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Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 8:17 am
by Giff
I really hope someone can post Aubrey Huff in this thread one day.

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 9:30 am
by mister d
Gunpowder wrote: Thu Jun 18, 2020 10:53 pm Wouldn't it be just as "unconstitutional" to force people to wear pants as it is for Home Depot to force them to wear masks?
I would like to bet everything I have that his response to this would be "I'm not lookin to see any DONG but if hot chicks want to go to Home depo without pants on Im in!!!"

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2020 11:19 am
by Shirley
Add a few random capitalizations, and you'd have it.

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2020 1:52 pm
by Shirley
Herman Cain was my mom's favorite Conservative Black Guy Who Says Stuff To Make Me Feel Better About My Casual Racism, so I can't say I'm too sad to see him go. Doubly so because he died directly due to being an ignorant dick about Covid just so he could earn brownie points with Trump.

I honestly don't understand how guys like Cain, Cruz, Ben Carson, etc could be so fucking stupid, but yet were obviously pretty damn smart and accomplished earlier in life. Brain worms? What happened?

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2020 2:08 pm
by brian
Shirley wrote: Thu Jul 30, 2020 1:52 pm Herman Cain was my mom's favorite Conservative Black Guy Who Says Stuff To Make Me Feel Better About My Casual Racism, so I can't say I'm too sad to see him go. Doubly so because he died directly due to being an ignorant dick about Covid just so he could earn brownie points with Trump.

I honestly don't understand how guys like Cain, Cruz, Ben Carson, etc could be so fucking stupid, but yet were obviously pretty damn smart and accomplished earlier in life. Brain worms? What happened?
Part grift, part self-hate, part ideological fanaticism (i.e. "OMG socialism is worse than racism!"), etc. A little of this, a little of that.

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2020 2:15 pm
by The Sybian
brian wrote: Thu Jul 30, 2020 2:08 pm
Shirley wrote: Thu Jul 30, 2020 1:52 pm Herman Cain was my mom's favorite Conservative Black Guy Who Says Stuff To Make Me Feel Better About My Casual Racism, so I can't say I'm too sad to see him go. Doubly so because he died directly due to being an ignorant dick about Covid just so he could earn brownie points with Trump.

I honestly don't understand how guys like Cain, Cruz, Ben Carson, etc could be so fucking stupid, but yet were obviously pretty damn smart and accomplished earlier in life. Brain worms? What happened?
Part grift, part self-hate, part ideological fanaticism (i.e. "OMG socialism is worse than racism!"), etc. A little of this, a little of that.
All of this, but I still thin Trump has to have shit on these guys. Especially Lindsay Graham. Maybe his buddy who owns the Enquirer has lady bug pics or something far worse.

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2020 2:35 pm
by Nonlinear FC
For guys like Cain, it's that weird thing a tiny sliver of African Americans that get a huge kick out of the (faux) adulation and acceptance they get from The White Folks. It's a weird blindspot that doesn't allow them to step out of themselves and see the context and reality of what they're doing.

It'd be sad if it wasn't so fucking obvious.

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 10:16 am
by DaveInSeattle
It was bound to happen...found out that someone I knew has died from Covid-19.

When my GF and I went to Merida Mexico about 1 1/2 years ago, and big group of us stayed at home with Juan as a caretaker. Super nice guy...changed money for us when we got there late in the evening, and drove us around town and to a restaurant where we could get a late dinner. Also was incredibly helpful with everything about the house.

Found out last night that Juan died on Saturday.

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 9:56 am
by bfj

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 10:12 am
by Pruitt
bfj wrote: Wed Aug 12, 2020 9:56 am Trini Lopez
The cleanest of "The Dirty Dozen."

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2020 10:52 pm
by brian

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2020 7:08 am
by Pruitt
One of my favourites - reggae legend, and a guy whose latest album was just released and is well worth a listen - Toots Hibbert.

Toots Hibbert, Reggae Pioneer Who Infused Genre With Soul, Dead at 77


Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2020 11:21 am
by wlu_lax6
Tommy DeVito ...original member of the Four Seasons. 92 is a pretty good run, but headlines say COVID.

some of the articles have been less than kind about the Four Seasons buying him out due to gambling and tax problems. Also not surprised to see Joe Pesci listed as close friend.

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2020 7:30 am
by L-Jam3
Former Charger and 49er HOF pass rusher Fred Dean.

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2020 10:21 am
by DaveInSeattle
L-Jam3 wrote: Thu Oct 15, 2020 7:30 am Former Charger and 49er HOF pass rusher Fred Dean.
I remember Fred Dean being the 'final piece of the puzzle' for that Niners Defense.

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2020 11:45 am
by DaveInSeattle
Pok Pok restaurant in Portland...


Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2020 11:52 am
by mister d
Ah fuck. I really wanted to some day get to the original.

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2020 8:43 pm
by DaveInSeattle
mister d wrote: Fri Oct 30, 2020 11:52 am Ah fuck. I really wanted to some day get to the original.
It was such a cool spot. I got the cookbook, and its way over my head. I've made the chicken wings a couple of times, and it basically takes all afternoon.

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2020 8:50 pm
by mister d
Have it too and it’s in my “can’t handle but won’t get rid of” bucket.

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 11:58 am
by mister d

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2020 4:10 pm
by bfj

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2020 5:32 pm
by wlu_lax6
bfj wrote: Sat Dec 12, 2020 4:10 pm
Have to say David Allen Coe introduced me. Just that one lyric was enough for me to wonder who Charley Pride was and find some music.

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2020 7:40 pm
by A_B
wlu_lax6 wrote: Sat Dec 12, 2020 5:32 pm
bfj wrote: Sat Dec 12, 2020 4:10 pm
Have to say David Allen Coe introduced me. Just that one lyric was enough for me to wonder who Charley Pride was and find some music.
Which is ironic.

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2020 10:09 pm
by sancarlos
Given the racism in some of DAC’s songs, I thought the same thing.

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 1:40 am
by brian
George Jones once painted “KKK” on Pride’s car. It’s best not to always learn about your favorites from the past.

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 9:07 pm
by sancarlos
Sheesh. I played a little Charley Pride here at home and got seriously mocked by my daughter and wife. They are not fans. Philistines.

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2020 10:40 pm
by A_B
sancarlos wrote: Sun Dec 13, 2020 9:07 pm Sheesh. I played a little Charley Pride here at home and got seriously mocked by my daughter and wife. They are not fans. Philistines.
It’s not for everyone. I will admit I am not a huge fan.

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2020 10:36 am
by Giff
sancarlos wrote: Sat Dec 12, 2020 10:09 pm Given the racism in some of DAC’s songs, I thought the same thing.
I mean, all racism is vile, but some of those David Allen Coe songs are the worst things I've ever heard sung.

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2020 10:11 pm
by DaveInSeattle

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2020 10:13 pm
by A_B
I don’t care about the politics that sucks same as anyone who dies.

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2020 10:14 pm
by A_B
Giff wrote: Mon Dec 14, 2020 10:36 am
sancarlos wrote: Sat Dec 12, 2020 10:09 pm Given the racism in some of DAC’s songs, I thought the same thing.
I mean, all racism is vile, but some of those David Allen Coe songs are the worst things I've ever heard sung.
Yeah this is true. I saw hi live and almost got knifed later that night. Buddy picked the guy up with a knife and threw him ten feet and we skedaddles.

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2020 10:53 pm
by mister d
A_B wrote: Tue Dec 29, 2020 10:13 pm I don’t care about the politics that sucks same as anyone who dies.
He spent his final year aspiring to be colleagues with the people who are directly responsible for countless innocent deaths. It sucks he had kids.

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2020 11:15 pm
by Johnnie
I feel bad for his kids. That's it.

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 8:48 am
by Steve of phpBB
Did he even have a near-death conversion like Christie did? Or was he a reality-denying murderous asshole to the end?

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:55 am
by brian
Live by the sword, die by the sword.


Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 11:36 am
by DaveInSeattle
mister d wrote: Tue Dec 29, 2020 10:53 pm
A_B wrote: Tue Dec 29, 2020 10:13 pm I don’t care about the politics that sucks same as anyone who dies.
He spent his final year aspiring to be colleagues with the people who are directly responsible for countless innocent deaths. It sucks he had kids.
If only there had been some kind of public warning...or some kind of fabric covering he could have worn...



I do feel bad for his kids...

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 1:29 pm
by tennbengal
Steve of phpBB wrote: Wed Dec 30, 2020 8:48 am Did he even have a near-death conversion like Christie did? Or was he a reality-denying murderous asshole to the end?
He didn't have time. Diagnosed on Dec. 19 as positive. Dead 10 days later.

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 4:06 pm
by Rush2112

Re: Worthy of a Mention - COVID-19 Edition

Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2022 10:21 am
by mister d
mister d wrote: Thu Apr 09, 2020 5:14 pm I think people are going to see this as "surviving the quarantine", not COVID-19, since everyone was affected to some degree or another. And you'll be like "its so fucking good to be back at restaurants", because it will be, but I'm (now) concerned those who lost will feel forgotten in the collective recovery.
I'm not going to post the full text, but the the wife of the guy we knew here has been reliving the timeline from two years ago and this was her last sentence: "Every time people celebrate their “return to life,” it’s a dagger that reminds me of all we lost."