Dead Michael Foot

[Phantom 2,532]

Wikipedia news is reporting him dead. Is somebody bullshitting us?

 

Sometimes Wikipedia is like a bitch with no reason.

 

It's a pre-drafted obit. If you notice on the first line

 

Michael Foot, Former leader of the United Kingdom Opposition from 1980-1983 has died today at the age of AGE. The cause of death was announced as CAUSEOFDEATH.

 

There's no age listed and no cause of death

[Banshees Scream 110]

It must have been edited within the passed ten minutes. It didn't say 'Invalid Time' when I originally posted it.

 

So it's false alarm.

[Phantom 2,532]

It must have been edited within the passed ten minutes. It didn't say 'Invalid Time' when I originally posted it.

 

So it's false alarm.

 

Must have been someone hacking into it. A couple of weeks ago someone was bored and put Fidel Castro down as having commited suicide

[Paul Bearer 6,100]

This article is a prepared story. It describes an event that is scheduled or expected but has not yet occurred

 

That's a dead give away in my books.

[Death Impends 7,953]

Today is Michael Foot's 95th birthday.

[Guest The Spirit of Keith Moon]

Does anybody know where Micheal Foot lives?

Micheal Foot? Nope, sorry.

 

Michael Foot? Ah! Now that's a different story.

 

And I know where you live Debra, and everyone else for that matter.

 

Unfortunately, I am bound by the laws of heaven to keep stum.

 

 

'Stum', your proof-reading omnipotence?

Surely you mean 'Schtum'???

Reassuring to know it's not just us mere mortals who succumb to the odd

bouts of typographical error.

Almost makes me believe in you.

However, I've no doubt Michael Foot knows where I live; he's my landlord.

[halleluyahjohntudor 5]

I've no doubt Michael Foot knows where I live; he's my landlord.

 

 

That statement might be invalidated by one of two hypotheses:

 

1) Michael Foot is the titular proprietor of the premises which you occpy, but due to health problems has relinquished control of a property empire which he previously accumulated (in defiance of all socialist principles), and the same health impairment renders him incapable of remembering where you live;

 

2) Michael Foot is incredibly alert, considering his age, but owns so many properties that he cannot be expected to know the precise residence of each of his tenants.

[Dave to the Grave 11]

An interview here. He stumbles a bit.

 

It would appear he was 25 years ahead of his time.

 

'In 1983 Michael Foot led Labour into a general election with a manifesto dubbed "the longest suicide note in history". One proposal, to nationalise banks, seems rather prescient'

[Phantom 2,532]

Happy Birthday.

96 Today!!

 

[themaninblack 2,112]

Happy Birthday.

96 Today!!

 

 

Three posts between 95th and 96th birthdays says it all really.

 

I think he wants to outlive Thatcher!

[Handrejka 1,903]

Happy Birthday.

96 Today!!

 

 

Three posts between 95th and 96th birthdays says it all really.

 

I think he wants to outlive Thatcher!

 

 

I've wondered that myself and actually I hope he does.

[millwall32 114]

Happy Birthday.

96 Today!!

 

 

Three posts between 95th and 96th birthdays says it all really.

 

I think he wants to outlive Thatcher!

 

 

I've wondered that myself and actually I hope he does.

I think he will.....

 

Even though he's been on the list for years without going he's a solid bet

[dr.killjoy 0]

Michael Mackintosh Foot born 23 July 1913... hmmmm

[Abysmal Granite 0]

Looks like Foot has kicked the bucket

[Cowboy Ronnie 78]

Looks like Foot has kicked the bucket

 

 

And the "deadline" on the DL will be.....

 

[Drumroll]

 

....................

 

All together now............

[maryportfuncity 10,639]

BBC report.

[IKYWN 6]

Michael Mackintosh Foot born 23 July 1913... hmmmm

 

 

Shouldn't that be Michael "Donkey Jacket" Foot?

 

Both feet in the grave now

[jcmanc72 0]

Michael Mackintosh Foot born 23 July 1913... hmmmm

 

 

Shouldn't that be Michael "Donkey Jacket" Foot?

 

Both feet in the grave now

 

Michael (6) Foot under.

[Grim Reaper 186]

Looks like Foot has kicked the bucket

 

 

And the "deadline" on the DL will be.....

 

[Drumroll]

 

....................

 

All together now............

 

What a relief - That's been bottled up for way too many years

[time 8,586]

One person picked Foot for the 2nd success in the poll, but didn't reveal their identity in the thread. Anyway, congratulations whoever you are.

[VSBfromH 74]

This link from The Times rather unfortunately shows the following quote as a "comment" on the same page:

 

"He's everything we are supposed to dislike. He’s a squatter, a gypsy, a drug-pusher and a wastrel"

 

I thought that seemed a bit harsh until I realised it was a link to a completely different story!

[Blartman 2]

Out of interest, how come Salinger gets a picture from when he was famous, but poor Michael gets a photo from just after he died?

[Lard Bazaar 3,799]

Wahey, points two days in a row! Now who's going to make it a hat-trick for me?

[Dr Hackenslash 25]

Out of interest, how come Salinger gets a picture from when he was famous, but poor Michael gets a photo from just after he died?

 

Salinger was pretty much a recluse. Do any later photographs of him exist?

 

The "Agent Boot" KGB stories should be worth a read when they come out!

[thefunkyfaz 51]

Well, at long last. My first point in Wormfood Bingo for this year, and my first ever hit in the DDP!

 

RIP Mr Foot - may you and your donkey jacket rest in peace.