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== Brawl Stars related inspiration ==
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Bonnie and Clyde were inspiration for the character, "Bonnie" in Brawl Stars. (And her cannon whom is named Clyde) Could this go under the 'Pop Culture - Videogames' section or is it too unrelated to go under that category? ] (]) 15:08, 2 September 2024 (UTC)
==Clean slate==
Archived. &middot; ]<sup>]</sup>/<small>]</small> 14:49, 10 March 2006 (UTC)


== Bob Goss (Texas Ranger) ==
==To Do list: Verify Neutrality and Accuracy==
The TO DO list is there because for the last few weeks we have been trying to fix and verify the neutrality and accuracy of the article. Any other comments you feel should be include and or are directly related to the fixing of the article, in regards for example to neutrality and accuracy should be discussed here. --] 06:37, 12 March 2006 (UTC)


We need to look more into him. I haven’t yet, but he has claimed to have arrested Clyde and had several run ins with him and Bonnie ] (]) 05:08, 27 October 2024 (UTC)
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== Clyde’s Sexuality ==
::Sounds reasonable. --]<sup>]</sup> 07:08, 12 March 2006 (UTC)


It says that W.D. Jones said that Clyde was gay, but Jones did not. Actually, the author of the source given, Toland, was the one who started that rumor in the book cited. He had no reference for saying Clyde was gay, and should not be considered as a valid source.I can’t change it, but if someone could, that’d be great. ] (]) 05:18, 29 December 2024 (UTC)
] Reasonable enough. I have only two sections that I think there is any significant controversy on, and I stand by the wording and sourcing presently in those sections. Those two sections, and issues, are:


:The article says: "{{tq|Some of the more lurid lies that he told concerned the gang's sex lives, and this testimony gave rise to many stories about Barrow's ambiguous sexuality.}}" Are you saying that's wrong? Thanks. ] (]) 09:58, 29 December 2024 (UTC)
*1) '''the level of participation of Bonnie Parker in the "Barrow Gang" crimes'''. Everyone has conceded there were no warrants for murder out for Bonnie, and the surviving gang members, with the exception of Blanche, claimed she never fired a shot, and her role was limited strictly to "logistical support." Blanche's claim she fired on a crowd is backed by a newspaper clipping, BUT, no one from that supposed crowd ever filed even a police complaint! Realistically, no one can tell me that two women used automatic rifles on a crowd of people, wounded some, and NOT ONE SOUL ever filed even so much as a complaint, let alone took out a warrant?
*2) '''The order by Hamer to fire on Bonnie Parker without warning is undisputed. Also undisputed is that in recent years historians such as Milner have questioned the legality of that order. (Ted Hinton questioned it, as did other posse members, at the time!) Further, in Milner's book, pages 145-147, describe the aftermath of the ambush, a scene from hell, as people cut off locks of Bonnie's bloody hair and her clothes, and a man tried to cut off Clyde's ear. Hamer was too busy talking to people to stop this until the coroner asked him.'''
Some folks have implied that putting these facts in an article on Bonnie and Clyde implies sympathy for Bonnie -- not so. They imply only that wikipedia is an encyclopedia with an obligation to recite the facts as best we know them. Bonnie level of actual participation is an important facet of the article on Bonnie and Clyde, and the horror of the ambush is also vital to the article. I think the two sections, on Bonnie and her level of participation in the crimes, and the ambush and it's aftermath are good sections, well sourced, and factually and legally accurate. ] 16:18, 12 March 2006 (UTC)


== In popular culture ==
:'''comment''' Interesting enough wiki is a place for many facts, however I remember reading that there are actually instances that exist where some people will argue that it may not belong in the article. WP:NPOV actually says that "regardless of whether it's true or not; and regardless of whether you can prove it or not;" an extremely small view should not be in wikipedia. The idea here is to know on whether it belongs in the article or not because of it's predominant status (acceptance) in our society. I think an article that we should evaluate could be the ] . I'm not sure if that is the best example but it could be a good start. ] should be observed. This being said I would avoid using terms such as "a scene from hell." However.... heading down into ] you may be able to leave such a comment. It must be well ] sourced criticism. It is important for the construction of the article and for people understand who is saying this! Summary: determine the importance and see if it is a viewpoint held by a Majority, a minority or an extreme small minority. If it the 2 first then we should include according to ]. I would suggest placing it in a section that where it won't be contradicted right away. That means if there is another controversial view then I would put that in its own well sourced section. --] 03:32, 14 March 2006 (UTC)
Music Section
-Yeah I think we need a discussion on the music paragraph. Whoever is being a fascist about deciding which songs can and can't be listed in the pop culture section needs to take a step back. Any songs referencing Bonnie and Clyde should be listed. Like what's the point of someone reading Misplaced Pages to learn more information when you are literally lmao actively hiding information about songs referencing Bonnie and Clyde. Or just make a separate paragraph stating that the titles reference the names but the lyrical content is unrelated. <!-- Template:Unsigned IP --><small class="autosigned">—&nbsp;Preceding ] comment added by ] (]) 16:21, 2 January 2025 (UTC)</small> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->


