oldhollywood 85 Posted June 27 59 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: Incidentally, the noises she makes during that scene - I'm pretty sure she's covering a track from an early Yoko Ono album! I’m aware of the nature of this site, but is that really necessary? That footage is really upsetting. Have some empathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,741 Posted June 27 35 minutes ago, oldhollywood said: I’m aware of the nature of this site, but is that really necessary? That footage is really upsetting. Have some empathy With respect - Yes, that is the nature of this site and dark humour goes with that to a degree. Also The person you quote is not the one who originally posted, if you are going to complain, do it to both. But mostly - the footage wasn't viewable directly and was flagged as being 'scary' from a documentary about a crisis - what were you expecting exactly? You didn't have to view it, you chose to. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,313 Posted June 27 I have worked in healthcare for years now.A dark sense of humour is essential in life.It isn't to diminish anything it's a essential protective mechanism. 11 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldhollywood 85 Posted June 27 2 minutes ago, En Passant said: With respect - Yes, that is the nature of this site and dark humour goes with that to a degree. Also The person you quote is not the one who originally posted, if you are going to complain, do it to both. But mostly - the footage wasn't viewable directly and was flagged as being 'scary' from a documentary about a crisis - what were you expecting exactly? You didn't have to view it, you chose to. I watched the documentary, I didn’t need to click the link. Talking about it or sharing the clip isn’t what I have a problem with it’s making jokes about it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,741 Posted June 27 2 minutes ago, oldhollywood said: I watched the documentary, I didn’t need to click the link. Talking about it or sharing the clip isn’t what I have a problem with it’s making jokes about it Then you should have made that clearer in the first place. And it's still the nature of this site so goes with the territory I'm afraid. Don't get me wrong, I took a few seconds of it and quit thankyou-very-much I'd rather not see this. But that was my choice. You had the same in the first place with the doc. Live and let live, as Sean points out, people see these things differently. You are imposing your values on others. Theres a whole thread devoted to complaints about this site by the way. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldhollywood 85 Posted June 27 8 minutes ago, En Passant said: Then you should have made that clearer in the first place. And it's still the nature of this site so goes with the territory I'm afraid. Don't get me wrong, I took a few seconds of it and quit thankyou-very-much I'd rather not see this. But that was my choice. You had the same in the first place with the doc. Live and let live, as Sean points out, people see these things differently. You are imposing your values on others. Theres a whole thread devoted to complaints about this site by the way. It’s not the site or the scene I’m complaining about, it’s one specific joke I found to be disrespectful. I acknowledged the irony of me getting upset about it considering the site I’m on, but I don’t think mocking someone dealing with a horrific life-threatening condition is something you should just accept. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,570 Posted June 27 1 hour ago, oldhollywood said: It’s not the site or the scene I’m complaining about, it’s one specific joke I found to be disrespectful. I acknowledged the irony of me getting upset about it considering the site I’m on, but I don’t think mocking someone dealing with a horrific life-threatening condition is something you should just accept. To be honest the main focus of the joke was Yoko Ono's music which is fair game 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,741 Posted June 27 5 hours ago, oldhollywood said: it’s one specific joke I found to be disrespectful. And, for the second time of pointing it out, that's your view not necessarily that of others. You are completely entitled to it. But, and it's a big but - for some reason you believe your view should be pre-eminent? How is that different from say Jehovah's Witnesses showing up at your door? Oh wait no, it's exactly the same. You are looking down on others because they do not believe as you do. Stop that please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,086 Posted June 27 4 hours ago, Bibliogryphon said: To be honest the main focus of the joke was Yoko Ono's music which is fair game Pretty generous to describe it as music Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldhollywood 85 Posted June 28 49 minutes ago, En Passant said: And, for the second time of pointing it out, that's your view not necessarily that of others. You are completely entitled to it. But, and it's a big but - for some reason you believe your view should be pre-eminent? How is that different from say Jehovah's Witnesses showing up at your door? Oh wait no, it's exactly the same. You are looking down on others because they do not believe as you do. Stop that please. You’re doing an awful lot of mental gymnastics trying to make yourself seem somehow righteous in this situation. I’m entitled to an opinion. How is what you’re doing different from