Arrest made in Boston

MuppetFan · April 2013

Happy to report that someone is in custody regarding the Boston Marathon Bombings. Press conference at 5 EST.

(ETA CNN retracted this statement... no one is in custody)

1 day ago

MrsMack10612 · April 2013

I can appreciate your sentiment Stage, but that's all our sports mascots ready to kick some a$$, we're all flashing that one proudly up here.

MrsMack10612 · April 2013

Again, I can see your point; but sometimes black humor is the way to go. It's our way of fighting back and reclaiming our own.

I'm sorry if that offends you, it's not intended to.

MrsGandthebeag · April 2013

Stage, I think you're being a little over sensitive here. We have all been deeply hurt by this tragedy. And I think we can all agree that we want this SOB caught and dealt with immediately to the fullest extent of the law.

MrsMack10612 · April 2013

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re:Arrest made in Boston: It doesn't offend me personally. It just looks immature and insensitive as it minimizes the tragedy. Just putting in my .02 as someone who's been there before and WOULD have been offended by something like this at the time.
Posted by StageManager14[/QUOTE]

That's fair. I guess I didn't see it or look at as immature and certainly not that it minimizes the tragedy, but can see now how others might.

I guess a good way to explain is it's the Boston Way. Perhaps not all Bostonians/MA residents feel that way.

peekaboo2011 · April 2013

Just a quick update - they haven't made an arrest yet

MrsMack10612 · April 2013

I know this thought process will get flamed but -

If the citizens of Boston are not offended by it, and this the perspective of Bostonians, why should we care if the rest of the whole US of A are?

It's our city, we are doing all we can to help those injured and the families of the deceased, we are certainly not considering what happened to them a joke, but if it helps us heal - why should we care?

I am going to caveat that this is a devil's advocate question, I certainly have no desire to offend anyone and now that you've pointed it out, it does concern me how other's may view it, but certainly won't change that I like what it stands for.

MrsMack10612 · April 2013

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re:Arrest made in Boston: Did they confirm that all of the victims were Bostonians? That all of their family members who are grieving deaths or sitting in hospitals as I type this are Bostonians? Can you really and truly say with 100 percent certainty that every single Bostonian who was injured or lost someone feels as you do? That's why.
Posted by StageManager14[/QUOTE]

That is a valid answer. As I said, for me, it changes my perspective somewhat as I had not considered it from the non-Boston/MA resident perspective, but does not change how I feel about the message. Obviously I cannot speak for the entire state.

I also know I have a very varied cross section of coworkers and friends (much as we explain to folks on here about how if this many differen people are telling you something, perhaps it's true) and so far not one has indicated any offense at this or the other Boston's gonna kick a$$ type memes that have been going around.

MuppetFan · April 2013

I have a tremendous amount of respect. It's not a joke. It's a visual representation of how a large portion of Boston area residents feel right now. We have been shaken and we are showing the pride of our city.

This is the most commonly posted image shared by my Boston Area friends on FB right now, including from people who were on Boylston street at the time of the explosion and others who were within a mile. It is shared proudly.

GoodLuckBear14 · April 2013

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[QUOTE]I know this thought process will get flamed but - If the citizens of Boston are not offended by it, and this the perspective of Bostonians, why should we care if the rest of the whole US of A are? It's our city, we are doing all we can to help those injured and the families of the deceased, we are certainly not considering what happened to them a joke, but if it helps us heal - why should we care? I am going to caveat that this is a devil's advocate question, I certainly have no desire to offend anyone and now that you've pointed it out, it does concern me how other's may view it, but certainly won't change that I like what it stands for.
Posted by kjhowd[/QUOTE]

I can see Stage's point. Boston is not the first city to get hit like this. NYC and Oklahoma City probably had a lot of memories coming in full force this week. DH was working in Manhattan on 09/11 and it was days before he was able to make contact to say he was alive and ok. Those were the worst two days of my life. I still remember being in the Cleveland police station and breaking down over forgetting the stupid dime I needed to pay for an accident report. I apologized and explained that I hadn't heard from my BF and before I knew it, I had a prayer circle surrounding me.

On the other hand, my dad's family is from Boston and gallows humor is how we deal with danger, tragedy and death...almost like an ongoing Irish wake. Personally, I'd rather see a meme with Mark Wahlberg, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon that has the same message.

MrsMack10612 · April 2013

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Arrest made in Boston : So you've polled all Bostonians and they have told you they are not offended and they agree with your viewpoint? Wow that was fast. Bostonians aren't the only ones affected. If I made a joke about the 9/11 WTC attacks you wouldn't be offended because it didn't happen in your city so therefore does not affect you in any way right?
Posted by LingerLonger1[/QUOTE]

As I said in a previous post - perhaps not all Bostonians/MA residents feel that way.

