Man blames Imaginary Friend for robbery. - Never Forgotten: a Foster's Home Community

One Radical Dude · 04-05-2008, 09:56 PM

Uh....yeah, check it out here.

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JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) - A Jonesboro man may have needed to listen to his conscience - and not his imaginary friend - when thinking about robbing a home. Robert McKenzie, 22, faces felony residential burglary and theft charges after stealing $10.50 in dimes from a Jonesboro home.

Police say McKenzie told investigators his imaginary friend "Curt" told him to go inside the home. At a court hearing Friday, McKenzie asked a reporter why he didn't take a picture of "Curt." Police say Nettleton School District employees caught McKenzie robbing a co-worker's home Wednesday.

Officers say McKenzie stabbed a man with a screwdriver before being arrested. McKenzie was being held Saturday on $5,000 bond at the Craighead County jail. He refused to fill out paperwork for a public defender to represent him.

Suuuure he did. Someone needs help quickly.

taranchula · 04-05-2008, 10:01 PM

I'll get the ball rolling on this...Bendy did it!

Though seriously I hope this poor soul didn't think he was the first person to have thought about using this defense, people have been playing the imaginary friend card ever since the dawn of man almost.

Lynnie · 04-05-2008, 10:07 PM

Oh my word.. I have not heard anything like this in a long time. And I don't recall ever hearing anything serious like this from an adult. What a laugh riot!

Yes, I think he needs help, NOW, before he hurts himself. Or someone else. Or even other imaginary friends!

Sparky · 04-05-2008, 10:11 PM

Maybe he read this forum and found out that the show was ending so he wanted to make sure he had enough dimes for the long-distance plea-bargaining call to Burbank.

I wish I knew the guy's email addy. I could try and see if he's registered here...

pitbulllady · 04-06-2008, 10:08 AM

Well, he ain't none of MY people, last name notwithstanding!
This is even better than the would-be bank robber who tied the black trashbag(without eye, or AIR, holes)over his head as a disguise and passed out from lack of oxygen in the middle of a robbery...while facing the OPPOSITE direction from the teller's counter!

pitbulllady

WiltsAKGirl17 · 04-06-2008, 10:13 AM

OK, that was classic. I have nothing to say about it exept that it's classic.

Brief side note-- Sparky, are you serious about the show ending? Please tell me this is a sick if belated April Fools' joke. OK, back on topic...

Cassini90125 · 04-05-2008, 10:05 PM

"Curt"? Ha. I'll bet it was Peas whispering in his ear the whole time. "You gotta steal those dimes, Robbie! The House needs the money! Do it, Robbie! Do it for Foster's!"

Seriously, this is weird. I'm curious as to whether or not the show will be mentioned at any point in the case (other than the psych hearing, I mean).

Ditchy McAbandonpants · 04-07-2008, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Cassini90125

"Curt"? Ha. I'll bet it was Peas whispering in his ear the whole time. "You gotta steal those dimes, Robbie! The House needs the money! Do it, Robbie! Do it for Foster's!"

I do like that, yes.

I'm going to assume that Peas was counting on a lucrative long-term contract as the new star of Foster's to pay off crippling gambling debts, but that he was dropped by CN following the poor reaction to his debut, turning him to a life of crime-by-proxy and larceny-once-removed.

Another victim of the Hollywood machine...let this be a lesson to you and your children.

WiltsAKGirl17 · 04-07-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ditchy McAbandonpants

I do like that, yes.

I'm going to assume that Peas was counting on a lucrative long-term contract as the new star of Foster's to pay off crippling gambling debts, but that he was dropped by CN following the poor reaction to his debut, turning him to a life of crime-by-proxy and larceny-once-removed.

Another victim of the Hollywood machine...let this be a lesson to you and your children.

Classic, Ditchy. Pure and utter classic.

And kudos (belated, but kudos nonetheless) to Cassini for the line that started it all!

