Heath Ledger Dead at 28

[Despare]

Originally Posted by knife_fight

to get back to a point made earlier, about the reason we (humans in general) feel sad when a celebrity, that we don't know, dies:

many people in today's world of media overkill (and increasing feelings of isolation, but that's another topic altogether) see celebrities' faces more than they see their own family. the average american could probly tell you the last time Britney Spears was in the hospital but balk at the same question concerning their own grandmother. americans are media-obsessed, let's face it. here we are, spending generous amounts of time discussing, what else? media and pop culture (albeit a dirty corner).
it sorta explains the phenomena of why average people routinely feel comfortable approaching movie stars and talking to them... it's b/c they know them better than they know most "real" people that they see every day. you can ask anyone who is even moderately famous and they will say he same thing: that the "public," in a way, feels as though they have some claim on you (whether they truly do or not is up for debate also) and, when denied access to your life/info/whatever, they react (as in a death, or even when a celebrity denies an autograph).

so, even though I certainly feel worse about innocent lives being lost (such as in the recent tornado attack in the south), you can't blame people for freaking out when a celebrity, which they feel is someone they know, dies. it's just yet another example of the adage,

"people suck."

The reason I was most upset was that we had lost an entertainer who had a great deal of potential. I'll miss the characters he may have played, not who he was as a person or because I felt close to him. If I went to the zoo and was entertained by the same monkey every time I went I'd be pretty upset when Zer... that monkey passed away. No, I'm not saying Ledger was a monkey.

[knife_fight]

Originally Posted by Despare

The reason I was most upset was that we had lost an entertainer who had a great deal of potential. I'll miss the characters he may have played, not who he was as a person or because I felt close to him. If I went to the zoo and was entertained by the same monkey every time I went I'd be pretty upset when Zer... that monkey passed away. No, I'm not saying Ledger was a monkey.

that's a good point and one that, I feel, most rational people would identify with. but remember, unfortunately we're talking about the general populace, which I honestly doubt anyone on this forum qualifies as. I do not doubt, for a second, that there are numerous losers out there in trailer parks crying their eyes out like they lost their best friend; they're the same people who feel a personal connection with the Britney Spears ongoing fiasco.

believe me, if Chevy Chase (Fletch, not Cops & Robbersons) or Rowdy Roddy (They Live) Piper died, I would feel sad b/c that would mean there would definitely be no more Fletch or They Live sequels ever! :(

[newb]

I think its a safe bet to say, there most likely won't be any They Live sequels coming out anytime soon.


nor Fletch.

I agree with Despare....its the lost potential that is most upsetting.

[Disastermind]

well at least they're saying it was an accident. But for me it's going to be a little weird watching a character that's actually dead.

[Disease]

Originally Posted by Disastermind

well at least they're saying it was an accident. But for me it's going to be a little weird watching a character that's actually dead.

Haven't you seen Superman? I think that is a little more awkward.

[knife_fight]

Originally Posted by newb

I think its a safe bet to say, there most likely won't be any They Live sequels coming out anytime soon.


nor Fletch.

I agree with Despare....its the lost potential that is most upsetting.

REALLY?

nah, of course I know that. I was making an attempt at a joke.

[newb]

Originally Posted by knife_fight

REALLY?

nah, of course I know that. I was making an attempt at a joke.

With all the remakes coming out...its not impossible.:rolleyes:

[knife_fight]

Originally Posted by newb

With all the remakes coming out...its not impossible.:rolleyes:

true, and I was only half-joking. of course I'd like to see Sir Fletch hit the big screen again. :D