what didn't with the men he served under. Though I think rat faced rick would take more of the "face" role while slim handled what he did best, i.e. top soldier and advisor.
He definitely will last longer than Marlo being the fact he was a soldier at heart he still had street smarts and was very calculated he knew he could take the street corners cause Avon was locked plus he he all of Prop Joe motion along with the “Greek” connection only thing I see stopping Slim Charles was the police
Too many gems here, the difference between smart and intellect, the simple truth that most of street guys won't end like slim, the fact that street killers shouldn't beg for their lives.. I see slim Charles as a man who perfectly understands the game and its consequences..a soldier with a Brain who could question orders like Michael, who had a code like Avon, who accepted his death and knew when a War was important..
I'm glad to know sir. Here's a question I have for you. Are you familiar with Clint Eastwood's western film Unforgiven? If you are, I'd be curious to know your opinion on "Little" Bill Daggett's self-assesment that he doesn't deserve to die the way that William Munny is about to kill him (noting that he doesn't actually say he doesn't deserve to die at all but rather that he doesn't deserve to die the way he's about to). And also on Munny's response "Deserve's got nothing to do with it," which was quoted word for word by Snoop Pearson towards the end of The Wire.
First off, AWESOME analysis on smart vs intelligence!! I been telling people that for years. Second, Slim Charles is going to last way longer Marlo and have the humility to hand the streets back over to Avon when he get out, if Avon even wants it back. Love this show
Slim was one of my top 3 favorite characters. He had so many redeeming qualities. He was personable yet fierce, so the corner boys respected him. He displayed humility after he thought he made the mistake on shooting Fruit. He knew when and how to maneuver. Because of his outgoing nature, he wasn't seen as cold blooded like Snoop and Chris. They'd never be in a position of leadership. Slim above everyone else, imo, was the most well rounded. He wasn't power hungry in the game, adapted as it changed, and was loyal to those who were loyal to him. When he murked Cheese, he knew he wouldn't get push back from the coalition because Cheese deserved it in everyone's mind. To me The Wire is a business course. And Slim represents those who are aware, smart, and educated enough to know when and how to move up the ladder. Slim was so well liked and respected, very few would've objected to where he was in the end.
He didn’t think he made a mistake not shooting Fruit, he was just covering for Cutty who had the shot and didn’t take it. In a way that’s actually more honorable taking the blame for something that was Cutty’s fault to protect a guy he thought was a good soldier.
@@MrRyan-wu4jx I've read this. But I've seen that episode so many times. I think Slim genuinely though he made the mistake. I don't think he was standing up for Cutty. He thought he made a mistake, and owned it. He looked just as shocked when Cutty threw it in. That's what I love about this show. So many interpretations.
@@NoNo-ng9sl Cutty told Slim right on the spot why he didn’t take the shot. By the time they went to explain it to Avon Slim knew what went wrong but wanted to cover for Cutty.
"Shit, String murder ain't no thing, but this here some assassination shit, man." Slim Charles knew where to draw the line.
Slim Charles is a perfect example of loyalty and a guy that waited his turn despite any circumstances
Facts 👌🏽
Unlike Cheese 🤦
@@CamTheStudent 😂😂😂😂
To me, the funniest part is he Never wanted the crown in the first place..he was just a serious man like Chris..
@@fideletamo4292 💯
"If its a lie, then we fight on that lie" One of the hardest quotes in the whole series!
Agree. It hit hard.
God the writing was strong…
What makes it hit harder is this situation is also a direct replica of the reason we(USA) were at war during that time(Iraq). All based on lies and standing on those lies.
@@TheRealDillPicklesit’s a reflection of most wars ever. Survival, fear of running out resources lies and propaganda by people in charge. It’s part of our evolution
That scene where he popped Cheese for Prop Joe was epic. Slim Charles was the real G of the show.
Facts 💯
This sentimental muvahkah made us lose money!
