OT: Sens Lounge LXXVII | A Fridge Too Far Edition

[Benjamin]

I have no respect for anyone that an hero's. He's a quitter.

I try not to give stuff like this attention because it annoys me that people suddenly care about him but this tweet made me laugh:

Ray Narvaez Jr @AH_BrownMan · 4h
Does this mean Flubber 2 isn't happening?

 

[Senscore]

I have no respect for anyone that an hero's. He's a quitter.

Not even Socrates?

 

[Benjamin]

Not even Socrates?

Googled it and found a ton of TL;DR's. No idea.

 

[YouGotAStuGoing]

I have no respect for anyone that an hero's. He's a quitter.

I try not to give stuff like this attention because it annoys me that people suddenly care about him but this tweet made me laugh:

Ray Narvaez Jr @AH_BrownMan · 4h
Does this mean Flubber 2 isn't happening?

I have absolutely no interest in debating the first part of your post because I sincerely doubt we could both rationally enter into a discussion about it. Suffice it to say that I don't think it's fair to suggest that it's that black and white, especially when mental issues enter the fray.

But I want to address the second half of your post: people don't suddenly care about him. The man's career touched a lot of people in a lot of different ways, in varying points in their lives and with various degrees of impact. But just because people aren't talking about him — or anyone — 24/7, doesn't mean they don't care most of the time. I would be beyond upset if Neil Patrick Harris or Nathan Fillion were to die, but I don't talk about them at the exclusion of everything else. Does that mean I'm suddenly someone who suddenly cares about them?

 

[Super Cake]

Still shocked about the death of Robin Williams

 

[Benjamin]

I have absolutely no interest in debating the first part of your post because I sincerely doubt we could both rationally enter into a discussion about it. Suffice it to say that I don't think it's fair to suggest that it's that black and white, especially when mental issues enter the fray.

But I want to address the second half of your post: people don't suddenly care about him. The man's career touched a lot of people in a lot of different ways, in varying points in their lives and with various degrees of impact. But just because people aren't talking about him — or anyone — 24/7, doesn't mean they don't care most of the time. I would be beyond upset if Neil Patrick Harris or Nathan Fillion were to die, but I don't talk about them at the exclusion of everything else. Does that mean I'm suddenly someone who suddenly cares about them?

I guess its just how I see it. If i dont know a person personally, or at least first degree of separation, I dont care one bit about them. So seeing all these people so sad over someone they dont even know comes off as annoying to me. Has nothing to do with Robin. Could be anyone.

 

[BonkTastic]

He's a quitter.

So what's it's going to take for some people to take mental health issues seriously?

Apparently, suicide isn't enough.

 

[BonkTastic]

I guess its just how I see it. If i dont know a person personally, or at least first degree of separation, I dont care one bit about them. So seeing all these people so sad over someone they dont even know comes off as annoying to me. Has nothing to do with Robin. Could be anyone.

em·pa·thy
ˈempəTHē

noun
- the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

 

[MainDotC]

http://www.syracuse.com/orangebaske...hedule_dates_tournament_opponents_so_far.html

The Syracuse University men's basketball team will play in two exhibition games at the Carrier Dome prior to the 2014-15 season.

On Nov. 2, the Orange will host a familiar foe at the Dome. Syracuse will face Carleton, a team from Ottawa that the Orange played on its exhibition tour of Canada a year ago.

 

[StefanW]

I guess its just how I see it. If i dont know a person personally, or at least first degree of separation, I dont care one bit about them. So seeing all these people so sad over someone they dont even know comes off as annoying to me. Has nothing to do with Robin. Could be anyone.

I think there many examples of how he touched some of our lives have been posted in this thread already. If he means nothing to you then fine, but you should probably understand that the next step in the logic chain is not
that he therefore should mean nothing to everyone else on this board.

By your logic, no one should give a rats ass if 5,000 people die in a monsoon in a country half way around the world. This comes across as cold.

 

[Super Cake]

Robin Williams was a part of a lot of peoples childhood. He made a lot of people laugh including me. I just loved Jumanji, Mrs. Doubtfire, The Birdcage, Aladdan, etc..

If you can't see why people care about his death, then i really do not know what to say.

 

[Erik Alfredsson]

I have no respect for anyone that an hero's. He's a quitter.

I try not to give stuff like this attention because it annoys me that people suddenly care about him but this tweet made me laugh:

Ray Narvaez Jr @AH_BrownMan · 4h
Does this mean Flubber 2 isn't happening?

Why do you have to be a jerk about it? A lot of people grew up touched by Williams and really enjoyed his work. I for one grew up with Aladdin and he has always been an inspiration to me. He was not only a great actor and a great comedian, he was many peoples favorites, including mine. I would constantly be amazed by his craziness and energy. You don't need to be a jerk just for the sake of being a jerk. Have some respect for a man with a great career that many people loved dearly.

 

[Benjamin]

em·pa·thy
ˈempəTHē

noun
- the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

My empathy is dull. Dunno why. Ive just always had a hard time caring for others. I know its not right.

 

[MainDotC]

I liked him in Good Will Hunting.

 

[bacon25]

R.I.P Robin Williams

I fell that there is more to this story than just depression, i find it hard to belive that someone of his stature can't find the appropriate help.

 

[StefanW]

I liked him in Good Will Hunting.

My favourite was The Fisher King. It was an amazing film, and he was absolutely brilliant in it.

 

[FolignoQuantumLeap]

My empathy is dull. Dunno why. Ive just always had a hard time caring for others. I know its not right.

That's interesting because you seem to care a great deal about what other people think and do.

 

[MainDotC]

Oh come on - it's a discussion forum...everyone is looking for a reason to post, even if it's a remark with which others will disagree.

 

[MainDotC]

I still don't understand this sentence...can you explain or fix?

I have no respect for anyone that an hero's.

 

[HavlatMach9]

That's interesting because you seem to care a great deal about what other people think and do.

grabbing a tweet from random guy commenting about a guy benny doesn't care about is certainly strange

sad news and certainly surprising

 

[L'Aveuglette]

My empathy is dull. Dunno why. Ive just always had a hard time caring for others. I know its not right.

If you are so very aware of your lack of empathy and admit that it's "not right", why do you berate people who can actually express/feel empathy for someone who's had a huge impact on the world of comedy and entertainment for many decades?

 

[Erik Alfredsson]

If you are so very aware of your lack of empathy and admit that it's "not right", why do you berate people who can actually express/feel empathy for someone who's had a huge impact on the world of comedy and entertainment for many decades?

[it's possible to] you can feel about something one way, but not the other way.

 

[Senscore]

I think we should clear something up.

This is not a glorious act, and we are not treating it as such. It's tragic, shocking, and is a terrible situation for all involved.

It should not be regarded as heroic, nor should it be regarded as cowardly.

 

[Caeldan]

Let's not dogpile.

 

[Caeldan]

I think we should clear something up.

This is not a glorious act, and we are not treating it as such. It's tragic, shocking, and is a terrible situation for all involved.

It should not be regarded as heroic, nor should it be regarded as cowardly.

This. Consider for example if your favourite Senator player suddenly passed away under tragic circumstances... imagine how you might feel?