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Thread: Circus: 2013 Celebrity Death Pool: Kicking the Dust, Biting the Bucket
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Schroedinger's cat
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Does that mean my box was full? If so, I have now emptied it. Substantially.
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Amanda B. Reckondwythe
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Patty Andrews, the last surviving Andrews Sister, is sitting under the apple tree at last with her siblings.
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Amanda B. Reckondwythe
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Ed Koch, three-time mayor of New York City and famous for asking, "How am I doing?", knows the answer to that question at last.
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Timothy the Obscure
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I know some New Yorkers who have strong opinions one way or the other....
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Amanda B. Reckondwythe
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Ed Koch was a great man and a great mayor. Rare among politicians, he wasn't afraid to speak his mind regardless of who might think differently. Some of his one-liners will live in infamy, such as his advice about not flushing toilets during the drought of the early 1980s: "If it's yellow, let it mellow. If it's brown, flush it down."
Yes, he had his faults, but which of us doesn't? His administration had its scandals, but which administration doesn't?
Rest in peace, Mr. Mayor.
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Timothy the Obscure
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I was not a fan (but then I wasn't a constituent either, so my opinion doesn't matter). However, I did admire one of his lines: "I can explain it to you, but I can't comprehend it for you."
-------------------- When you think of the long and gloomy history of man, you will find more hideous crimes have been committed in the name of obedience than have ever been committed in the name of rebellion. - C. P. Snow
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The Rogue
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quote: Originally posted by Amanda B. Reckondwythe: Patty Andrews, the last surviving Andrews Sister, is sitting under the apple tree at last with her siblings.
That's six points for Gwai.
A bit more analysis of our picks:
Of the 268 nominees 119 are from Europe, 111 from North America and 19 from Asia.
104 are from the USA and 101 from the UK.
61 are famous for music, there are 60 politicians, 49 actors, 18 sportsmen/women, 13 royalty and 12 comedians.
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Matt Black
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Thanks for all your help!
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Amanda B. Reckondwythe
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I doubt if anyone had Chris Kyle, a Navy SEAL sniper who had more kills to his credit than any other. I respectfully submit, however, that the manner of his death (shot to death) goes toward proving the existence of God.
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ChaliceGirl
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Muhammad Ali may or may not be at death's door, according to some news reports. Stay tuned!
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Hedgehog
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quote: Originally posted by Amanda B. Reckondwythe: I doubt if anyone had Chris Kyle, a Navy SEAL sniper who had more kills to his credit than any other. I respectfully submit, however, that the manner of his death (shot to death) goes toward proving the existence of God.
No. It just goes to show that the only thing that can stop a good guy with a gun is a bad guy with a gun.
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Amanda B. Reckondwythe
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If the labels "good" or "bad" could be applied to either of them, surely that's for God to decide, not us.
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Tree Bee
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quote: Originally posted by Sandemaniac: Reg Presley of the Troggs has died, aged 71.
AG
This is getting embarrassing !
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Welease Woderwick
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So not such a Wild Thing any more - or perhaps Heaven is where our wildness will be fulfilled.
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The Rogue
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quote: Originally posted by Tree Bee: quote: Originally posted by Sandemaniac: Reg Presley of the Troggs has died, aged 71.
AG
This is getting embarrassing !
Purely in the interest of scientific research into your abilities to tell the future, what will the lottery numbers be this Saturday?
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Ariston
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1. He ain't dead yet! 2. I find the discussion of how much you want to kill Il Papa distressful. Off to Hull with you!
Muahahahahahaha, Ariston
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The Rogue
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Of the nine people who went for him seven were specific to the soon to be former Holy Father but two attempted to hedge slightly by just saying "The P***". If the new man (or woman) dies this year while still in office a decision will have to be made. If this happens and another P*** is elected and dies then will these two competitors be able to score twice for the same choice?
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Uncle Pete
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I imagine that anyone who selected Joseph Ratzinger would score.
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The Rogue
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Bump. Because I can't find the thread.
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Piglet
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quote: Originally posted by Gwai: ... but do not score if Ratzinger dies while not the p***.
I had him on my list as "Pope Benedict XVI"; wouldn't he still have that title, as there won't be another with the same name and number?
Having said that, I wish him a long and happy retirement.
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Timothy the Obscure
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Tony Sheridan, who arguably gave the Beatles their crucial break, has moved on to Rock & Roll Heaven.
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Ariston
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Ronald Dworkin, one of the most important legal and political philosophers of his generation, died Thursday. I'm pretty sure nobody had him, but, having interpreted this community's comprehensive norms and ethos in the best possible way, it seems as if such a constructive interpretation would demand that I post a notice of his death.
