HOUSTON RICK
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It would appear that financial success is not everything. I don't understand, but I am not Anthony Bourdain or Kate Spade or Kurt Cobain. But then there is a lot that I do not understand.
CNN announcing Anthony Bourdain is dead at 61.
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I had two classmates and knew an old man who did it.I also have a friend who tried it,but the agency I called found her in time.She was diagnosed with BPD.
I could make some comments about healthcare in the U.S. and about some of the responses in here,but it's a lost cause,I'm afraid
I could make some comments about healthcare in the U.S. and about some of the responses in here,but it's a lost cause,I'm afraid
Two millionaires that have hung themselves recently. Obviously as they say, "money can't buy you happiness", but it does get you around in a really nice car..............
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He was very good at reaching into other cultures to bring a honest perspective on varied beliefs, behavior and lifestyle of places I can only hope to visit someday, he also visited many places I would never wish to go. His shows went well beyond food culture to include some politics and honest interesting world views on many societies. I enjoyed his unique sometimes snarky perspective.
Having lost a close friend to suicide myself, I add him to the list of folks who fold when it seems they have so much to offer and live for. Like many he leaves more questions than answers, and family members in a wake of despair . Depression is a very dark and sneaky demon.
Having lost a close friend to suicide myself, I add him to the list of folks who fold when it seems they have so much to offer and live for. Like many he leaves more questions than answers, and family members in a wake of despair . Depression is a very dark and sneaky demon.
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There is a time and a place to express an opinion, and Most, decent, people know what the correct time and place is. Remember the old saw. "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything."
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labworm
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Another in the looooooong list of forum threads about to be locked.
In some people, decency just doesn't exist, sad but true.
I really enjoyed his show as many have.
RIP Anthony
10mmauto
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I gauge things by feel. I saw the news a few days ago about Kate Spade. I blew right on past it. Saw the news about Anthony Bourdain this morning, and it was like someone gave me a good one right in the gut.
He will be missed.
He will be missed.
kwselke
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In the past I have watched a number of his shows and enjoyed them. When he was filming in Houston I passed by him going into an Indian Restaurant and I thought... No, couldn't be him... Anthony Bourdain would not have a tattoo on his forearm and that he would be taller. He never lacked an opinion and was entertaining while expressing it. Obviously he was troubled in a way I was ignorant of. The news saddens me and I pray for his friends and family.
joeintexas
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I liked the show but didn't care for political jabs, there's enough politics on the news to last a lifetime. It to me was like watching a ball game, I tune in for the game not their opinions. Even though I disagreed with some of Anthony's political views I certainly would not wish anything bad for him or anyone else I disagreed with. Very sad situation.
muddocktor
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I'd never heard of Kate Spade before she committed suicide. And while I had heard of Bourdain, I never watched him in any show he was on. I just feel sorry for his kid, who has to now grow up without a Dad. 
I hope the kid doesn't blame herself for Dad committing suicide.
I hope the kid doesn't blame herself for Dad committing suicide. 
Life is a long march with hills and valleys. Some just can't make the upward climb and fall out of the ranks. If they just made the next crest, it would be easier for a while. We get so caught up in our own lives we don't see the burden being carried by the one next to us. It would be better if we could see those burdens and lend a hand. If you feel yourself falling behind, call out for help. The person that helps you now may be the person you help down the line. We really are all in this together.
daniel lawecki
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RIP Tony your demon's no longer haunt you. Your memory will live on.
Have you ever wandered in to a compelling subject and quickly found your "position" and then staunchly held your position for a very long time... only to stop one day and realize (or admit, accept) that it's possible that you just DON'T know all of what you should know, which may well affect your belief in your staunch position?
Since a young age, I've been a great fan of comedy and especially of stand-up comedians. I've long considered George Carlin to be #1 in any ranked list of same, but in the mid-1990's I quickly fell in love with a rising star by the name of Richard Jeni. I would always tell anyone who might ask me that Carlin is #1 and Richard Jeni, my favorite.
Well, Richard Jeni took that sad route of suicide and it shocked me on the day that it happened. I, of course, held firm in my staunch position of "selfish, weak, leaving all of their problems in an easy fashion and a horrific black hole for their survivors to clean up."
I barely had enough time to start to be really angry at Richard Jeni when his family released a statement. I don't have a quote and I hope I am accurate in re-telling, but they wanted his fans to know that he was sick. That while it seemed like he made a decision and chose his end... that they believed it was beyond (far beyond) his control. They ended their statement with "Richard wasn't sad and he wasn't depressed, he was sick."
