doomchanter 2 Posted September 20, 2004 I would like to nominate my old chum Rupert Murdock for next years deathlist ....aside from his age (73?) I have no reason other than wishfull thinking. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted October 21, 2010 Is it me or is Murdoch looking a bit peaky? Some of you may vomit at what he has to say, but this isn't the issue. The issue is that he doesn't look a particularly well man to me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted October 21, 2010 Is it me or is Murdoch looking a bit peaky? Some of you may vomit at what he has to say, but this isn't the issue. The issue is that he doesn't look a particularly well man to me... When I saw it, I thought he may be going through chemo or something. But thats probably a well known fact that I was oblivious to... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted October 21, 2010 Rupert Murdoch was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2000 and he stated at the time that he hoped the disease would be successfully treated with radiotherapy. If his hopes not have been realised and the cancer took hold, eventually spreading to his bones, then there is every chance that he could have reached the chemotherapy stage a decade later. He could be a good outside bet for DL 2011. I wonder if his business empire might die before he does? Will the traditional media he's made his money from be engulfed by the technology that makes everything he once sold free of charge? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted October 22, 2010 Since the DL seems to like the older candidate it is worth noting that Rupert's mother, Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, is still alive at the the age of 101. She seems to be famous in her own right in Australia, and would get a British obit for obvious reasons... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notaguest 16 Posted July 7, 2011 News of the World is dead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted July 7, 2011 News of the World is dead Cynical marketing ploy and desperate attempt to combine the appearance of being in charge (by the Murdochs) with the generation of some sympathy (for those losing jobs), and thereby deflect criticism of the phone hacking, or summat. I'm not sure how the company is structured financially but if NOTW is a separate financial entity and they suddenly stop the income stream, there'll be some chance of deflecting damages claims because there won't be anyone to sue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted July 7, 2011 News of the World is dead Cynical marketing ploy and desperate attempt to combine the appearance of being in charge (by the Murdochs) with the generation of some sympathy (for those losing jobs), and thereby deflect criticism of the phone hacking, or summat. I'm not sure how the company is structured financially but if NOTW is a separate financial entity and they suddenly stop the income stream, there'll be some chance of deflecting damages claims because there won't be anyone to sue. Well it's buggered up Mondays for the rest of the press, nowt decent to follow up now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notaguest 16 Posted July 7, 2011 News of the World is dead Cynical marketing ploy and desperate attempt to combine the appearance of being in charge (by the Murdochs) with the generation of some sympathy (for those losing jobs), and thereby deflect criticism of the phone hacking, or summat. I'm not sure how the company is structured financially but if NOTW is a separate financial entity and they suddenly stop the income stream, there'll be some chance of deflecting damages claims because there won't be anyone to sue. I thought as much Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,602 Posted July 7, 2011 News of the World is dead Cynical marketing ploy and desperate attempt to combine the appearance of being in charge (by the Murdochs) with the generation of some sympathy (for those losing jobs), and thereby deflect criticism of the phone hacking, or summat. I'm not sure how the company is structured financially but if NOTW is a separate financial entity and they suddenly stop the income stream, there'll be some chance of deflecting damages claims because there won't be anyone to sue. I thought as much How long do you think it'll be before the launch of 'The Sunday Sun', or summat similar? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted July 7, 2011 News of the World is dead Cynical marketing ploy and desperate attempt to combine the appearance of being in charge (by the Murdochs) with the generation of some sympathy (for those losing jobs), and thereby deflect criticism of the phone hacking, or summat. I'm not sure how the company is structured financially but if NOTW is a separate financial entity and they suddenly stop the income stream, there'll be some chance of deflecting damages claims because there won't be anyone to sue. I thought as much How long do you think it'll be before the launch of 'The Sunday Sun', or summat similar? July 17th? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notaguest 16 Posted July 8, 2011 News of the World is dead Cynical marketing ploy and desperate attempt to combine the appearance of being in charge (by the Murdochs) with the generation of some sympathy (for those losing jobs), and thereby deflect criticism of the phone hacking, or summat. I'm not sure how the company is structured financially but if NOTW is a separate financial entity and they suddenly stop the income stream, there'll be some chance of deflecting damages claims because there won't be anyone to sue. I thought as much How long do you think it'll be before the launch of 'The Sunday Sun', or summat similar? as soon as they think we've forgotten about this scandal... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sympathyforthedevil 11 Posted July 8, 2011 I hope Rupert Murdoch keels over and dies along with his disgusting paper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted July 8, 2011 I hope Rupert Murdoch keels over and dies along with his disgusting paper. The only thing I want to die is the bloody scandal itself*. I'm sick fed up hearing about it. It's been completely sensationalised... *Excluding my DDP picks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notaguest 16 Posted July 8, 2011 Steve Coogan has now joined battle on Newsnight,dancing on the grave of News of the World.Theres a lot of happy celebs today! It's worth a look on iplayer.Coogan nearly ripped th e head off a tabloid journalist! Very entertaining Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminator 13 Posted July 9, 2011 It's interesting to read the BBC website, where they're postulating the NoW will sell even more copies (as their final print). But who will want to collect this useless "rag" in the future..3+ million "collectors" means that the last edition will never be worth more than cost price. Wait for the announcement "News of the Globe", "Sunday Sun" or someother shite name to fill the gap.....with the same editors and staff as the NoW...FFS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notaguest 16 Posted July 10, 2011 I keep thinking hes dead.As if we'd get so lucky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sympathyforthedevil 11 Posted July 10, 2011 Hahaha hadn't seen that one before... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 149 Posted July 11, 2011 This is why I still come here. Very amusing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted July 11, 2011 LOL - that was the first time I've ever found Stephen Fry amusing. Love the Kerr Avon avatar by the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notaguest 16 Posted July 13, 2011 I am happy to announce the death of Rupert murdochs attempts to take over the world James Bond stylee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted July 13, 2011 I'm getting a hint of what it must have felt like for an Egyptian a few months ago... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted July 13, 2011 I am happy to announce the death of Rupert murdochs attempts to take over the world James Bond stylee Rupert? Is that you? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted July 16, 2011 Rebekah Brooks leaves News International for the last time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
