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A Very Happy Birthday to Mr. T [NVGR]
Mr Gilder | 9:01 AM on 05.21.2009 6 comments


Today, 57 years ago, a very special man was born. One of twelve children of a Chicago minister, Laurence Tureaud would rise from humble beginnings in a city housing project to become something far greater than the sum of his parts . . . a popular culture icon.

On the 21st of May, we come together to celecbrate the existence Mr. T. A true man's man. T worked as a military policeman, a bouncer, and even a bodyguard to well-known stars like Michael Jackson and Steve McQueen, before coming into his own as a celebrated performer.



Of course, most relevant to us here on DToid is last month's fantastic announcement that developer Zootfly will be creating an action packed title based on T's graphic novel. The promise of pummeling Nazis in South America while controlling our favorite gold-clad A-team veteran is enough to get anyone excited.

Hats of to you Mr. T, and happy birthday. I pity the fool who does not wish you the best on this day.



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I pity the foo' who doesn't buy his game , and doesn't respect his MAHMAH!
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mother, there is no other, like your mother, so treat her right treat her right.
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Milk's greatest spokesman.
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why did i come into this thinking that he died or something? lolwut. also mr.t game played like wolverine would kick ass! I see it now...
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Happy birthday, Mr. T. I loved the A-Team, and you are one of my heroes. :O)


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