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Welease Woderwick
Sister Incubus Nightmare
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Richard Briers has died at 79. Although he seems best remembered for The Good Life he played all sorts of roles and I remember him best with John Gielgud in the TV adaptation of Chekhov's Swansong.
-------------------- I give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way. Fancy a break in South India? Accessible Homestay Guesthouse in Central Kerala, contact me for details What part of Matt. 7:1 don't you understand?
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Schroedinger's cat
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Sad news about Richard Briers. He was an excellent actor - he had his own style, and it is not for everyone, but he was good.
AND he got to snog Felicity Kendal. What more could you ask for in life?
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jedijudy
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Mindy McCready has died. A sad, sad life when there was so much potential.
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Sioni Sais
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quote: Originally posted by Welease Woderwick: Richard Briers has died at 79. Although he seems best remembered for The Good Life he played all sorts of roles and I remember him best with John Gielgud in the TV adaptation of Chekhov's Swansong.
My favourite quote from Richard Briers was after a damning review of his Hamlet: Briers replied that "I may not have been the best, but I was definitely one of the fastest".
Lovely modest man with little to be modest about.
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lilBuddha
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Brilliant quote from a terrific actor and a lovely human.
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Niteowl
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In U.S. sports news L.A. Lakers Basketball coach Jerry Buss. He took a mediocre team and during his time as owner the Lakers won 10 championships and made it to the finals multiple times. [ 18. February 2013, 17:49: Message edited by: Niteowl ]
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Lyda*Rose
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quote: Originally posted by Niteowl: In U.S. sports news L.A. Lakers Basketball coach Jerry Buss. He took a mediocre team and during his time as owner the Lakers won 10 championships and made it to the finals multiple times.
A remarkable man. But actually he was the Laker's owner rather than coach. He had the brains to hire fantastic coaches and players, and hired a young, unknown Paula Abdul to dance with and choreograph for the Laker Girls.
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Amanda B. Reckondwythe
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Pep Simek, co-founder of Tombstone Pizza (famous for its commercials where an executioner asks his victim, "What do you want on your tombstone?" and the victim replies, "Pepperoni and cheese"), has finally gotten to decide what he wants on his.
On no one's list, I'm sure, but it's been slim pickings for the Grip Reaper lately, so we'll take whoever we can get (so to speak).
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Timothy the Obscure
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Magic Slim has gone to the crossroads in the sky...
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The Rogue
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Ray Cuisick who designed the Daleks has been exterminated.
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Amanda B. Reckondwythe
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Let us hope that Paul McIlhenny, a member of the family whose company has for generations produced the fiery hot pepper sauce known as Tabasco, is not experiencing in death the full reality of which his product is merely, erm, a foretaste. [ 25. February 2013, 14:24: Message edited by: Amanda B. Reckondwythe ]
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Niteowl
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C. Everett Koop former Surgeon General has died at the age of 96. The healer did well but couldn't beat old age.
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Organ Builder
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We lost Marie-Claire Alain yesterday.
A generation of musical giants is passing.
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Pigwidgeon
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quote: Originally posted by Organ Builder: We lost Marie-Claire Alain yesterday.
How did I miss that? I had the privilege of hearing her about 25 years ago.
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Piglet
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D. included a tribute to her in his weekly organ recital today: Choral dorien and Litanies, both by her brother, Jehan Alain, for the interpretation of whose music she was particularly renowned.
May she rest in peace and rise in glory.
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Ariston
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quote: Originally posted by Pigwidgeon: American Concert Pianist Van Cliburn has died.
Oddly enough, not only did he graduate from the same university as me, but we were also fraternity brothers, albeit separated by 50 years. RIP, at the sounding of the final chord.
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The Rogue
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According to some comments by quote: Chavez's self-appointed successor
Hmm.
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Amanda B. Reckondwythe
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I know someone who swears (although his source is suspect -- his imagination!) that Chavez has been dead for months and that the Cubans gussied up someone with plasic surgery to be his double.
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lilBuddha
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You don't believe this? Hmmmm, miss Amanda, part of the coverup are we?
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comet
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quote: Originally posted by ChaliceGirl: For those of you who have Hugo Chavez, he seems to be knock, knock, knockin on heaven's door: Chavez fighting for his life.
come on, Hugo! mama needs a new set of snowtires!
-------------------- Evil Dragon Lady, Breaker of Men's Constitutions
"It's hard to be religious when certain people are never incinerated by bolts of lightning.” -Calvin
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