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[Cowshark]

So far all we know about T-Dog is:

1. He's black.
2. He's clumsy with keys.
3. He contains twice the blood volume of most humans, which is the only reason why he survived the premiere.

Anything else?

[HelenBack]

He's big and strong, but utterly unthreatening. The epitome of the "gentle giant."

But if you say his real name three times in front of a mirror...

[Milan23]

LOL - Both of the previous comments made me laugh - there is not much to him, character-wise.

And I don't know that I'd agree with gentle giant - he seems like he wants to be tough, just not very effective at it.

He does annoy me a bit in the extended preview for Sunday though with his big old speech to Dale but I'd like to see it in its entirety and in context before judging too much.

Edited by Milan23, Oct 21, 2011 @ 6:54 PM.

[Doom]

One little thing I had forgotten about was in 'Guts' when Glenn is getting nauseous as Rick goes ESPN lumberjack contest on the dead walker. Somebody says "Just think of kittens and bunnies", and T-Dog is looking down at the bloody mess Rick is hacking into and says "Yeah, ... dead kittens and bunnies". And Glenn promptly vomits all over the place. Then somebody half jokingly says "you sick bastard! What is wrong with you?! - I think it might be Jacqui. So hilarious though. I would totally do something like that.

[spineofsnake]

I like T-Dog, as much as his name annoys me. They haven't given him much backstory, but I like his one-liners and general laidback attitude. I would really enjoy the show if they showed a lot more of Darryl, Glenn and T-Dog (and maybe had them go on some zombie-slaying adventures together) and a lot LESS of Rick, Shane and Lori's stupid love triangle. So basically I would like the same characters on a completely different show, lol.

[StillTheTooth]

I'm all for adding meat to the T-Bone...er...dog...

To add to the character study already begun here, we can add that he seems to have a respect for life, even the life of someone as toxic as Merle; he's also willing to give those he encounters in the ZA a fighting chance, as evidenced by his attempt to chain the door and block the Walkers from getting to Merle...

My hope is that they truly develop him as a character and keep him around for the duration--maybe throw in a love interest or skill or two to add to the group. I'll be sincerely upset if they do nothing but keep him as a background, two-dimensional character.

[HWavoidance]

And Glenn promptly vomits all over the place. Then somebody half jokingly says "you sick bastard! What is wrong with you?! - I think it might be Jacqui.

It was Jacqui. And then she told Rick next time to "let the cracker beat his ass." Most inappropriate laugh of my life.

[Doom]

Theodore Dungy! T-Dog has a name! The writers listened, thank goodness. The show jittered as he was talking about Rick and Shane in his fevered state, but I got the jist of what he was saying. Yay for them not killing him off. Yay for him getting lines! And about time we find out this man's name! Now, can we get him a family or loved ones or someone he cared about?

ETA: Someone discovered it is Theodore Douglas.

Edited by Doom, Oct 24, 2011 @ 12:41 PM.

[Milan23]

I'm glad I didn't judge too harshly by the previews - as a fevered rant, his speech wasn't too bad. I like having him around - I think it's interesting to see this from the POV from someone who doesn't have a family & kids that they are trying to protect and from someone that doesn't feel like he's an integral part of the group.

[captnamerca]

Please give this man a storyline!

Poor T-Dog had redshirt written all over him from the get go, but he survived Season 1 against all odds.

One year later, AMC begins running previews of Season 2, Episode 1, and right away it looks like T-Dog is going to Stock Character Heaven, but again, against all odds (and with help from Awesome Daryl), he survives.

He has a fever-inspired meta-rant about his odds of making it, and yet he lives. He has the best line of the season so far, "Good thing we didn't do anything stupid like shoot it."

Now, it's time for Theodore "T-Dog" Douglas to get the proper storyline he deserves! If the show wants to go all soap opera, give him a love interest. If they want to finally make the zombie apocalypse show everyone wants, T-Dog deserves a bigger part! The man has suffered enough from joining these imbeciles. Where's the love?

[fortesmtng]

Just wanted to join the audience cry for more Theodore. He has a unique story to tell as he is apparently the last African American left standing and breathing after the zombies join the party (I'm keeping good thoughts for Rick's friends from the first season, but just can't confirm they are still alive.) I can only hope that T Dog will have more to do if and when Merle shows up in the flesh.

[HWavoidance]

I noticed T-Dog had a more active role in this episode. He paired up with Andrea for the initial search, made fun of Daryl (which is a huge leap for both of them to feel comfortable joking around, considering where they started), was the first (I think) to realize the "walker" was Daryl, and noticed the doll first as well. Not to shabby for Theodore Douglas, former probable red-shirt. I remember in the first season finale he protested when Jacqui announced she was staying behind, and she cut him off and told him to run. She called him honey, so now that we've seen Shalorick and Carol's flashbacks, and gotten some insight to Daryl, I'd like to see a flashback to T-Dog and his relationships prior to the start of the show. I wonder if he knew Jaqui from before, or just bonded with her.

[bossu]

Hear, hear!

I would love for Mr. Theodore Douglas to have a storyline of some kind; anything that will give the actor a chance to work his craft.

[Doom]

Here is his Twitter account. He's really responsive to fans.

[JstaPwn]

I would love to see a Theodore/Daryl bonding. I think they would make good survival besties.

