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Things I learned from Fargo

posted 5 years ago by dkgambler (158)
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1. After hiding close to a million dollars where only you know the location, it's best not to argue about splitting the reward of a nondescript American sedan with a murderous partner in crime. Pick your battles smartly.

2. Law enforcement officers may not accept "we run a pretty tight ship" as clear evidence that nothing improper has happened at a business.

3. With the advent of "Forever" stamps, inquiring minds wonder what has happened to stamp artists who decorate three cent stamps.

4. A million dollars is a lot of money.

5. If you can catch a Jose Feliciano show, well let's just say you'd have no complaints.

6. Don't interrupt passionate Minnesota Golden Gopher hockey fans while they're watching.

7. Some people enjoy pancakes for multiple meals throughout the day.

8. Ex-cons are very particular about who they vouch for.

[–] muffleface (97) 5 years ago

Don't fax vehicle VIN numbers or the legal section will get involved.

Medium sized wood shredders are too slow

Carl is good at dealing with the police when pulled over

You can't cut a Sierra in half to share the value

When trying to escape from 2 psychopaths, race away at 100mph and then throw your vehicle off the road making sure it rolls a few times

Tell your kid not to worry after you have had his mom and your wife kidnapped by people you don't know.

When the cops come to take you away make sure you are in your y fronts and hold on to the door frame of the motel room so that you can get the last cents of value out of that room

[–] [deleted] 9 months ago

You can't cut a Sierra in half to share the value

Imagine the (ironic) Family Feud that must ensue on Family Feud when the winning family has to split the car five ways!

[–] chilone (18067) 5 years ago

9. We're not a bank, Jerry.

10. Unguent is greatly coveted by Nordic psychos.

11. Fargo-ans have a different standard for beautiful days.

12. Tru-cote can really piss people off.

13. Carl's.... I don't know. Just funny lookin'.

[–] GreenGoblinsOck8 (7818) 5 years ago

14. Prostitutes don't pay much attention to their clients.
15. Throwing a small piece of wood at someone won't hurt them.
16. Be careful not to eat lunch with a guy you haven't seen since highschool.