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Author Topic: Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin Dies Michael Schaffer "Where is the Boardwalk Hotel?" Posts: 4143 From: Boston, MA Registered: Apr 2002 posted 09-10-2006 10:59 PM                        Bill - that sounds very good, but it really has nothing to do with anything anybody here said at all. Nobody said one should be generally indifferent. We were just discussing what emotional relationship people really have to the fates of distant celebrities. As someone who has had to bury one of his parents at a very young age, I know all about what you are saying. But it really has not much to do with the present discussion.  |  IP: Logged Leo Enticknap Film God Posts: 7474 From: Loma Linda, CA Registered: Jul 2000 posted 09-11-2006 03:59 AM                        This book contains a wonderful essay which does a complete hatchet job on Princess Di. It characterises her a selfish, upper class spoilt cow, who wallowed in insincere self-pity, mainly for the benefit of her bank balance (and pointing out that although Prince Charles was repeatedly vilified in public for conducting an extra-marital affair, Di did so as well and no-one seemed to mind that). Like many on this thread, the author makes the point that the outpouring of morbid sentimentality which followed her death was more the result of the emotional needs of the 'mourners' than sympathy for the deceased. I couldn't agree with the writer more: during the week leading up to her funeral, I felt like some sort of pariah for just not being interested in the hullabaloo at all. For those who knew her or had some sort of direct connection with her or her work it was a tragedy, certainly: but for those who didn't and hadn't, it wasn't relevant. I didn't experience any grief whatsoever at her death, for the simple reason that I'd had nothing to do with her during her life. Yet when I expressed this view to some people, their reaction was to ask how I could be so callous and uncaring, etc. etc. Personally I find it bizarre that some people clearly feel the need to engage on that deep an emotional level with someone they've never even met or had any interaction with: but presumably that's what the cult of celebrity is all about.  |  IP: Logged Jason Black Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1723 From: Myrtle Beach, SC, USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 09-11-2006 10:37 PM                        Wrong on so many levels...  |  IP: Logged Phil Hill I love my cootie bug Posts: 7595 From: Hollywood, CA USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 09-11-2006 11:25 PM                  Jason, you brute! Not only is that wrong, it's tasteless, discusting, demeaning, vulgar, uncouth, improper, offensive, and down right sleazy ...but really funny!  |  IP: Logged Michael Schaffer "Where is the Boardwalk Hotel?" Posts: 4143 From: Boston, MA Registered: Apr 2002 posted 09-12-2006 01:43 AM                        Jason - you are so inconsiderate and insensitive!  |  IP: Logged Cameron Glendinning Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 845 From: West Ryde, Sydney, NSW Australia Registered: Dec 2005 posted 09-12-2006 03:45 AM                     Jason that made my day  |  IP: Logged Anslem Rayburn Master Film Handler Posts: 476 From: Yuma, AZ, USA Registered: May 2002 posted 09-12-2006 06:46 AM                     Funny stuff... Humor is important...  |  IP: Logged Jason Black Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1723 From: Myrtle Beach, SC, USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 09-13-2006 08:27 PM                        I'm just me guys... The demeanor in here was a wee bit on the 'uptight'. I felt it needed a bit of humor, albeit a slight bit tasteless. Beside's, I just beat Joe to the punch of being tasteless. I can be like that sometimes.  |  IP: Logged Pravin Ratnam Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 844 From: Atlanta, GA,USA Registered: Sep 2002 posted 09-14-2006 01:34 AM                     I didn't think it was tasteless. It seemed good natured fun. Humor doesn't die.  |  IP: Logged Chris Hipp Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1462 From: Mesquite, Tx (east of Dallas) Registered: Jul 2003 posted 09-14-2006 03:39 AM                     This one has also been going around...  |  IP: Logged John Wilson Film God Posts: 5438 From: Sydney, Australia. Registered: Dec 1999 posted 09-19-2006 07:01 PM                     On the Seven network here right now the memorial service for Steve Irwin is being televised live from the Australia Zoo Steve created. It's a pretty big deal I have to say...Prime Minister John Howard and Opposition Leader Kym Beazley are there as well as Steve's wife Terry and the kids. The place is packed with well wishers. Not sure if it's getting a run over in the USA, but expect it will.  |  IP: Logged Frank Dubrois Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 896 From: Cleveland, OH Registered: Mar 2005 posted 09-19-2006 08:48 PM                    quote: John Wilson Not sure if it's getting a run over in the USA, but expect it will. It is being broadcast right now on Animal Planet. Its a nice ceremony...I don't understand why The Wiggles were there, but whatever, its still nice. It doesn't look like his kids really understand what happened yet, but his wife seems to be still a little choked up.  |  IP: Logged Mike Blakesley Film God Posts: 12767 From: Forsyth, Montana Registered: Jun 99 posted 09-20-2006 04:28 PM                        According to imdb.com, the public memorial service will probably be released on DVD.  |  IP: Logged Phil Hill I love my cootie bug Posts: 7595 From: Hollywood, CA USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 09-20-2006 05:36 PM                  Yes, that public tribute and ceremony was quite impressive.  |  IP: Logged Joe Redifer You need a beating today Posts: 12859 From: Denver, Colorado Registered: May 99 posted 09-20-2006 07:10 PM                        I'll wait for the HD-DVD version.  |  IP: Logged

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