in eternum+ 20 Posted September 4, 2005 Anybody watch the C5 programme about premature burial that was just on? Apparently, some woman who is narcoleptic cataplectic has been pronounced dead three times in her life, taken to the morgue etc., only to force herself to wake up at the last moment, before she was buried alive. As all good things come in 3s, I reckon her good fortune is up, and she may therefore not be as lucky after her next attack. (Her last serious attack, according to the programme, was in the 70s so she's probably due another one soon). Famous enough? She's now starred in her very own C5 programme, and is probably the only woman who can be known for dying at least three times. This does not contravene the DL rule about being famous exclusively for being ill; I guess she'd be famous for being dead - repeatedly! She may well be a promising candidate for next year. BTW - according to the programme, at least 4% of WWII US soldiers were buried alive; that's 6,000 minimum. Of course, there's no actual proof of this, but if it's on TV it must be true. The US really haven't been doing very well lately, have they?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattd007 1 Posted September 5, 2005 Here in America we do not have channel C5, I wish we did, I want to see this show Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
in eternum+ 20 Posted September 5, 2005 Here in America we do not have channel C5, I wish we did, I want to see this show Well, channel 5 isn't really known for it's quality programming... Various tidbits gleaned from this programme include: "The reaction of any normal person to finding themselves in close proximity to dead bodies is to be shocked." and the alleged 'fact' that hair doesn't grow after death, the skin retracts due to loss of water content and finally there was an 'expert' who stated that proof of premature burial, such as scratch marks on the inside of the coffin, wasn't proof at all. Those scratch marks are actually caused by the gasses in the organs exploding and spewing corrosive juice everywhere. Not sure what to make of the above 'facts'. Of the experts interviewed on the programme, one was wearing a bow tie, and the other was named Dr Dribble. Still, I'm into the woman who has died three times... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,288 Posted September 5, 2005 Here in America we do not have channel C5 In the far western and remote land of Devon we don't have Channel 5 either. It only bothers me when there is nothing else on the other 4 channels and I can't get to watch "The World's Greatest Police Chases" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
in eternum+ 20 Posted September 5, 2005 Here in America we do not have channel C5 In the far western and remote land of Devon we don't have Channel 5 either. It only bothers me when there is nothing else on the other 4 channels and I can't get to watch "The World's Greatest Police Chases" At least Channel 4 can be trusted to bring you such quality programmes as "101 Things to do with a Corpse". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Strangelove 14 Posted September 5, 2005 Still, I'm into the woman who has died three times... You and Jimmy Saville both then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boudicca 702 Posted September 5, 2005 Those scratch marks are actually caused by the gasses in the organs exploding and spewing corrosive juice everywhere. I've heard that these gases can make a corpse appear to sit up. Apparently, it's unwritten policy amongst mortuary workers not to let the new guy know about this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest IYG Posted September 5, 2005 Do they still have those caskets with the bells in case of premature burials? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boudicca 702 Posted September 5, 2005 Do they still have those caskets with the bells in case of premature burials? I want mine fitted with a car alarm, emergency oxygen supply and a Satellite Navigation system. It's not too much to ask in this day and age.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,397 Posted September 5, 2005 ... Satellite Navigation system. Just in case you're accidentally buried at sea? Makes sense. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boudicca 702 Posted September 5, 2005 Just in case you're accidentally buried at sea? Makes sense. It could happen. Honestly, Hein, it's no laughing matter. My wishes are all recorded in my Living Will, along with the need for a coffin equipped with jet engines and rocket fuel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
in eternum+ 20 Posted September 5, 2005 I've heard that these gases can make a corpse appear to sit up. Well, according to the experts, this is urban myth and does not actually happen. Much to the disappointment of the Six Feet Under writers, I'm sure. Not sure what I want to happen to my body when I'm finished with it; maybe something like this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest IYG Posted September 5, 2005 Do they still have those caskets with the bells in case of premature burials? I want mine fitted with a car alarm, emergency oxygen supply and a Satellite Navigation system. It's not too much to ask in this day and age.. You forgot cable television. Would you like fries with that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boudicca 702 Posted September 5, 2005 Would you like fries with that? No thanks. Just you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest IYG Posted September 5, 2005 Would you like fries with that? No thanks. Just you Sex in a coffin. I'm so sick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boudicca 702 Posted September 5, 2005 Sex in a coffin. I'm so sick. Don't knock it until you've tried it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
