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===[[Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Saddam Hussein|Saddam Hussein on Trial]]=== |
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| birthname = '''Christopher Boykin''' |
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| birthdate = {{birth date and age|1972|1|13}} |
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| birthplace = [[Wiggins, Mississippi|Wiggins, Mississippi]] |
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| othername = Big Black |
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| occupation = Co-Creator and Co-star of MTV's [[Rob & Big]] |
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'''Christopher "Big Black" Boykin''' (born [[January 26]], [[1972]]) is an ex professional bodyguard, but is best known for his role on [[MTV]]'s television show [[Rob & Big]] which followed him and his co-host/best friend [[Rob Dyrdek]]. |
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Boykin is a U.S. Navy veteran, where he was a chef <ref>[http://www.nndb.com/people/552/000160072/ NNDB: Chris Boykin]</ref> |
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[[Image:Saddam Hussein at trial, July 2004-edit1.JPEG|thumb|250px|'''Original''' - Saddam Hussein was a leading member of the revolutionary [[Ba'ath Party]] and president of Iraq during the [[Iran–Iraq War]] (1980-1988) and the first [[Gulf War|Persian Gulf War]] (1991). Saddam was deposed by the U.S. and its allies during the [[2003 invasion of Iraq]] and [[Operation Red Dawn|captured by U.S. forces]] on December 13, 2003. Saddam was brought to trial under the [[Iraqi Interim Government|Iraqi interim government set up by U.S.-led forces]]. On November 5, 2006, he was convicted of charges related to the executions of 148 Iraqi Shi'ites suspected of planning an assassination attempt against him, and was sentenced to death by [[Execution of Saddam Hussein|hanging]].]] |
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;Reason:Good, large image of Saddam Hussein in an important part of his life. Indisputable EV. |
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;Articles this image appears in:[[Saddam Hussein]], [[Abu Nidal]], [[Rumours of the death of Saddam Hussein]], [[Human rights in Saddam Hussein's Iraq]], [[Trial of Saddam Hussein]], [[Saddam Hussein and al-Qaeda link allegations timeline]], [[Execution of Saddam Hussein]] |
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;Creator:U.S. Military/Defense Department (Edited by [[User:Jjron|jjron]])) |
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Boykin worked as an executive protection specialist until he met Dyrdek in 2003. Dyrdek hired Big Black to play a bodyguard in a skit for "The DC Video." In the skit, Rob hired Big Black to be a bodyguard in order to protect him from security guards. <ref>[http://www.surfeyes.com/blog/archives/83-Spy-Sunglass-Player-Christopher-Big-Black-Boykin!.html Spy Sunglass Player - Christopher "Big Black" Boykin! - The Surfeyes Sunglass Blog!<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In 2004 they played their characters again in "The DC Video: Deluxe Edition DVD." <ref>[http://action.ign.com/rob.html T Mobile Guide to Action<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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* '''Support as nominator''' --[[User:Fryslan0109|Fryslan0109]] ([[User talk:Fryslan0109|talk]]) 01:57, 11 October 2008 (UTC) |
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* '''Support''' Hi rez, sharp, and irreplaceable (he's dead). Still, it has the hand in front of the face and the color splotches.--[[User:HereToHelp|HereToHelp]] <sup>([[User talk:HereToHelp|''talk to me'']])</sup> 02:16, 11 October 2008 (UTC) |
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* '''Support''' Not imperfect (it's a bit compressed for such large dimensions), but overall a good portrait and excellent ev. <font face="Verdana">[[User:Durova|<span style="color:#009">Durova</span>]]</font><sup>''[[User talk:Durova|Charge!]]''</sup> 04:34, 11 October 2008 (UTC) |
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*'''Support''' A good portrait with EV. [[User:Muhammad Mahdi Karim|'''Muhammad''']][[User Talk:Muhammad Mahdi Karim|<small>(''talk'')</small>]] 07:11, 11 October 2008 (UTC) |
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**The caption may need to be lengthened, maybe add some of crimes he was charged with? [[User:Muhammad Mahdi Karim|'''Muhammad''']][[User Talk:Muhammad Mahdi Karim|<small>(''talk'')</small>]] 10:12, 11 October 2008 (UTC) |
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*<small>Closing note: [[:Image:Saddam Hussein at trial, July 2004.JPEG|original version]], for which replacing is required. [[User:MER-C|MER-C]] 06:35, 11 October 2008 (UTC)</small> |
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*'''Support'''. I expanded the caption with info from the [[Saddam Hussein]] lead. [[User:Intothewoods29|Intothewoods29]] ([[User talk:Intothewoods29|talk]]) 16:59, 11 October 2008 (UTC) |
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*'''Weak oppose''' As mentioned above, the hand in front of his face is somewhat of a distraction and definitely hinders the overall composition. The fact that it is completely out of focus further impede's the overall quality. -- <b><font color="#960018">[[User:mcshadypl|mcshadypl]]</font></b> <b><sup><font color="#960018">[[User talk:Mcshadypl|T]]</font></sup></b><b><sup><font color="#960018">[[Special:Contributions/mcshadypl|C]]</font></sup></b> 17:46, 11 October 2008 (UTC) |
