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Disgruntled Head of C-3PO · Feb 24, 2005, 04:33 PM

You ever see that episode of the Simpsons where they think Mr. Burns is dead so Homer and Smithers tie some string to his joints and have him dance for the shareholders on stage? I have a sneaking suspicion the same thing is going on with the Pope.

Goldfinger · Feb 24, 2005, 04:35 PM

We can only hope.

ort888 · Feb 24, 2005, 04:43 PM

He's undead.

A nostferatu who feeds off the blood of virgins.

malvolio · Feb 24, 2005, 05:01 PM

Let's start a poll!

The Pope is:

1. Alive
2. Dead
3. In Some Other State of Existence (aka Undead)

Zimphire · Feb 24, 2005, 05:08 PM

Originally posted by Disgruntled Head of C-3PO:
I have a sneaking suspicion the same thing is going on with the Pope.

Did his top priests tell you that when you were having a meeting with them?

Disgruntled Head of C-3PO · Feb 24, 2005, 05:11 PM

Originally posted by Zimphire:
Did his top priests tell you that when you were having a meeting with them?

Once again, except this time a 4 day break, first post back is about me

Second, also me

Oh and now the 6th post also..

You got some catching up to do on your stalking.

http://forums.macnn.com/search.php?s...archid=1103832

iDriveX · Feb 24, 2005, 05:12 PM

Originally posted by Goldfinger:
We can only hope.

I second that!

You see his recent books that trashed gay unions and likened the abortion issue to the holocaust? Talk about out of touch.

Zimphire · Feb 24, 2005, 05:13 PM

Originally posted by Disgruntled Head of C-3PO:
Once again, except this time a 4 day break, first post back is about me

About you? I was being serious!

You got some inside track in Catholicism?

Psychonaut · Feb 24, 2005, 05:22 PM

Nice. I had bet $20 on him dying within the next 2 months. Looks like I might win.

Disgruntled Head of C-3PO · Feb 24, 2005, 05:23 PM

Originally posted by Psychonaut:
Nice. I had bet $20 on him dying within the next 2 months. Looks like I might win.

He is trying to milk every last second he can isn't he.

effgee · Feb 24, 2005, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by Zimphire:
...

The Zimph is back ...

Pope? What Pope? Oh yeah ... that one

Lately, I've been reminded of "Weekend at Bernie's" whenever they cart him around or push him out on that little balcony of his - poor guy.

Disgruntled Head of C-3PO · Feb 24, 2005, 05:33 PM

Originally posted by effgee:
Pope? What Pope? Oh yeah ... that one Lately, I've been reminded of "Weekend at Bernie's" whenever they cart him around or push him out on that little balcony of his - poor guy.

Ya it is very Weekend at Bernie's isn't it.

I would have thought he be excited to live in heaven but it looks like all his charity work here isn't quite done yet

effgee · Feb 24, 2005, 05:42 PM

Or maybe ...

You never know ...

Zimphire · Feb 24, 2005, 05:48 PM

Wow, while I am no fan of the Pope, I would never look forward to him dying.

Cause you know he is SUCH a evil guy!11!

Some of you need to be in check.

YO.

SamuraiDL · Feb 24, 2005, 05:52 PM

this thread cant last too much longer...

Disgruntled Head of C-3PO · Feb 24, 2005, 05:56 PM

Seems to be a popular topic on google:

Results 1,180,000 for pope should die. (0.28 seconds)_

agentz · Feb 24, 2005, 05:59 PM

Senior civil servants and Members of the Scottish Parliament have apparently been briefed by the Church of Scotland on funeral arrangements for the Pope

rozwado1 · Feb 24, 2005, 06:04 PM

Originally posted by Disgruntled Head of C-3PO:

Looks like somthing that would be on South Park (with the crappy jaw animation to make him talk).
ie:

JustAnOl'Broad · Feb 24, 2005, 06:14 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Disgruntled Head of C-3PO:
[B]Ya it is very Weekend at Bernie's isn't it.

Reminded me of Eddie Izzards bit about Popeman; it's on iTunes,
from the Circle album. Hysterical.
P~

olePigeon · Feb 24, 2005, 06:47 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by JustAnOl'Broad:
[B]

Originally posted by Disgruntled Head of C-3PO:
Ya it is very Weekend at Bernie's isn't it.

Reminded me of Eddie Izzards bit about Popeman; it's on iTunes,
from the Circle album. Hysterical.
P~

Did you see All The Queen's Men? Royal Army's first transvestite brigade... starring Eddie Izzard of course.

TheBadgerHunter · Feb 24, 2005, 06:53 PM

Originally posted by Disgruntled Head of C-3PO:
Seems to be a popular topic on google:

Results 1,180,000 for pope should die. (0.28 seconds)_

No sir. Thats only a wee 252 hits.

Cadaver · Feb 24, 2005, 07:20 PM

Well, I've just read that he's had a tracheostomy due to respiratory failure. Can't be good.

