You want it to be one way.

You want it to be one way.
You want it to be one way.

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[Lonewolf2581]

'You want it one way...'.

The Guard is the one who is supposed to be in charge. He doesn't exercise his authority out of fear but still wants to have his way by reasoning with Marlo. He obviously doesn't watch the Wire.

'.....but its the other way.'

This is the hood. Marlo calls the shots. Literally. The guard has no authority.

Thats my take and I agree that its a power play.

[hurting]

"You want it to be one way" = you want your corny youtube comments to sound smart and insightful, "but it's the other way" = you are boring and obvious

[beats299]

daymn son. people are having fun and being creative and you gotta shut em down. that's cold. don't read the comments if you don't like em.

[anythingwatsoever]

lol sorry brah, i was just trying to point out the powerful niggedry at work

[CaddyDon10]

fuck you, you spoiling ass nigga

[rdrstar]

Its about power. This is pretty much how I have always felt and expressed myself to bullies and other delusional types who think things are only the way THEY think it is. What a shock when they discover its the OTHER way. For those who think nothing can happen to them.

[anythingwatsoever]

this exchange cost that man his life. aint that some shit?

[SnakeEater866]

I have actually read plenty of comments of videos of The Wire that are smart making me appreciate the scenes, and the show more.

[demo23nz]

He's the security guard in the store. In the scene, Marlo stole from the store. This WAS his business.

[mskc]

Ding ding ding. I can't believe people don't see the simple beauty of this scene.

Men without power want to believe that respect can exist between themselves and men with power. Men with power? They'll let you know: it's the other way.

[JustKOF]

I did security for a week when i was 20 in the projects in the Bronx. Dudes were rolling weed and chilling and i was just reading my paper trying to stay warm. Cops ran in and said why didn't i say anything. I told them, it's the other way when yall not around.

[wagooairlines]

i aint disrespecting you "son" thats kinda dissing him right there, if it was me i would have minded my buisness lol