Celebrity Deaths
Quote: billryanTwo years ago, I had my 5th Wheel in an RV park outside of Bisbee. My neighbor had a trailer about 200 yards from me. He left for a week and upon returning, his place was infested with pack rats. I was shocked by the damage they did in a week. The white floors were covered with droppings, and almost every electrical wire was bitten through. If I hadn't seen it, I'd never have believed this all happened over a week's time.
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LOL, a bit of an odd post for a thread named "Celebrity Deaths"
Quote: gordonm888Quote: billryanTwo years ago, I had my 5th Wheel in an RV park outside of Bisbee. My neighbor had a trailer about 200 yards from me. He left for a week and upon returning, his place was infested with pack rats. I was shocked by the damage they did in a week. The white floors were covered with droppings, and almost every electrical wire was bitten through. If I hadn't seen it, I'd never have believed this all happened over a week's time.
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LOL, a bit of an odd post for a thread named "Celebrity Deaths"
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Assume in reply to the news around the state of the Hackman home.
Quote: gordonm888Quote: billryanTwo years ago, I had my 5th Wheel in an RV park outside of Bisbee. My neighbor had a trailer about 200 yards from me. He left for a week and upon returning, his place was infested with pack rats. I was shocked by the damage they did in a week. The white floors were covered with droppings, and almost every electrical wire was bitten through. If I hadn't seen it, I'd never have believed this all happened over a week's time.
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LOL, a bit of an odd post for a thread named "Celebrity Deaths"
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OK. It might help if you read the thread, but who has time for that.
Quote: AZDuffmanThe Pope dies at Easter. Once again making one think if people can mentally hold off death for short periods until the important event has happened.
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Just last night I saw his picture taken at some event on Easter and I thought, he doesn't look well at all.
Quote: rxwineI just wondered if the term "holy smoke" originated from selecting a new Pope.
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Might be from when they use incense at Mass.
Quote: AZDuffmanQuote: rxwineI just wondered if the term "holy smoke" originated from selecting a new Pope.
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Might be from when they use incense at Mass.
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https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/holy-smoke/
Quote: ChumpChangeVatican announces pope's cause of death
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He died of everything but a gunshot wound.
Quote: billryanQuote: gordonm888Quote: billryanTwo years ago, I had my 5th Wheel in an RV park outside of Bisbee. My neighbor had a trailer about 200 yards from me. He left for a week and upon returning, his place was infested with pack rats. I was shocked by the damage they did in a week. The white floors were covered with droppings, and almost every electrical wire was bitten through. If I hadn't seen it, I'd never have believed this all happened over a week's time.
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LOL, a bit of an odd post for a thread named "Celebrity Deaths"
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OK. It might help if you read the thread, but who has time for that.
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I read everything in this thread and a large majority of the posts in the forum. Only because I'm a mod. So, I do read almost every snarky post that members write.
I liked him. I'll leave it at that to not break forum rules on religion.
He was old and in terrible health. In situations like this, I am not sad, but happy his suffering is over. I also tend to believe he held out until the day after Easter, to not ruin it by dying.
May the betting begin on the next one. Possible bets are:
1. Over/under number of votes needed in the conclave.
2. Will next Pope be from* Europe?
3. Will next Pope be from Italy?
4. Will next Pope to conservative/liberal (although I don't know how exactly to measure this)?
* from = Where he was Cardinal of at the time of the conclave, as opposed to place of birth.
It would be great to see FrG make an appearance to comment. I lost bets to him on the last Conclave.
Quote: WizardI just heard of the death of Pope Francis.
I liked him. I'll leave it at that to not break forum rules on religion.
He was old and in terrible health. In situations like this, I am not sad, but happy his suffering is over. I also tend to believe he held out until the day after Easter, to not ruin it by dying.
May the betting begin on the next one. Possible bets are:
1. Over/under number of votes needed in the conclave.
2. Will next Pope be from* Europe?
3. Will next Pope be from Italy?
4. Will next Pope to conservative/liberal (although I don't know how exactly to measure this)?
* from = Where he was Cardinal of at the time of the conclave, as opposed to place of birth.
It would be great to see FrG make an appearance to comment. I lost bets to him on the last Conclave.
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5. What papal name will the new pope adopt.
There are betting sites quoting odds on various people. Seems a bit all over the map, and assume the market it thin and betting limits small.
Quote: WizardI just heard of the death of Pope Francis.
I liked him. I'll leave it at that to not break forum rules on religion.
