Frogram Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 As in :- " He'll be looking down on us from above . " Really ! Do people think their ex relative / friend / favourite pop star , is sitting on a cloud above us wearing a pair of comedy wings, and carrying a small untuned harp ?" This seems to be perpetuated by the media who seem to enjoy the sight of footballers and other sportsmen throwing kisses to an empty sky . Grow up I say ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, Frogram said: As in :- " He'll be looking down on us from above . " Really ! Do people think their ex relative / friend / favourite pop star , is sitting on a cloud above us wearing a pair of comedy wings, and carrying a small untuned harp ?" This seems to be perpetuated by the media who seem to enjoy the sight of footballers and other sportsmen throwing kisses to an empty sky . Grow up I say ! Or maybe it provides people some comfort from losing loved ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogram Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 But surely nobody , even in their most desperate , saddest moments , could believe that to be true . I have lost many family members , friends , and cherished animals in my adult life , but never once have I entertained the thought that they are " up there " . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, Frogram said: But surely nobody , even in their most desperate , saddest moments , could believe that to be true . I have lost many family members , friends , and cherished animals in my adult life , but never once have I entertained the thought that they are " up there " . Everyone handles grief differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 It's also a shorthand way of saying I'm sorry for your loss, and don't really have any words to console you, surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoetheRam Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 It is what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inglorius Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I think you've got this message board mixed up with the Letters to Viz forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 A million percent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GboroRam Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 The season is a write-off already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richinspain Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 13 minutes ago, Alpha said: A million percent He always gives 110% ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Frogram said: Grow up I say ! And they'll probably suggest that you mind your own business regarding how they choose to deal with loss and grief. Me and the kids have decided that our old Labrador has gone to live with the cows - whenever we pass a field of cows we look for him (he was very much like a cow in life - lazy, greedy etc.). Now we all know really that he died - but it helps to think of it another way. Same principal surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." Try telling that to someone who survived polio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRainy Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 26 minutes ago, eddie said: "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." Try telling that to someone who survived polio. You are misunderstanding Nietzsche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Lambchop said: You are misunderstanding Nietzsche. Bless you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRainy Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, Parsnip said: Bless you. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, Lambchop said: You are misunderstanding Nietzsche. Was he suggesting traumatic experiences make us more resilient? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highgate Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Frogram said: But surely nobody , even in their most desperate , saddest moments , could believe that to be true . I have lost many family members , friends , and cherished animals in my adult life , but never once have I entertained the thought that they are " up there " . Some people absolutely believe to be true, many more are undecided and really wish it to be true. Minus the comedy wings and harps I mean. It's a comforting thought for a lot of people and I don't begrudge them that comfort, even though like you I don't believe such things myself.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 11 minutes ago, Lambchop said: You are misunderstanding Nietzsche. Definitely not. There's nothing Nietzsche couldn't teach you about the raising of the wrist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zag zig Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 1 hour ago, GboroRam said: The season is a write-off already. $hit happens. What goes around, comes around. And who the heck is Pete’s Sake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRainy Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 10 minutes ago, sage said: Was he suggesting traumatic experiences make us more resilient? Not so much traumatic experiences as the existential horror of staring into the abyss of our own nothingness. Cheered me up anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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