Millennium · Feb 24, 2005, 07:24 PM

My guess is that he is still alive, but will probably die very soon. Mind you, I've made this prediction many times over the years and always been wrong, but with this sudden failing health, I think it may really be the end for him this time.

A shame, that. There's not a lot of love lost between me and the Pope, but I respect him a lot more than I do most of his predecessors.

JustAnOl'Broad · Feb 24, 2005, 08:39 PM

Originally posted by olePigeon:
Did you see All The Queen's Men? Royal Army's first transvestite brigade... starring Eddie Izzard of course.

Yep!
Favorite is the HBO special they showed last year; "Dressed to Kill"

*note to self; Get Tivo

P~

AppleOptionFour · Feb 24, 2005, 11:59 PM

Originally posted by Zimphire:
About you? I was being serious!

You got some inside track in Catholicism?

Hey Zimph, why didnt you retire like GoRickey and reincarnate?

Disgruntled Head of C-3PO · Feb 25, 2005, 12:12 AM

Originally posted by AppleOptionFour:
Hey Zimph, why didnt you retire like GoRickey and reincarnate?

Don't you mean reincarnate like Jesus?

Big Mac · Feb 25, 2005, 03:09 AM

Originally posted by Zimphire:
Wow, while I am no fan of the Pope, I would never look forward to him dying.

Cause you know he is SUCH a evil guy!11!

Some of you need to be in check.

YO.

Ditto. As a Jew I don't think much about Catholicism or the papacy. I do have my qualms with the historical Church. And I also don't like the movement to make Isabella a saint. But I certainly don't wish the pope ill. Some of you are saying you expect him to die, which he will, while others are seemingly rooting for his death. Many righteous people will grieve deeply for his loss, including good friends of mine. Do any of you believe him to be an evil man?

effgee · Feb 25, 2005, 03:18 AM

Originally posted by Big Mac:
Ditto. As a Jew I don't think much about Catholicism or the papacy. I do have my qualms with the historical Church. And I also don't like the movement to make Isabella a saint. But I certainly don't wish the pope ill. Some of you are saying you expect him to die, which he will, while others are seemingly rooting for his death. Many righteous people will grieve deeply for his loss, including good friends of mine. Do any of you believe him to be an evil man?

Maybe it's too early for me - but I haven't read one post in this thread in which the respective poster seemed to be expressing joy about the Pope dying. Am I missing something here?

Zimphire · Feb 25, 2005, 06:12 AM

Originally posted by AppleOptionFour:
Hey Zimph, why didnt you retire like GoRickey and reincarnate?

Because I am not GoRickey.

Originally posted by Disgruntled Head of C-3PO:
Don't you mean reincarnate like Jesus?

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHahahah.. heho ho... er... hum.

Maybe you should pray to Jesus for some self control.

Zimphire · Feb 25, 2005, 06:15 AM

Originally posted by effgee:
Maybe it's too early for me - but I haven't read one post in this thread in which the respective poster seemed to be expressing joy about the Pope dying. Am I missing something here?

Topic: I have my doubts that the Pope is still alive

Originally posted by Goldfinger:
We can only hope.

Originally posted by iDriveX:
I second that!

And there is more. Read harder.

Millennium · Feb 25, 2005, 06:26 AM

Originally posted by Disgruntled Head of C-3PO:
Don't you mean reincarnate like Jesus?

Um, according to the stories Jesus was resurrected (same body), not reincarnated (different body).

effgee · Feb 25, 2005, 06:35 AM

While I have no clue what kind of belief system (if any) our Belgian friend adheres to, his "we can only hope" could just as well be an expression of support uttered by a deeply religious catholic (even though I have my doubts about that

). As far as the rest is concerned, imho nothing but harmless (and more or less dumb) "jokery" (including myself here as well) - "ssdd" in the lounge.

But I guess it all depends on where one is coming from ... and since I've always been a firm believer in the inherent good of mankind (

) , I naturally assumed the guys were poking harmless fun instead of spitefully wishing poor Bernie, uhm ... Paul was dead.

P.S. Re-reading some of the posts - I didn't know the Pope wrote "books" - more like pamphlets AFAIK. Or is that what his writings are actually called in English?

mitchell_pgh · Feb 25, 2005, 08:28 AM

I don't see why some of you are jazzed that the pope has been near death. You do realize that there is a clear succession.

sugar_coated · Feb 25, 2005, 09:15 AM

All good things must come to an end eventually.

Zimphire · Feb 25, 2005, 09:31 AM

Originally posted by mitchell_pgh:
I don't see why some of you are jazzed that the pope has been near death. You do realize that there is a clear succession.

Yeah really. And for the most part, they may as well all be the same person.

Goldfinger · Feb 25, 2005, 09:49 AM

Originally posted by effgee:
While I have no clue what kind of belief system (if any) our Belgian friend adheres to, his "we can only hope" could just as well be an expression of support uttered by a deeply religious catholic (even though I have my doubts about that ). As far as the rest is concerned, imho nothing but harmless (and more or less dumb) "jokery" (including myself here as well) - "ssdd" in the lounge.