@@97tilinfinity datwuzfo joe! Slim charles voice
Why didn't he do it sooner tho? That's the real question if it was loyalty or was he just waiting on everybody else to kill each other or get locked up to make his move because he wouldn't have much competition then.... so was it really loyalty or just smart planning?? Maybe a little bit of both I think
@@alexanderdevine3501 LOL came to post this.
“If everyone believes a lie, then what value does the truth have?” Damn. That’s dark but so true. Great analysis
this some art of war type quotes shiiiii
This dude is so wise. Don’t agree with everything he says but that’s not the point but I don’t need to when I have so much respect for this dude
Well actually he said what value does the truth have if you can’t prove it, but what if you can prove it is it still redundant?
Yup like calling a man a snitch in the streets dangerous
@@GuardianAngel.. the point is the streets is gonna shoot and seek truth later point of staying out of it if u don't see it like that u gotta be ready to die
Slim was a real soldier with a bosses mentality and just waited for the right time
Slim was playing the long game..
Facts.
@@baltimoremike9161 AND WAS GOOD AT IT!! Waited his turn also!!
@@baltimoremike9161📠📡
Slim Charles played his card right and became the new Prop Joe in the end, he's the perfect definition of a real street soldier.......loyal, wise, brave, and only pulls the trigger if necessary he survived off of his words and reputation
new avon*
predictable is safe until it's not.
@@laphonz nah. I think new Prop is appropriate. He will step aside and make way for Avon when he is released after completing his initial sentence. He will sit back and enjoy the benefit without the exposure.
Slim Charles never had the makings of a varsity CEO
@@laphonz He's no Avon, nor would he try to be.
Remember when Marlo offered a certain position to Slim at the Co Op meeting before he shut the Co Op down?? Slim didn’t take it mostly because he was feeling out Cheese who he assumed was responsible for Prop Joe’s death (which was true) and when he got confirmation, he definitely knew he couldn’t trust him because if that guy would double cross his own uncle, then he’d flip on anyone who got in the way of his ambitions. Also he wanted to stay off Marlo’s radar because most people who came up on Marlo’s radar ended up dead. And he might’ve had a sense that Marlo was gonna fall soon because of his ruthlessness and bloodlust for power, that’s inevitably gonna being down the authorities and when the shit goes down, you don’t want to be a person of interest. You wanna be back in the cut, out of the spotlight so you can pick up the pieces and move on if and when the hammer comes down.
Exactly, Slim was the smartest to me besides Lester on the Wire. Both of them are just aware of their surroundings and their situations and they learn to adapt quick. I kinda have a tough take on Prop Joe but imma just save that for another time
@@treypowell567 not saying your wrong but you have to put Marlo on that list he was very intelligent that's why he never died or went to prison
@@Mason42192 Intelligent how? You mean by getting advice from Joe that he really didn’t even care about it. Lol of course you gonna listen to someone’s knowledge if it’s gonna benefit you but Marlo could’ve cared less. Marlo isn’t a smart man at all. He wasn’t smart about the bodies being in vacants because people are NOSY. Slim, Avon, Joe, hell even the police officers wouldn’t even had did what Marlo did because it’s stupid. Marlo was just killing people just cause and eventually it caught up to him. That’s not smart, just because he got out the game and is alive doesn’t mean he should be up there with Slim and Lester. He could’ve got killed by Avon’s crew, Omar and if Joe was smart enough, he could’ve killed Marlo too. If anything Marlo was the luckiest character on the Wire hands down especially being blessed with a killer like Chris
@@treypowell567 you sound crazy if Marlo is stupid like you said he would be dead or in jail Marlo was using pop joe to get close to the connect which is smart he used cheese to set his uncle up another smart move the list goes on and on i respected your point of view even though I didn't agree with it....you think slim was the smartest on the show is a joke he was a straight crash dummy for avon look at the two shootings he had on season 3 in you say Marlo was mostly luck ?good joke slim got caught lacking when Omar was about to blow his head off but he is so smart get real you have to be some little kid
@@treypowell567 Without Chris, Snoop and Monk, Marlo would have been killed, and out of the game ALOT sooner than he was. Which was an important lesson about leadership: the leader is ONLY as good as the people surrounding him, buoying him up. Same goes for Carcetti, with Norman on HIS team.
