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Submitted by Rob Berg (View user info) at 2008-02-24 06:09:43 EST
My brother was awesome... so unique. I mean just a fucking spectacular little kid. So fierce. So responsible... (finally). Such an amazing little shit disturber!
He was a superstar, no doubt about it. THE Jimmy Pop.
I gave him that nickname. After the blood hound gang's lead singer. Jimmy Pop Ali.
James had a laugh that was more like an infectious cackle. It could cause the most hardened resolve to shatter into an uncontrollable appreciation for what could only be described as 'The Jimmy Pop Experience'. He could melt older women. Charming, dashing. His charm was undeniable.
Fuck.
26 is just simply too young to die.
Asthma is what got him, in the end.
You know what is weird, though - for both my sister and myself my mom smoked quite regularly. She has some sort of argument suggesting that there was very little 'education' available about the general effect of inhaling MASSIVE quantities of smoke and how harmful that might be to their system. (DUH.) Anyway, she stopped completely for my little brother. Ironically - while both me n' my sister were born relatively normal (no health issues at all) - he was born with eczema, pretty major allergies, asthma, and ADD/hyperactive. Plus he was only 5'6 - which really bugged him for many years but recently became completely oblivious to it. In the end he was so incredibly sure of himself he carried himself like he as 6'6.
I miss him. I am overwhelmed with a deep sadness when I allow myself to really comprehend his loss.
He had just become the person he really truly wanted to be... or was at least happier than I had ever seen him before in his life. A successful, driven RESPONSIBLE young man - not to mention a brilliant insurance guy - truly interested in making sure people the people around him were looked after. He had a complete buy-in to the world of insurance, too - firmly believing that it was doing people some sort of good - protecting them. Just like his father and grandfather before him - honest to a fault and more concerned about the best interest of the person or company rather than any short term financial gain for himself. Head coach of the pee-wee football team. Kick ass poker player. Wild and crazy guy. Party king - we are talking a kid who skulled a Texas Mickey over 3 days house-boating. Incredible dancer, fantastic sandwich maker, incredibly sincere, charming, genuine, AND a fine set of straight teeth and a great personality.
Gone. At Twenty Six.
Too early. Nothing about it makes sense. It never will, I can only remember what an amazing kid he was - and cry.
Still... mostly when I think about him - I burst with pride.
People like him shouldn't die. We NEED people like him.
But he did.
...and I sure miss him.
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Submitted by beeltea (user info) at 2008-03-01 13:39:03 EST (#)
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Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-03-01 05:13:08 EST (#)
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This was terrible, but I sure hope this rating gives that crabby whore sandwich guy below me some sort of cramp.
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HA!
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-02-27 20:59:36 EST (#)
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Submitted by iddqd (user info) at 2008-02-27 04:14:41 EST (#)
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heres some actual advice: never underestimate the impact a very *few* well chosen and dignified words can have in eulogising the dead.
objectifying your brother in this manner makes this seem like a sonnet. it is soppy and not really fitting when trying to sum up the ways in which you loved a lost brother.
how can you in fact sum that up?
you cant, so dont.
i would suggest to pick a particular thing you loved about him and write about that. dont try to write about the totality of his existence, just say what it is that you really miss about him now hes gone.
probably im wrong there, but im not wrong about this: in many cases - less is more.
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Thanks.
This is appreciated.
Submitted by iddqd (user info) at 2008-02-27 04:14:41 EST (#)
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heres some actual advice: never underestimate the impact a very *few* well chosen and dignified words can have in eulogising the dead.
objectifying your brother in this manner makes this seem like a sonnet. it is soppy and not really fitting when trying to sum up the ways in which you loved a lost brother.
how can you in fact sum that up?
you cant, so dont.
i would suggest to pick a particular thing you loved about him and write about that. dont try to write about the totality of his existence, just say what it is that you really miss about him now hes gone.
probably im wrong there, but im not wrong about this: in many cases - less is more.
Submitted by monkeyswithguns (user info) at 2008-02-26 09:52:29 EST (#)
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Submitted by LittleMonster (user info) at 2008-02-26 06:56:13 EST (#)
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Good feeling gone
Submitted by JonnyX (user info) at 2008-02-26 02:32:24 EST (#)
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DIDN'T YOU DO THIS ALREADY?
Submitted by joedaddy (user info) at 2008-02-25 19:12:36 EST (#)
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uh-oh, i can't breathe
Submitted by lungfish (user info) at 2008-02-25 18:19:00 EST (#)
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Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-02-25 15:12:21 EST (#)
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Submitted by scourge (user info) at 2008-02-25 14:44:17 EST (#)
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nothing, old chum...i empathize with you. i'm truly sorry for your loss.
but i think it's foolish at best to post this here.
i just didn't want to add to the pile, out of respect/soft-heartedness/whatever.
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Thanks.
I respect that opinion, and you may be right. It could be argued that exposing yourself in any vulnerable way is foolish, as it opens the door for individuals to take advantage of perceived weakness. The thin veil of anonymity this website provides is a poor cover for the tainted souls that wander about the internet - horrible people will dig and pick and prod until they find those certain emotional buttons we all possess and then systematically hammer on them so long as they feel it is having some sort of negative impact.