He was old and in terrible health. In situations like this, I am not sad, but happy his suffering is over. I also tend to believe he held out until the day after Easter, to not ruin it by dying.
May the betting begin on the next one. Possible bets are:
1. Over/under number of votes needed in the conclave.
2. Will next Pope be from* Europe?
3. Will next Pope be from Italy?
4. Will next Pope to conservative/liberal (although I don't know how exactly to measure this)?
* from = Where he was Cardinal of at the time of the conclave, as opposed to place of birth.
It would be great to see FrG make an appearance to comment. I lost bets to him on the last Conclave.
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I think maybe someone from Latin America or a Filipino, though the later would be a very dark horse. But I would not mind seeing someone from a place that is still more religious than where religion is fading.
Related link: The Next Pope: Who Are The Frontrunners to Succeed Pope Francis?
Quote: WizardAccording to Ladbrokes, the favorite is Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines. Bets on him pay 3/1, which I think are on a "to one" basis. Assuming a fair bet, that would put his chances at 25%.
Related link: The Next Pope: Who Are The Frontrunners to Succeed Pope Francis?
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These are the frontrunners. Catholics seem to love funky hats
The Pope's body is usually laid out on a high altar, but Francis chose to be displayed at a regular height, and for the first time in centuries, a Pope will be laid to rest outside of Vatican City.
His card number was 88235.
He died at 2:35 local time and was 88.
Quote: billryanPope Francis was a card carrying fan of am Argentian team.
His card number was 88235.
He died at 2:35 local time and was 88.
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Call me cynical, but I'm suspicious that the bishops around him were looking for ways to cement the belief of the followers in divine coincidences and could have fudged the time of death. Any "sign" is good for recruitment.
Quote: billryanThat assumes the powers that be in the Vatican were aware of his membership number, which I doubt. But, perhaps.
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What, the actual card wasn't among his personal relics, archived in a library for study and veneration?
(If it turns out one of my old video rental card numbers predicts my death...)
It was his old cheat notes from math class.
Quote: rxwine[Call me cynical, but I'm suspicious that the bishops around him were looking for ways to cement the belief of the followers in divine coincidences and could have fudged the time of death. Any "sign" is good for recruitment.
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I'm cynical of your cynicism. Looking back, it's usually easy to find coincidences. For some reasons, we humans have a hard time with the concept of randomness. We are always looking to find meaning and cause/effect in everything. I better stop here before I have to suspend myself.
Quote: WizardQuote: rxwine[Call me cynical, but I'm suspicious that the bishops around him were looking for ways to cement the belief of the followers in divine coincidences and could have fudged the time of death. Any "sign" is good for recruitment.
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I'm cynical of your cynicism. Looking back, it's usually easy to find coincidences. For some reasons, we humans have a hard time with the concept of randomness. We are always looking to find meaning and cause/effect in everything. I better stop here before I have to suspend myself.
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That's because we are pattern seekers, we look for patterns in everything. It's why we've been so successful and continue to be successful.
"Human beings are pattern seekers. We naturally look for patterns in our environment,
our lives, and even in randomness, seeking to understand and make sense of the
world around us. This ability to recognize and connect patterns is a fundamental
aspect of human cognition and has played a crucial role in our evolution and development."
Quote: WizardQuote: rxwine[Call me cynical, but I'm suspicious that the bishops around him were looking for ways to cement the belief of the followers in divine coincidences and could have fudged the time of death. Any "sign" is good for recruitment.
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I'm cynical of your cynicism. Looking back, it's usually easy to find coincidences. For some reasons, we humans have a hard time with the concept of randomness. We are always looking to find meaning and cause/effect in everything. I better stop here before I have to suspend myself.
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You say that like it's a bad thing! To find things that are both objectively true and subjectively pleasing in the random, without being told how, may end up being the only thing that distinguishes us from machines.
Quote: AutomaticMonkeyQuote: WizardQuote: rxwine[Call me cynical, but I'm suspicious that the bishops around him were looking for ways to cement the belief of the followers in divine coincidences and could have fudged the time of death. Any "sign" is good for recruitment.
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I'm cynical of your cynicism. Looking back, it's usually easy to find coincidences. For some reasons, we humans have a hard time with the concept of randomness. We are always looking to find meaning and cause/effect in everything. I better stop here before I have to suspend myself.
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You say that like it's a bad thing! To find things that are both objectively true and subjectively pleasing in the random, without being told how, may end up being the only thing that distinguishes us from machines.
