R.I.P. The thread of death....celebrity or otherwise

[Rumpy]

Astronomers vs Astrologers.

[Unagi]

Astronomers vs Astrologers.

Oh that's very good.

[YellowKing]

I have really fond memories of the Donahue Show as my mom watched it all the time when I was little. I didn't really understand it at the time, but I never complained when it was on.

[Blackhawk]

Comedy vs Seinfeld?

[Rumpy]

Astronomers vs Astrologers.

Oh that's very good.

As an amateur astronomer, our groups get rather annoyed when mainstream public think of us as astrologers. In reality, while both deal with constellations in the night sky, that's pretty much where the similarities end. One is pretty much about making money via people and predictions, the other is about the science and research of what's in the cosmos. At some of our public outreach events, we've had people come up to us asking us to show them their sign, and we've often had to just play along and show the their constellation. But we're also sometimes able to give them a bit more mythological stories about them. That's another difference: I feel like we have a bit more background.

[Daehawk]

And all these constellations wouldn't even look like anything millions of years ago when we were on the other side of the galaxy spin'n around.

[Blackhawk]

In that vein, you could list any psuedoscience and list the real science next to it with a 'vs' in between.

[Rumpy]

And all these constellations wouldn't even look like anything millions of years ago when we were on the other side of the galaxy spin'n around.

True, yet the basis between the two are linked to ancient cultures such as the Mayans, but diverged sometime ago. And the fun thing is, with astronomy, we can still look at records at what the sky must have looked like at certain points. It's fun to do with planetariums.

[Jaymann]

In that vein, you could list any psuedoscience and list the real science next to it with a 'vs' in between.

Physics vs. String Theory

[Daehawk]

Richard Simmons cause of death came out today thanks to his brother.

Richard Simmons’ cause of death revealed

“Richard’s death was accidental due to complications from recent falls and heart disease as a contributing factor.

Falls kill old people. And heart disease of a supposedly active health guru. It can be genetic I know.

[Blackhawk]

It's also a question about whether it happens at 76 or 58.

And also relevant is that a healthy person has more energy, a better mood, and tends to enjoy life more.

[Rumpy]

And some people are prone to falling when they get older. One of my grandmothers had it happen frequently over the course of her final years. They had to give her a bracelet that would detect falls and call 911.

[Blackhawk]

And don't forget, Simmons retired a decade ago after knee surgery that limited his mobility.

[McNutt]

And some people are prone to falling when they get older.

It really is a common problem.

[LordMortis]

I remember "tall people don't live as long because they have farther to fall." Seeing all my relatives in their 80s being hospitalized for falling I can sure see it now. It's at least one a season and right now it's my parents at least one a year.

[Brian]

And also relevant is that a healthy person has more energy, a better mood, and tends to enjoy life more.

No wonder I hate everything and everybody.

[Unagi]

I remember "tall people don't live as long because they have farther to fall."

The grandparent I had that lived the longest, was built like a volleyball. She made it to 99.

[Isgrimnur]

And also relevant is that a healthy person has more energy, a better mood, and tends to enjoy life more.

No wonder I hate everything and everybody.

I'm against Communism, Capitalism, Fascism, Nazism. I'm against everything and everybody. I hate my fellow man and he hates me.

[Jeff V]

I remember "tall people don't live as long because they have farther to fall."

The grandparent I had that lived the longest, was built like a volleyball. She made it to 99.

Small and round?

Tall people are like overweight people in that their heart has to work harder to pump blood high and low. A tall friend of mine's father made it to 72 (he was taller than my friend), and my friend only made it to 58, but it was cancer that got him.

[Blackhawk]

Tall people are like overweight people in that their heart has to work harder to pump blood high and low. A tall friend of mine's father made it to 72 (he was taller than my friend), and my friend only made it to 58, but it was cancer that got him.

