That's 2 (Gerald Ford) - Page 3

Sub la Goon · 12-27-2006, 10:40 AM

Wow. Rumsfeld with 'burns and Cheney with hair! Groovy photo!

So we lost Brown and Ford. Who will round out the tri-fecta? My money is on Screech.

Alex · 12-27-2006, 10:53 AM

Several other celebrities and well knowns have died in the last few days. For purposes of the "they always go in threes" superstition, what are the requirements for qualification?

Will any big name do or does it have to be another old man remembered in the current age primarily as a tired pop culture caricature?

Babette · 12-27-2006, 11:07 AM

NA, €, NM and I were just discussing his non-elected status, and health, a few weeks ago. I had randomly flipped to his picture in a US States Almanac in a used book store. He is the first president I really remember from my childhood. Nixon was in office when I was born, but I was too young to remember him.

Rest in Peace, Mr. President

Strangler Lewis · 12-27-2006, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Sub la Goon

Wow. Rumsfeld with 'burns and Cheney with hair! Groovy photo!

So we lost Brown and Ford. Who will round out the tri-fecta? My money is on Screech.

You're forgetting Mike Evans, the first and the coolest Lionel. I knew who he was in the '70s before I knew who Gerald Ford was.

Gn2Dlnd · 12-27-2006, 10:51 AM

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blueerica · 12-27-2006, 11:23 AM

See, I don't really buy into numbers or superstitions. It's more coincidence. People die all the time, I don't even remember the combination, but a year or so ago, right after one of my friends said "Oh! There's the third!" someone else died.

Then there's "Seems like more people are dying" concept. I blame that on over exposure and the increasing amount of media available. Before, there were only a handful of true movie stars and only a station or two, if someone had a TV. Now, everyone has televisions, hundreds of station, the internet, movies coming out left and right, multiple genres of music - you frigging name it. It's no surprise it feels like so many people are dying. There are just more famous people available to kick the bucket.

CoasterMatt · 12-27-2006, 03:27 PM

Woohoo! Fillmore and Taft both kicked the bucket on my birthday!

Strangler Lewis · 12-27-2006, 03:57 PM

I was born the same day as Richard Nixon, though some years apart.

I remember distinctly when Truman and LBJ died about a month apart because we got a day off from school each time.

Not Afraid · 12-27-2006, 04:16 PM

I remember Truman dying but barely recall Johnson's death. My first memory was of JFK's funeral, but I didn't really understand what was going on. I was more interested in John John.

Alex · 12-27-2006, 08:47 PM

In watching some footage just now I see that Ford was a wrap around lefty.

I can not think good thoughts about someone who would so betray his people.

12-27-2006, 10:40 AM	#1
Sub la Goon Ride me! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The line forms here... Posts: 326	Wow. Rumsfeld with 'burns and Cheney with hair! Groovy photo! So we lost Brown and Ford. Who will round out the tri-fecta? My money is on Screech. __________________ You roll the dice, you move your mice.
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12-27-2006, 10:53 AM	#2
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Several other celebrities and well knowns have died in the last few days. For purposes of the "they always go in threes" superstition, what are the requirements for qualification? Will any big name do or does it have to be another old man remembered in the current age primarily as a tired pop culture caricature?
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12-27-2006, 11:07 AM	#3
Babette Snubbed Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: cupcake heaven Posts: 433	NA, €, NM and I were just discussing his non-elected status, and health, a few weeks ago. I had randomly flipped to his picture in a US States Almanac in a used book store. He is the first president I really remember from my childhood. Nixon was in office when I was born, but I was too young to remember him. Rest in Peace, Mr. President
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12-27-2006, 11:23 AM	#6
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	See, I don't really buy into numbers or superstitions. It's more coincidence. People die all the time, I don't even remember the combination, but a year or so ago, right after one of my friends said "Oh! There's the third!" someone else died. Then there's "Seems like more people are dying" concept. I blame that on over exposure and the increasing amount of media available. Before, there were only a handful of true movie stars and only a station or two, if someone had a TV. Now, everyone has televisions, hundreds of station, the internet, movies coming out left and right, multiple genres of music - you frigging name it. It's no surprise it feels like so many people are dying. There are just more famous people available to kick the bucket. __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	Woohoo! Fillmore and Taft both kicked the bucket on my birthday! __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	I was born the same day as Richard Nixon, though some years apart. I remember distinctly when Truman and LBJ died about a month apart because we got a day off from school each time. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I remember Truman dying but barely recall Johnson's death. My first memory was of JFK's funeral, but I didn't really understand what was going on. I was more interested in John John.
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12-27-2006, 08:47 PM	#10
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	In watching some footage just now I see that Ford was a wrap around lefty. I can not think good thoughts about someone who would so betray his people.
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