And actually, no. If NYC had an iconic image that it chose, such as the Statue of Liberty, to impart a similar sentiment, I would not be offended.

I was just as affected by 9/11 as anyone else was and as anyone has been affected by what happened here.

MrsMack10612 · April 2013

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Arrest made in Boston : I can see Stage's point. Boston is not the first city to get hit like this. NYC and Oklahoma City probably had a lot of memories coming in full force this week. DH was working in Manhattan on 09/11 and it was days before he was able to make contact to say he was alive and ok. Those were the worst two days of my life. I still remember being in the Cleveland police station and breaking down over forgetting the stupid dime I needed to pay for an accident report. I apologized and explained that I hadn't heard from my BF and before I knew it, I had a prayer circle surrounding me. On the other hand, my dad's family is from Boston and gallows humor is how we deal with danger, tragedy and death...almost like an ongoing Irish wake. Personally, I'd rather see a meme with Mark Wahlberg, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon that has the same message.
Posted by GoodLuckBear14[/QUOTE]

I guess this is what I was trying to say but nearly as concisely.

And regardless if Linger thinks she's avoiding valid arguments, Muppet has a point. Not one person thinks it is a joke, it is a rallying point for the city/community/state.

misshart00 · April 2013

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Arrest made in Boston : I can see Stage's point. Boston is not the first city to get hit like this. NYC and Oklahoma City probably had a lot of memories coming in full force this week. DH was working in Manhattan on 09/11 and it was days before he was able to make contact to say he was alive and ok. Those were the worst two days of my life. I still remember being in the Cleveland police station and breaking down over forgetting the stupid dime I needed to pay for an accident report. I apologized and explained that I hadn't heard from my BF and before I knew it, I had a prayer circle surrounding me. On the other hand, my dad's family is from Boston and gallows humor is how we deal with danger, tragedy and death...almost like an ongoing Irish wake. Personally, I'd rather see a meme with Mark Wahlberg, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon that has the same message.
Posted by GoodLuckBear14[/QUOTE]

I completely agree with the bold. It's been a very difficult week for the whole country. This morning, there was a suspicious UHaul truck parked downtown. Normally, it doesn't seem like that big a deal, but I had a lot of trouble with that.

18 years ago, my mom was a federal employee. She could have easily been in the federal building that day, but she wasn't. I cry just thinking about it. I know exactly how the people of Boston feel right now (probably not to their extent, because I was a child during the Murrah bombing).

MuppetFan · April 2013

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Arrest made in Boston : I can see Stage's point. Boston is not the first city to get hit like this. NYC and Oklahoma City probably had a lot of memories coming in full force this week. DH was working in Manhattan on 09/11 and it was days before he was able to make contact to say he was alive and ok. Those were the worst two days of my life. I still remember being in the Cleveland police station and breaking down over forgetting the stupid dime I needed to pay for an accident report. I apologized and explained that I hadn't heard from my BF and before I knew it, I had a prayer circle surrounding me. On the other hand, my dad's family is from Boston and gallows humor is how we deal with danger, tragedy and death...almost like an ongoing Irish wake. Personally, I'd rather see a meme with Mark Wahlberg, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon that has the same message.
Posted by GoodLuckBear14[/QUOTE]

I didn't fully understand what it felt like to be in one of those areas until Monday. I've been shocked and sad before in sympathy, but when it's in your back yard or happening to your family, the feeling of vulnerability is overwhelming. I now understand.

I am so sorry that you had those 2 days without knowing. I can't imagine much worse. We only had a few hours of it because they shut off cell service to the area. The whole first hour I kept thinking it was 9-11 all over again but right here... and then when you see your friends and family finally able to check in...that relief.... and then more tragedy as the victim's stories come out. It's just all so tragic.

MrsMack10612 · April 2013

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[QUOTE]Okay, I stand corrected. There is no possible way that someone who lost a child, parent, friend in this senseless tragedy could possibly find it crass. I'm just an idiot who has no idea what I'm talking about. After all, the majority of Americans were in the streets celebrating the assasination of Bin Laden, so that means there wasn't anyone who felt the opposite. The majority is always correct. Carry on.
Posted by StageManager14[/QUOTE]

Stage, I have repeatedly said I had not looked at it that way. I looked at it as Boston Pride, nothing more, nothing less. I have now seen the perspective of others that perhaps it is crass; but it will not change my mind on the sentiment, the image maybe, but not the sentiment.

I'm certainly not saying the majority is correct, I'm saying the majority (from what I've seen) doesn't have a problem with it.

Maggie0829 · April 2013

I get what you are saying Stage, but everyone deals with tradgedies and lost differently. How they deal with that is not wrong, nor how you deal or anyone deals with tradgedies and lost is wrong. Some people use humor, some use prayer, some use baking (I couldn't think of anything better).