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That and body odor. Machines will never have body odor. Or bad breath for that matter.
https://www.npr.org/2017/07/27/539723457/whatever-the-character-june-forays-voice-was-warmly-familiar
Quote: smoothgrhHokey smokes, Bullwinkle — June Foray passed away at 99.
https://www.npr.org/2017/07/27/539723457/whatever-the-character-june-forays-voice-was-warmly-familiar
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8 years ago?
Quote: AZDuffmanQuote: smoothgrhHokey smokes, Bullwinkle — June Foray passed away at 99.
https://www.npr.org/2017/07/27/539723457/whatever-the-character-june-forays-voice-was-warmly-familiar
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8 years ago?
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Smooth probably got June Foray's death feed yesterday even though she died 8 years ago. Darkoz got Freeda Foreman's suicide death feed about two days after George's death. Freeda died 6 years ago. George died in March 2025. I posted something like,"Oh no, Freeda must have committed suicide two days after George's death to be join him in the afterlife. So sad, double tragedies within just two says. Another Poster responded something like,"Actually, Freeda committed suicide years ago, not today. So I looked up Freeda Foreman's death on Google and Google said she died in 2019. I told Darkoz something like,"Freeda committed suicide in 2019, not today. You had me thinking it was a double tragedy in just two days." Darkoz apologized and said he JUST got Freeda Foreman's death feed that day . So, Smooth most likely JUST got June Foray's death feed yesterday when she died in 2017. 💡
Stupid Facebook. But shame on me for not checking dates.
I don't know anything about her aside from her participation in game show panels.
Time to dig into the obits.
Quote: smoothgrhOK, I'm fairly certain that Ruth Buzzi actually did pass away yesterday, May 1, 2025.
I don't know anything about her aside from her participation in game show panels.
Time to dig into the obits.
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She was on Rowan and Marin's Laugh-In, which was a phenomenon when it first aired. She turned a character into a fifty year career.
Rest in Peace, although I thought she was already dead.
Quote: smoothgrhOK, I'm fairly certain that Ruth Buzzi actually did pass away yesterday, May 1, 2025.
I don't know anything about her aside from her participation in game show panels.
Time to dig into the obits.
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Yes, Ruth Buzzi died yesterday. 💡 At least she got a long life at 88. 😇
Quote: smoothgrhGah!
Stupid Facebook. But shame on me for not checking dates.
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Don't feel bad. As pointed out it happened recently to me.
One just expects that news flashed on your face isn't 8 years old.
Quote: billryanQuote: smoothgrhOK, I'm fairly certain that Ruth Buzzi actually did pass away yesterday, May 1, 2025.
I don't know anything about her aside from her participation in game show panels.
Time to dig into the obits.
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She was on Rowan and Marin's Laugh-In, which was a phenomenon when it first aired. She turned a character into a fifty year career.
Rest in Peace, although I thought she was already dead.
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Looks as if she had a long, varied career alongside many famous peers.
Wikipedia has a paragraph without citation noting her Las Vegas connection:
Buzzi had a successful nightclub act across the United States, including at Las Vegas's Sahara and at the MGM Grand hotels. She performed the act for one year. Her shows all sold out and she was reportedly offered an extended stay but declined.
Quote: smoothgrhQuote: billryanQuote: smoothgrhOK, I'm fairly certain that Ruth Buzzi actually did pass away yesterday, May 1, 2025.
I don't know anything about her aside from her participation in game show panels.
Time to dig into the obits.
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She was on Rowan and Marin's Laugh-In, which was a phenomenon when it first aired. She turned a character into a fifty year career.
Rest in Peace, although I thought she was already dead.
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Looks as if she had a long, varied career alongside many famous peers.
Wikipedia has a paragraph without citation noting her Las Vegas connection:
Buzzi had a successful nightclub act across the United States, including at Las Vegas's Sahara and at the MGM Grand hotels. She performed the act for one year. Her shows all sold out and she was reportedly offered an extended stay but declined.
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I seem.to recall she did some Disney films. Secondary characters like a frazzled woman you remembered because of her ditziness. 70's flicks.
EDIT: Looked it up. My memory served me well enough. She was in Freaky Friday as a coach and the Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again. Also the North Avenue Irregulars which is mostly a forgotten Disney film.
Quote: darkozQuote: smoothgrhGah!
Stupid Facebook. But shame on me for not checking dates.
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Don't feel bad. As pointed out it happened recently to me.
One just expects that news flashed on your face isn't 8 years old.
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Which is why I always check the byline date for any news flashed in front of my face, just in case.
