Despite his criminal activity, Bulger somehow maintains a solid reputation in Southie. He's not just any old gangster—he's their gangsters. He only exploits outsiders—not Southies. Of course, we know the sad truth: no one has inflicted more damage on Southie than Bulger.

In Bulger's head, he's Han Solo—the good guy who doesn't play by the rules—when in fact he's straight-up Darth Vader. He's the villain. Despite its obvious absurdity, this twisted moral justification fuels Bulger's criminal activity throughout his career.