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Do celebrity deaths interest/bother you?
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Dotheboyshall
27-12-2016
It's the "Why am I going to so many funerals" realisation.
Lyricalis
27-12-2016
Originally Posted by hackjo:
“The Diana thing was shocking at the time and an unbelievable display of mass hysteria and stupidity. I found that more disturbing than her death to be honest, which itself was a waste as if she had been wearing a seatbelt, she may have stood a greater chance of survival. A dysfunctional women sadly who met an untimely end.

It was a shame the grief vultures descended afterwards,”

I felt the same way about the mass hysteria. I also really resented the whole approach of the media on it, claiming the entire nation was in mourning. I hate it when people claim to speak on my behalf, especially those scumbags in the media.
Mark F
27-12-2016
I feel for the families - even more if its sudden or there are young children involved.

I know all deaths are tragic of course.
WhatJoeThinks
27-12-2016
Originally Posted by Lyricalis:
“I felt the same way about the mass hysteria. I also really resented the whole approach of the media on it, claiming the entire nation was in mourning. I hate it when people claim to speak on my behalf, especially those scumbags in the media.”

Even when they try very hard not to, the media are full of sh*t. Last week they reported a "Europe-wide manhunt" for the perpetrator of the attack in Germany, when what they meant was that there was a Europe-wide warrant for his arrest, rather than a 500,000,000 person strong manhunt afoot.

In fact I find almost all reactions to terrorism rather hysterical (obviously not in a funny way!), considering how many extra deaths they account for; a tiny fraction of 1%. If the number of people killed by falling trees or similar was published I doubt there would be the same sort of hysterical calls to remove "killer trees" from our cities.
Lyricalis
27-12-2016
Originally Posted by WhatJoeThinks:
“Even when they try very hard not to, the media are full of sh*t. Last week they reported a "Europe-wide manhunt" for the perpetrator of the attack in Germany, when what they meant was that there was a Europe-wide warrant for his arrest, rather than a 500,000,000 person strong manhunt afoot.

In fact I find almost all reactions to terrorism rather hysterical (obviously not in a funny way!), considering how many extra deaths they account for; a tiny fraction of 1%. If the number of people killed by falling trees or similar was published I doubt there would be the same sort of hysterical calls to remove "killer trees" from our cities.”

Yes, I said something along those lines in the past on here about how the government keeps introducing privacy-eroding laws claiming they are to protect us from terrorism, and yet does almost nothing to cut down the levels of hidden sugars in foods, which will kill far more people through diabetes than terrorism ever will. Talk about having screwed up priorities!
Magic Torch
27-12-2016
As soon as I receive a BBC or Sky News alert on my phone about a celebrity death, I just know that my Facebook news feed will quickly fill up with RIP comments...at times, it feels like people want to 'break the news'. Drives me insane to be honest, I often feel like replying, 'yes, I already know, I have internet access & a TV too'
Lyricalis
27-12-2016
Originally Posted by Magic Torch:
“As soon as I receive a BBC or Sky News alert on my phone about a celebrity death, I just know that my Facebook news feed will quickly fill up with RIP comments...at times, it feels like people want to 'break the news'. Drives me insane to be honest, I often feel like replying, 'yes, I already know, I have internet access & a TV too' ”

I found out that George Michael had died before the rest of my family because I was using my phone as a torch when making my way to the loo at 4am and it was reported as breaking news on phone. I didn't feel the need to wake everyone up and tell them though, either about that or that I'd been to the loo.
wear thefoxhat
27-12-2016
I feel a sadness if they weren't particularly old, but I feel sorry for non famous folk who die too. I certainly would never go as far as turning up at a famous persons residence to lay flowers and then start weeping and wailing, something that seems to have started when Princess Di was killed.
planets
27-12-2016
Originally Posted by Lyricalis:
“I found out that George Michael had died before the rest of my family because I was using my phone as a torch when making my way to the loo at 4am and it was reported as breaking news on phone. I didn't feel the need to wake everyone up and tell them though, either about that or that I'd been to the loo.”

Journalism school was just a waste for you, your poor parents must despair
Lamin_Ator
27-12-2016
Peaches geldof was a big shock but just sort of -wow- then move on
hackjo
27-12-2016
Originally Posted by wear thefoxhat:
“I feel a sadness if they weren't particularly old, but I feel sorry for non famous folk who die too. I certainly would never go as far as turning up at a famous persons residence to lay flowers and then start weeping and wailing, something that seems to have started when Princess Di was killed.”

Yes, agreed.

The last time I was moved to tears was earlier this year when I saw only 10 people had attended the funeral of an honest, kind and generous man whose son I went to school with and whose wife used to look after me when I was little. A lovely guy, but because he was quiet and unassuming and not particularly talented, he will be rapidly forgotten.

Now THAT'S ****ing sad.
Lyricalis
27-12-2016
Originally Posted by planets:
“Journalism school was just a waste for you, your poor parents must despair ”

I'm not sure that journalism even exists any longer. I think it's all done by AIs trawling Tweets and those people on TV who say the news are all computer generated.
Blondie X
27-12-2016
My mates dad had a right rant because all football matches were cancelled due to Dianas funeral. According to him, they didn't even stop football for Churchills funeral, just had a later kick off and he blames the Americans for the hysteria
planets
27-12-2016
Originally Posted by Lyricalis:
“I'm not sure that journalism even exists any longer. I think it's all done by AIs trawling Tweets and those people on TV who say the news are all computer generated.”

