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Bosonic (774 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 06:15 AM Original message |
Andy Rooney dead at 92 |
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bigdarryl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 06:17 AM Response to Original message |
1. He JUST retired he must have known his time was near |
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Atman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 06:20 AM Response to Reply #1 |
3. Or, once he had nothing to do, he had, well...nothing else to do. |
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tblue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 09:28 AM Response to Reply #3 |
36. Why did you make me laugh? |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 01:22 PM Response to Reply #3 |
66. I've read that people who stay mentallty active into old age love longer. |
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Sportsguy (389 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 06:47 AM Response to Reply #1 |
18. How Long Ago Was That? |
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Graybeard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 07:00 AM Response to Reply #18 |
20. Rooney's final 60 Minutes was Oct. 2, 2011. |
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Auggie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 07:15 AM Response to Reply #20 |
22. It was a tribute segment, and a good one. Worth seeing again. |
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alp227 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 04:51 PM Response to Reply #22 |
77. video is |
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CarmanK (459 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 10:54 AM Response to Reply #1 |
50. What a great life he had. He loved his work and people! RIP! |
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Syrinx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 06:18 AM Response to Original message |
2. thats sad |
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no_hypocrisy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 06:22 AM Response to Original message |
4. Awwwwwwwwwwwww |
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samplegirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 06:24 AM Response to Original message |
5. Maybe complications from surgery....didn't he just have some |
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RamboLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 06:30 AM Response to Reply #5 |
8. Yes was supposed to be minor surgery |
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rfranklin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 06:36 AM Response to Reply #8 |
13. Another "death by doctor" |
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MissDeeds (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 08:09 AM Response to Reply #13 |
29. Yes, |
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young_at_heart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 12:08 PM Response to Reply #29 |
58. I had the same surgery just before his |
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Rhiannon12866 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 05:32 PM Response to Reply #58 |
80. John Murtha was the very first thing I thought of when I heard this... |
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thesquanderer (647 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 08:17 AM Response to Reply #13 |
30. died "of complications following minor surgery" |
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Ken Burch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 06:29 PM Response to Reply #30 |
86. Good thing it wasn't MAJOR surgery. |
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Miss_Underestimated (239 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 10:36 AM Response to Reply #13 |
47. +10000000 |
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pasto76 (835 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 01:12 PM Response to Reply #13 |
63. take some immunology classes and see how mysterious it really is |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 01:25 PM Response to Reply #63 |
68. Stress = weakened immune response = appendix getting infected? |
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Hassin Bin Sober (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 05:57 PM Response to Reply #13 |
82. I had an anesthesiology nurse tell me of a doctor in her hospital.. |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 08:23 AM Response to Reply #8 |
32. At age 92, there's no such thing as a "minor" surgery. |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 10:34 AM Response to Reply #32 |
45. Exactly. Patients are always told beforehand about the risks of any surgery. |
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Hawkowl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 04:19 PM Response to Reply #8 |
74. No minor surgeries at 92 |
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samplegirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 06:24 AM Response to Original message |
6. Maybe complications from surgery....didn't he just have some |
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stillrockin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 06:28 AM Response to Original message |
7. RIP |
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RamboLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 06:30 AM Response to Original message |
9. RIP Andy |
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trumad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 06:31 AM Response to Original message |
10. "Ya know----- I hate death.... |
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Johnny Noshoes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 07:28 AM Response to Reply #10 |
23. nt |
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LibDemAlways (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 10:47 AM Response to Reply #10 |
49. +1000 and then some. My dad was a big Andy Rooney fan. Sunday |
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Arrowhead2k1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 06:31 AM Response to Original message |
11. He lived a good full life. |
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laylah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 06:36 AM Response to Original message |
12. OH NO! |
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border_town (191 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 06:39 AM Response to Original message |
14. I can't believe none of the news outlets are talking about this. |
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DinahMoeHum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 08:51 AM Response to Reply #14 |
33. Probably saving it for tonight's news. |
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GoCubsGo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 09:59 AM Response to Reply #14 |
38. I heard about it on NBC, CBS and NPR. |
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Lochloosa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 06:41 AM Response to Original message |
15. I want his DESK! |
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RamboLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 06:45 AM Response to Reply #15 |
17. Andy was in to woodworking he made that desk |
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meow2u3 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 10:09 AM Response to Reply #17 |
39. His desk should go to the Smithsonian |
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Posteritatis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 10:57 AM Response to Reply #39 |
51. I do believe I agree. (nt) |
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Blacksheep214 (682 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 07:46 PM Response to Reply #39 |
87. Don't forget his typewriter! |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 01:26 PM Response to Reply #17 |
69. Very interesting, I did not know that! |
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qanda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 06:43 AM Response to Original message |
16. RIP Mr. Rooney |
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jefferson_dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 06:48 AM Response to Original message |
19. RIP Mr. Rooney. |
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mrs_p (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 07:13 AM Response to Original message |
21. RIP |
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onecent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 07:31 AM Response to Original message |
