Turn the other cheek and I'll nick your stereo.
I had an RS/RE teacher at school who was also Head of Lower School, nicknamed Benny because of his resemblance to Benny from Crossroads, I should point out that I joined the school in 1999 when nobody of my age knew who Benny was and since looking up the character he looked completely unlike him. I digress.

He was such a top bloke, never unnecessarily shouty or preachy despite being a very devout Christian. He came in one morning with a bit of a skip in his step, for most other people this would be a sure sign of some lady action the night before, but not Benny, it was more likely a religious conversion.

He told us that a 'friend' of his had been granted parole and was coming to stay with him. We were a little confused by the excitement over harbouring category C prisoners but we shared in his joy and asked more questions about how he knew him.

Turns out their friendship started when the young delinquent robbed his house a few years prior. Strange start to any relationship I'm sure you'd agree. Thing is, it wasn't til the second time he'd robbed him when he shopped him to the police and he'd gone down for it (he had previous).

Benny was genuinely sure, having visited him 3 or 4 times, that he was determined to 'go straight' this time, and Benny was only too keen to help him on that path.

Needless to say 2 days later he came in looking a bit distracted, after being pushed he admitted to us that his 'friend' had stolen from him again, this time more than ever before, most of the electrical equipment was cleared out.

Still Benny was adamant he'd done the right thing, each and every time, and we knew full well he'd be the first to offer his house again next time he was due out. Patience of a saint and a truly remarkable Ned Flanders-esque man.
( JebediahSpringfield, Thu 17 Mar 2011, 14:02, Reply)