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tainted souls
heh
Submitted by Bubba2341 (user info) at 2008-02-25 16:28:43 EST (#)
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Submitted by scourge (user info) at 2008-02-25 14:44:17 EST (#)
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nothing, old chum...i empathize with you. i'm truly sorry for your loss.
but i think it's foolish at best to post this here.
i just didn't want to add to the pile, out of respect/soft-heartedness/whatever.
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Sometimes the truth is far, far heavier than the need to fuck with people's heads on the intarweb.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-02-25 15:12:21 EST (#)
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Submitted by scourge (user info) at 2008-02-25 14:44:17 EST (#)
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nothing, old chum...i empathize with you. i'm truly sorry for your loss.
but i think it's foolish at best to post this here.
i just didn't want to add to the pile, out of respect/soft-heartedness/whatever.
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Thanks.
I respect that opinion, and you may be right. It could be argued that exposing yourself in any vulnerable way is foolish, as it opens the door for individuals to take advantage of perceived weakness. The thin veil of anonymity this website provides is a poor cover for the tainted souls that wander about the internet - horrible people will dig and pick and prod until they find those certain emotional buttons we all possess and then systematically hammer on them so long as they feel it is having some sort of negative impact.
People will be people, and I choose to focus on the positive energy that comes from this site.
I have already started editing this first attempt - as I said before just getting it out there is an important step in my creative process - perhaps even my healing.
Sadly, I know you can empathize - and it breaks my heart knowing someone for whom I have come to enjoy has experienced such a tragic loss.
Submitted by scourge (user info) at 2008-02-25 14:44:17 EST (#)
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nothing, old chum...i empathize with you. i'm truly sorry for your loss.
but i think it's foolish at best to post this here.
i just didn't want to add to the pile, out of respect/soft-heartedness/whatever.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-02-25 14:23:27 EST (#)
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Submitted by scourge (user info) at 2008-02-25 14:13:18 EST (#)
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oh, rob...
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Si?
Submitted by SkullBiter (user info) at 2008-02-25 14:20:11 EST (#)
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Sorry for your lost, internet man.
Submitted by scourge (user info) at 2008-02-25 14:13:18 EST (#)
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oh, rob...
Submitted by loopdeloo (user info) at 2008-02-25 13:53:58 EST (#)
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Shameless I know! Sorry...
Submitted by loopdeloo (user info) at 2008-02-25 13:52:48 EST (#)
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This makes me miss my brother as well, he died at 20 years old. Not a day goes by that I don't miss that little bugger! I wrote a post about him. I got alot of -2's. I was also called your alter!
Submitted by MudWhistle (user info) at 2008-02-25 13:38:15 EST (#)
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http://www.ubersite.com/m/89813
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-02-25 13:27:29 EST (#)
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Rob Van Winkle?
WHA?
Submitted by MudWhistle (user info) at 2008-02-25 13:07:44 EST (#)
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Sneak up behind you like a gay convict
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-02-25 13:04:51 EST (#)
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Submitted by haikumikoo (user info) at 2008-02-25 06:03:20 EST (#)
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That said, if you have any tips, I am more than happy to consider them.
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I don't know, you said charming a lot, um, "cackle" doesn't seem very flattering, and you should end that one sentence with the "AND he had a fine set of straight teeth." The placement of "just like his father and grandfather before him" at first glance made me think he came from a long line of insurance salesmen, which made me wonder why you would point that out until I read the next part about honest men.
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thanks doode.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-02-25 13:03:03 EST (#)
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Submitted by BranDo (user info) at 2008-02-25 07:01:05 EST (#)
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This one is bone chilling Rob. I do understand what you're saying and relate to it very strongly at the moment.
My brother died almost 4 years ago from A.L.S. at the age of 45 years.
I'm going to marry in 3 weeks and I miss him more every day my marriage comes closer.
This post is a fine example of what it is that separates you from most peeps around here!
Don't ever change or lose that.
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So sorry to hear about your brother, sir. I've often said it is like a chunk of my soul was ripped out and there is no recovering from that - my guess is you only get better at dealing with that loss.
We got married a month and a half after he died - he was in the wedding party. It was incredibly tough, but the opportunity to have my closest friends and family gather again was truly incredible - and quite honestly gave us all something 'good' to look forward to after his death.
We set a place for him at the head table and drank far too many shooters of Jack Daniels (his favorite drink) in his memory.
Congratulations, my digital friend! That is excellent news. Married life is awesome.
Life is so random and shitty at times - when you get a chance to cerate happiness it truly is a wonderful things. All the best.
Submitted by ilikesteak (user info) at 2008-02-25 10:05:16 EST (#)
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Submitted by Bubba2341 (user info) at 2008-02-25 02:06:43 EST (#)
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Submitted by ilikesteak (user info) at 2008-02-25 02:00:08 EST (#)
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You know, I'm starting a cult you can join. Then again, I think I started it a while ago, but never explained it properly.
It'd explain a lot of things for you, and certainly make you feel better.
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How can a cult of moronic misspellers make anyone feel better?
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With the same bach of lies that make the rest of believers in organized religion do, but with a fresh coat of paint and a better marketing scheme.
