One aspect of this whole Madoff sitch that's plagued a lot of people is the issue of whether or not Bernie worked alone. From the get go, we were convinced that the sons, Mark and Andy, employees one and two, were in on it. How could they not be right? Then we watched some watched some footage of them giving fishing to tutorials and were sufficiently convinced that these two had no idea what daddy was up to. Then the matter of duo not letting their father get his hands on their charitable trusts came to light, and we were back on the guilty verdict. Now, checking out this picture of Mark, posing on, you guessed it, a fishing outing, looking like a veritable himbo, we're once again at a loss. Not trying to be unkind here but, making a snap judgment, he looks idiotic enough that we could believe Madoff Senior told Junior (and his brother) exactly what was going on but the next generation just didn't get it (or were too busy stringing his pole to let it penetrate).
Posted by guest , Dec 22, 2008 12:48PM
Too fishy, didn't read...
Posted by guest , Dec 22, 2008 12:53PM
Slap Chop
Posted by guest , Dec 22, 2008 12:56PM
He did not work alone. Something smells fishy. They spend a lot of time offshore.
Posted by guest , Dec 22, 2008 12:56PM
That looks like a kingfish. Nice one.
Posted by Lowly Assistant , Dec 22, 2008 12:57PM
Any man that can simultaneously manhandle a fish of that size, bite a fishing rod, and rifle through an Indian man's wallet remains highly suspect in my mind.
Posted by guest , Dec 22, 2008 12:59PM
I would like to start the betting pool on the divorces:
Bernie, Mark, Andy
Walter Noel, the 5 daughters
Posted by guest , Dec 22, 2008 1:01PM
Let's look the comp geek wrote the miracle algorithms that made B's business run from the get go.
Posted by guest , Dec 22, 2008 1:01PM
Let's look the comp geek wrote the miracle algorithms that made B's business run from the get go.
Posted by guest , Dec 22, 2008 1:04PM
is that Mark holding Daddy/Bernie in that pic?
Posted by guest , Dec 22, 2008 1:09PM
http://dealbreaker.com/images/thumbs/brianhuntermaybe.jpg
coincidence?
Posted by guest , Dec 22, 2008 1:09PM
Wahoooowa
Posted by bondguy007 , Dec 22, 2008 1:19PM
He caught a Noel Daughter. Throw her back, throw her back right now.
Posted by Anal_yst , Dec 22, 2008 1:23PM
How much does a fish like that weigh? 25lbs +/-?
Unless this guy's got some serious hidden muscle tone I'm saying that pic is photoshopped.
Posted by EyTinePoopies , Dec 22, 2008 1:23PM
Fillet 'em up
Posted by guest , Dec 22, 2008 1:38PM
Definetely a fake shot. Fish tend to be a little squirmy when just out of the water.
If this guy can one-hand a just out of the ocean (assumption: based on not having enough time to drop the rods) fish of that size than color me impressed.
Posted by guest , Dec 22, 2008 1:45PM
13 15 Not necessarily photoshopped. Note that 1) his elbow is anchored against his stomach; its not like he's supporting the 25 pounds 2) there's a spear through the fish - which is allowing him to balance it, plus a contributing factor in its being cold stone dead.
Posted by guest , Dec 22, 2008 2:15PM
@16: Good eyes. I thought that was another fishing pole at first glance. That also mean that he's not one-handing it, since he's supporting some of the weight with the spear.
Looking like a dumbass in a photo doesn't work as a defense though. There are a bunch of ones showing the various Enron guys dorking it up.
Posted by guest , Dec 22, 2008 2:28PM
I like the barely visible seagull just above his head that almost looks as though he's sprouting horns!
Posted by guest , Dec 22, 2008 2:38PM
I cannot wait for the family photo in Egypt -posing in front of the pyramids! Get the caption contest ready for that beauty!
Posted by guest , Dec 22, 2008 2:49PM
They will never know I bought it at the Fulton Street Fish market.
Posted by guest , Dec 22, 2008 2:54PM
Where are some Somali pirates when you need 'em?
Posted by guest , Dec 22, 2008 3:29PM
It's not a spear, it's a gaff. He's supporting the weight of the fish with both his hands.
Posted by guest , Dec 22, 2008 3:32PM
It's not a spear, it's a gaff. He's supporting the weight of the fish with both his hands.
Posted by Anal_yst , Dec 22, 2008 4:19PM
Interestingly enough (or not), this doesnt' appear to be on Daddy's boat, the nerve!
Posted by guest , Dec 22, 2008 4:48PM
The wives and kids should go back to their maden names. I am not sure "Madoff party of 4" will get the job done anymore, even if its only at Dennys.
The sons knew, they had to. Simplest explanation is the right one. Talk about sleeping with the fish...I thik the marital beds stinks!
Posted by guest , Dec 22, 2008 4:56PM
Could be their light-tackle boat. It's off a Conch 27. You wouldn't fly fish from Bernie's big Rybo.
Posted by crestonave , Dec 30, 2008 7:02PM
There are a lot of folks out there who wouldn't mind seeing Bernie sleeping with that fishie.