But I guess it all depends on where one is coming from ... and since I've always been a firm believer in the inherent good of mankind ( ) , I naturally assumed the guys were poking harmless fun instead of spitefully wishing poor Bernie, uhm ... Paul was dead.

P.S. Re-reading some of the posts - I didn't know the Pope wrote "books" - more like pamphlets AFAIK. Or is that what his writings are actually called in English?

Well to be honest I'm not religious in any way (I actually hate any form of religion). But I said "we can only hope" because the pope really looks sad. It makes the church look silly and the man is suffering so that's why I hope he dies or stops being pope in one way or another. I don't exactly wish him dead, but he's just sad right now.

And yes I know seriously catholic people that would like to see him die because he is soo sad.

Nothing personal against the man.

effgee · Feb 25, 2005, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by Goldfinger:
... Nothing personal against the man.

**turning to Zimph**
AAH-HA!

I knew it - Belgians are friendly people. Unless you try to take away their beer, their (French

) fries or their chocolate, that is.

Millennium · Feb 25, 2005, 10:26 AM

Originally posted by mitchell_pgh:
I don't see why some of you are jazzed that the pope has been near death. You do realize that there is a clear succession.

I admit to not following the politics of Catholicism much, but last I checked the Pope couldn't name his own successor, nor can one be determined unless there is no Pope (due to death or resignation).

While there is a clear process for determining a successor, the politics involved are hideous, and the process can take an inordinate amount of time since the vote must be unanimous.

Zimphire · Feb 25, 2005, 10:31 AM

Originally posted by effgee:
**turning to Zimph**
AAH-HA!

Er yeah..

Sure buddy.

Backpeddling is fun.

wdlove · Feb 25, 2005, 11:52 AM

I believe the reports that he is breathing on his own. My prayers are that he may be comfortable, it is up to God as to his recovery.

effgee · 12:43 PM

Originally posted by Zimphire:
... Backpeddling is fun.

Wow - we're not getting any quicker in the head as we get older, are we? There's nothing to "peddle" (that is so not a word*, Zimph. Confess, you made that up.) forward, backwards or sideways - "from" or "to".

You used to be able to recognize instantly when someone was directing a dumb joke your way - what the hell (I thought the theme fits the topic at hand) happened to you? You're not Zimph - you have got to be an impostor! ... Cash? Is that you? ... Ambush?? Give Zimph back his account - now!!

Aaawwww - that's not even fun enough to start arguing semantics over.

**mopes as he hits submit button**

C'mon - you don't actually think I was trying to pick a fight with you over whether or not these guys were serious in their wishing that the Pope was dead, do you? That is so not the Zimph I remember.

(edit) ... * - Well, not the proper word, that is. Since I wasn't really trying to sell you something - this time around.

Millennium · Feb 25, 2005, 12:40 PM

Originally posted by effgee:
Wow - we're not getting any quicker in the head as we get older, are we? There's nothing to "peddle" (that is so not a word, Zimph. Confess, you made that up.) forward, backwards or sideways - "from" or "to".

Actually, "peddle" is a word, meaning "to sell". It's an archaic term, so you don't hear it much anymore, but consder the almost-as-archaic noun "peddlar", meaning merchant.

There is no verb "to backpeddle", though.

Severed Hand of Skywalker · Feb 25, 2005, 12:41 PM

Originally posted by wdlove:
I believe the reports that he is breathing on his own. My prayers are that he may be comfortable, it is up to God as to his recovery.

In that case God seems to want him out of the picture also.

effgee · Feb 25, 2005, 12:44 PM

Originally posted by Millennium:
Actually, "peddle" is a word, meaning "to sell". It's an archaic term, so you don't hear it much anymore, but consder the almost-as-archaic noun "peddlar", meaning merchant.

There is no verb "to backpeddle", though.

I just edited/added that tidbit ... Rrrr. Look at that - now you made me look like an idiot (no comments, please)

zigzag · Feb 25, 2005, 01:53 PM

He's too pooped to pope.

Dimethyltrypt · Feb 25, 2005, 05:25 PM

Competing for the No. 1 in the most pathetic human being alive.

First is Bush, of course.

placebo1969 · Feb 25, 2005, 06:17 PM

Originally posted by Dimethyltrypt:
Competing for the No. 1 in the most pathetic human being alive.

First is Bush, of course.

Bush and the Pope the 2 most pathetic people alive? Give me a break.

undotwa · Feb 25, 2005, 07:56 PM

Lay off the dude okay. Can't an old man die in peace?

Millennium · Feb 25, 2005, 08:20 PM

Originally posted by Dimethyltrypt:
Competing for the No. 1 in the most pathetic human being alive.

First is Bush, of course.

Bush, maybe, but the Pope? As I've already said, there's little love lost between me and the man, and there are many unkind things I could call him, but pathetic isn't one of them. What makes you think he's pathetic?

Footy · Feb 25, 2005, 11:27 PM

Originally posted by zigzag:
He's too pooped to pope.

LOL... Quote of the Day in my book!