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*'''Weak oppose''' The hand a bit spoils this good portrait and I also think that image is a little too dark. [[User:Andrzej18|<font color=#075791 face="Comic Sans MS"><b>Andrew</b></font><sub>18</sub>]] [[User_talk:Andrzej18|<sup><b><font color=orange face="Verdana">@</font></sup></b>]] 21:39, 11 October 2008 (UTC) |
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*'''Support''' - The hand doesn't bother me. A good historical portrait -- [[User:Alvesgaspar|Alvesgaspar]] ([[User talk:Alvesgaspar|talk]]) 23:41, 11 October 2008 (UTC) |
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*'''Support.''' Thought it was good enough at PPR to inspire this minor edit, so will support here as per [[Wikipedia:Picture peer review/Saddam Hussein|my comments there]]. The hand is a slight issue, but also adds some additional emotion - probably greatest EV for those articles dealing with the capture/trial. --[[User:Jjron|jjron]] ([[User talk:Jjron|talk]]) 12:30, 12 October 2008 (UTC) |
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*'''Support''' per Jjron, who makes the case quite well.--[[User:Ragesoss|ragesoss]] ([[User talk:Ragesoss|talk]]) 18:33, 12 October 2008 (UTC) |
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*'''Support'''. To me the hand in front of his face actually enhances this image. He was (at the time this was taken) once the all-powerful dictator of Iraq. Like most such strongmen, his face was on images all over the country, unobstructed, symbolizing absolute power. The fact that his slightly blurred hand is here in front of it is thus an excellent symbol for how he had fallen by that point. [[User:Daniel Case|Daniel Case]] ([[User talk:Daniel Case|talk]]) 19:52, 12 October 2008 (UTC) |
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Boykin is also a member of the hip-hop group "The Chunky Boys." The group is made of 4 members: Big Black, Bam Bam, Zeus, and Steve OG. They describe their music as "a collage of chunky material influenced by our size as well as our girth." Bam Bam and Big Black of The Chunky Boys are featured on fictitious Bobby Light's song "Dirty Girl" The song is a collaboration of Rob Dyrdek, Big Black, Bam Bam, and Drama (Chris Pfatf). It was recorded at their house and a crudely made music video was created shortly after. All of this was featured during an episode from the second season of [[Rob & Big]]. <ref>[http://www.myspace.com/thechunkyboys MySpace.com - The Chunky Boys - LOS ANGELES, California - Hip Hop - www.myspace.com/thechunkyboys<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Boykin also has his own clot. The clohing line with the design being a double B but one of them is backwards. They're available through his online store, BigBlackSecurity.com. The store sells shirts and accessories for men, women, and children. <ref>[http://www.bigblacksecurity.com/about.aspx Big Black<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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<noinclude>[[Category:Featured picture nominations]] [[Category:Featured picture nominations/October 2008]]</noinclude> |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2422857/ Chris Boykin at IMDB] |
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* [http://www.bigblacksecurity.com/ bigblacksecurity.com] |
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* [http://www.myspace.com/thechunkyboys/ The Chunky Boys on Myspace.com] |
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Revision as of 20:36, 12 October 2008
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Christopher Boykin | |
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| Born | Christopher Boykin |
| Other names | Big Black |
| Occupation(s) | Co-Creator and Co-star of MTV's Rob & Big |
| Website | http://www.bigblacksecurity.com/ |
Christopher "Big Black" Boykin (born January 26, 1972) is an ex professional bodyguard, but is best known for his role on MTV's television show Rob & Big which followed him and his co-host/best friend Rob Dyrdek.
Boykin is a U.S. Navy veteran, where he was a chef [1]
Boykin worked as an executive protection specialist until he met Dyrdek in 2003. Dyrdek hired Big Black to play a bodyguard in a skit for "The DC Video." In the skit, Rob hired Big Black to be a bodyguard in order to protect him from security guards. [2] In 2004 they played their characters again in "The DC Video: Deluxe Edition DVD." [3]
Boykin is also a member of the hip-hop group "The Chunky Boys." The group is made of 4 members: Big Black, Bam Bam, Zeus, and Steve OG. They describe their music as "a collage of chunky material influenced by our size as well as our girth." Bam Bam and Big Black of The Chunky Boys are featured on fictitious Bobby Light's song "Dirty Girl" The song is a collaboration of Rob Dyrdek, Big Black, Bam Bam, and Drama (Chris Pfatf). It was recorded at their house and a crudely made music video was created shortly after. All of this was featured during an episode from the second season of Rob & Big. [4]
Boykin also has his own clot. The clohing line with the design being a double B but one of them is backwards. They're available through his online store, BigBlackSecurity.com. The store sells shirts and accessories for men, women, and children. [5]