Josco 49 Posted March 23, 2005 Escapism for me. Plus I like to sN-word at other people's misfortune, even if they are made up. Ah, schadenfreude; nothing wrong in enjoying a malicious satisfaction in the misfortunes of others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Four Horsemen 26 Posted March 23, 2005 Denis Norden has made a career out of it, and let's not mention the Beadle....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted March 23, 2005 Ah, schadenfreude; nothing wrong in enjoying a malicious satisfaction in the misfortunes of others. Besides, as I've read somewhere: it is not enough to succeed. Friends must be seen to have failed. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lospalmas7 12 Posted March 23, 2005 P.s. This probably isn't the time to ask whether anyone here watches Hollyoakes? (The soap with attractive, young blonde girlies.) Just for demonstration purposes: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest windsor Posted March 23, 2005 If Rainier gets through this illness and survives the year perhaps he should be considered for 2006. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,100 Posted March 23, 2005 If Rainier gets through this illness and survives the year perhaps he should be considered for 2006. Windsor, he aint gonna make it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morbidlyfascinated 0 Posted March 25, 2005 If one is looking for nominations for the 2006 list has Joan Fontaine been mentioned? Although I think she and her sister Olivia de Haviland are trying to outlive one another because they know their obituaries will read "...sister of..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Death List Observer Posted March 27, 2005 Phyllis Whitney, mystery author, born 1903 Charles Lane, actor, born 1905 Kitty Carlisle Hart, singer, born 1910 Lady Bird Johnson, former U.S. First Lady, born 1912 Kirk Douglas, actor, born 1916 Eugene McCarthy, U.S. politician, born 1916 Zsa Zsa Gabor, actress, born 1917 I.M. Pei, architect, born 1917 Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., historian, born 1917 Billy Graham, evangelist, born 1918 Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa, born 1918 J.D. Salinger, author of [Catcher in the Rye], born 1919 Rev. Sun Myung Moon, Unification Church leader, newspaperman, born 1920 John Anderson, U.S. Independent presidential candidate, born 1922 Ed McMahon, television personality, born 1923 Jimmy Carter, U.S. President, born 1924 Paul Newman, actor, born 1925 Boris Yeltsin, former Russian president, born 1931 Muhammad Ali, boxer, born 1942 -An extra note: Should they not pass this year, Brooke Astor, Gerald Ford, and Rosa Parks, should be on the 2006 list again. Other than that, I believe that this year's death list has great potential. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GracieJc8 3 Posted March 27, 2005 How about Margaret Thatcher, ex British PM b. 1925. After all her predecessor Lord Callaghan died today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Typhoid Harry 23 Posted March 27, 2005 How about Margaret Thatcher, ex British PM b. 1925. After all her predecessor Lord Callaghan died today. I KNEW I recognized that name! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest IYG Posted April 4, 2005 How about Stan Lee as a possibility, a wild card of sorts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tick Tock 2 Posted April 4, 2005 Is jimmy Hill English soccer pundit still with us? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted April 5, 2005 Is jimmy Hill English soccer pundit still with us? When you say 'with us...' I take it you mean physically rather than mentally. Unfortunately, the answer is yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted April 5, 2005 If Rainier gets through this illness and survives the year perhaps he should be considered for 2006. Windsor, he aint gonna make it! Well, you never really know until the last breath is drawn. According to my sources he has stablized wonderfully and is viewing his two favorite films of all time on a daily basis (okay that last part ain't true; but, he is stable). Check this and other places for the proof you want (and so greatly deserve): http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/world/2...ncerainier.html Did I ever tell you about my collection of stamps from Monaco? I have a series of them in which Mr. Grimaldi strikes a handsome pose and a few others where he doesn't seem quite as thrilled with his difficult job. I guess that's why the first four letters of his name are GRIM. (look I don't write these jokes I just sell 'em) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,100 Posted April 5, 2005 (look I don't write these jokes I just sell 'em) you don't earn very much then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted April 5, 2005 (look I don't write these jokes I just sell 'em) you don't earn very much then? Well that would explain why I'm on government assist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted April 5, 2005 Sid Caesar (b.1922) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josco 49 Posted April 5, 2005 Sid Caesar (b.1922) Is he still here? He was (is) good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted April 6, 2005 Jalal Talabani, the new President of Iraq. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted April 6, 2005 Jalal Talabani, the new President of Iraq. regards, Hein Good call, A Kurdish leader of Iraq may as well forget about life insurance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted April 6, 2005 Sid Caesar (b.1922) Is he still here? He was (is) good. Still around acording to Wiki He certainly is / was good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest_bogie Posted April 6, 2005 the prince is dead,long live prince albert Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted April 6, 2005 the prince is dead,long live prince albert Ooh, Painful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,100 Posted April 6, 2005 QUOTE (heaven can wait @ Mar 23 2005, 08:21 PM) QUOTE If Rainier gets through this illness and survives the year perhaps he should be considered for 2006. Windsor, he aint gonna make it! Can't help getting this feeling I should be smugly patting myself on the back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josco 49 Posted April 6, 2005 QUOTE (heaven can wait @ Mar 23 2005, 08:21 PM) QUOTE If Rainier gets through this illness and survives the year perhaps he should be considered for 2006. Windsor, he aint gonna make it! Can't help getting this feeling I should be smugly patting myself on the back For correctly calling the event, or for not getting picked up on the missing apostrophe in the vernacular "aint"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites