is it weird

[BuffyMars]

or just really morbid that i want to see a pic of MJ's open casket?

i am totally intrigued!

i will admit, I HATE OPEN CASKET FUNERALS! i do not believe in that as "closure" or sending "balloons up to the sky to give loved ones a message."

i admit...i am extremely cynical when it comes to funerals. i am just giving my opinion so please dont misconstrue this as an attack on others for doing so.

but when i die...burn my body. and flush my ashes down the toilet if ya want. it won't bother me one bit. put them in the litter box...i don't care.

it's a body. not me.

anyway....back to MJ. I TOTALLY WANT TO SEE HIM!

if anybody gets a pic before me, you totally have to send it to me!

:D

[pirate4state]

:spitlol:

you need to post more!

[BuffyMars]

i know...stupid job. im slacking on my lunch break trying to look like i'm working, lol.

and in the evening i have to tend to my child.

[CHS_CG]

I am watching the coverage of it right now.. Im not sure why... I was never a fan of MJ... but I can't seem to change the channel!

[pirate4state]

it's okay. i hardly log in after 4:30 anymore

[CHS_CG]

Michael's daughter Paris tried to speak at the end of the funeral and she just couldnt do it.... She broke down into Janet's arms and walked off the stage. No lie, tears came to my eyes.

[waterboy]

......Back to the question.......YES, that's just plain weird!:D


Sorry, I just don't get all the fascination with Michael Jackson's death.....especially seeing him in the way you suggested.:ack!: If it were MY family, and we were rich and famous, I'd just want privacy ------ not a circus! But that's just me......:thinking:

[CHS_CG]

Originally posted by waterboy
......Back to the question.......YES, that's just plain weird!:D


Sorry, I just don't get all the fascination with Michael Jackson's death.....especially seeing him in the way you suggested.:ack!: If it were MY family, and we were rich and famous, I'd just want privacy ------ not a circus! But that's just me......:thinking:

The funeral actaully wasn't a circus... It looked like it was very well planned, fans weren't acting fools. I was actually impressed.

[waterboy]

Originally posted by CHS_CG
The funeral actaully wasn't a circus... It looked like it was very well planned, fans weren't acting fools. I was actually impressed.
I still don't get the fascination with "stars". They are people. They put their pants on one leg at a time just like you and me. Why do people idolize them like they're some kind of god or something? That's the part I don't understand, and I guess I never will. All that aside, I still say if I were in the family's shoes I'd want privacy. It's fine to give condolences and respect, but give the family time to reflect. Funerals are an extremely emotionally draining experience for those close to the deceased, and the sooner they can get things back close to normal the better, but I guess that's just me (I digress). Everybody's different, though, and I guess if you live in the public's eye you die in the public's eye. That's the onus of being famous I guess.....

[CHS_CG]

Originally posted by waterboy
I still don't get the fascination with "stars". They are people. They put their pants on one leg at a time just like you and me. Why do people idolize them like they're some kind of god or something? That's the part I don't understand, and I guess I never will. All that aside, I still say if I were in the family's shoes I'd want privacy. It's fine to give condolences and respect, but give the family time to reflect. Funerals are an extremely emotionally draining experience for those close to the deceased, and the sooner they can get things back close to normal the better, but I guess that's just me (I digress). Everybody's different, though, and I guess if you live in the public's eye you die in the public's eye. That's the onus of being famous I guess.....

is it any worse than idolizing young kids playing HS football?

[waterboy]

Originally posted by CHS_CG
is it any worse than idolizing young kids playing HS football?
No, not really. I don't idolize people. I admire some more than others, but I don't idolize them. There is a difference between admiring someone and idolizing them. Talents are God-given, and I can admire talent, but I won't idolize the person with those talents.

[CHS_CG]

Originally posted by Ernest T Bass
7 Marines died yesterday in Afghanistan(tragic circumstances that I probably shouldn't post). Wonder if people will travel cross country to attend their funerals?

I doubt it considering their family probably wont invite the world to their funeral... though you know damn good a well everybody prays for the men and women over seas.


that isnt even what it is about... :rolleyes: get off it.

[Electus Unus]

http://www.lahoranerda.com/images/thriller1.jpg

I would imagine it is very similar to that.

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by Electus Unus
http://www.lahoranerda.com/images/thriller1.jpg

I would imagine it is very similar to that.


LOL!!! That was mean..but I laughed!!!

[DDBooger]

Originally posted by Ernest T Bass

What "it is about" is an obvous perversion in values in our society. 40 years ago it was ok to hang people in some parts of society, 150 years ago to the beginning of human civilization to own people, 500 years ago to burn them for a religious reason. We've come a long way. This is hardly a representation of perversion, but compassion, irregardless if you agree with it. I don't think it deserves this much attention, but it doesn't really bother me. Why are you so hateful, jaded, cynical and mad at the world ETB? You seem to hate everything except what YOU believe is right.

[DDBooger]

Originally posted by Ernest T Bass
I guess life experience will do that to ya. If you want to call it jaded and cynical, I won't argue with ya. It probably is. I respect your honesty!

Working with molested, abused, beaten and literally emotionally torn down children and teens jaded me for a long time as well. You can lose hope in humanity real quick, but I refused to let it control me.

[CHS_CG]

Originally posted by Ernest T Bass
fought/am fighting a life-threatening disease.


That alone should be enough to give you a new outlook on life and not be so hateful... guess thats just me though.

[GreenMonster]

Originally posted by CHS_CG
I doubt it considering their family probably wont invite the world to their funeral... though you know damn good a well everybody prays for the men and women over seas.


that isnt even what it is about... :rolleyes: get off it.