But in a time of something so horrific that touches everyone, one shouldn't have to apologize for how they deal with the situation. They should just be allowed to deal with it in their own way.

I don't find what Muppet posted offensive or crass. From the city I am from we would probably do the same thing, because that is the kind of city Baltimore is, just like that is the kind of city Boston is...we aren't going to back down from a fight. When events like what happened at the marathon occur or I have any type of loss in my life I use humor to get through it. I don't think that I or anyone else should get called out for how we deal with things, because everyone has a right to deal with tradgedies in there own way without judgement.

MrsMack10612 · April 2013

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Arrest made in Boston : I completely agree with the bold. It's been a very difficult week for the whole country. This morning, there was a suspicious UHaul truck parked downtown. Normally, it doesn't seem like that big a deal, but I had a lot of trouble with that. 18 years ago, my mom was a federal employee. She could have easily been in the federal building that day, but she wasn't. I cry just thinking about it. I know exactly how the people of Boston feel right now (probably not to their extent, because I was a child during the Murrah bombing).
Posted by misshart00[/QUOTE]

I'm sorry you were so close to that situation. Like Muppet, it was sadness and sympathy from afar. Now it's my backyard, literally as I work a block from the scene and my office was closed yesterday because of it. Streets are still shut down. And now we have bomb threats at courthouses.

MuppetFan · April 2013

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Arrest made in Boston : I completely agree with the bold. It's been a very difficult week for the whole country. This morning, there was a suspicious UHaul truck parked downtown. Normally, it doesn't seem like that big a deal, but I had a lot of trouble with that. 18 years ago, my mom was a federal employee. She could have easily been in the federal building that day, but she wasn't. I cry just thinking about it. I know exactly how the people of Boston feel right now (probably not to their extent, because I was a child during the Murrah bombing).
Posted by misshart00[/QUOTE]

I'm glad that your mom was okay. It is sickening to think about the what ifs for sure. What if any number of people I know where 5 or 6 minutes faster than they were? or if their family was in a different waiting area? I won't be able to walk down Boylston street without thinking about it again. I will always think of those triage scene images that are right now an instant emotional trigger.

The fact that these were just random people with a backpack too is horrifying...and like you said, Uhauls are now suspicious... so sad.

MrsMack10612 · April 2013

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Arrest made in Boston : I'm glad that your mom was okay. It is sickening to think about the what ifs for sure. What if any number of people I know where 5 or 6 minutes faster than they were? or if their family was in a different waiting area? I won't be able to walk down Boylston street without thinking about it again. I will always think of those triage scene images that are right now an instant emotional trigger. The fact that these were just random people with a backpack too is horrifying...and like you said, Uhauls are now suspicious... so sad.
Posted by MuppetFan[/QUOTE]

I barely made it onto the T this morning. I considered walking to my offiec from the commuter rail station, but decided if I let fear take over of what might happen - they win.

GoodLuckBear14 · April 2013

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[QUOTE]I get what you are saying Stage, but everyone deals with tradgedies and lost differently. How they deal with that is not wrong, nor how you deal or anyone deals with tradgedies and lost is wrong. Some people use humor, some use prayer, some use baking (I couldn't think of anything better). But in a time of something so horrific that touches everyone, one shouldn't have to apologize for how they deal with the situation. They should just be allowed to deal with it in their own way. I don't find what Muppet posted offensive or crass. From the city I am from we would probably do the same thing, because that is the kind of city Baltimore is, just like that is the kind of city Boston is...we aren't going to back down from a fight. When events like what happened at the marathon occur or I have any type of loss in my life I use humor to get through it. I don't think that I or anyone else should get called out for how we deal with things, because everyone has a right to deal with tradgedies in there own way without judgement.
Posted by Maggie0829[/QUOTE]

Oh dear God, could you imagine how New Jerseyans (NJ is where I actually live) would respond if we were ever hit by a man-made attack and not just hurricanes? Our rallying points for those were Bruce, Bon Jovi and a very blunt governor.

Simply Fated · April 2013

My 2 cents... That picture doesn't diminish the severity of what happened, it's simply a way of portraying solidarity and strength within the city.

This was posted on the Yankees fb page yesterday with the caption "We stand united with the Red Sox." (top right corner of the picture)

MrsMack10612 · April 2013

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Arrest made in Boston : Oh dear God, could you imagine how New Jerseyans (NJ is where I actually live) would respond if we were ever hit by a man-made attack and not just hurricanes? Our rallying points for those were Bruce, Bon Jovi and a very blunt governor.
Posted by GoodLuckBear14[/QUOTE]

Having lots of familial connections to NJ this made me laugh. You've also got Jack Nicholson...nobody messes with Jack.

