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Elspode · 11-01-2005, 01:40 PM

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wolf · 11-01-2005, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrnoodle

That was the first suicide I witnessed. We had to watch the tape in media ethics class and debate what bits could be shown and why. I can recall every instant of it. On that note.....

I saw it on live TV.

We have a copy of the full press conference at work. Most of the versions on the internet are shortened to just a few seconds before and after the shot.

Crimson Ghost · 11-01-2005, 11:41 PM

What has always amazed me is the fact, and, yes, it is a fact, that TV newscasters will say "The following video is graphic and intense. Those of our viewers who are sensitive to this should avert their eyes." and then proceed to play the shit out of the clip.
Here in the NYC area, quite some time ago, the Spanish news channel, I think it was Telemundo41, was interviewing a father whos daughter had died. Interviewing him at the grave, no less. His ex-wife, the girls mother, shows up during the interview, and the newsbroad runs over to the mother.
The father goes to his truck, pulls a 9mm, walks up behind the mother, levels the piece at the back of her head and BLAMMO!! The mother falls, the cameraman drops the camera, and the shit hits the fan.
The camera is pointed at the fallen mother about 10 feet away. the father walks over to her, aims the gun at her, and empties the clip into her. Then calmly turns, walks to his truck, and drives away.
That they'll play for ever.
The video of the firefighter pulling an elderly black woman out of a burning building, then running in to save her cat gets a quick mention after sports and before the credits.
Because of that obvious callousness, I say "Long Live FARK."
www.fark.com

mrnoodle · 11-15-2005, 12:14 PM

Saddam was quite the protester in his youth, I read.

xoxoxoBruce · 11-15-2005, 02:57 PM

Because Superman treated him like chattel.

mrnoodle · 11-15-2005, 03:46 PM

Superman was kind of cavalier in his friendships, though...

(we seem to be using the same site

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xoxoxoBruce · 11-15-2005, 08:06 PM

Just trying to get back in shape.

Sundae · 11-16-2005, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrnoodle

That was the first suicide I witnessed. We had to watch the tape in media ethics class and debate what bits could be shown and why. I can recall every instant of it. On that note.....

I've been trying to work out who you are referring to but failed. Can someone post a name for me so at least I can Google it myself? I'm assuming you're referring to the black & white picture of the man with the gun?

Trilby · 11-16-2005, 07:07 AM

Sundae Girl--it was R. Budd Dwyer, state treasurer of Pennsylvania. He off'ed himself at a press conference.

Sundae · 11-16-2005, 09:39 AM

Crikey! Thanks for that - I have no idea how something that shocking (even in another country) managed to miss my radar.

xoxoxoBruce · 11-16-2005, 09:12 PM

It happened in the morning and was shown in full on the noon news. By the evening news it had been censored.

superbaton · 11-17-2005, 03:21 AM

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BigV · 11-17-2005, 03:05 PM

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those are the underwear Bridget Jones was worried about, right?

Crimson Ghost · 11-19-2005, 03:19 AM

OH DEAR SWEET MOTHER OF GOD!!!!!

Now I must wash my eyes in ammonia and bleach.

superbaton · 12-10-2005, 02:12 AM

11-01-2005, 01:40 PM	#301
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11-01-2005, 11:41 PM	#303
Crimson Ghost Larger than life and twice as ugly. Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,264	What has always amazed me is the fact, and, yes, it is a fact, that TV newscasters will say "The following video is graphic and intense. Those of our viewers who are sensitive to this should avert their eyes." and then proceed to play the shit out of the clip. Here in the NYC area, quite some time ago, the Spanish news channel, I think it was Telemundo41, was interviewing a father whos daughter had died. Interviewing him at the grave, no less. His ex-wife, the girls mother, shows up during the interview, and the newsbroad runs over to the mother. The father goes to his truck, pulls a 9mm, walks up behind the mother, levels the piece at the back of her head and BLAMMO!! The mother falls, the cameraman drops the camera, and the shit hits the fan. The camera is pointed at the fallen mother about 10 feet away. the father walks over to her, aims the gun at her, and empties the clip into her. Then calmly turns, walks to his truck, and drives away. That they'll play for ever. The video of the firefighter pulling an elderly black woman out of a burning building, then running in to save her cat gets a quick mention after sports and before the credits. Because of that obvious callousness, I say "Long Live FARK." www.fark.com __________________ We must all go through a rite of passage. It must be physical, it must be painful, and it must leave a mark. I have no knowledge of the events which you are describing, and if I did have knowledge of them, I would be unable to discuss them with you now or at any future period. Don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years

11-15-2005, 12:14 PM	#304
mrnoodle bent Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: under the weather Posts: 2,656	Saddam was quite the protester in his youth, I read. Attached Images __________________ Sìn a nall na cuaranan sin. -- Cha mhór is fheairrde thu iad, tha iad coltach ri cat air a dhathadh

11-15-2005, 02:57 PM	#305
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Because Superman treated him like chattel. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump. Last edited by xoxoxoBruce; 04-07-2007 at 05:55 PM.

11-15-2005, 03:46 PM	#306
mrnoodle bent Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: under the weather Posts: 2,656	Superman was kind of cavalier in his friendships, though... (we seem to be using the same site . ) Attached Images __________________ Sìn a nall na cuaranan sin. -- Cha mhór is fheairrde thu iad, tha iad coltach ri cat air a dhathadh

11-15-2005, 08:06 PM	#307
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Just trying to get back in shape. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump. Last edited by xoxoxoBruce; 04-07-2007 at 05:55 PM.

11-16-2005, 07:07 AM	#309
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Sundae Girl--it was R. Budd Dwyer, state treasurer of Pennsylvania. He off'ed himself at a press conference. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

11-16-2005, 09:39 AM	#310
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Crikey! Thanks for that - I have no idea how something that shocking (even in another country) managed to miss my radar.

11-16-2005, 09:12 PM	#311
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	It happened in the morning and was shown in full on the noon news. By the evening news it had been censored. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

11-17-2005, 03:21 AM	#312
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11-17-2005, 03:05 PM	#313
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11-19-2005, 03:19 AM	#314
Crimson Ghost Larger than life and twice as ugly. Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,264	OH DEAR SWEET MOTHER OF GOD!!!!! Now I must wash my eyes in ammonia and bleach. __________________ We must all go through a rite of passage. It must be physical, it must be painful, and it must leave a mark. I have no knowledge of the events which you are describing, and if I did have knowledge of them, I would be unable to discuss them with you now or at any future period. Don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years

12-10-2005, 02:12 AM	#315
superbaton The Cellar team Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: ba, argentina Posts: 196	__________________ "Think before speaking; Think before acting; Then go ahead, If you feel good about it." Sri Sathya Sai Baba Last edited by superbaton; 08-04-2006 at 02:33 AM.

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