Somebody struck a nerve! Stop being so sensitive, it's a freaking message board for cripes sake!

[waterboy]

Originally posted by Ernest T Bass
Throw all of that on my resume as well. Looks like Im about to be a daddy of a 16 yr old, 6'5, 310 lbs black boy b/c of that very thing. :D I'll keep you informed on that.
No idea how in the hell Im gonna feed him!
:eek: Dang, ETB! Where did you recruit....err.....get him from? And where were my people when this was going on?:D

[Trashman]

Originally posted by DDBooger
40 years ago it was ok to hang people in some parts of society.

Really, I was alive then. I don't recall anyone that was hanged. :rolleyes:

[DDBooger]

Originally posted by Trashman
Really, I was alive then. I don't recall anyone that was hanged. :rolleyes: wow, didn't know you had omnipresence!
(probably should have said 50-60)

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by Ernest T Bass
We got him as a freshman from Grand Prairie. He's a great kid with a future, but if CPS takes him, it's pretty much over for him.

CPS?? Child protection service??

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by Ernest T Bass
Yep. Dad's in and out of prison, stepdad went to prison back in the spring, and mama's probably going to jail for awhile.

And you are trying to have him come live with you???

That is AWESOME!!

Mucho respect to my Ernie!!:clap:

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by Ernest T Bass
If it comes down to that, yes. There are alot of kids who are really beyond help so you just try to keep them above water for 4 years and hope they grow up when they graduate. This isn't one of'em. This is a great kid from a crappy background who just needs a little support and can go far. Right now, his mom is waiting on sentencing.
.
God Bless You for actually doing something about an at-risk child instead of just saying something about it. That, my friend, is what really makes this great nation work and deserves much more respect.:clap: :clap: :clap:

[Trashman]

Originally posted by BuffyMars
or just really morbid that i want to see a pic of MJ's open casket?

i am totally intrigued!

i will admit, I HATE OPEN CASKET FUNERALS! i do not believe in that as "closure" or sending "balloons up to the sky to give loved ones a message."

i admit...i am extremely cynical when it comes to funerals. i am just giving my opinion so please dont misconstrue this as an attack on others for doing so.

but when i die...burn my body. and flush my ashes down the toilet if ya want. it won't bother me one bit. put them in the litter box...i don't care.

it's a body. not me.

anyway....back to MJ. I TOTALLY WANT TO SEE HIM!

if anybody gets a pic before me, you totally have to send it to me!

:D

Yes..............:thinking:

[Trashman]

Originally posted by DDBooger
wow, didn't know you had omnipresence!
(probably should have said 50-60)

Only God is omnipresence.

Let me guess; you just regurgitate the notes from one of your socialist professors.:mad: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: :taunt: :stirpot:

[DDBooger]

Originally posted by Trashman
Only God is omnipresence.

Let me guess; you just regurgitate the notes from one of your socialist professors.:mad: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: :taunt: :stirpot:
so you couldn't be at all places at one time then?

Doesn't take someone to teach me that things occurred outside of my anecdotal experience! Let me guess, some pundit told you all professors are socialists? Do you even know what that is? lmao goober!

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by BuffyMars
or just really morbid that i want to see a pic of MJ's open casket?


:D
It's actually quite disturbing IMO. Heck, I didn't want to see the live version of him the past few years, much less the corpse just because.

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
It's actually quite disturbing IMO. Heck, I didn't want to see the live version of him the past few years, much less the corpse just because.

He has looked like a corpse for the past few years, IMO!!

[SintonFan]

He became his own real life caricature.:eek:

[Trashman]

Originally posted by DDBooger
so you couldn't be at all places at one time then?

Doesn't take someone to teach me that things occurred outside of my anecdotal experience! Let me guess, some pundit told you all professors are socialists? Do you even know what that is? lmao goober!

Goober, is but one of the many titles that I wear with pride. For your information I have a 4 year college degree and unlike you, I was smart enough to know when I was being sold snake oil.:thinking:

[DDBooger]

Originally posted by Trashman
Goober, is but one of the many titles that I wear with pride. But for your information I have a 4 year college degree and unlike you, I was smart enough to know when I was being sold snake oil.:thinking: Your responses do much to indicate that, let me tell you! :rolleyes: Just sound like ignorant tirade! Your just using ad hominem to defend an idiot response.

[SintonFan]

is it weird that an actual thread has the same topic on page two as it did on page one?:eek:

[TexasHSFB]

This thread got entertaining quick.


Proceed.

:clap:

[BuffyMars]

i quit reading this post. too much brain power. must stop. donkeys. and cheese.

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by Ernest T Bass
Good news is he wont look any different 1000 years from now.
.
rofl!
:clap: :clap: :clap:

[Trashman]

Originally posted by DDBooger
Your responses do much to indicate that, let me tell you! :rolleyes: Just sound like ignorant tirade! Your just using ad hominem to defend an idiot response.

I am done with you, back to your collective, you socialist rat.:tongue: :stirpot: :D

[lulu]

Originally posted by Ernest T Bass
Throw all of that on my resume as well. Looks like Im about to be a daddy of a 16 yr old, 6'5, 310 lbs black boy b/c of that very thing. :D I'll keep you informed on that.
No idea how in the hell Im gonna feed him!

I have confidence in you ETB. You will feed him in more ways than his tummy.

[DDBooger]

Originally posted by Trashman
I am done with you, back to your collective, you socialist rat.:tongue: :stirpot: :D Just more name calling? Haha. Apparrently you were done a long time ago, you never had a chance! :D