Also, you're not allowed in the secret club, and we won't teach you the secret handshake. Guess what we all do at the meetings? You'll never find out, because you're not allowed in. I even sacraficed an opporotunity for my weekly "your mom" joke, and skipped the part of the joke where we all talk about you and the women speculate on the inadaquate size of your penis.
So there.
Submitted by BranDo (user info) at 2008-02-25 07:01:05 EST (#)
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This one is bone chilling Rob. I do understand what you're saying and relate to it very strongly at the moment.
My brother died almost 4 years ago from A.L.S. at the age of 45 years.
I'm going to marry in 3 weeks and I miss him more every day my marriage comes closer.
This post is a fine example of what it is that seperates you from most peeps around here!
Don't ever change or lose that.
Submitted by haikumikoo (user info) at 2008-02-25 06:03:20 EST (#)
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That said, if you have any tips, I am more than happy to consider them.
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I don't know, you said charming a lot, um, "cackle" doesn't seem very flattering, and you should end that one sentence with the "AND he had a fine set of straight teeth." The placement of "just like his father and grandfather before him" at first glance made me think he came from a long line of insurance salesmen, which made me wonder why you would point that out until I read the next part about honest men.
Submitted by haikumikoo (user info) at 2008-02-25 05:56:30 EST (#)
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but when your chest starts cramping up and youre just physically tired from breathing, thats when im REALLY fucking glad that i live in a country with socialised medicine.
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That reminded me of this time I tried to body surf drunk. I wasn't aware that at a certain point I started bleeding a lot, and eventually lacked the strength to swim back to shore. I tried to ride the waves in, but I would make about five feet of progress, and lose another three or four before the next wave came. It didn't take long before I really wasn't putting that much effort into making it back to shore, aka swimming. Luckily, for some reason just floating there with the waves crashing on me was more effective, and eventually I could stand. I then "walked" back to the shore, getting knocked off my feet by every single wave that crashed on my back. When I finally made it, I walked to and collapsed on my towel, falling asleep instantly. When I woke up, it took me about twenty minutes to figure out why I had a very painful, sandy wound on my side, and a bloody towel.
Anyways, the real point of that is it's odd to me how easily some people will give up in situations like that. I don't know, it doesn't seem that it's uncommon for me to read or hear about something similar, someone conceding to death but living anyway. I cannot decide if dying in such a way is an incredibly peaceful, or horrible way to die. Anyways, picturing someone "physically tired from breathing" and unable to control it, and conceding to death in a similar way...uh, is what I did after I read that.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-02-25 05:25:15 EST (#)
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Submitted by haikumikoo (user info) at 2008-02-25 05:09:33 EST (#)
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You got drunk and stoned, and then posted this so Uber could proof it before it makes it to Facebook? That doesn't make sense to me, that's all.
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Yikes. When you say it like that it does seem rather odd, huh?
I am not really expecting Uber to proof it, however... just providing me an avenue to get it out of my brain.
It's an honest, straightforward attempt at expressing my feelings - the ultimate goal being to eventually polish this to the point where I can post it on facebook at the little memorial page we set up.
I have been thinking about doing something for a while, inspiration just hit at an arguably questionable time - yet I am still rather pleased with the result.
That said, if you have any tips, I am more than happy to consider them.
Submitted by iddqd (user info) at 2008-02-25 05:22:43 EST (#)
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the worst bit is when your chest muscles start getting just simply tired from labouring for hours. you cant breathe well, but you can manage it for a while if you stay calm and use breathing exercises (sometimes you can even control it to the point where it subsides), but when your chest starts cramping up and youre just physically tired from breathing, thats when im REALLY fucking glad that i live in a country with socialised medicine.
Submitted by haikumikoo (user info) at 2008-02-25 05:09:33 EST (#)
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You got drunk and stoned, and then posted this so Uber could proof it before it makes it to Facebook? That doesn't make sense to me, that's all.
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Submitted by iddqd (user info) at 2008-02-24 19:22:43 PST (#)
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"just asthma alone can kill you too. i understand it to feel like drowning when your not in water... or beathing through a coffee stir.."
the best way i could explain it to people is to take a cookie, put it half in your mouth, and seal your lips around it, then try to breathe through the cookie. when asthma is fairly bad, its like that.
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Fuck. That.
If your brother was as good and honest as you say he was, I genuinely regret he choked on an invisible cookie.
Fuck, 26? That's awful...
I was reading an article earlier today, it made me sad:
"Despite a 2002 promise from President Bush to put citizenship applications for immigrant members of the military on a fast track, some are finding themselves waiting months, or even years, because of bureaucratic backlogs. One, Sgt. Kendell K. Frederick of the Army, who had tried three times to file for citizenship, was killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq as he returned from submitting fingerprints for his application."
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-02-25 05:04:14 EST (#)
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Submitted by HurtByTheSun (user info) at 2008-02-25 04:59:22 EST (#)
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Ladies ladies ladies: http://dogtoe.com/weblog/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/arguing_on_the_internet.jpg
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-02-25 04:52:14 EST (#)
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Submitted by iddqd (user info) at 2008-02-25 04:42:05 EST (#)
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"My desire to see bad, painful things happen to you has been well earned - you should embrace it. "
oh i do, becuase it alone belies every single claim you could ever try to make about 'winning', or relative intelligence. in fact, for most things you could possibly say to me, all i gotta do is paste that up, and thats the end of your point of view.
night.
