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Antoine Dodson became a hero by saving his sister from rape.

Summary

Antoine Dodson is an American hairstylist who saved his sister from from a man who tried to rape her. On July 28, 2010, Dodson was staying with one of his sisters, Kelly Dodson, in Huntsville, Alabama, while attending school for hair design. As they slept in her home, an intruder climbed in her window, crawled into bed with her, and tried to sexually assault her. Antoine heard the scuffle in the other room, and prevented the rape. Antoine was later interviewed by local old media station WAFF-48. After the television station shared the video on YouTube, the video went viral. The Gregory Brothers turned this video into The Bed Intruder Song, which was popular on iTunes. This netted enough money to move both Dodsons out of the projects. The interview is known for Antoine's flamboyant delivery, and such lines as:

Response

The response from the internet ranged from lol to RAGE. Responding to accusations that their interview promoted racial stereotypes, WAFF-48 responded:

Origins

The meme originated from a television interview done by Huntsville, Alabama television station WAFF-48. It was shared by the station on their YouTube channel, where the video went viral. The interview was later fashioned into a song by The Gregory Brothers.

Rise to fame

The video from WAFF-48 went viral on YouTube, but achieved even more fame with the release of The Bed Intruder Song on iTunes.

Current status

Antoine Dodson's Mugshot, 04/23/2011

Dodson's quotes are still used.

Arrest

On April 23rd, 2011, Dodson was arrested in Huntsville, Alabama on charges of marijuana possession as well as traffic offenses, speeding and driving without a license.

After the incident, he posted a tweet that said:

Dodson appeared in court for the charge on April 29, 2011, sporting a fetching 'do rag.

Timeline

• 27 June 1986 (Antoine Dodson was born)
• 28 July 2010 (Antoine Dodson saved his sister from an intruder.)
• 23 April 2011 (Antoine Dodson was arrested on marijuana possession after caught speeding.)
• 29 April 2011 (Antoine Dodson appears in court for drug charges)

Famous Quote

• You are so dumb. You are really dumb. For real.
• Hide your kids, hide your wife.
• They rapin' everybody out here.

Facts

• Dodson is a Chicago native, attending school in Huntsville, Alabama.

• The proceeds from The Bed Intruder Song were enough to enable Dodson, and his sister, Kelly Dodson, out of the ghetto.

• Dodson was born June 27, 1986.

Images

Emma Watson knows all about life in the hood, yo.	Hide yo kids, hide yo wife - Antoine Dogson	WAFF-48 follow-up interview	verbose
The princess is in another women's shelter!	Rape is a trending topic on YouTube	Emma Watson knows all about life in the hood, yo.	Hide yo kids, hide yo wife - Antoine Dogson
The princess is in another women's shelter!	The princess is in another women's shelter!	Rape is a trending topic on YouTube	verbose

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