:The hidden note there clearly gives (amongst other things) this instruction: "{{tq|DO NOT ADD THE EMINEM SONG "97 BONNIE AND CLYDE", IT IS NOT ABOUT THIS PAIR, AND WILL BE REMOVED.}}" Your addition has been removed with the edit summary "revert IP editor using multiple IP's to avoid edit warring block, ignoring WP:BRD, and ignoring editing note". ] (]) 11:24, 8 January 2025 (UTC)
] Hi Pat! You are right about the phrase "scene out of hell" which is why it is NOT in the article. I think actually that Kate, and then Kelly, did an excellent job rewriting the article, preserving those issues I thought important, while giving it less of a POV outlook. In short, you are right on that phrase, and i would never add it to the article, it is just my personal opinion, which has NO PLACE in the article. I think most people agree with the current way the article is presented, and the facts are certainly correct. I have stood aside and let others rewrite, and like the result. Pat, even at the time of their deaths, almost half the country did not agree - if you believe the histories - with the way they were ambushed, and the aftermath, especially considering Bonnie was not wanted for murder. But you are right on the wording. "Scene out of hell" should be reserved for Auswitz or Treblenka. ] 19:29, 14 March 2006 (UTC)

== Injury ==
"Unfortunately, his injury hindered his ability to evade capture during his criminal escapades."

Why does it say unfortunately here lol.. ] (]) 14:48, 8 January 2025 (UTC)

:It was unfortunate for him? But I agree not wholly neutral. ] (]) 14:52, 8 January 2025 (UTC)

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Brawl Stars related inspiration

Bonnie and Clyde were inspiration for the character, "Bonnie" in Brawl Stars. (And her cannon whom is named Clyde) Could this go under the 'Pop Culture - Videogames' section or is it too unrelated to go under that category? Whaleboats (talk) 15:08, 2 September 2024 (UTC)

Bob Goss (Texas Ranger)

We need to look more into him. I haven’t yet, but he has claimed to have arrested Clyde and had several run ins with him and Bonnie No No No No Name fu (talk) 05:08, 27 October 2024 (UTC)

Clyde’s Sexuality

It says that W.D. Jones said that Clyde was gay, but Jones did not. Actually, the author of the source given, Toland, was the one who started that rumor in the book cited. He had no reference for saying Clyde was gay, and should not be considered as a valid source.I can’t change it, but if someone could, that’d be great. MeepMorp27 (talk) 05:18, 29 December 2024 (UTC)

The article says: "Some of the more lurid lies that he told concerned the gang's sex lives, and this testimony gave rise to many stories about Barrow's ambiguous sexuality." Are you saying that's wrong? Thanks. Martinevans123 (talk) 09:58, 29 December 2024 (UTC)

In popular culture

Music Section -Yeah I think we need a discussion on the music paragraph. Whoever is being a fascist about deciding which songs can and can't be listed in the pop culture section needs to take a step back. Any songs referencing Bonnie and Clyde should be listed. Like what's the point of someone reading Misplaced Pages to learn more information when you are literally lmao actively hiding information about songs referencing Bonnie and Clyde. Or just make a separate paragraph stating that the titles reference the names but the lyrical content is unrelated. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.156.215.119 (talk) 16:21, 2 January 2025 (UTC)

The hidden note there clearly gives (amongst other things) this instruction: "DO NOT ADD THE EMINEM SONG "97 BONNIE AND CLYDE", IT IS NOT ABOUT THIS PAIR, AND WILL BE REMOVED." Your addition has been removed with the edit summary "revert IP editor using multiple IP's to avoid edit warring block, ignoring WP:BRD, and ignoring editing note". Martinevans123 (talk) 11:24, 8 January 2025 (UTC)

Injury

"Unfortunately, his injury hindered his ability to evade capture during his criminal escapades."

Why does it say unfortunately here lol.. 2001:16B8:CC2C:500:CD60:A14E:F92:7FE1 (talk) 14:48, 8 January 2025 (UTC)

It was unfortunate for him? But I agree not wholly neutral. Martinevans123 (talk) 14:52, 8 January 2025 (UTC)
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