charon 4,943 Posted August 25, 2012 By coincidence I'm currently playing an album from 1969... Just noticed Paul B is on 4999 posts, so his 5000th will be on a biggie. Fitting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,472 Posted August 25, 2012 Well, his name will be immortal. Only one man can be the first to walk on the moon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 606 Posted August 25, 2012 ^^^^^^^^^^^^ overshadowed by PA reports on Neil Armstrong............. Yeah, various media org's tweeting it now There's your Big Death of the Year. Sad news Really sad news. How amazing to walk on the moon at all, let alone be the first. And that I was only six weeks old when Man last stepped foot there is such a shame, and shameful. A true pioneer, legend, hero. RIP. While Armstrong's name will be remembered for a long, long time, I'm not sure it's this year's big death. Well, in my opinion it is but at least when it comes to the end of the year round-ups I suspect Whitney Houston will get more minutes/column inches. Unfortunately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted August 25, 2012 ^^^^^^^^^^^^ overshadowed by PA reports on Neil Armstrong............. Yeah, various media org's tweeting it now There's your Big Death of the Year. Sad news Really sad news. How amazing to walk on the moon at all, let alone be the first. And that I was only six weeks old when Man last stepped foot there is such a shame, and shameful. A true pioneer, legend, hero. RIP. While Armstrong's name will be remembered for a long, long time, I'm not sure it's this year's big death. Well, in my opinion it is but at least when it comes to the end of the year round-ups I suspect Whitney Houston will get more minutes/column inches. Unfortunately. In the pages of Heat perhaps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted August 25, 2012 Aye, I'd second that, biggest death of the year so far IMHO, and the end of year compilations may well devote more time to it than others. Apart from anything else, we'll have a few sports stars, pop stars and the like but only one first man on the moon to consider. Obama would have to get shot, or summat, to top it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted August 25, 2012 The biggest death of the year...and that's why the British Royal Family decided to kill him off. They can do that y'know... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 606 Posted August 25, 2012 Aye, I'd second that, biggest death of the year so far IMHO, and the end of year compilations may well devote more time to it than others. Apart from anything else, we'll have a few sports stars, pop stars and the like but only one first man on the moon to consider. Obama would have to get shot, or summat, to top it. Agreed. I'm just comparing the news coverage so far - Whitney's death was wall to wall for over 24 hours, Armstrong's death the main headline news but not the only thing happening in the world. Of course, Whitney's death was more surprising (well, that's debatable but anyway...) and was an unnatural death and so ripe for endless speculation, whereas Armstrong's demise is a natural one - an old man dies following complications of heart surgery. I'm wondering who could possibly top Neil Armstrong as the year's biggest death, barring unnatural demises. The Queen is probably the only person; Paul McCartney at a push. Even Thatcher and Mandela pale into insignificance in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted August 25, 2012 Aye, I'd second that, biggest death of the year so far IMHO, and the end of year compilations may well devote more time to it than others. Apart from anything else, we'll have a few sports stars, pop stars and the like but only one first man on the moon to consider. Obama would have to get shot, or summat, to top it. Agreed. I'm just comparing the news coverage so far - Whitney's death was wall to wall for over 24 hours, Armstrong's death the main headline news but not the only thing happening in the world. Of course, Whitney's death was more surprising (well, that's debatable but anyway...) and was an unnatural death and so ripe for endless speculation, whereas Armstrong's demise is a natural one - an old man dies following complications of heart surgery. I'm wondering who could possibly top Neil Armstrong as the year's biggest death, barring unnatural demises. The Queen is probably the only person; Paul McCartney at a push. Even Thatcher and Mandela pale into insignificance in my opinion. Mandela would be as big, if not bigger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Flag 84 Posted August 26, 2012 Mandela's death (and Thatcher's) would be treated as if it were bigger (I'm sure the Guardian would live-blog both), but I think Armstrong is more significant. The Moon landing is iconic. "One small step..." is one of the most famous quotes in history. It would have to be someone extremely famous getting murdered, like Obama (as already mentioned) or Madonna, to top it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted August 26, 2012 Either Mandela or Thatcher wil die this year. Who goes? You decide... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted August 26, 2012 Either Mandela or Thatcher wil die this year. Who goes? You decide... Sounds like the premise for a gameshow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Alison66 Posted August 26, 2012 This is big news - Thatcher's death shouldn't top it - Did she venture anywhere with only 50% chance of coming out alive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted August 26, 2012 This is big news - Thatcher's death shouldn't top it - Did she venture anywhere with only 50% chance of coming out alive Falklands War? I mean politically speaking of course... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted August 26, 2012 This is big news - Thatcher's death shouldn't top it - Did she venture anywhere with only 50% chance of coming out alive Grand Hotel,Brighton... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted August 26, 2012 This is big news - Thatcher's death shouldn't top it - Did she venture anywhere with only 50% chance of coming out alive Grand Hotel,Brighton... Now you're talking. I forgot about that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted August 26, 2012 This is big news - Thatcher's death shouldn't top it - Did she venture anywhere with only 50% chance of coming out alive For her nowadays going to sleep 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Alison66 Posted August 27, 2012 Neil Armstrong is the more famous As kids in the 1970s everyone wanted to be Neil Armstrong - Did anyone want to be Thatcher - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted August 27, 2012 Neil Armstrong is the more famous As kids in the 1970s everyone wanted to be Neil Armstrong - Did anyone want to be Thatcher - I dare say a lot of precocious middle class schoolgirls did Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted August 27, 2012 Voice of Sesame Street Count von Count dies aged 78 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-19384794 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perfect Passing 277 Posted August 27, 2012 Aye, I'd second that, biggest death of the year so far IMHO, and the end of year compilations may well devote more time to it than others. Apart from anything else, we'll have a few sports stars, pop stars and the like but only one first man on the moon to consider. Obama would have to get shot, or summat, to top it. Agreed. I'm just comparing the news coverage so far - Whitney's death was wall to wall for over 24 hours, Armstrong's death the main headline news but not the only thing happening in the world. Of course, Whitney's death was more surprising (well, that's debatable but anyway...) and was an unnatural death and so ripe for endless speculation, whereas Armstrong's demise is a natural one - an old man dies following complications of heart surgery. I'm wondering who could possibly top Neil Armstrong as the year's biggest death, barring unnatural demises. The Queen is probably the only person; Paul McCartney at a push. Even Thatcher and Mandela pale into insignificance in my opinion. Wonder no more! The biggesst death this year (if it happens) will be that of Pete's brother Andrew Andre, celeb magazine to magazine coverage for weeks and weeks, all the other 2012 deaths will pale into insignificance under the weight of the Andre family media machine with the helpof Max Clifford. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted August 27, 2012 Blinky the clown wil never blink again... http://kdvr.com/2012...the-clown-dies/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,582 Posted August 28, 2012 Neil Armstrong is the more famous As kids in the 1970s everyone wanted to be Neil Armstrong - Did anyone want to be Thatcher - Apart from Edwina Curry? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted August 28, 2012 Neil Armstrong is the more famous As kids in the 1970s everyone wanted to be Neil Armstrong - Did anyone want to be Thatcher - Apart from Edwina Curry? Thatcher was a three-term warmongerer, who ignored a declining industrial base in favour of the City of London, so Tony Blair wanted to be like Thatcher. And David Cameron... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angryGreatness 96 Posted August 31, 2012 Sergei Sokolov, former Minister of Defense for the USSR and commander of the ground troops during the Invasion of Afghanistan, has died at the ripe old age of 101. No English obits yet, but he is a unique pick by theme team Twenty Tons of Fun? on the DDP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted August 31, 2012 Sergei Sokolov, former Minister of Defense for the USSR and commander of the ground troops during the Invasion of Afghanistan, has died at the ripe old age of 101. No English obits yet, but he is a unique pick by theme team Twenty Tons of Fun? on the DDP. here is an english obit. http://www.huffingto...-obits-sokolov/ Surely he m ust be the oldest former cabinet minister in the world! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