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>gasp<
DOES THAT MEAN YOU WIN?
OK THEN!
RUN ALONG NOW!
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-02-25 04:50:33 EST (#)
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as for the last one, let me clear this up for you, once and for all. my opinions of you, your opinions of me, in fact almost all opinions anyone has about anyone else on the internet are conjecture or 'based in fantasy'. for you to - repeatedly - remark upon this redundancy is in itself entirely redundant. mentioning it doesnt make you insightful or clever, it jsut makes you look like more of a pretentious douche than even me, and *even* moreso than your usual self.
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And yet still another giant failure.
I think you are a miserable prick based directly on what you type into this little box. There is nothing conjecturous about that. That is a fact.
You are a dour, crabby, apathetic little bitch. Who out there in uberland disagrees with that statement?
Oh, and I am OK looking like a pretentious douche in your eyes. I'm better than you in almost every possible way.
Yer just jealous.
Submitted by iddqd (user info) at 2008-02-25 04:42:05 EST (#)
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"My desire to see bad, painful things happen to you has been well earned - you should embrace it. "
oh i do, becuase it alone belies every single claim you could ever try to make about 'winning', or relative intelligence. in fact, for most things you could possibly say to me, all i gotta do is paste that up, and thats the end of your point of view.
night.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-02-25 04:39:26 EST (#)
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I should know better than to declare I won't waste more time on our friend Sammy, here.
He's a button pusher.
A petty, bored, trolling little fuckball.
I can't help but chime in.
Ah well. Sorry all you random internet folks who have haplessly wandered in to witness this boring pissing contest.
Sam has a crush on me.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-02-25 04:34:35 EST (#)
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I've thought about it.
I'd still very much enjoy punching you right in the throat.
And I'd giggle my mother fucking ass off.
My desire to see bad, painful things happen to you has been well earned - you should embrace it.
Submitted by iddqd (user info) at 2008-02-25 04:27:32 EST (#)
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and there we go - finally all robs argument boxes have been ticked:
long-ass boring response - check
copying at least one of my comments - check
resorting to claiming victory and superior intelligence - check
alluding to or directly using the word conjecture - check
as for the last one, let me clear this up for you, once and for all. my opinions of you, your opinions of me, in fact almost all opinions anyone has about anyone else on the internet are conjecture or 'based in fantasy'. for you to - repeatedly - remark upon this redundancy is in itself entirely redundant. mentioning it doesnt make you insightful or clever, it jsut makes you look like more of a pretentious douche than even me, and *even* moreso than your usual self.
see rob, if there is the possibility of a 'winner' in the gaiety, i'm the one that has gotten you to the point where youd likely hit me if you were to meet me. as far as im concerned, id happily buy you a beer, none of this matters enough to want to actually hurt someone over it.
have a think about that.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-02-25 04:09:28 EST (#)
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Submitted by Shlongy (user info) at 2008-02-24 11:19:42 EST (#)
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Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-02-25 04:08:50 EST (#)
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But will he go?
Will he resist the temptation to point out that I said I wasn't going to waste any more time on him...
Has he been furiously refreshing waiting for a response?
Has he taken his meds today?
Stay tuned, uber.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-02-25 04:06:19 EST (#)
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It's not giving up - there really is no point in talking at you any more.
You are wrong about me. Your opinions are based on fantasy.
I mean you don't even realize how hypocritical and absurd your comments are - it kinda loses its fun when you are talking to a crazy person.
haha.
Submitted by iddqd (user info) at 2008-02-25 03:59:05 EST (#)
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and so you give up, yet again. its probably better for you anyway, cant have you getting all teary again.
i guess i will go back to my research.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-02-25 03:56:46 EST (#)
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haha.
I wish you were truly some kind of role playing expert, Sam. That this horrid personality you default too is some well crafted character - but you really are this painful and stupid!
It's crazy.
I can't imagine wasting any more of my time on you this evening - by all means head on back to your thesis.
Since you insist - my wife is hot. As a bonus, I'll also throw in my life is relatively fantastic - even if it does involve the occasional interaction with the likes of bottom-feeding depressive urchin such as yourself.
Now scram.
Submitted by iddqd (user info) at 2008-02-25 03:47:57 EST (#)
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fugly, and poor. but i got charm, and charm can go a long way.
Submitted by iddqd (user info) at 2008-02-25 03:46:13 EST (#)
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'continued petty prodding' - ive mentioned the dead guy directly twice. thats two. 2. not really continued prodding.
same angle? if there is a same angle, its because im talking about your continuing attempts to 'profit' from a family member's death.
you sure do win, matey. you win the prize.
can you please tell me what absolute statements ive made about you, that im so wrong about? the only direct statements i can recall making about you are:
- you copy the things i say as in "i know you are, but what am i"
- you erroneously accused me of claiming some internet argument victory and then laughed about how pathetic that is. then of course went and actually did it yourself. (probably the funniest moment for me)
- you keep moaning about your brother on the internet
- you wanting to actually fight me or cause me pain. (close second)
all ive offered is an opinion beyond those, no more - though they are opinions that keep getting shown to be reasonably correct.
youre also delusional if you think this is anything more than me procrastinating from researching more on my thesis. i assure you, of the two of us, you are the only one with any sort of emotional attachment. you are the master of over-protesting.
speaking of which, why dont you tell us all how hot your wife is again?
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-02-25 03:26:02 EST (#)
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Submitted by iddqd (user info) at 2008-02-25 03:04:32 EST (#)
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and how many times do i have to tell you - im too pasty to be greasy.
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I'm sure you are equal parts of both.
Lets not forget fugly.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-02-25 03:24:13 EST (#)
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You really are an illiterate fuck, no wonder it took you until your 30s to graduate.
Sure, I'll claim victory.
You seem to have this desire to romanticize our back and forth - you annoy me with how unbelievably obtuse you are, your inability to comprehend the words I type astound me, and your continued petty prodding about my brother have ultimately done me more good than bad.
You lose.
Why can't you appreciate that you pass time for me? Reading your stupidity is painful, sure - but I do glean some enjoyment from it.
You have to know that you are so hopelessly wrong about me it's comical. Yet you still churn out the same drivel. Same angle. You truly are an idiot.
OH and you would be hard pressed to find very many people that would find my various disparaging assessments of you "off the mark". I have enjoyed many laughs at your expense. I can see how that might sting a little. Good, that makes me happy.
I win.
Submitted by iddqd (user info) at 2008-02-25 03:04:32 EST (#)
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and how many times do i have to tell you - im too pasty to be greasy.
Submitted by iddqd (user info) at 2008-02-25 03:04:04 EST (#)
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"Face it, I slaughter you in these little exchanges. "
im sorry rob, are you claiming some sort of internet argument victory?
werent you accusing me of that (erroneously), just the other day? with quite the sneering tone, might i add. if you like, im sure i could find the quote.
dude, the mere fact that i make you throw actual tantrums and make you leave the site, and actually get you to wish me physical harm (without even being particularly harsh) should wake you up to reality, but i guess youre too busy typing out more 'gold'. beyond that, the simple fact of you having to try and claim some sort of victory or saying that you 'slaughter' me - or anyone - is just laughable.
what i said about 'sullying' your brother's memory or whatever - has nothing to do with this site. it could be here or any site on the web, its your desire to garner sympathy and bolster your apparently fragile mental state by using your brother's death to get people to give you internet hugs. THAT's what im talking about. hey, im sure youve got it nice and justified in your head, but really, you are as i have previously said, genuinely pathetic.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-02-25 02:17:30 EST (#)
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...and it isn't stooping, my obnoxious little friend.
I can imagine the urge to slap your smarmy greasy head is hardly uncommon. In fact, to find out you have made it this far in life without some pretty major beatings would surprise me.
People like you should get beat up.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-02-25 02:13:30 EST (#)
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Submitted by iddqd (user info) at 2008-02-25 02:00:08 EST (#)
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"I know you are but what am I" always seems to be the case when we exchange these pointless little missives
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no - its the case when YOU "exchange these pointless little missives". you keep bleating about all the 'golden' comments youve made on this site, but when you exchange words with me, its usually just me speaking to myself, as you literally copy most things i say, outside of calling me a retard or an idiot - which themselves kinda got tired about 4th grade.
anyway, you sully whatever legacy your brother left with the pathos of posts like this.
i couldnt care less if youre happy, sad, angry, delighted, whatever. though making you stoop to imagining causing me injury does give me some delight at a job well done.
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hah
Face it, I slaughter you in these little exchanges.
You ARE an idiot, which makes calling you one poingnat, not childish. It isn't fair to call you a retard, though. At least those people are generally happy - an emotion you seem rather devoid of.
You talk about the legacy of my brother - and you think that is affected by ubersite? THIS PLACE?
Jesus.
Someone isn't reading the very bullshit they are writing. Fuck you ARE dumb.
Submitted by Bubba2341 (user info) at 2008-02-25 02:06:43 EST (#)
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Submitted by ilikesteak (user info) at 2008-02-25 02:00:08 EST (#)
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You know, I'm starting a cult you can join. Then again, I think I started it a while ago, but never explained it properly.
It'd explain a lot of things for you, and certainly make you feel better.
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How can a cult of moronic misspellers make anyone feel better?
Submitted by ilikesteak (user info) at 2008-02-25 02:00:08 EST (#)
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You know, I'm starting a cult you can join. Then again, I think I started it a while ago, but never explained it properly.
It'd explain a lot of things for you, and certainly make you feel better.
Submitted by iddqd (user info) at 2008-02-25 02:00:08 EST (#)
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"I know you are but what am I" always seems to be the case when we exchange these pointless little missives
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no - its the case when YOU "exchange these pointless little missives". you keep bleating about all the 'golden' comments youve made on this site, but when you exchange words with me, its usually just me speaking to myself, as you literally copy most things i say, outside of calling me a retard or an idiot - which themselves kinda got tired about 4th grade.
anyway, you sully whatever legacy your brother left with the pathos of posts like this.
i couldnt care less if youre happy, sad, angry, delighted, whatever. though making you stoop to imagining causing me injury does give me some delight at a job well done.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-02-25 01:46:06 EST (#)
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Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2008-02-24 12:44:40 EST (#)
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your brother would want a tribute on ubersite.com
make sure to post his burial location on /b/ now
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You just go on using ubersite to pick fights with nerds, display how gay you almost are and narcissistically parade your pretty little face around, k?
