Grim_Rita 4 Posted November 25, 2005 Oh ... 12.15 pm tomorrow. Just before the news. Try putting George Best's details into the deathclock and see what the result is ... DOB 22/5/1946 Height : 5 ft 8" (Weird Site) Pre-Illness Weight : 168 lb Current Weight : 84 lb. I've assumed, he's pessimistic. Seems pretty acurate! You're the winner. Your prize is George Best's liver! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weatherman90 7 Posted November 25, 2005 A great picture of him 'Kicking the Bucket!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted November 25, 2005 I thought it was rather funny how all the newspaper frontpages were in memorium to George this morning and he wasn't even dead yet. They could at least have waited. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boudicca 702 Posted November 25, 2005 I've only just discovered that my mother saw him play in 1972. She went all dreamy describing his amazingly blue eyes, and didn't take too kindly to my remarks about his amazingly yellow face. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted November 25, 2005 Best, bitter? No. He picked his path, He paid the price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted November 25, 2005 Oh ... 12.15 pm tomorrow. Just before the news. Try putting George Best's details into the deathclock and see what the result is ... DOB 22/5/1946 Height : 5 ft 8" (Weird Site) Pre-Illness Weight : 168 lb Current Weight : 84 lb. I've assumed, he's pessimistic. The winner of the "Guess the time of Death" comp, is The Yeti. No prize just a big helping of kudos. Official time of death 12.55PM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Grendel 139 Posted November 25, 2005 Is there a single national newspaper that doesn't carry a big picture of Besty on the cover today? The Torygraph has a special 12 page souvenir supplement. And unless I'm very much mistaken, he ain't dead yet. No wonder he got so ill, with that crappy doctor who's been pronouncing him moments from death for the past three weeks. This tabloid didn't have him on the cover, if he had played for one of the Old Firm he might have been on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted November 25, 2005 We needn't buy a newspaper tomorrow (except perhaps a Daily Record), we've read all about it today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harvester Of Souls 40 Posted November 25, 2005 Watching the television this evening one could be forgiven for thinking that Best was some kind of legend as opposed to someone that pissed his life into an early grave. Toast anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted November 25, 2005 Watching the television this evening one could be forgiven for thinking that Best was some kind of legend as opposed to someone that pissed his life into an early grave. Toast anyone? Perhaps Elton could write a song for this 'Legend'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harvester Of Souls 40 Posted November 25, 2005 Perhaps Elton could write a song for this 'Legend'. Leg end? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted November 25, 2005 Watching the television this evening one could be forgiven for thinking that Best was some kind of legend as opposed to someone that pissed his life into an early grave. Toast anyone? Perhaps Elton could write a song for this 'Legend'. What would he sing? Little old wine drinker me? Champaign Charlie? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted November 25, 2005 Sad day for football fans everywhere with the passing of one of the greatest players. We will miss you George - it was one hell of a ride. I had him in my Derby Dead Pool team - so I'm now 5 out of 20. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted November 25, 2005 And it seems to me you lived your life like a piss-head on a binge? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted November 25, 2005 And it seems to me you lived your life like a piss-head on a binge? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harvester Of Souls 40 Posted November 25, 2005 And it seems to me you lived your life like a piss-head on a binge? Excellent post good Sir! Hades salutes you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted November 25, 2005 Watching the television this evening one could be forgiven for thinking that Best was some kind of legend as opposed to someone that pissed his life into an early grave. Yes, I can't imagine 'King Kenny' Dalglish getting the same coverage (top item on BBC Six O'Clock News!) when he pops it or Keggy Keagle. It wouldn't have the same coverage had something else happened at the same time, like a hurricane/earthquake or US invading Syria/Iran/Whatever.... This tabloid (Daily Record) didn't have him on the cover, if he had played for one of the Old Firm he might have been on it. That's a surprise, coming from what some call 'The Daily Mason' considering he was an East Belfast lad.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3minutes2midnight 1 Posted November 25, 2005 Thankfully, a priest got there in time to give him last orders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted November 25, 2005 Isn't that the last rites (I believe it is spelt like that). Never mind, as long as the Priest brought the 'spirit' with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim_Rita 4 Posted November 25, 2005 You obv had a humour bypass! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted November 25, 2005 I just thought I would get in there before the accuracy police. They completely ruined my Cu'rd Cream joke. How was I to know one spells Kurd with a 'k'.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerberus 302 Posted November 26, 2005 (edited) Not front-page, admittedly, but global news - this from the New York Times. Hmmm ... I see that link no longer works. Thanks guys! Edited November 26, 2005 by Cerberus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted November 26, 2005 Not front-page, admittedly, but global news - this from the New York Times. Pop star? Have I missed something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tempus Fugit 214 Posted November 26, 2005 Not front-page, admittedly, but global news - this from the New York Times. Pop star? Have I missed something? Pop icon, Pop just being short for popular, nothing to do with music. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted November 26, 2005 Not front-page, admittedly, but global news - this from the New York Times. Pop star? Have I missed something? Pop icon, Pop just being short for popular, nothing to do with music. Ah! I see, thanks for clearing that up TF. Cerebus, FYI the link still works for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
