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[–] MagicShel@programming.dev 177 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Such a shame about Bob Newhart.

[–] Wogi@lemmy.world 68 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Tragedy always strikes in threes.

Hearing about Bob makes me wonder what the other two will be.

[–] ThePantser@lemmy.world 56 points 2 years ago (5 children)

Richard Simmons and Shelly Duvall both died in this last week.

[–] Bluefalcon@discuss.tchncs.de 34 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Don't forget Shannen Doherty.

[–] ThePantser@lemmy.world 22 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Oh yeah so we're like on 5 now with Dr Ruth, so one more to complete the 3.

[–] Wogi@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

... Are they accepting nominations... Asking for um... Asking for a friend...

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Has to be a tragedy. Not anyone who doesn't spark joy. That also rules out you, Wogi.

[–] Wogi@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'll have you know my dogs would be devastated about missing dinner.

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 years ago

And we'd miss you too, in case I wasn't clear.

[–] Bluefalcon@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 2 years ago

Double three peat.

[–] goldteeth@lemmy.dbzer0.com 21 points 2 years ago

Doctor Ruth died in-between those two; we're onto a new set of threes now.

[–] Wogi@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago

Nooooooooooo. I'd heard about Simmons but not Duvall.

[–] VanillaBean@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yes! And it didn't get much coverage because some convicted felon got shot at in rural Pennsylvania at a rally. Such a shame!

[–] pubquiz@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

~~some convicted felon ~~

some rando grifter FTFY

[–] VanillaBean@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

I stand corrected. Thank you.

[–] RustyShackleford@literature.cafe 40 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)
[–] teft@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Add a ! in front of your first [ to embed your gif instead of having it a download link.

[–] RustyShackleford@literature.cafe 10 points 2 years ago

Thanks, I always tend to forget. Should be fixed now.

[–] Ghyste@sh.itjust.works 37 points 2 years ago (2 children)
[–] Synthuir@lemmy.ml 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] bazus1@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road.

[–] robocall@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

that's the first thing that came to my mind

[–] Jakdracula@lemmy.world 32 points 2 years ago

Great news!

[–] Nobody@lemmy.world 31 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I remember Dobbs used to have polls on CNN that would consistently come back at 95% plus in favor of his position. The polls were always worded like, “Are you in favor of destroying America with open borders that allow drugs and sex trafficking?”

I went online and voted in them sometimes to boost the “bad” answer.

LOL yes!!! I absolutely remember this and would do the same thing, haha

[–] jjjalljs@ttrpg.network 29 points 2 years ago

Obama birther conspiracy believer, climate change denier, anti-immigration liar, trump supporter, george soros conspiracy peddler. Fuck him. Glad he's dead. Better late than never.

[–] GoofSchmoofer@lemmy.world 26 points 2 years ago
[–] pubquiz@lemmy.world 20 points 2 years ago

Excellent news. Once planted six feet under, the world will gain a unisex outdoor washroom. Well done, Lou.

[–] Djtecha@lemm.ee 16 points 2 years ago

Rest in piss. As always.

[–] PrincessLeiasCat@sh.itjust.works 13 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I thought it was so weird how his big thing was “illegal immigration” and “illegal aliens” but then he would caveat his position with the fact that his wife was Mexican so basically his view was okay and he could say that.

It was absolutely the “my best friend is Black” but about his wife. So fucking weird.

[–] profdc9@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

Mental compartmentalization is a real thing.

[–] ganksy@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Absolutely astonishing to watch him go from a moderate ( right-center in the west) on CNN to whack-job boot-licker in the span of two years. But I'm old. Most people probably just saw a glass-house throwing troll. He was an opportunist. Fuck. That troll.

[–] tastysnacks@programming.dev 3 points 2 years ago

The right is very profitable

[–] Bonesince1997@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Too many people become this

[–] Eldritch@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

I've never wished a man dead, but I have read some obituaries with great pleasure.

[–] Got_Bent@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

I misread this as James Dobson, but I'll take Lou Dobbs as well.

[–] Adderbox76@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 years ago

Wait...was Lou Dobbs nothing more than a long running satirical performance piece by Bob Newhart?

I don't believe in coincidences...

/s obviously.