My thoughts exactly, Stive.
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The jail scenes with Chalky were, by far, the best thing I've seen on television in years. From the moment that other guy started talking s**t, I knew something awesome was going to happen. And Chalky just kept reading his book. When the scene reached its boiling point, I literally stood and cheered. MF-er is such a badass that he doesn't even need to stand up or even move to beat your ass.
And to top it all off: "Which one of you knows their letterin'?" "Me, sir. 'David Copperfield' by Charles Dickens. Chapter One..."
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When the other guys all answered Chalky with a comment about he helped them, and then slowly stood up and surrounded Purnsley, that was simply epic
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Apparently the wise-ass kid at Meyer Lansky's place is a young Bugsy Siegel.
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So did Jimmy tip the kid to follow/tell him where those guys were going? Or did Lucciano send them after him because he won so much money from the casino?
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So how long until Margaret and the new Irish guy Nucky is going to help find work are banging? Or will Nuck' have him killed for making eyes at her before they get the chance?
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He'd clearly dominate the "Airing of Grievances" and "Feats of Strength" portion of the holiday.
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"I am fully expecting a scene where Nucky is on the ropes and Eli flips sides and saves him, a la Darth Vader lifting the evil Emporer into the air and pitching him over the rail."