And definitely give Rick/Shane a run for their money in badassery.

[Milan23]

Would it be weird if I set up a twitter account just to follow the actors from TWD? Yes? Ok, moving on.

He's been really good in the scenes he's had, I'd just like him to have his own sub-plot - doesn't even have to be the main storyline but something other than hanging out and tagging after the group.

[Vaya]

Would it be weird if I set up a twitter account just to follow the actors from TWD? Yes? Ok, moving on.

not really, and there are some vastly entertaining twitter feeds out there. I follow George Takai, Wil Wheaton, Padma Lakshmi and Misha Collins. I've come to the conclusion that Twitter is best for stalking celebs and following causes and such, facebook is where you keep tabs on your friends (enemies too)

[captnamerca]

After watching last night's episode I can confirm that T-Dog still exists.

That is all.

[Vaya]

I liked his "knock off that gangster shit" line. Heh

[Doom]

I liked his "knock off that gangster shit" line. Heh

So did I. You aint no New Jack cop!

[Milan23]

I loved that - too bad it was his only line in the episode but at least they let us know he was still around.

[captnamerca]

T-Dog will also accept a peach if you offer him one.

[Doom]

Dale - had a wife (and she got pregnant)
Rick married to Lori and they have Carl
Glenn is with Maggie
Shane is with Lori/Andrea/Rick
Jim was Married with kids
Jenner was Married
Merle got the clap...
Morales has a wife and two kids
Morgan has a wife (Jenny) and a son
Daryl has talked about his (abusive) dad and of course has brother Merle
Otis was married
Hershel is married

It's like Theodore is the only named character who has gotten a good amount of screen time yet has zero family history - no family, no friends, no wife, girlfriend, kids, nothing. Same thing with Jacqui.

Writers, please take 5 minutes away from Loris and give it to T-Dog so we can find out about his family and loved ones! Damn.

[Asari]

I liked his "knock off that gangster shit" line. Heh

The meta character strikes again. Love it.

Writers, please take 5 minutes away from Loris and give it to T-Dog so we can find out about his family and loved ones! Damn.

No kidding! I'm tired of the Rick/Shane/Lori pigpile-o-suck, T-Dog needs some love too and I want to find out more about him.

[sweetcookieface]

According to the "Which Walking Dead Character Are You?" quiz on AMC, I am T-Dog. I don't know if I should be disappointed that I'm a complete non-entity, or relieved that I didn't get Lori.

[spineofsnake]

I am so tired of T-Dog! They need to either kill him off or give him a damn storyline already, because the way he just hovers in the background all token-like is driving me nuts.

AMC has never been known for being racially progressive, but this is just ridiculous. The show is set in GEORGIA, a state with a 30% black population - ESPECIALLY in Atlanta and its surrounding rural areas. And yet the group of survivors, and everyone else they encounter, is 100% white (oh except for Glenn and T-Dog, the token minorities). In the southern Georgia country area, there'd be LOADS of black Daryls - poor, rural people with excellent hunting and survival skills. They'd be likely to survive a ZA much longer than middle-class white folk. Not to mention all the strong black characters they have to draw on from the comics. There's no excuse.

They really should've set the show in Minnesota or rural Wisconsin if they didn't want to write strong black characters. Add this to the weak, simpering way they portray women on this show, and it's surprisingly regressive and conservative for a show that supposedly takes place after the social order has collapsed.

[captnamerca]

Since the writers won't do it for us, its up to us to flesh out the T-Dog character. Here are some T-Dog facts. Please add to them as we learn more about the most underused character on TWD..

T-Dog Facts

• T-Dog's name is Theodore Douglas
• T-Dog doesn't like to waste ammo sniping zombies from a rooftop while high on meth.
• T-Dog is compassionate enough to try and rescue a jerk from being handcuffed zombie food.
• T-Dog is sensible enough to not get him self killed trying to rescue a jerk from being handcuffed zombie food.
• T-Dog willl still lock the door behind him when he bails out.
• T-Dog makes a believable sniper.
• T-Dog enjoys a good hot shower.
• T-Dog gets a little paranoid around white people when he gets sick.
• T-Dog appreciates you keeping that part to yourself.
• T-Dog thinks your stupid plan to hoist a bloated zombie out of your well is stupid
• T-Dog knows that zombies don't like no canned hams.
• T-Dog will accept a peach if you offer it to him.
• T-Dog picks up on it when you act weird around him.
• T-Dog wants you to knock off that gangster shit.
• T-Dog shaves every day. Every. Day.
• T-Dog contains more blood than the average human being.
• T-Dog does not wrangle zombies, he kills them.
• T-Dog can hit the broad side of a barn.

Edited by captnamerca, Nov 28, 2011 @ 2:20 PM.

[StrawburryTarte]

T-Dog is the Boba Fett of The Walking Dead.
On screen for 5 seconds.
Still becomes a fan favorite.

[Vaya]

T-Dog wants you to knock off that gangster shit

[captnamerca]

T-Dog is the Boba Fett of The Walking Dead.
On screen for 5 seconds.
Still becomes a fan favorite.

LOL. Great observation!

He does get the cool lines, too.

T-Dog wants you to knock off that gangster shit

Nice. I can't believe I missed that one. I added it.