Gabriel: Are you trying to destroy this family? Simon: I didn't realize it would be so easy.

'Safe'


Natter 31 But Looks 29  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


DavidS - Dec 27, 2004 8:59:48 am PST #745 of 10002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Isn't 43 awfully young to be having a heart attack, even for people who aren't conditioned professional athletes?

He's been dealing with some sort of chronic respiratory problem for several years. Though, of course, one can't help wonder if there were any steroids involved considering we're talking about one of the strongest guys who ever played defensive end. That would be contrary, though, to his reputation and I don't meant to slander him.


-t - Dec 27, 2004 9:01:38 am PST #746 of 10002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Isn't 43 awfully young to be having a heart attack, even for people who aren't conditioned professional athletes?

Yup. Yesterday they just said he died in his sleep and they didn't know why, but he suffered from sleep apnea. I can't read anything at the other end of that link, has heart attack been reported?


Matt the Bruins fan - Dec 27, 2004 9:06:08 am PST #747 of 10002
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand

I heard heart attack on the radio this morning, but if you've seen a written report stating no certain cause I'd take that as more reliable than the Morning Zoo Crew.

White was one of my least favorite people that I've never actually met, so I'll confess my thoughts upon hearing the news were rather uncharitable. But my sympathies do go out to any loved ones he left behind.


juliana - Dec 27, 2004 9:07:00 am PST #748 of 10002
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…

Isn't 43 awfully young to be having a heart attack, even for people who aren't conditioned professional athletes?

The thing is, being so conditioned and being in such a rough sport also takes a toll on the heart. Also, he could have just been prone to them, if that is what he actually died from.


DCJensen - Dec 27, 2004 9:12:21 am PST #749 of 10002
All is well that ends in pizza.

Also? Sleep Apnea isn't exactly good for the system.

Sounds like a combination of factors, despite my Cousin Steve immediately determining it to be "Drugs!"


Sue - Dec 27, 2004 9:14:03 am PST #750 of 10002
hip deep in pie

Still on hold. I think I am near the 2 hour mark.


Cashmere - Dec 27, 2004 9:21:32 am PST #751 of 10002
Now tagless for your comfort.

Especially the larger guys from the NFL--once they stop being so active, the muscle tends to turn to fat and they are prone to the problems that go with that (apnea and heart disease, etc.) 43 is WAY, WAY too young.

I totally appreciate when my non-Jewish friends send me cards or call to wish me happy hannukah, and I really don't expect them to keep track of the lunar year and always hit me in time

I keep track because my neighbor lady is Jewish (actually a LOT of my neighbors are). She makes an effort to wish me happy holidays so I try to be neighborly in that small way. Although this year she went to Israel for Chanukah.

Chris is walking around in his new slippers, singing, "Stomp stomp stomp! Doing the Yeti stomp."

Is the Yeti Stomp a Backyardigans thing?


Sue - Dec 27, 2004 9:23:58 am PST #752 of 10002
hip deep in pie

Finally, I got a flight.


Sophia Brooks - Dec 27, 2004 9:36:58 am PST #753 of 10002
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here

When I worked in retail, you pretty much had to tell everyone "Happy Holidays" or "Merry Christmas" or something as part of the good bye patter. I usually put it in where the "Have a great day!" goes. I figure that almost everyone that is in a major department store on christmas eve buying presents at least nominally celebrated christmas.


Topic!Cindy - Dec 27, 2004 9:40:58 am PST #754 of 10002
What is even happening?

Is the Yeti Stomp a Backyardigans thing?

Yep. When I say (thanks to Kara), "My name is TYRONE," he covers his ears, closes his eyes, and says, "Don't say that. Don't say THAT. Just be all Mommy. You're Mommy. I got to have a Mommy."