I'll keep on using it for my own reasons.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-02-25 01:35:44 EST (#)
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Submitted by iddqd (user info) at 2008-02-25 01:19:32 EST (#)
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oh, im more than aware your sentimentality is all about you, and not about your brother. the simple fact of you relentlessly whoring out *his* tragedy for your own emotional gain (the solace of a bunch of internet friends) is proof enough. youre not sharing words, youre spreading your own dull misery around so we can all stand around you and go 'aww' and make you feel cosy and justified.
oh, i dont care, i just like pointing out how pathetic you are. i hope the +2s are worth it, you fucking leech.
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blah.
That isn't the case at all - but there is obviously no convincing you. You are all hyped up at this glorious opportunity to grandstand. Show how cool and uncaring you are. Go for it, retard.
Funny that you still think I take stock in the ratings around here - it is what people have to say that is important - ratings only serve as window dressing.
The irony is that YOU are an unhappy little prick and take some measure of delight spreading your own dull misery around.
Priceless. "I know you are but what am I" always seems to be the case when we exchange these pointless little missives - any scrutiny of the text will show you to be mostly wrong. That makes me smile.
Truly, I would enjoy punching you right in your fucking throat. The thought of it now makes me giddy. To be able to inspire such an inexplicable emotion in a complete stranger is a truly astonishing gift... I mean to be such an objectionable individual that a normally peaceful, happy stranger would love nothing more than watch you fall down a flight of stairs or burn yourself with a hot iron - is an art form.
ps - I am a happy person - ask around.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-02-25 01:22:12 EST (#)
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Submitted by Bubba2341 (user info) at 2008-02-25 01:15:28 EST (#)
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My wife and I have had quite a few friends die in the last seven or eight years. Three of them left instructions that they wanted no services. That is just wrong. The funerals are for the living, not for the dead. Seeing the body in the casket punches home the fact that the person is dead, more than the obituary or anything else.
"Oh, I want no service and no funeral." How fucking selfish. If I want to grieve over your death, that is my right. If I want to dance or piss on your grave, that is my right, as well.
When I die, I will leave the arrangements up to my wife/children/grandchildren, etc. If they want to roll me into the ocean, piss on my corpse, or whatever, it will be for THEM, NOT FOR ME!! I really won't give a shit any longer. . .
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Very true.
My brother's body was cremated, but it was at the funeral home for a private family 'viewing' and also there at the funeral for the many people that needed to have that closure.
I chose not to view it, as it just wasn't a memory I wanted to have.
Submitted by iddqd (user info) at 2008-02-25 01:19:32 EST (#)
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oh, im more than aware your sentimentality is all about you, and not about your brother. the simple fact of you relentlessly whoring out *his* tragedy for your own emotional gain (the solace of a bunch of internet friends) is proof enough. youre not sharing words, youre spreading your own dull misery around so we can all stand around you and go 'aww' and make you feel cosy and justified.
oh, i dont care, i just like pointing out how pathetic you are. i hope the +2s are worth it, you fucking leech.
Submitted by Quint (user info) at 2008-02-25 01:16:00 EST (#)
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Sorry to hear that. No Method's Mom joke today.
Submitted by Bubba2341 (user info) at 2008-02-25 01:15:28 EST (#)
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My wife and I have had quite a few friends die in the last seven or eight years. Three of them left instructions that they wanted no services. That is just wrong. The funerals are for the living, not for the dead. Seeing the body in the casket punches home the fact that the person is dead, more than the obituary or anything else.
"Oh, I want no service and no funeral." How fucking selfish. If I want to grieve over your death, that is my right. If I want to dance or piss on your grave, that is my right, as well.
When I die, I will leave the arrangements up to my wife/children/grandchildren, etc. If they want to roll me into the ocean, piss on my corpse, or whatever, it will be for THEM, NOT FOR ME!! I really won't give a shit any longer. . .
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-02-25 01:05:32 EST (#)
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Submitted by iddqd (user info) at 2008-02-25 00:53:29 EST (#)
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then tell those thoughts to your fucking family or friends, you fucking weirdo; to people who knew him and can relate to whatever youre talking about, instead of giving you empty, meaningless hallmark condolences and 'support'.
anyones brother deserves better than this, even yours.
you are genuinely pathetic.
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Seriously, why do you care so much?
Who are you to decide what process I go through to create a piece of writing?
Are you that blindly hypocritical?
I don't expect someone so obviously devoid of social skills to understand the meaning of the word 'friend'. You marginalize the interaction that I have on this site because you have no hope of achieving it. The people around here contribute to my immediate reality. They mix with the many friends and family members I have in my every day life.
You don't approve - I don't care one little shit smear about your opinion.
Besides this isn't about my brother, you mongoloid dipshit - this is about the people who are left behind and are still grieving his loss. I read the words I put down and I smile at the images they conjure up in my head. I would like nothing more than to share these words with the people I love - this rough draft is but a start.
Don't worry, I don't expect you to be helpful - the desire to show off what a worthless human being you are is far too strong.
Fuck off already.
Submitted by Bubba2341 (user info) at 2008-02-25 01:01:07 EST (#)
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Submitted by iddqd (user info) at 2008-02-25 00:53:29 EST (#)
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then tell those thoughts to your fucking family or friends, you fucking weirdo; to people who knew him and can relate to whatever youre talking about, instead of giving you empty, meaningless hallmark condolences and 'support'.
anyones brother deserves better than this, even yours.
you are genuinely pathetic.
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The loss of a parent, sibling, or child is a feeling unmatched in most of life. If Rob wishes to get this off of his chest on Uber, so be it. Yeah, maybe it should be done in private with his family, but that is up to him.
I have many things from my past that really hurt, and I wouldn't DREAM of posting them here. Rob obviously feels otherwise. . . . .
Submitted by iddqd (user info) at 2008-02-25 00:53:29 EST (#)
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then tell those thoughts to your fucking family or friends, you fucking weirdo; to people who knew him and can relate to whatever youre talking about, instead of giving you empty, meaningless hallmark condolences and 'support'.
anyones brother deserves better than this, even yours.
you are genuinely pathetic.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-02-25 00:50:15 EST (#)
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Submitted by Bubba2341 (user info) at 2008-02-24 23:31:55 EST (#)
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WHERE THE FUCK ARE YOU, ROBERT BERG???
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We were out all day shopping for baby stuff. So cool.
Just watched the end of the Oscars and a segment of a news documentary on Thailand.
Now I am going to work for a couple hours.
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-02-25 00:44:32 EST (#)
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Interesting reactions to this. My heartfelt thanks to those of you who took this opportunity to express support and compassion... your words are truly appreciated.
To those that think I am 'whoring out my brother's death for attention' - what a sad fucking life you lead. I was feeling sentimental and wanted to get some thoughts out about the death of my little brother.
He died over six months ago and I have not written anything about it since the tribute that I posted. I found myself a little emotional last evening and simply felt the time was right to get something out.
Isn't this supposed to be a 'serious writers forum'?
Having re-read this sober I can see many areas where the language should be cleaned up, I definitely repeated myself a few times and some of the sentences are a little awkward. Much like the original tribute I submitted - just seeing it live and knowing it was being read and scrutinized by random internet people helped me edit and shape it so when I re-typed it and read it at the funeral it had a much better flow. The final version what was posted on facebook benefited from the first run it made here.
I will now do the same with this.
The fact there are decent, kind and sympathetic human beings that inhabit this website is a true plus. I expect the trolls and the idiots to do their very best maintaining the incredibly low opinion I already have of them.
Submitted by Bubba2341 (user info) at 2008-02-24 23:31:55 EST (#)
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WHERE THE FUCK ARE YOU, ROBERT BERG???
Submitted by Bubba2341 (user info) at 2008-02-24 22:38:36 EST (#)
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Submitted by Ltap (user info) at 2008-02-24 21:50:11 EST (#)
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Submitted by Sacrilicious (user info) at 2008-02-24 17:00:29 EST (#)
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Submitted by Ltap (user info) at 2008-02-24 16:55:14 EST (#)
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Also, asthma? That's pretty hard to die of.
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What, they made it up?
Over 5,000 people in America die each year from asthma.
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That's really tiny. And isn't asthma the thing where your fine as long as you use the stupid inhaler?
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Come on, Ltap. You have the internet. Ten minutes of Googling about asthma would go a long way toward repairing your retardedness.
My wife has asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. It's called C.O.P.D.
Submitted by iddqd (user info) at 2008-02-24 22:22:43 EST (#)
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"just asthma alone can kill you too. i understand it to feel like drowning when your not in water... or beathing through a coffee stir.."
the best way i could explain it to people is to take a cookie, put it half in your mouth, and seal your lips around it, then try to breathe through the cookie. when asthma is fairly bad, its like that.
Submitted by Fartman (user info) at 2008-02-24 22:03:26 EST (#)
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Submitted by iddqd (user info) at 2008-02-24 19:47:17 EST (#)
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time-wasting, fuckaround internet fights aside, why the fuck would you do this?
its horrible, its fucking disgusting that you would whore out your brother on this site for some measly attention.
jesus fucking christ, get some help.
Submitted by kuroneko_sama (user info) at 2008-02-24 21:55:54 EST (#)
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if you have asthma and allergies its REALLY easy to die
just asthma alone can kill you too. i understand it to feel like drowning when your not in water... or beathing through a coffee stir.... see how long you can put up with that shit before passing out
just because its not a common way to die doesnt mean it doesnt happen... and its pretty damn horrible when it does
Submitted by Ltap (user info) at 2008-02-24 21:50:11 EST (#)
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Submitted by Sacrilicious (user info) at 2008-02-24 17:00:29 EST (#)
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Submitted by Ltap (user info) at 2008-02-24 16:55:14 EST (#)
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Also, asthma? That's pretty hard to die of.
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What, they made it up?
Over 5,000 people in America die each year from asthma.
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That's really tiny. And isn't asthma the thing where your fine as long as you use the stupid inhaler?