"Most street guys will die in the streets with their sneakers on, not peacefully in the bed". Strong statement!! Paul Castellano comes to mind. He died right in the streets of NYC. The streets he ran his whole life until he became boss and was taken out over greed.
Because of his greed...
@@vincekelly5233 john’s greed too
@@princegobi5992 yea, I'm sure... Castellano was caught on FBI tapes pretty much ordering John and his whole crews to be killed. The heroin, yea, but more for holding out on his cut lol.
So I'd say more Paul's greed LMAO
Alpo died the same way i think
Gotti and his crew were taped talking about how clueless Castellano was about the streets, they looked at him like an isolated mollycoddled guy because he wasn't like them and didn't conduct business the "Mafia" way. He only became boss because Carlo Gambino was his cousin and picked him to be his successor.
It should be on his Wikipedia page
I don't comment much on videos but your videos are of the absolute highest quality - people like you are a massive credit to RUclips and Content Creation in general, keep it up and thank you for all your videos so far. Can't wait to watch this one
Thank you 🙏🏽
Facts...This is Priceless
Yes sir it's refreshing seeing his videos and i'm a old loving the game he giving out.
Well said!! You ain’t never lied! Simply amazing shoutout from Camden!! Keep up the outstanding work
Right!
Slim showed just how much of a "Chess player" he was. He was able to move pieces around, but stayed just outside the battlefield
"With their sneakers on."
An ode to a soldier dying "with his boots on!"
Respect...you are truly well-versed.
If you watched The Wire and didn’t like Slim Charles, you’re getting walked down an alley and left in a vacant
“Aint nobody walking wit me nowhere”- Little Kevin
"That was for Joe"...one of the most satisfying scenes in the whole show...
10:56 Always felt this way, I just say it a little differently and expand it to be more holistic: "I don't want to hear any complaining from 'might makes right' people when it's their turn"
"Big boy"
This video is so well done. I love the way you break this down. Slim is an awesome character and he really doesn't get the respect he deserves. He is very smart and loyal as well. I love at the end one he puts one in Cheese's head and says "That was for Joe" it showed a lot about his loyalty and it also showed he knew Cheese was gonna be in the way and how erratic he was so getting rid of him served two purposes, respect for Joe who didn't deserve to go out the way he did and prevented problems that were easy to foresee in the future. Slim always stood tall and was a very underrated character.
I think slim will last longer than marlo just because he served under the 3 best bosses on the series! Great vid!
Me too, he been thru war & politics lol
Also because he's not out to prove something even though Marlo is my favorite character
I can never get tired of these! Your assessments are always on point! I used to have all these same assessments when I would watch the wire. When the wire first came out, I was probably about 21. It’s even more dope to see how much deeper I assess it at age 40. I applaud your hard work and talent! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽✊🏽
True ambition will not be discouraged by consequences or repercussions, most ambitious people are gamblers willing to bet on they self!!! Bro that was the dopest shit I’ve heard in a while … 🔥🔥💯💯
Slim Charles played his cards right 💯
Got the best breakdowns out of everyone. Educated street knowledge. Keep going bro 💪🏿
NEW SUB! This is like sitting through a psychology course at a university.... I literally just watched the wire series again for the 5th time and found this channel LOVE IT
Slim was loyal to the game itself
Man the beginning of this was *FIIIRREE!!!* SLIM CHARLES vibing, the music WAR THEME!.
WOW BRUH
Finally! We need this regularly bro lol.
Slim Charles is definitely a top 3 character and maybe the most underrated.
Respected by all even Omar let him slide because he saw he was ready to die after being bested.
A pawn that became a Queen
👌
It's funny how Omar only spared the life of mouzone and slim, 2 men who were ready to die..
Your video editing is top notch my boy.
