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[–] heyWhatsay@slrpnk.net 8 points 1 day ago

Looking forward to seeing the movie/miniseries based on his adventures

[–] chosensilence@pawb.social 133 points 2 days ago (1 children)

we found the main character

[–] Hubi@feddit.org 60 points 2 days ago (1 children)

The main character of a Saints Row game?

[–] tonytins@pawb.social 36 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] cm0002@lemmy.world 18 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] Quadhammer@lemmy.world 9 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Its the fuckin vampire guy from Preacher

[–] Klear@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Holy shit, this guy is taking Roy off the grid!

[–] athairmor@lemmy.world 100 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I honestly wish most news was these kinds of stories.

[–] tal@lemmy.today 27 points 2 days ago

!floridaman@lemmy.world

[–] Flagstaff@programming.dev 9 points 2 days ago

Well, there need to be more such subjects to write about. Be my guest...

[–] mavu@discuss.tchncs.de 52 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Some people just live life to the fullest.

[–] njm1314@lemmy.world 43 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It saddens me that they'll probably catch him down the road. Used to be able to get away after this kind of Daring Escape. Just ride off into the sunset. Stupid fucking technology ruins everything.

[–] otacon239@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago

Probably even had a really great one-take scene showing how he got there with a great memorable musical number to take focus for a couple minutes.

[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 21 points 1 day ago (2 children)

What did he escape from the most? The penalties for stealing the boat and running around naked, or the bills for the hospital?

[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 18 points 1 day ago

The shackles of societal norms

[–] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 1 day ago

He probably just forged a check for the latter, like in the original movie.

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 41 points 2 days ago

They didn't recognize him with his clothes on

[–] FuckFascism@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago

What a weird world

[–] NauticalNoodle@lemmy.ml 24 points 2 days ago

How do I contribute to his future bail?

[–] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

Man Takes Stolen Boat on Joyride Dressed As Doctor

[–] Kintarian@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago
[–] Peter_Arbeitslos@feddit.org 23 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Nice how all cities over 1 million people share the same spirit. This exact story could have happen in Berlin.

"Man accused of taking stolen boat on naked joyride in Spree River escapes from Charité hospital dressed as a doctor"

[–] ivanafterall@lemmy.world 10 points 2 days ago (1 children)

But it didn't! Let us have this! Americans need something to feel proud of these days. Anything, please God.

And we'll be watching his career with great interest.

[–] HellsBelle@sh.itjust.works 18 points 2 days ago (1 children)

If nothing else the dude's got balls.

[–] ChicoSuave@lemmy.world 28 points 2 days ago

Oh, did you see him on the boat?

[–] AI_toothbrush@lemmy.zip 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

The what‽‽‽

[–] magnetosphere@fedia.io 14 points 2 days ago

I love this headline and photo.

[–] N0body@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 2 days ago

Mangione/Blasetti 2028

[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

Not gonna lie, I’m a bit jealous

This guy is living his best life.

[–] wakest@piefed.social 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)

what a sweetly heartwarming story.

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 days ago

Clickhole material

[–] Quadhammer@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago

Florida man slings jib through the big apple

[–] TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago

living their best life

[–] Pandantic@midwest.social 6 points 2 days ago

Man someone better not rat out this guy like they did Luigi. I was going to say his name, but no, I don’t want some rando remembering it so he can sell him out to the boat-having class.

[–] TheBat@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago
[–] swab148@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 days ago

He got dressed? Sellout, smh

[–] GreenKnight23@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

what are you talking aboat? that's Tony! he was asleep in my basement after a night of boozin. impossible it was him!