CaptainChorizo 1,983 Posted January 4, 2015 I'm surprised that there weren't that many Scott picks on the competitive side to my knowledge. Granted, not all the teams are known yet, but he was young, guaranteed to get something in the Mail, and the fact he didn't tweet since mid November suggested he was circling the drain. The only reason I picked him was because on MNF Suzy Kolber started crying a few weeks like she was mourning already,otherwise he would not have been on my radar since the type of cancer he had was not disclosed. I could see why he looked like a risky pick to people not familiar with him in the UK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,145 Posted January 5, 2015 I'm surprised that there weren't that many Scott picks on the competitive side to my knowledge. Granted, not all the teams are known yet, but he was young, guaranteed to get something in the Mail, and the fact he didn't tweet since mid November suggested he was circling the drain. The only reason I picked him was because on MNF Suzy Kolber started crying a few weeks like she was mourning already,otherwise he would not have been on my radar since the type of cancer he had was not disclosed. I could see why he looked like a risky pick to people not familiar with him in the UK. The reason I didn't pick him was not that he was a "risky pick". I didn't pick him because I'd never heard of him until today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BuriedInCarolina Posted January 5, 2015 He Zhenliang, China's 'Mr. Olympics,' dies at 85 http://news.yahoo.co...-185146722.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dead Wait 1,148 Posted January 5, 2015 Thomas Gilbert Snr http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-30677565 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,728 Posted January 5, 2015 Mr. Blues "Pino Daniele" is dead: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/01/05/us-people-italy-daniele-idUSKBN0KE0SN20150105 Only last Month italy has lost a big musician with "Mango". he also died of a heart attack. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dead Wait 1,148 Posted January 5, 2015 ESPN anchorman Stuart Scott dies after a long, deadpooler-teasing battle with cancer: A full write up on the BBC I did not expect...... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-echochambers-30661934 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewd_Squirrel 331 Posted January 5, 2015 If they end up finding Richard Simmons, and he's dead, would that count for this year, or last year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,651 Posted January 5, 2015 If they end up finding Richard Simmons, and he's dead, would that count for this year, or next year? Deathrace wise it'd count for the Raymond Hewlitt memorial award, or summat. 'bout time we had one that did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,538 Posted January 5, 2015 ESPN anchorman Stuart Scott dies after a long, deadpooler-teasing battle with cancer: A full write up on the BBC I did not expect...... http://www.bbc.co.uk...ambers-30661934 And linked on the front page of the BBC website as well, fucking hell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BuriedInCarolina Posted January 6, 2015 Bess Myerson, 90, Miss America 1945, Dies; Famed for Beauty, Public Service and Scandal http://www.nytimes.c...andal-dies.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BuriedInCarolina Posted January 6, 2015 just noted that Ms, Myerson actually died on Dec. 14 s0 thats one for DDP 2014 - not 2015 Bess Myerson, 90, Miss America 1945, Dies; Famed for Beauty, Public Service and Scandal http://www.nytimes.c...andal-dies.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted January 6, 2015 some sad news-the old bloke who escaped from his nursing home ot attend the D Day commemorations last year has died at 90 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-30699446 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted January 6, 2015 some sad news-the old bloke who escaped from his nursing home ot attend the D Day commemorations last year has died at 90 http://www.bbc.co.uk...sussex-30699446 One of those I meant to remember about for a cheap point, but forgot about due to my dementia. On the bright site...at least I know about a care home with an empty room... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,618 Posted January 6, 2015 some sad news-the old bloke who escaped from his nursing home ot attend the D Day commemorations last year has died at 90 http://www.bbc.co.uk...sussex-30699446 That 'old bloke' was named Bernard Jordan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuriedInCarolina 46 Posted January 6, 2015 Stu Miller, professional baseball pitcher who played for SF and NY Giants, dies at 87 "committed perhaps the most famous balk in All-Star game history during a windy baseball game at Candlestick Park in 1961". http://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-stu-miller-20150106-story.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted January 6, 2015 some sad news-the old bloke who escaped from his nursing home ot attend the D Day commemorations last year has died at 90 http://www.bbc.co.uk...sussex-30699446 That 'old bloke' was named Bernard Jordan. With all due respect I didn't think anyone would know who I was talking about if I'd just said his name... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted January 6, 2015 some sad news-the old bloke who escaped from his nursing home ot attend the D Day commemorations last year has died at 90 http://www.bbc.co.uk...sussex-30699446 That 'old bloke' was named Bernard Jordan. With all due respect I didn't think anyone would know who I was talking about if I'd just said his name... Yes. You're exactly right. And whats with the "due respect"? I guess you didn't want to sully the hero's recognition by saying "Fuck a duck you pedantic cunt". Oh whoops, too late. (p.s. fairly sure he would have accepted an affectionate "that old bloke" compared to some of the treatment he would of got from ignorant chavs who don't even know who Hitler was) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted January 6, 2015 some sad news-the old bloke who escaped from his nursing home ot attend the D Day commemorations last year has died at 90 http://www.bbc.co.uk...sussex-30699446 That 'old bloke' was named Bernard Jordan. With all due respect I didn't think anyone would know who I was talking about if I'd just said his name... If you had any respect, you wouldn't have referred to him as "the old bloke". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted January 6, 2015 some sad news-the old bloke who escaped from his nursing home ot attend the D Day commemorations last year has died at 90 http://www.bbc.co.uk...sussex-30699446 That 'old bloke' was named Bernard Jordan. With all due respect I didn't think anyone would know who I was talking about if I'd just said his name... If you had any respect, you wouldn't have referred to him as "the old bloke". if you had any respect you wouldn't be here would you ! haha. I win ! back of the net ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,618 Posted January 6, 2015 some sad news-the old bloke who escaped from his nursing home ot attend the D Day commemorations last year has died at 90 http://www.bbc.co.uk...sussex-30699446 That 'old bloke' was named Bernard Jordan. With all due respect I didn't think anyone would know who I was talking about if I'd just said his name... Of course, 'old bloke' makes it so much clearer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted January 6, 2015 some sad news-the old bloke who escaped from his nursing home ot attend the D Day commemorations last year has died at 90 http://www.bbc.co.uk...sussex-30699446 That 'old bloke' was named Bernard Jordan. With all due respect I didn't think anyone would know who I was talking about if I'd just said his name... If you had any respect, you wouldn't have referred to him as "the old bloke". I think you'll find, you just scored an own goal if you had any respect you wouldn't be here would you ! haha. I win ! back of the net ! Seems like an own goal to me 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,651 Posted January 6, 2015 some sad news-the old bloke who escaped from his nursing home ot attend the D Day commemorations last year has died at 90 http://www.bbc.co.uk...sussex-30699446 That 'old bloke' was named Bernard Jordan. With all due respect I didn't think anyone would know who I was talking about if I'd just said his name... If you had any respect, you wouldn't have referred to him as "the old bloke". It'd be a laugh if he went AWOL at his own funeral next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted January 6, 2015 I've actually thought about this over the last few hours,and reflected on the contribution Bernard made to the fight to defeat the evil of fascism.I now realise how disrespectful I was referring to him as some 'old bloke'. He was clearly a very brave,spirited,unique individual, the sort who seem to be so rare nowadays,but who were so vital to our steadfastness in fighting Hitler when it looked like all hope was lost. I salute him ,and all his brave colleages,who fought on that beach in 1944. I doubt I would ever have his courage,and I h ope I never have to fight to protect our country and way of his life like they did. If I offended anyone by referring to him as an old bloke I humbly and sincerely apologise. I never intended to disrespect him or what he represents. May he and all the brave men who fought for our freedom rest in peace,and I hope his widow is comforted in this dark hour for her in the knowledge that she was married to a true hero who the whole country will salute and fondly remember Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deadsox 894 Posted January 7, 2015 I've actually thought about this over the last few hours,and reflected on the contribution Bernard made to the fight to defeat the evil of fascism.I now realise how disrespectful I was referring to him as some 'old bloke'. He was clearly a very brave,spirited,unique individual, the sort who seem to be so rare nowadays,but who were so vital to our steadfastness in fighting Hitler when it looked like all hope was lost. I salute him ,and all his brave colleages,who fought on that beach in 1944. I doubt I would ever have his courage,and I h ope I never have to fight to protect our country and way of his life like they did. If I offended anyone by referring to him as an old bloke I humbly and sincerely apologise. I never intended to disrespect him or what he represents. May he and all the brave men who fought for our freedom rest in peace,and I hope his widow is comforted in this dark hour for her in the knowledge that she was married to a true hero who the whole country will salute and fondly remember Given the disrespect that is routinely handed out in this forum to all sorts of people, I wouldn't lose too much sleep over the "old bloke" comment Guest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest pedanticfool Posted January 7, 2015 Rather than refer to Bernard by his name or "Old bloke", yhis should probably be in the "politicans thread" as Bernard Jordan was former Mayor of Hove. So the former Mayor of Hove has died, aged 90. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