Humans hearts are in a terrible spot. We're pumping the blood up half of the time (either up to our brains, or back up from the rest of us), while non-upright creatures mostly pump it horizontally. There is a feature of humans that helps pump the blood back where it belongs - our muscles. When we walk or run, our leg muscles are adapted to push the blood back up to take the strain off of our heart.

That's why sitting is so awful for you - you're turning off the extra pumps and making your heart do all the work.

It's also why tall people are more at risk.

[Unagi]

I remember "tall people don't live as long because they have farther to fall."

The grandparent I had that lived the longest, was built like a volleyball. She made it to 99.

Small and round?

Sorry, no - I can see how it sounded like that.
I meant that she was comprised of eighteen nearly rectangular panels made from genuine leather, organized into six identical sections each consisting of three panels -- all carefully wrapped around a bladder - with a single valve.

[hepcat]

[Pyperkub]

I've never been a fan (and her Christmas songs are immediately skipped), but this is awful.

Mariah Carey's mother and sister die on the same day

[dbt1949]

Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated .

[gbasden]

Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated .

Yay!

[hepcat]

[Jeff V]

Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated .

I only heard the rumor of your impotence, and since it rather hit home, I didn't think it worth spreading...

[RM2]

James Darren gone

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertai ... 051158007/

[Daehawk]

Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated .

I only heard the rumor of your impotence, and since it rather hit home, I didn't think it worth spreading...

dbt is like cheese and honey...never goes bad just moldy and hard.

[Daehawk]

James Darren gone

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertai ... 051158007/

Actually didn't know he was still alive. First time I remember really seeing him was Star Trek Deep Space Nine as Vic. Thats when I remembered him from his much earlier younger days as a singer and actor.

[Blackhawk]

I always found Vic to be a highlight of the episodes he appeared in.

RIP

[McNutt]

RIP Chad McQueen

Dead at 63.

He was the son of Steve McQueen, but is best remembered as Dutch from The Karate Kid.

[McNutt]

And now we've lost Tito Jackson. Get me some tissue.

[hepcat]

Only 70. I could have sworn he was older.

[dbt1949]

No, that was me. (I was a backup singer way in the background)

[Hipolito]

The Wizardry games were great though -- I played my first on an Apple IIe. Many years later, I had the honor to drink (heavily) with Bob Sirotek, creator of Wizardry, and Johnny Wilson, the original Editor-in-Chief of Computer Gaming World. Did they ever have stories to tell...

Cast your next TILTOWAIT in the honor of ...

Andrew Greenberg, Co-Creator of Wizardry, Has Passed Away

https://www.retronews.com/andrew-greenb ... ssed-away/

Andrew C. Greenberg, the co-creator of the influential Wizardry series of role-playing games (RPGs), has passed away at the age of 67. His death was reported on August 28, 2024. Greenberg, alongside Robert Woodhead, developed the Wizardry series, which played a significant role in shaping the RPG genre by codifying Dungeons & Dragons-style fantasy mechanics into a computer format. The series is renowned for its challenging gameplay and has left a lasting impact on the development of RPGs. Greenberg was also known for his work as a patent attorney. His passing marks the loss of a pivotal figure in the video game industry, particularly within the realm of RPGs.

[Max Peck]

Actress Dame Maggie Smith dies at 89

Actress Dame Maggie Smith, known for the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey, has died at the age of 89, her family has said.

A statement from her sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin said: "It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith.

"She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th September. An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.

[Hyena]

Actress Dame Maggie Smith dies at 89

Actress Dame Maggie Smith, known for the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey, has died at the age of 89, her family has said.

A statement from her sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin said: "It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith.

"She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th September. An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.

This really sucks. She was so great in just about everything I ever saw her in, and she was GORGEOUS when she was younger.

[dbt1949]

I did have the hots for her 50 years ago. Great actress.

[Daehawk]

I did have the hots for her 50 years ago. Great actress.

Men! You get older and turn to young women. Where does that leave us old....wait Im a guy...never mind..carry on.