For this i despair with your parents, the days of Watergate and holding governments to account have been replaced with 27 stories on Kim Kardashian's new selfie.
I digress
Lyricalis
27-12-2016
Originally Posted by planets:
“For this i despair with your parents, the days of Watergate and holding governments to account have been replaced with 27 stories on Kim Kardashian's new selfie.
I digress ”

Do you have a link?
Arcana
27-12-2016
The bald facts interest me. I like to keep up with current affairs.

I'm not really interested in all the tributes and eulogising or gossip etc.
Brandon_Smith
27-12-2016
Not really, I care about as much for these Celebrity deaths as I do about the African kid in the WaterAid adverts.

Like you said its not that I'm heartless I feel bad for a bit, then cheer up but as its not really personal to me so it doesn't carry much weight in my heart.
planets
27-12-2016
Originally Posted by Lyricalis:
“Do you have a link? ”

*raises eyebrow and checks taser is fully charged*
TUC
27-12-2016
Originally Posted by John_Adam1:
“My Facebook feed is full of people mourning over recent celebs who have 'tragically' died and comments such as "thank goodness this awful year is nearly over" etc...

I'm not a heartless or uncaring person at all, but to be honest I just don't get it. Take George Michael for an obvious example: I have nothing against the guy and some of his songs I quite liked. But his death has no impact on me and won't change anything about my life. I never met him, and he never knew I existed. If I had died, George would neither have known or cared (why should he?), so why would I be remotely concerned about his passing?

Not looking to be controversial or upset anyone here, but I'm just genuinely bewildered by the reaction of so many people when a famous person dies.
”

Exactly how I feel. Yes it's a shame when someone whose music/movies I like dies, buit my emotional investment is in people I know and care about, and who care abourt me. The reality in terms of just about any celebrity that dies is that, apart from those who actually knew them, the rest of us will get up tomorrow and our lives will be no different simpy because someone famous has died.
SULLA
27-12-2016
Originally Posted by Pitman:
“we were hardy in the old days, when Elvis died we'd forgotten about it by dinner time ”

I disagree. Every time I go for a poo and it's hard work, I think of The King.
Blofeld
27-12-2016
The only 2 deaths this year I'm even remotely upset about are Carrie Fisher and Victoria Wood and even then I'm not what you'd call sad. They are just the only celebrities who I think I will actually miss not seeing new work from. I thought they were both very funny and intelligent ladies who I always enjoyed watching, so it's a bit sad I won't see anything else with either of them in it.

The other celebrity deaths in 2016 have had no affect on me at all, not even in the slightest. It's just been a case of seeing it on the news and thinking "ah, that's a shame" and then getting on with my day.
TUC
27-12-2016
Originally Posted by jjwales:
“OK, so he didn't mean much to you, but he clearly meant a lot to others - which is why they're upset. Surely it's not that hard to understand?”

Yes it is hard to understand, because they didn't know the people otn quredtion and, in terms of having enjoyed their movies/music, they can watch/listen to these any time they want. Yes it's sad there won't be new material from them, but that's not life-changing even for fans.
Blofeld
27-12-2016
Originally Posted by TUC:
“Exactly how I feel. Yes it's a shame when someone whose music/movies I like dies, buit my emotional investment is in people I know and care about, and who care abourt me. The reality in terms of just about any celebrity that dies is that, apart from those who actually knew them, the rest of us will get up tomorrow and our lives will be no different simpy because someone famous has died.”


Yes, this sums up my feelings too. Yes, 2016 has seen some high profile people die, but 2017 will too. Possibly more than this year, and possible even more famous. Death doesn't come based on the date, it just happens. There is no point in pretending the person meant something to you and having some weird outburst on social media about it, claiming it's ruined your life. Like I said, I can be sad about not enjoying any new work from a talented personality, but to publicly have a mental breakdown about it is a bit much.
LostFool
27-12-2016
Originally Posted by Blondie X:
“My mates dad had a right rant because all football matches were cancelled due to Dianas funeral. According to him, they didn't even stop football for Churchills funeral, just had a later kick off and he blames the Americans for the hysteria”

It wasn't all football matches it was just one game, Liverpool v Newcastle
LostFool
27-12-2016
Originally Posted by Blofeld:
“The only 2 deaths this year I'm even remotely upset about are Carrie Fisher and Victoria Wood and even then I'm not what you'd call sad. They are just the only celebrities who I think I will actually miss not seeing new work from. I thought they were both very funny and intelligent ladies who I always enjoyed watching, so it's a bit sad I won't see anything else with either of them in it.

The other celebrity deaths in 2016 have had no affect on me at all, not even in the slightest. It's just been a case of seeing it on the news and thinking "ah, that's a shame" and then getting on with my day.”

I think the one which affected me the most was Terry Wogan. I don't know why as I was never a regular listener to him on the radio. I just remember thinking that it was far too soon for him and there hadn't been any news that he was ill.

As a child of the 80s, George Michael did bring back a lot of memories of school discos. I know several women of my age who are devastated as they have lost the first person they ever had a crush on. I suppose it would be the same if us men lost Kylie.

I don't quite understand the Carrie Fischer reaction. She was in a famous 1970s sci-fi film and a recent sequel (which I haven't seen yet) but I can't remember seeing in her anything else in the last 40 years and I wouldn't have recognised her from a photo.
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