Slim will definitely last longer. Smart and has heart with no desire for fame. No one else in the series had all of these attributes.
You got a point 🤔
Michael?
Avon? He was there for the thrill not the fame, he had Heart, street smart too..
@@fideletamo4292 The writers knew what they were doing, but a lot of people analyze this like it was reality. Avon should have been got by Charles. He survived b/c of a few minutes/seconds, which he had no control over. Two red lights for the cops (I know, they don't stop for cops) but say, one more red light on the DA's drive to get the warrant and Marlo would have been gone. Since he 'won' lots of people like to point out 'If string was so smart, why was he dead, Marlo was smarter than Avon" and none of that is really true. Marlo should have been both in jail and or dead if he managed to beat the other. Chris and Snoop were terrors but after killing joe and the Price of the Brick going up - putting cheese in charge, at least two people would have gotten froggy and wanted to kill him. The idea the connect would just dry up is 50/50 - the greeks would have found someone to sell to in B-More and there are only so many buyers. Many people were just lucky or unlucky. The classic case IMHO being Levy telling Orlando - "You wanted to be in the game, you're in the game" - some people get extra lucky, some get extra unlucky. Orlando was stupid, greedy and unlucky.
Back to your point, Avon had heart, and street smarts, and real smarts. He wasn't no suit wearing business man, but he understood business.
The Greeks
Your breakdowns are smart AND intelligent
Do you have a “tip jar”? Your videos are always a treat, thanks!
Nope, not right now urban lady. Lol but save your money, just you listening is enough for me👌🏽💯🖤
Always dug Slim Charles. I seriously appreciated your intelligent vs smart observation. A wise man (my biological father- who I only got to know a little) once told me that intelligence is the only virtue that means nothing by itself. Someone can make it on determination alone, good looks, ambition, cunning etc. But intelligence all by itself don't mean sheeeeet. As an intelligent guy whose done some real dumb shit, I know this from painful experience. Smart's better. I really like your videos.✌
100% agree bro 👌🏽
I'm right there with u...
Been fucking waiting for this! Slim Charles reminded me of myself I've always stayed down even though conflicted but pushed the line I chose. Always been my favorite character along with Chris.
This is one of the most in-depth revisions and views of the wire .
Was Waiting for this one 💪🏾💯
I’m a simple man, I see AMW upload, I tap like button.
My man 👌🏽💯
Slim will definitely last longer than Marlo. Like you said, he was smart. He never talked on phones. He never got caught by police. The police didn't even know his name or even knew of him. His picture was never on any of their investigation boards. He even had a code name if other people were speaking of him on the phones. Tall man
This content dope brother. I appreciate the philosophical approach to the streets
I just found your channel. I been binge watching your content. The way you break down your analysis is severely underrated. Even though you are speaking about a series. You relate it to real life situations. Never change. And keep on keeping on. Bless you My Brother. Keep spitting them facts and opinions. I wish everyone in the world could hear what I been hearing on your videos. You should be a psychologist. You understand a lot of people's minds. And we can all relate. Good work. Thank you.
Like the way you broke everything down bruh
Had to subscribe
Slim is one of my favorite (of many) characters on this show. It's too bad we had to wait until Season 3 for him to appear, but this is testimony to the excellent pacing of the writers and the commitment to the story rather than any one character. Kudos to Anwan Glover for owning the character of Slim.
Good looking bro I been waiting for this one 💯
You hit it straight on the head. Slim Charles is a real Student of the game. You could see the evolution of his character as he fell under the teachings of Avon, Stringer, and Prop Joe. He now will learn from Vondas and “The Greek”. If or when he makes his final play, I see him going out quietly but wealthy. Not to suggest that crime would pay for him.
My father is use to tell me the same thing. Being street smart can carry you further than book smarts. But when you're both, you will be unstoppable.
"If it's a lie, then we fight on that lie. But we gotta fight." It's ironic that you released this video today. I was just thinking about Slim Charles and that scene yesterday.
This is Also a reference to the War in Iraq right?