Submitted by kuroneko_sama (user info) at 2008-02-24 20:13:36 EST (#)
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...just read it
you probly dont care or remember but one of my ex's died in pretty much the same way last year at 25 leaving her infant behind.
cant say i entirely feel your pain as a sibling is much MUCH more horrible to lose
...to die in your 20's from "natural causes" (bullshit) is tremendously horrible
Submitted by kuroneko_sama (user info) at 2008-02-24 20:10:01 EST (#)
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because I just supertagged that album earlier today when sorting my mp3's
Submitted by iddqd (user info) at 2008-02-24 20:05:16 EST (#)
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also, for the idiot/s that say asthma is 'hard to die of' - you can go right ahead and shut the fuck up, moron. you have absolutely no idea of what youre talking about.
Submitted by iddqd (user info) at 2008-02-24 19:47:17 EST (#)
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time-wasting, fuckaround internet fights aside, why the fuck would you do this?
its horrible, its fucking disgusting that you would whore out your brother on this site for some measly attention.
jesus fucking christ, get some help.
Submitted by lungfish (user info) at 2008-02-24 17:14:23 EST (#)
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5,000+. 3,000+. Something like that.
Submitted by lungfish (user info) at 2008-02-24 17:01:25 EST (#)
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My cousin died of asthma. More than 3,000 people a year in the U.S. die from it. It's not terribly common, but not unusual, either.
Submitted by Sacrilicious (user info) at 2008-02-24 17:00:29 EST (#)
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Submitted by Ltap (user info) at 2008-02-24 16:55:14 EST (#)
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Also, asthma? That's pretty hard to die of.
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What, they made it up?
Over 5,000 people in America die each year from asthma.
Submitted by Ltap (user info) at 2008-02-24 16:55:14 EST (#)
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Submitted by dithered (user info) at 2008-02-24 13:16:43 EST (#)
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I lost my mother to asthma.
There's no sense in it and the disease can attack at any point in someone's life.
Fuck caul and the others here who feign imperviousness to emotion and death.
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I don't feign it.
Also, asthma? That's pretty hard to die of.
Now to use my new favourite line: "There's a flying fuck that I don't give about what you have to say."
Submitted by Director (user info) at 2008-02-24 15:19:14 EST (#)
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P.S.
I don't like you, even though I gave you a +2 for this, and even though you can draw and what have you, and even though you supposedly have a "hot wife." I've had hot wives. Big shmeal.
For that matter, Nikki Sixx has had hot wives.
Looks are WAAAAY over-rated.
You're a goddamn dweeb and you make me feel kinda queasy.
That said, death still sucks, so +2.
Submitted by Director (user info) at 2008-02-24 15:13:11 EST (#)
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Death sucks.
Submitted by Bubba2341 (user info) at 2008-02-24 14:21:31 EST (#)
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Submitted by dithered (user info) at 2008-02-24 13:16:43 EST (#)
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I lost my mother to asthma.
There's no sense in it and the disease can attack at any point in someone's life.
Fuck caul and the others here who feign imperviousness to emotion and death.
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Well-said.
Submitted by Jeanneee (user info) at 2008-02-24 14:04:22 EST (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by dithered (user info) at 2008-02-24 13:16:43 EST (#)
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I lost my mother to asthma.
There's no sense in it and the disease can attack at any point in someone's life.
Fuck caul and the others here who feign imperviousness to emotion and death.
Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2008-02-24 12:44:40 EST (#)
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your brother would want a tribute on ubersite.com
make sure to post his burial location on /b/ now
Submitted by Linus (user info) at 2008-02-24 12:34:28 EST (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by experima (user info) at 2008-02-24 12:04:56 EST (#)
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<3
Submitted by Sacrilicious (user info) at 2008-02-24 11:49:18 EST (#)
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I love my sister a whole lot and I'm grateful she's still with me, and I like sentimentality just fine.
Submitted by Shlongy (user info) at 2008-02-24 11:19:42 EST (#)
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zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Submitted by thecaes (user info) at 2008-02-24 09:53:25 EST (#)
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Lovely tribute.
Submitted by Tigre (user info) at 2008-02-24 09:38:11 EST (#)
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Awwwwuh.. :(
Submitted by apollo88 (user info) at 2008-02-24 08:53:15 EST (#)
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fair enough mate
Truce?
Submitted by rad1101 (user info) at 2008-02-24 07:19:16 EST (#)
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take that from me and put it where you want to.
Submitted by rad1101 (user info) at 2008-02-24 07:18:28 EST (#)
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fuck you
Submitted by rob_berg (user info) at 2008-02-24 06:18:29 EST (#)
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Not because of... heavens no.
I actually started writing post as I was responding to the big giant head.
It didn't belong so I cut n' pasted it into this open window and cranked it out.
I'm really quite drunk, and had a nice long chat with the green lantern - but I'm pleased I got that out. It's likely to get crucified by the usual suspects, but I just felt like throwing it out there.
It's bedtime, though.
G'nite.
Submitted by HurtByTheSun (user info) at 2008-02-24 06:15:59 EST (#)
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Such an amazing little shit disturber!
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Your brother was gay?
Submitted by orphelia (user info) at 2008-02-24 06:13:48 EST (#)
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You made this post because of a row with apollo?