Cassini90125 · 04-07-2008, 12:35 PM

The crime itself is an odd one, too, never mind the fact that ~~Peas~~ Curt allegedly told him to do it. I mean, stealing a pile of dimes? I'm guessing Robbie was looking for more but that's all that was available or all he could find. Not a bright lad, I'll say that.

It occurs to me that this whole situation just cries out for satirical fanart, if anyone's feeling both bored and mischievious enough to do it.

04-05-2008, 10:01 PM	#2
taranchula Agent: Deep Bloo You guys have your red headed cartoon crushes and I have mine! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Baconland...er I mean Canada. Posts: 2,772	I'll get the ball rolling on this...Bendy did it! Though seriously I hope this poor soul didn't think he was the first person to have thought about using this defense, people have been playing the imaginary friend card ever since the dawn of man almost. __________________ Founder, Owner, President, Chairman, CEO, CFO and Charter member of the "Never Leave Steve" Fan Club! ~Founded: May 21 2006~ Last edited by taranchula; 04-05-2008 at 10:01 PM.

04-05-2008, 10:07 PM	#3
Lynnie Lady of Brightwood Dream maker, wherever you're going I'm going your way Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Emerald City, in the Evergreen State, where everything is GREEN Posts: 2,419	Oh my word.. I have not heard anything like this in a long time. And I don't recall ever hearing anything serious like this from an adult. What a laugh riot! Yes, I think he needs help, NOW, before he hurts himself. Or someone else. Or even other imaginary friends! __________________ MySpace-Facebook-LiveJournal-Y!Profile-Dragon Cave

04-05-2008, 10:11 PM	#4
Sparky Undisputed Ruler of Terrencania Am not Slave-O-Matic! Am Johnny Five! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,715	Maybe he read this forum and found out that the show was ending so he wanted to make sure he had enough dimes for the long-distance plea-bargaining call to Burbank. I wish I knew the guy's email addy. I could try and see if he's registered here... __________________ Custom Machine Embroidery & More

04-06-2008, 10:13 AM	#6
WiltsAKGirl17 Dorkfish Now all I need are dance fans and I can go to Cama'i! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bush Alaska, USA Posts: 583	OK, that was classic. I have nothing to say about it exept that it's classic. Brief side note-- Sparky, are you serious about the show ending? Please tell me this is a sick if belated April Fools' joke. OK, back on topic... __________________ Anyone can cook, but only the fearless can be great. ~ Ratatouille Last edited by WiltsAKGirl17; 04-06-2008 at 10:16 AM. Reason: wrong smilie

04-05-2008, 10:05 PM	#7
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,658	"Curt"? Ha. I'll bet it was Peas whispering in his ear the whole time. "You gotta steal those dimes, Robbie! The House needs the money! Do it, Robbie! Do it for Foster's!" Seriously, this is weird. I'm curious as to whether or not the show will be mentioned at any point in the case (other than the psych hearing, I mean). __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.

04-06-2008, 10:08 AM	#5
pitbulllady Co-Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,276	Well, he ain't none of MY people, last name notwithstanding! This is even better than the would-be bank robber who tied the black trashbag(without eye, or AIR, holes)over his head as a disguise and passed out from lack of oxygen in the middle of a robbery...while facing the OPPOSITE direction from the teller's counter! pitbulllady

04-07-2008, 12:35 PM	#10
Cassini90125 The Postmaster Love gives you courage that's stronger than anything! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saturn Posts: 6,658	The crime itself is an odd one, too, never mind the fact that ~~Peas~~ Curt allegedly told him to do it. I mean, stealing a pile of dimes? I'm guessing Robbie was looking for more but that's all that was available or all he could find. Not a bright lad, I'll say that. It occurs to me that this whole situation just cries out for satirical fanart, if anyone's feeling both bored and mischievious enough to do it. __________________ "Frankie! That weird kid is using a flower pot for a cup!" Sailor Moon. Best Anime EVER.