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[–] CorneliusTalmadge@lemmy.world 172 points 4 months ago (3 children)

But the part we always forget is that the robber was the “cop” that had come to the house the night before the trip.

So this kid was like the cops are so corrupt I have to deal with this on my own.

[–] sem@piefed.blahaj.zone 65 points 4 months ago (1 children)

That's a really good point I never thought of.

Is it realistic that he didn't have any other friends / trusted adults in the community?

As a movie though the suspension of disbelief is pretty good. Phone lines are down, neighbors are on vacation too, ...

[–] Olhonestjim@lemmy.world 34 points 4 months ago

The McAllister's are rich as hell. All their friends are too. The whole neighborhood went on vacation except that one old guy.

[–] themaninblack@lemmy.world 36 points 4 months ago

Didn’t even think of that. You’re right.

[–] MissJinx@lemmy.world 10 points 4 months ago

and that's what we should all learn from him