Omar Devone Little is a
fictional character on the
HBO drama series
The Wire, portrayed by
Michael K. Williams. He is a notorious Baltimore
stick-up man, frequently robbing street-level drug dealers. He is legendary around Baltimore for his characteristic
duster (under which is hidden his trademark
shotgun),
bulletproof vest, facial
scar, and habit of hauntingly whistling "
The Farmer in the Dell" when stalking the streets. When people see or hear him approaching, they run away and will often warn others by shouting "Omar comin'!" Omar is popular with viewers for his strict moral code, which involves refusal to harm innocent people or use profanity (which sets him apart from most other street-level players), and his
homosexuality and privately tender nature, held in obvious contrast from typical notions of masculinity attached to violent criminals.