what you’re accusing me of doing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbean1121 238 Posted June 28 none of this banter relates to celine dion so please take this elsewhere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,741 Posted June 28 8 minutes ago, oldhollywood said: You’re doing an awful lot of mental gymnastics trying to make yourself seem somehow righteous in this situation. I’m entitled to an opinion. How is what you’re doing different from what you’re accusing me of doing? I dont give a fuck one way or the other. I am however fed up to the back teeth of people proselytizing their own view as being the 'right' one. 4 minutes ago, jimbean1121 said: none of this banter relates to celine dion so please take this elsewhere I've thought about this carefully, and for quite a while. Fuck Off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,741 Posted June 28 13 minutes ago, oldhollywood said: I’m entitled to an opinion Yes, yes indeed you are. But it's the fact that you cannot restrict it to 'I disagree and I think this is tasteless'. You have to take the moral high ground by stating that other people (who you have no knowlege of) have no empathy. You simply do not know that. They made a joke, that's all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbean1121 238 Posted June 28 35 minutes ago, En Passant said: I've thought about this carefully, and for quite a while. Fuck Off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,741 Posted June 28 1 hour ago, jimbean1121 said: I'm sorry, it's not personal. To a degree, you are right. It doesn't ultimately pertain to Celine specifically. However, it boils my piss when people try to claim some kind of moral high ground about what can and cannot be talked about, or in this case joked about because it offends them personally. For the second time. Live and let live. People have, and are entitled to differing opinions. Black humour is a part of that. It just so happens oldhollywood and I fundamentally disagree in a thread that happens to be this one. I was a bit abrupt. I apologise for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,087 Posted July 24 Celine in Paris. May be performing at the opening ceremony of the Olympics. Or maybe not. Macron not saying. Celine Dion singing at Olympics would be great, says Macron - BBC News Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,577 Posted July 24 1 hour ago, Bentrovato said: Celine in Paris. May be performing at the opening ceremony of the Olympics. Or maybe not. Macron not saying. Celine Dion singing at Olympics would be great, says Macron - BBC News She is, according to one of my showbiz journo mates. Not sure why… she’s not Parisian or even French. At least for the 2012 Olympics we didn’t have to fly in talent to fill the opening ceremony… just saying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,045 Posted July 24 11 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: Not sure why… she’s not Parisian or even French She made half her career in France, most of her french songs were written by Jean Jacques Goldman (french), that makes sense to me. but I agree that their choices for the closing and opening ceremony are somehow disturbing as there are plenty french singers Who Where not even contacted 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,642 Posted July 24 1 hour ago, Lafaucheuse said: She made half her career in France, most of her french songs were written by Jean Jacques Goldman (french), that makes sense to me. but I agree that their choices for the closing and opening ceremony are somehow disturbing as there are plenty french singers Who Where not even contacted She'd be a marquee name and an event, though and it's win/win because she's showing the world she can still do it. Nobody's trying to convince Daft Punk to do a Sabbath are they and show up for ten minutes or so at a closing ceremony despite being retired. They'd be perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Father Brown 209 Posted July 24 15 hours ago, Bentrovato said: Celine in Paris. May be performing at the opening ceremony of the Olympics. Or maybe not. Macron not saying. Celine Dion singing at Olympics would be great, says Macron - BBC News More than likely - she's in Paris right now https://www.rtl.fr/culture/medias-people/jeux-olympiques-2024-ce-qu-il-faut-savoir-sur-la-presence-de-celine-dion-a-paris-7900404730 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 872 Posted July 24 New contract for a Las Vegas residency as well. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Comped 525 Posted July 25 2 hours ago, Whitehouse said: New contract for a Las Vegas residency as well. Is she physically able to do it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Father Brown 209 Posted July 26 Out and about in Paris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,045 Posted July 26 6 minutes ago, Father Brown said: Out and about in Paris Wanted to wait in front of her hotel yesterday as a fan but quickly changed my mind. Anyway, friends told me She looked ajd sounded real good, probably out of the Woods for the next few years 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Comped 525 Posted July 26 On 24/07/2024 at 18:32, Father Brown said: More than likely - she's in Paris right now https://www.rtl.fr/culture/medias-people/jeux-olympiques-2024-ce-qu-il-faut-savoir-sur-la-presence-de-celine-dion-a-paris-7900404730 Doesn't seem like she did? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