Slim Charles was the “Smart Ass Pawn” that Bodie spoke of.
Slim Charles responding "that's some assassination shit" was always my favorite line of the wire, It's not only funny because of how he says it but very wise of him to know you can't kill a Senator and not get caught instantly. Slim never got greedy so I'm sure he took advantage of the new position he was in.
The whole 🌎 gonna stand up & take notice
Your score on videos is on point
👆👉💨
Yes your back bro 👌as always perfect break down of the wire, much love from the UK 🇬🇧
My Dude... I'm officially subscribed...
I really do enjoy your videos you put effort into them I can say that much 💯
You are amazing at these videos. You should be talking at Harvard or something on the Wire. More people need to hear your thoughts.
I been waiting for so long I love your videos the way u describe characters from the wire is always on point
Man these videos are the truth man the level of ideology, philosophy, strategy you put in theses videos man cheers to you
Big thumbs up my man. Slim was one of my favorite characters I've been waiting for this video
Bro your discussions ARE TOO SHORT! They’re so good! Please don’t stop making these videos! I’ve seen them all and want more
ladies and gentlemen we are here for Sunday service 🙏. I cant tell yall how much ive been waiting on this one. who else could breakdown my favorite character but the big homie . Salute to u. u proving that even if you fallback for a min your videos and input are THAT much impactful on us
Thanks bro I truly appreciate that💯💪🏽
YO BOI BESIDES YA CONTENT WHICH IS 🔥 THE WAY YOU CRITIQUE AND BREAK THE SHIT DOWN EVEN OUTSIDE THE CHARACTERS IS CRAZY 👏 GIVE THIS A UPDATE PLEASE THE VIEWERS NEED IT + THE JEWELZ DROPPED BEHIND ...
i love how Slim Charles best lines are like repeating the same thing. “that’s the thing about war, once you in it, you in it” and “that’s the thing about the old days, they the old days” 😂
🫡
Excellent video! Excellent commentary !! A lot of wisdom here
Your content is absolutely stellar, you bring such an original feel to this gem of a show. I have nothing but love for your frequent uploads especially considering you don’t get paid primarily from this avenue as you said in some video.
I would highly encourage you to setup a patron if you don’t have it or if you do promote it as I’m sure people like myself would donate to you to support you for your content 👍
that defination of smart and intellect is top notch my G .
Thanks 4 this video. Slim Charles was the last man standing. Period. The KING stays the King. Michael, Curry were knights. Prop Joe was a Kings Bishop.
GREAT analysis my man ! 😎
Slim stayed true to himself nd stayed true to the game nd played his cards right all the way to the end especially killing cheese for joe r/s even when Omar was bout to kill him he accept what was bout to come and still stay true to everything
One of the best breakdowns of smarts vs intellect I’ve ever heard.
The thing I like & respect Slim Charles is he's they type to admit that he don't know, to many times people who don't know something don't have the humility to take the information, Slim picked up the good moves & also picked up the mistakes from Avon Stringer & Prop Joe. That characteristics along with the morale ethics & being head strong he already possessed is some of the reasons why he ended up at the table with the Greeks. Salute to you ahki for picking up Slim Charles mind frame. Also I'm starting to see some channels now doing The Wire analysis but they don't understand the streets nor understand the how street dudes think & they totally misunderstand the characters lol they not you bro please keep this shit going we need you in these RUclips streets
Slim and Omar were my favorite characters in the show. They both had codes they followed and appreciated both having and giving respect.
That smart vs intelligent line was 🔥🔥🔥your smartness and intelligence is always on high display. I am honored to be from the same city that you are from. I wasn't as deep in the hood as you, but those lessons help and guide me to this day in any world/realm. I wish other youths in our city would realize the wealth of knowledge/lessons that are in them streets and use them to build out of the streets. Peace to you great leader!!!
That joke bout being a league player had me dead, I just sub off that. made my night bro, keep doing you you got this
Good to see you back fam....
Love the breakdown between being smart and intelligent.
