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November 24, 1991 -- KISS drummer Eric Carr dies. His death was completely overshadowed by the death of Freddie Mercury, which occurred on the same day. Christmas Day, December 25, 2006 -- James Brown Dies. The following day, his death was but a memory in favor of the death of Gerald Ford, whom he was completely overshadowed by. June 23, 2009 -- Ed McMahon dies. Overshadowed two days later (today) by the death of Farrah Fawcett, who was overshadowed by the death of Michael Jackson. Why does this happen? Why are some folks who die all but forgotten about when another celebrity dies on the same, or in very close proximity to the same, day? What makes one of them any more important than the other? Well...since Keith is - once again - whining about not getting enough attention, I'm going to comment in all seriousness. Michael Jackson might have been a weirdo douchebag. But let's face it. His death ranks right up there with the death of Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, Princess Diana and JFK. Why? Because it's untimely deaths that make the headlines and shock people into oblivion. Especially untimely deaths of what some people call "idols". Ed McMahon and Mother Teresa were old. No huge surprise factor if they die. James Brown was a drunk and Farrah Fawcett had been ill for a long time. Everybody knew it. So while their deaths are sad, everybody was sort of prepared in a way. I don't think anybody is overshadowing anyone...it's just that some people's deaths come to more of a surprise to the general public as others because they're sudden and somehow leave a void. That's all. WTF? |
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I don't get it....they're dead. Happens to all of us, no matter whether we have big teeth, big hair, a big chin...or dig big things in life. I feel for their families....to them they were real people, not sensationalised cardboard cut outs. Good point Jess!  |
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November 24, 1991 -- KISS drummer Eric Carr dies. His death was completely overshadowed by the death of Freddie Mercury, which occurred on the same day. Christmas Day, December 25, 2006 -- James Brown Dies. The following day, his death was but a memory in favor of the death of Gerald Ford, whom he was completely overshadowed by. June 23, 2009 -- Ed McMahon dies. Overshadowed two days later (today) by the death of Farrah Fawcett, who was overshadowed by the death of Michael Jackson. Why does this happen? Why are some folks who die all but forgotten about when another celebrity dies on the same, or in very close proximity to the same, day? What makes one of them any more important than the other? Well...since Keith is - once again - whining about not getting enough attention, I'm going to comment in all seriousness. Michael Jackson might have been a weirdo douchebag. But let's face it. His death ranks right up there with the death of Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, Princess Diana and JFK. Why? Because it's untimely deaths that make the headlines and shock people into oblivion. Especially untimely deaths of what some people call "idols". Ed McMahon and Mother Teresa were old. No huge surprise factor if they die. James Brown was a drunk and Farrah Fawcett had been ill for a long time. Everybody knew it. So while their deaths are sad, everybody was sort of prepared in a way. I don't think anybody is overshadowing anyone...it's just that some people's deaths come to more of a surprise to the general public as others because they're sudden and somehow leave a void. That's all. WTF? WTF what? |
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Well...since Keith is - once again - whining about not getting enough attention, I'm going to comment in all seriousness. that wtf what...... |
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Well...since Keith is - once again - whining about not getting enough attention, I'm going to comment in all seriousness. Excuse me, Judith?  I don't really think a comment like that was necessary. And some folks wonder why I don't post much anymore. |
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I don't see any one whine. It is buried below the 50,000 M.J Died today threads.
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Well...since Keith is - once again - whining about not getting enough attention, I'm going to comment in all seriousness. that wtf what...... CHING! |
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Well...since Keith is - once again - whining about not getting enough attention, I'm going to comment in all seriousness. that wtf what...... It's okay Jess. Come closer I'll give ya the scoop. 
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So would it be fair to say that the close proximity of this thread dying because Michael Jackson died, be a whine?
Could I have a beer instead? 
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Well...since Keith is - once again - whining about not getting enough attention, I'm going to comment in all seriousness. Excuse me, Judith? I don't really think a comment like that was necessary. And some folks wonder why I don't post much anymore. Oh good lord, Keith. You oughta know me better by now. You used to be able to take a joke. |
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Well...since Keith is - once again - whining about not getting enough attention, I'm going to comment in all seriousness. Excuse me, Judith? I don't really think a comment like that was necessary. And some folks wonder why I don't post much anymore. Oh good lord, Keith. You oughta know me better by now. You used to be able to take a joke. was just fixin to say you should know her better than to take her serious she is after all a woman |
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Well...since Keith is - once again - whining about not getting enough attention, I'm going to comment in all seriousness. Excuse me, Judith? I don't really think a comment like that was necessary. And some folks wonder why I don't post much anymore. you don't post much anymore? you have 9,000+ posts  besides, we all know judith just drips (with sarcasm that is) |
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Well...since Keith is - once again - whining about not getting enough attention, I'm going to comment in all seriousness. Excuse me, Judith? I don't really think a comment like that was necessary. And some folks wonder why I don't post much anymore. you don't post much anymore? you have 9,000+ posts besides, we all know judith just drips (with sarcasm that is) I believe he means of late. |
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Thanks Robin and Lisa. :-)
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Okay well since "you all know" doesn't mean everyone did. Jess and I didn't.
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Edited by
Jess642
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Thu 06/25/09 06:31 PM
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Okay well since "you all know" doesn't mean everyone did. Jess and I didn't. Can I still get a beer? Whine gives me a headache.... And nope I had no idea it was a friendly jibe... |
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Okay well since "you all know" doesn't mean everyone did. Jess and I didn't. Can I still get a beer? Whine gives me a headache.... And nope I had no idea it was a friendly jibe... It's an inside joke |
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I am relatively lucid.
I just read this entire thread...you kids have lost me..... Why are people p*ssed off? Fugit...life comes and goes... You either leave behind something more than reciepts and kids...or you don't. Now, lets all hug or I will be forced to challenge you idiots to naked beer pong. (trust me...you don't want any part of that action) |
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