Simply Fated · April 2013

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Arrest made in Boston : Oh dear God, could you imagine how New Jerseyans (NJ is where I actually live) would respond if we were ever hit by a man-made attack and not just hurricanes? Our rallying points for those were Bruce, Bon Jovi and a very blunt governor.
Posted by GoodLuckBear14[/QUOTE]
Do you think he'll wear the same fleece? And at least you'll get a great new Springsteen cd out of it.

MuppetFan · April 2013

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[QUOTE]My 2 cents... That picture doesn't diminish the severity of what happened, it's simply a way of portraying solidarity and strength within the city. This was posted on the Yankees fb page yesterday with the caption " We stand united with the Red Sox." (top right corner of the picture)
Posted by Simply Fated[/QUOTE]

That actually made me emotional. Thank you for posting that.

GoodLuckBear14 · April 2013

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Arrest made in Boston : Do you think he'll wear the same fleece? And at least you'll get a great new Springsteen cd out of it.
Posted by Simply Fated[/QUOTE]

I think that fleece molded to his skin during Sandy. I have this awful image in my head now (that I cannot get out thank you very much) of Christie ready to rumble dressed in his suit pants and a sleeveless undershit.

Maggie0829 · April 2013

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Arrest made in Boston : Bahaha. I remember when they were first talking about rebuilding the towers there were some people who were seriously suggesting building them so they looked like a giant hand flipping off the sky. I imagine NJ's response would be something akin to that.
Posted by HoorayForSoup[/QUOTE]

Hahaha that would have been awesome!

Our mascots here in Baltimore aren't very scary but they sure would peck they crap out of you. But then again, Ray Lewis would sweep in and give our city (and whole country for that fact) the best pep-talk in the world!

GoodLuckBear14 · April 2013

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Arrest made in Boston : Bahaha. I remember when they were first talking about rebuilding the towers there were some people who were seriously suggesting building them so they looked like a giant hand flipping off the sky. I imagine NJ's response would be something akin to that.
Posted by HoorayForSoup[/QUOTE]

Probably. I describe New Jersey as being gorgeous shore towns (don't let the out of towner Jersey Shore cast fool you), a gigantic triple military base (McGuire, Dix and Lakehurst) and gigantic suburbs for NYC and Philadelphia.

Seriously not making light of what happened in Boston here but like I said, that gallows humor runs deep in my blood.

MrsMack10612 · April 2013

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Arrest made in Boston : Probably. I describe New Jersey as being gorgeous shore towns (don't let the out of towner Jersey Shore cast fool you), a gigantic triple military base (McGuire, Dix and Lakehurst) and gigantic suburbs for NYC and Philadelphia. Seriously not making light of what happened in Boston here but like I said, that gallows humor runs deep in my blood.
Posted by GoodLuckBear14[/QUOTE]

I couldn't agree more GLB. My family is all from the Shore Area (northern/central my geography sucks) Asbury Park, Neptune, Avon. My mom and some extended family are still there.

s-aries8990 · April 2013

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Arrest made in Boston : Probably. I describe New Jersey as being gorgeous shore towns (don't let the out of towner Jersey Shore cast fool you), a gigantic triple military base (McGuire, Dix and Lakehurst) and gigantic suburbs for NYC and Philadelphia. Seriously not making light of what happened in Boston here but like I said, that gallows humor runs deep in my blood.
Posted by GoodLuckBear14[/QUOTE]

A lot of the people I work with are Boston natives who have moved to the 'burbs- that's how they react a day or two later. It's how I seem to deal with it, which is also one of the many reasons I say as little as possible at any sort of memorial, wake, funeral, or event that really should be held in reverence. I'm usually on the verge of an inappropriate joke.

I have trouble at open-casket wakes for people I am not personally close to because I laugh.

edited slightly for clarity.

s-aries8990 · April 2013

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[QUOTE]Here's another really great image, for those of you who haven't seen it.
Posted by HoorayForSoup[/QUOTE]

I forget where I saw it, but they described Yanks and Sox as siblings - bitter and harsh rivals, but if you mess with one of us, you deal with both.

GoodLuckBear14 · April 2013

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_chit-chat_arrest-made-in-boston?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:14Discussion:2d0f20ca-fa45-4f70-ada0-34c914a1f478Post:6aa67d37-30bf-43b8-86cd-38387b074be7">Re: Arrest made in Boston</a>:
[QUOTE]Here's another really great image, for those of you who haven't seen it.
Posted by HoorayForSoup[/QUOTE]

I saw this one yesterday. I also saw the light tributes in Brooklyn which reminded of Peter Jennings reporting about a week after 09/11 from Boston and showing a Yankee cap on Paul Revere's statue and a Good Luck Yankees sign at its foot. His only commentary: "Now when you see something like this is Boston, you know something very bad happened to New York."

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