Another example is the UnaBomber
Unabomber was a genius tho..
@@fideletamo4292 that's the point, he was may have been a genius, but he lacked the social skills to adapt to regular life normally.
@@evanjames3011 i don't think so, i think he didn't Care about normal life, and normal people were certainly stupid as hell to someone like him..he could have been a great scientist but even that wasn't his goal i think..
i been binge watching the wire these past couple weeks & i noticed that slim is like weebay but smarter & wiser
Dope video 👊🏾, keep pushing this wire content homie. We appreciate you grinding for us papa
I love these clips you do about the wire, I've watched them all.
I had to pause the video to give you your flowers. I love your perception of this series cause I’m Fam of it highly. I’m actually about to rewatch it for some inspiration for a project. But I heard no fable from a king yet so far since I started watching. Very interesting and appreciate the time u took to make this. Just subscribed to see what else you got💯
YESSIRSKIIIII Slim Charles is one of my favorites and my guy finally back
This here is my brother always on point with the info. You can learn a lot from these younger generation, and that's my point. If we're not doing very well in life we're not that smart.
👌🏽💯
Is slim strikes me as a samurai Warrior. He was honorable in all his dealings
I enjoyed watching your video. It's refreshing on how you broke down the difference between being smart vs being intelligent.
Slim having longevity more than Marlo is a possibility. Slim is smart, observing and straightforward.
Thank you Nikkia💯
@@AMansWorldPodcast You're welcome 😊❤✊🏾
Your analysis is incredible bro. I respect your mind.
You have great content just broaden it out your ability to dissect the story line and characters are fantastic god bless you bro
I WAS JUST CHECKING YOUR CHANNEL TEN MINUTES AGO LOOKING FOR NEW CONTENT
I was looking last night lol. Couple of fiends for knowledge I suppose.
I don't think there are many characters in the Wire that were not remarkable. It's just THE BEST
Bro this channel is 🔥 street and a street show broken down very articulately
Thanks bro
Another banger first of all. Secondly, I think Slim Charles will be the heart behind FFR's operations as he always has been. Rick is no dummy with getting money but he seems like he definitely needs a Slim Charles.
Glad u dropped some new stuff I've been patiently waiting my dude good looking
Another outstanding review of an important character in this series. Your work is impeccable !
I love how you put a clip from the movie Day of the Jackal the OG one too. Great video bro
Thanks bro 💯
Great video. Slim was very smart and knew how to play the game right. He never once (even when asked by Marlo) displayed any motives to want to be the top guy or show traits of being power hungry.
My guess is he lasted a long time in top since his final teacher was Prop Joe. Also being a former soldier, he probably took great care of the people who eventually were under him.
Superb analysis as usual.
Thanks bro💯
“Yeah well now, the thing about the old days…”
Been waiting for this joint
Slim would have had a long career unless another Marlo type came up I think.
He had that good mix of being a relationships man with a reasonably high emotional intelligence like Prop Joe, knew his limits and didn't make too many enemies considering his line of work.
Even Marlo seemed like he had respect for Slim.
He would have been the "dependable man" like the Greeks liked.
Regarding him and Fat Face Rick. I never felt like Rick was that volatile a kingpin. I think Rick would have been happy making money on housing condo flips to actually roll the dice with taking the crown for himself. Even if Rick did take the crown I could never see him keep it.
There is a Slim Charles in every mobb he is normally the one that speaks the less he sits back in the cut and watches everything from time to time he tries to give advice but it goes in one ear and out the other so in the end when everything goes left he is the one that goes RIGHT💯
Great video as always, hope you and your loved ones are having a safe and happy 2022! Slim Charles is probably my favorite character in the wire, I think partly, due to how ironic his whole arc is. Basically one of the only people that has a sense of honor and a set of principles, and not only sticks to them, but is rewarded for it in the end. Which, considering how ruthless and back-stabby the "game" is (which usually "rewards" such behavior (one could probably make a good argument that the only people in the wire that get any kind of good/ok ending are those who had principles and stuck to them no matter what) ) shows how utterly "social" the "game" is as well.