I'll always remember that day as the first day I had to admit to myself that mental illness and suicide may be -FAR- more complicated than I had known or put the effort in to learning about.
I saw Kirk Cobain's name mentioned and I admit to going directly back in to cave man mode, I have no respect for those who choose a life drowning in drugs and I don't mourn them when they end it.
But at the same time, I really had to mature to notice that some things are far more complex than they appear.
Since a young age, I've been a great fan of comedy and especially of stand-up comedians. I've long considered George Carlin to be #1 in any ranked list of same, but in the mid-1990's I quickly fell in love with a rising star by the name of Richard Jeni. I would always tell anyone who might ask me that Carlin is #1 and Richard Jeni, my favorite.
Well, Richard Jeni took that sad route of suicide and it shocked me on the day that it happened. I, of course, held firm in my staunch position of "selfish, weak, leaving all of their problems in an easy fashion and a horrific black hole for their survivors to clean up."
I barely had enough time to start to be really angry at Richard Jeni when his family released a statement. I don't have a quote and I hope I am accurate in re-telling, but they wanted his fans to know that he was sick. That while it seemed like he made a decision and chose his end... that they believed it was beyond (far beyond) his control. They ended their statement with "Richard wasn't sad and he wasn't depressed, he was sick."
I'll always remember that day as the first day I had to admit to myself that mental illness and suicide may be -FAR- more complicated than I had known or put the effort in to learning about.
I saw Kirk Cobain's name mentioned and I admit to going directly back in to cave man mode, I have no respect for those who choose a life drowning in drugs and I don't mourn them when they end it.
But at the same time, I really had to mature to notice that some things are far more complex than they appear.
Liked his shows, disapproved of his politics, saying a prayer for his soul.
UncleEd
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Well, after Sevens comments, something a bit
lighter.
Just watched on Mediaite one of Tony's visits and of
all places a Waffle House in the South. He had
waffle smothered in butter and syrup. a patty melt,
salad, sunny side eggs, pork chop and T-bone,
tried to fathom the code for the hash browns.
He and the guy he was with were laughing and
enjoying the whole time.
Mediaite has a whole batch of his shorts including
his teaching Obama how to slurp noodles.
lighter.
Just watched on Mediaite one of Tony's visits and of
all places a Waffle House in the South. He had
waffle smothered in butter and syrup. a patty melt,
salad, sunny side eggs, pork chop and T-bone,
tried to fathom the code for the hash browns.
He and the guy he was with were laughing and
enjoying the whole time.
Mediaite has a whole batch of his shorts including
his teaching Obama how to slurp noodles.
LVSteve
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Never saw the show so I cannot comment on how much of a distraction that side became.
There is a general point here. Maybe I'm thick skinned or have a talent for ignoring the stuff in shows that does not apply to the subject matter. I often hear "I cannot watch that person's show because...." something entirely unrelated to the show that never gets mentioned on air. Really? What does their dress sense have to do with their ability to present physics/act/make us laugh.
I'm the same with actors and actresses. Some folk won't look at certain films (even for free
) because of who is in them. By and large, I don't give a rat's so long as they portray the character and story properly. Again, I ignore what I feel is not relevant, like their politics, how many wives they've had or what church they attend. I. Don't. Care. I'm never going to meet or associate with any of these folk, so I refuse to let their lives affect mine by getting upset.
There is a general point here. Maybe I'm thick skinned or have a talent for ignoring the stuff in shows that does not apply to the subject matter. I often hear "I cannot watch that person's show because...." something entirely unrelated to the show that never gets mentioned on air. Really? What does their dress sense have to do with their ability to present physics/act/make us laugh.
I'm the same with actors and actresses. Some folk won't look at certain films (even for free
) because of who is in them. By and large, I don't give a rat's so long as they portray the character and story properly. Again, I ignore what I feel is not relevant, like their politics, how many wives they've had or what church they attend. I. Don't. Care. I'm never going to meet or associate with any of these folk, so I refuse to let their lives affect mine by getting upset.
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Agreed. I'm not locking this thread, but disparaging remarks about those who recently passed generally doesn't impress me. It's one thing when your dealing about someone like Hitler, Pol Pot, Bin Laden or Charles Manson, but it's another when discussing a decent person who held differing opinions.
I've had two friends/acquaintances take their own lives because of terminal illnesses. I find it terribly sad and I won't judge them.
daniel lawecki
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I'm reading this thread about Tony. Some like him some HATE him but our imperfections do exist. And death is always sad to blow it off by not respecting the lost just seems wrong.
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