En Passant 3,740 Posted October 31 15 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: I doubt she can even spell "honorary degree" so interesting choice from the University of Glasgow. Oh you of all people know the answer to this Uli, it starts with P and ends in olitics. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,963 Posted November 2 In the end, it was very quick.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Red Death 87 Posted November 2 8 minutes ago, tracy said: Dead The Twitter link has been deleted, maybe jumping the gun? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonNgoat 132 Posted November 2 BBC just sent out a nationwide breaking news alert. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tracy 2,390 Posted November 2 7 minutes ago, The Red Death said: The Twitter link has been deleted, maybe jumping the gun? It was seemingly just to change "died in hospital" to "died in a hospice". I updated the link in my post anyway, even though there are obits everywhere now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,578 Posted November 2 The Sun called her a much loved comedian. Is that the case? Particularly with their readers in Scotland? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 605 Posted November 2 RIP and sad for her family etc. Couldn't stand the unfunny attention-seeking gobshite personally, I found her about as funny as, well, you fill in the ironic ailment here. Too soon? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonNgoat 132 Posted November 2 21 minutes ago, The Old Crem said: The Sun called her a much loved comedian. Is that the case? Particularly with their readers in Scotland? As a comedian she wasn’t really notable at all but did have some loyal followers north of the border. Otherwise she is only really known for her arguments and general unpleasantness…not exactly a national treasure. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,740 Posted November 2 29 minutes ago, Vinegar Tits said: RIP and sad for her family etc. Couldn't stand the unfunny attention-seeking gobshite personally, I found her about as funny as, well, you fill in the ironic ailment here. Too soon? Semi-seriously? Not too soon for me personally. I've never really subscribed to the theory 'never speak ill of the dead', if you have criticisms of someone whilst they're alive why should this suddenly change the minute they kick the bucket? For their relatives and friends of course one bites ones tongue, quite rightly, no reason to give unnecessary offence. But that's mostly even true for people when they're alive anyway (though of course not always). "The Media" have to be careful because family and friends will probably be amongst those who read/see it. So to a degree from an outside perspective it always appears they are more likely to criticize the living than the dead. Of course exactly who they criticize whilst alive in the first place is open to debate . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,558 Posted November 2 Died the same day as a notable crocodile who was twice her age, probably around the same size, but was undoubtedly more dignified than her. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,112 Posted November 2 I have no opinion since I'd never heard of her before she was mentioned on the DL forum. I was never curious enough to check out her work. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,084 Posted November 2 2 minutes ago, Toast said: I have no opinion since I'd never heard of her before she was mentioned on the DL forum. I was never curious enough to check out her work. ditto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,099 Posted November 2 15 minutes ago, Toast said: I have no opinion since I'd never heard of her before she was mentioned on the DL forum. I was never curious enough to check out her work. I’d never heard of her until lockdown when she done voiceovers of Nicola Sturgeon. Sort of funny, but I suppose that depends on your sense of humour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,723 Posted November 9 11 minutes ago, Paul Bearer said: "Final tour" I saw that - it’s hard to imagine anyone turning up to watch a box containing Janey Godley going past but it was also hard for me to imagine anyone paying to listen to her try to be funny - perhaps she has a large family? (In number I mean :-)) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