Cause while the ruthless and the duplicitous may gain power, they won't gain loyalty and respect, which you need to maintain power long-term. You may be able to use fear to keep people in line for a time, but if any weakness is sensed, people will abandon you for someone like Slim Charles, who you know will have your back (unlike someone like cheese, who would murder his own kin for power, a power which collapsed almost immediately).
I think Slim will be able to maintain stability for his rule for awhile, especially since he saw what worked and what didn't with the men he served under. Though I think rat faced rick would take more of the "face" role while slim handled what he did best, i.e. top soldier and advisor.
Always good content bro. Always on 👉
He definitely will last longer than Marlo being the fact he was a soldier at heart he still had street smarts and was very calculated he knew he could take the street corners cause Avon was locked plus he he all of Prop Joe motion along with the “Greek” connection only thing I see stopping Slim Charles was the police
Too many gems here, the difference between smart and intellect, the simple truth that most of street guys won't end like slim, the fact that street killers shouldn't beg for their lives..
I see slim Charles as a man who perfectly understands the game and its consequences..a soldier with a Brain who could question orders like Michael, who had a code like Avon, who accepted his death and knew when a War was important..
ive been waiting 4 thisssssssss hellyes
Once again you've done exemplary work sir. Have you been doing okay health-wise?
Thanks bro, and yup my health is much better 👌🏽
I'm glad to know sir. Here's a question I have for you. Are you familiar with Clint Eastwood's western film Unforgiven? If you are, I'd be curious to know your opinion on "Little" Bill Daggett's self-assesment that he doesn't deserve to die the way that William Munny is about to kill him (noting that he doesn't actually say he doesn't deserve to die at all but rather that he doesn't deserve to die the way he's about to). And also on Munny's response "Deserve's got nothing to do with it," which was quoted word for word by Snoop Pearson towards the end of The Wire.
Keep All This High Frequency Content Coming!
First off, AWESOME analysis on smart vs intelligence!! I been telling people that for years. Second, Slim Charles is going to last way longer Marlo and have the humility to hand the streets back over to Avon when he get out, if Avon even wants it back. Love this show
The King stay the king.... 🤔I could definitely see that.
Bro got me addicted to these and o just finished watching the wait again for the 12 time
Slim was one of my top 3 favorite characters. He had so many redeeming qualities. He was personable yet fierce, so the corner boys respected him. He displayed humility after he thought he made the mistake on shooting Fruit. He knew when and how to maneuver. Because of his outgoing nature, he wasn't seen as cold blooded like Snoop and Chris. They'd never be in a position of leadership.
Slim above everyone else, imo, was the most well rounded. He wasn't power hungry in the game, adapted as it changed, and was loyal to those who were loyal to him. When he murked Cheese, he knew he wouldn't get push back from the coalition because Cheese deserved it in everyone's mind.
To me The Wire is a business course. And Slim represents those who are aware, smart, and educated enough to know when and how to move up the ladder. Slim was so well liked and respected, very few would've objected to where he was in the end.
Fire The Wire is definitely a business course
He didn’t think he made a mistake not shooting Fruit, he was just covering for Cutty who had the shot and didn’t take it. In a way that’s actually more honorable taking the blame for something that was Cutty’s fault to protect a guy he thought was a good soldier.
@@MrRyan-wu4jx I've read this. But I've seen that episode so many times. I think Slim genuinely though he made the mistake. I don't think he was standing up for Cutty. He thought he made a mistake, and owned it. He looked just as shocked when Cutty threw it in. That's what I love about this show. So many interpretations.
@@NoNo-ng9sl Cutty told Slim right on the spot why he didn’t take the shot. By the time they went to explain it to Avon Slim knew what went wrong but wanted to cover for Cutty.
@@MrRyan-wu4jx Based on the look. I took it as Slim thought Cutty was being too perfect. Waiting on a kill shot inseatd of just busting.