24. RIP Andy, Now I don't see any reason to watch 60 minutes. n/t |
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The Wizard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 07:39 AM Response to Original message |
25. His folksy charm |
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gademocrat7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 07:55 AM Response to Original message |
26. RIP Mr. Rooney |
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Callalily (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 07:57 AM Response to Original message |
27. Mr. Rooney spoke for |
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City Lights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 08:04 AM Response to Original message |
28. You'll be missed, Mr. Rooney. |
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MissDeeds (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 08:21 AM Response to Original message |
31. I'm so sorry |
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DinahMoeHum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 08:55 AM Response to Original message |
34. Andy Rooney, you old curmudgeon, I salute you. |
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lunatica (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 09:15 AM Response to Original message |
35. I'm sorry to hear that |
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PotatoChip (481 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 09:54 AM Response to Original message |
37. RIP Mr Rooney. You were a treasure |
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NJCher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 10:11 AM Response to Original message |
40. Congratulations, Andy |
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Gemini Cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 10:16 AM Response to Original message |
41. I always liked him. |
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nolabear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 10:29 AM Response to Original message |
42. Gosh. I'm speechless. RIP Andy. "Curmudgeon" will never sound quite the same. |
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Iggo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 10:30 AM Response to Original message |
43. Rooney!!! |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 10:34 AM Response to Original message |
44. World's greatest curmudgeon. Sniff. |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 10:35 AM Response to Reply #44 |
46. +1 n/t |
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emilyg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 10:43 AM Response to Reply #44 |
48. "Aye. He'll be missed. |
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WillyT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 10:57 AM Response to Reply #44 |
52. And World War II Vet |
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juajen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 11:45 AM Response to Original message |
53. Oh no, another part of my life escaping before me. Gosh, how |
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AsahinaKimi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 11:49 AM Response to Original message |
54. Good bye Mr. Rooney, you will be missed. |
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InvisibleTouch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 11:56 AM Response to Original message |
55. Ah, sad. I actually thought he died several weeks ago... |
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Mosaic (851 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 12:04 PM Response to Original message |
56. I never knew he was a Liberal |
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demosincebirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 12:06 PM Response to Original message |
57. I wonder if he ever went on vacation with his family? |
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47of74 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 12:21 PM Response to Original message |
59. RIP Andy |
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ThatsMyBarack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 12:29 PM Response to Original message |
60. Do you ever wonder...? |
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avaistheone1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 12:49 PM Response to Original message |
61. I miss him already. |
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fortyfeetunder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 01:08 PM Response to Original message |
62. Passing of an icon |
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DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 01:19 PM Response to Original message |
64. He made me smile always, thanks Andy |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 01:21 PM Response to Original message |
65. That sucks!!! RIP, Andy! |
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awoke_in_2003 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 06:07 PM Response to Reply #65 |
84. "He could be an ass sometimes"... |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 08:24 PM Response to Reply #84 |
88. Yup. Everyone loves witty old curmudgeons! |
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awoke_in_2003 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-11 01:18 AM Response to Reply #88 |
92. He always brought wit. nt |
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SoapBox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 01:23 PM Response to Original message |
67. RIP Andy. |
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Plucketeer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 01:35 PM Response to Original message |
70. Andy was always a high point of my week. |
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eridani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 01:52 PM Response to Original message |
71. OT, however I can't resist commenting that-- |
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Bendra (13 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 01:58 PM Response to Original message |
72. Who will skewer the |
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glinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 04:08 PM Response to Original message |
73. RIP Andy |
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Jello Biafra (222 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 04:35 PM Response to Original message |
75. My favorite Andy Rooney Interview... |
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awoke_in_2003 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 06:11 PM Response to Reply #75 |
85. "I have 50 books on the English language.. |
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alp227 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 04:50 PM Response to Original message |
76. An insightful, witty man who provided decades of food for thought on 60 Minutes |
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Tx4obama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 05:19 PM Response to Original message |
78. R.I.P. Andy. n/t |
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ooglymoogly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 05:31 PM Response to Original message |
79. A man of honor who gave us far more than he took. |
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valerief (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 05:44 PM Response to Original message |
81. Doncha hate it when you die? Lucky guy got to live to be 92. Most of us won't be that lucky. nt |
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Baclava (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 05:57 PM Response to Original message |
83. Andy Rooney did D-Day...good reporter |
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Remmah2 (971 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 08:41 PM Response to Original message |
89. One of my favorites. nt |
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HCE SuiGeneris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 09:47 PM Response to Original message |
90. RIP |
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tawadi (631 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Nov-05-11 09:52 PM Response to Original message |
91. Sad. Can't help but wonder what the 'minor surgery' was. |
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Adenoid_Hynkel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-11 01:59 AM Response to Original message |
93. Growing up, I thought he was an annoying crank |
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BEZERKO (564 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-11 06:16 AM Response to Original message |
94. Everybody's grandpa. |
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