Black People are Dropping Like Flies. - by fett
catbarf on 13/8/2008 at 12:19
Quote Posted by Angel Dust
What would that accomplish really apart from making people in a very emotionally distressing time feel even worse just so that eulogies conform to some standard you have deemed correct?
They'd say something and it would actually be
correct.
Stitch on 13/8/2008 at 14:37
Also correct: stop fagging up this thread you predictable troll.
You're smarter than this, kid.
Shug on 13/8/2008 at 15:25
Quote Posted by Angel Dust
I would say they are more half-truths really and while I won't deny some cynicism on my part when reading those types of articles, I'm fine with that as it's part of the grieving process. Are you really advocating 100% brutal honesty in eulogies? What would that accomplish really apart from making people in a very emotionally distressing time feel even worse just so that eulogies conform to some standard you have deemed correct?
I, for one, approve of these cutting edge exposés
did you guys hear about the oil situation in iraq
Angel Dust on 14/8/2008 at 00:58
Quote Posted by catbarf
They'd say something and it would actually be
correct.
As I stated in my previous post they are telling the truth, just not 100% of it. Maybe you haven't had someone close to you die in sudden circumstances but when it happens you don't think about, unless you are a very bitter and cynical person, the things you disliked about the person but the things you are going to miss about them. When my sister died I didn't think about her 'flaws' but her strengths. If her death had made it in the news and a reporter questioned me about her, I would have told him about the great person who was as much a friend as she was family and not for any deceitful reasons. It's just how most people think about people who have died. All the disagreements, annoyances, flaws etc become as meaningless and petty as they really are and you just want your friend/family member back.
The purpose of a eulogy, and it's pretty much defined as such, is to praise the deceased person and celebrate their life not to breakdown in detail all they did right and wrong.
The_Raven on 15/8/2008 at 14:43
Ha, I was thinking about that eulogy as well.
Thief13x on 15/8/2008 at 23:46
Quote Posted by catbarf
Bullshit. Eulogies are pure bullshit.
don't worry, we'll make sure yours isn't you cunt
:ebil: playing
catbarf on 16/8/2008 at 20:41
Quote Posted by Stitch
Also correct: stop fagging up this thread you predictable troll.
Ah, I am of course the first person to attempt derailing the thread.
Quote Posted by Angel Dust
As I stated in my previous post they are telling the truth, just not 100% of it. Maybe you haven't had someone close to you die in sudden circumstances but when it happens you don't think about, unless you are a very bitter and cynical person, the things you disliked about the person but the things you are going to miss about them.
I've been there, and I wouldn't consider myself bitter or excessively cynical.
Quote Posted by Angel Dust
The purpose of a eulogy, and it's pretty much defined as such, is to praise the deceased person and celebrate their life not to breakdown in detail all they did right and wrong.
My objection is when people seem to inject a fair dose of hyperbole into their highlights reel of the recently deceased. Not everyone was a glowing inspiration to all they knew and encountered, or a selfless companion who was always there to help people.
Quote Posted by Thief13x
don't worry, we'll make sure yours isn't you cunt
:ebil: playing
Sounds good. Should I become an hero now?
fett on 16/8/2008 at 23:40
You should leave the thread unless you're black. White people just don't get it.
Shug on 18/8/2008 at 00:21
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh catbarf
