Originally posted by vivifyYes, but your headline says '52'
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2016/12/25/british-singer-george-michael-has-died/95842954/
George Michael, the British singer, musician and founding member of Wham!, died over the Christmas holiday, his publicist confirms to USA TODAY. He was 53.
So sad. Too young. A musical collosus who bridged 'boy band' to become a major player
Originally posted by LarkieI would have thought this kind of comment belonged on a thread about the shortcomings of "Newsreels" in your view or one about "The tragic story of the Russian aircraft crash in the Black Sea" rather than one commemorating the death of George Michael.
Indeed. Newsreels are all over this one.
The tragic story of the Russian aircraft crash in the Black Sea will now take a back seat.
26 Dec 16
Originally posted by FMFAt first I was disappointed at your response FMF but my fault - perhaps I should explain myself a little better.
I would have thought this kind of comment belonged on a thread about the shortcomings of "Newsreels" in your view or one about "The tragic story of the Russian aircraft crash in the Black Sea" rather than one commemorating the death of George Michael.
George Michael was extraordinary - a great singer, a great writer, outstanding stage presence and overall, a 24 carat gold-plated, fur-lined, triple-'A' rated, ocean-going icon. Personally (not that it matters) I was never a big fan, but that's just personal taste and I can recognise class. And George was pure class.
But like a lot of 'greats' in the industry he was flawed. We all knew how and why because the press reminded us at every opportunity, because stories and grubby 'revelations' sell papers all day long, don't they?
Today, newsreels from Sky and BBC alike have had a field day with endless reminders of (on the one hand) his genius and on the other, his indiscretions. The most tasteless aspect of this style of reporting is that it all seems so seamlessly pre-prepared. As if this day has been expected for some time.
It'll roll on, too - along with the self-indulgent and equally tasteless 'mourning sickness' which seems so fashionable these days when a major celebrity dies. And tomorrow it will be the turn of the tabloids.
George Michael was also a very private bloke over the last 5 years or so. I don't think he would have approved of all this coverage. It's disproportionate, tacky and disrespectful.
...Awaiting a rain of 'thumbs down' now
Originally posted by LarkieThumbs up from me.
At first I was disappointed at your response FMF but my fault - perhaps I should explain myself a little better.
George Michael was extraordinary - a great singer, a great writer, outstanding stage presence and overall, a 24 carat gold-plated, fur-lined, triple-'A' rated, ocean-going icon. Personally (not that it matters) I was never a big fan, but that's j ...[text shortened]... erage. It's disproportionate, tacky and disrespectful.
...Awaiting a rain of 'thumbs down' now
You are entitled to your opinion, and FMF should respect that, while minding his own business, and letting others share.
26 Dec 16
Originally posted by LarkieToday, newsreels from Sky and BBC alike have had a field day with endless reminders of (on the one hand) his genius and on the other, his indiscretions. The most tasteless aspect of this style of reporting is that it all seems so seamlessly pre-prepared. As if this day has been expected for some time. It'll roll on, too - along with the self-indulgent and equally tasteless 'mourning sickness' which seems so fashionable these days when a major celebrity dies. And tomorrow it will be the turn of the tabloids. George Michael was also a very private bloke over the last 5 years or so. I don't think he would have approved of all this coverage. It's disproportionate, tacky and disrespectful.
What does all this have to do with "the tragic story of the Russian aircraft crash in the Black Sea"?
26 Dec 16
Originally posted by FMFI would have thought this kind of question belonged on a thread about "the tragic story of the Russian aircraft crash in the Black Sea" rather than one commemorating the death of George Michael.
What does all this have to do with "the tragic story of the Russian aircraft crash in the Black Sea"?
Originally posted by SuzianneI'm asking Larkie why he thought his comment about Russia belonged on this thread about George Michael. It was missing from his "perhaps I should explain myself a little better" piece above. Read the thread.
I would have thought this kind of question belonged on a thread about "the tragic story of the Russian aircraft crash in the Black Sea" rather than one commemorating the death of George Michael.
26 Dec 16
Originally posted by FMFI cannot speak for Larkie, but it seems that the point may have been that George Michael's death would dominate the news.
I'm asking Larkie why he thought his comment about Russia belonged on this thread about George Michael. It was missing from his "perhaps I should explain myself a little better" piece above. Read the thread.
Nothing more.
26 Dec 16
Originally posted by FMFReally FMF.
I'm asking Larkie why he thought his comment about Russia belonged on this thread about George Michael. It was missing from his "perhaps I should explain myself a little better" piece above. Read the thread.
Do I have to spell it out to you?
The events in the Black Sea are an EXAMPLE of a big news item that has been disproportionately overshadowed by the over-reporting of the unfortunate death of a major celebrity.
Would you like me to explain in more simplistic terms for you?
26 Dec 16
Originally posted by LarkieYou had some nice things to say about Michael. It seems a pity you used this thread to grind other axes.
Really FMF.
Do I have to spell it out to you?
The events in the Black Sea are an EXAMPLE of a big news item that has been disproportionately overshadowed by the over-reporting of the unfortunate death of a major celebrity.
Would you like me to explain in more simplistic terms for you?