LA Times writer witnessed Kobe copter crash
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I have several people I keep as Facebook friends solely for their thinly veiled narcissistic posts. It never fails to make me feel better about myself when I see that stuff.RoadDawg55 said:
Not really. You’re not really standing out by posting a message about Kobe’s death. Most aren’t offering condolences.MikeDamone said:
Maybe. Of course it big news when a celebrity dies. Especially when they are relatively young. But in the age of social media people are even more likely to attempt to "insert" themselves into the event. Like starting Facebook threads and people offering condolences is a meaningless way and in a way no one actually suffering from the tragedy will ever see. It's essentially just more narcissism in an increasing look at me world.RoadDawg55 said:
The more famous person has had a bigger impact on the world, therefore they get more emphasis. Seems pretty normal and fair to me.Ice_Holmvik said:Here's my opinion on it. Everyone struggles in life, everyone loses loved ones. Tragic for the young girl and other families. Kobe was lotteried talent at birth. Life changing talent that he did some good with and some bad things with. We all do what we can with what we have and make mistakes and contributions. To put more emphasis on a star athletes death or famous person's death is fucking stupid. He's no more deserving of being missed because he was great at basketball than anyone else should be. Mourn those close to yourself they're the ones who are Important. Rally around your own the rest should do the same.
I agree that celebrity deaths can be annoying and get your point, but the real way people use death for narcissistic purposes are the monthly reminders and notes to their deceased relatives. Some people really go heavy with that.
It’s the same for people that write personal stuff, directed to their two year old child. The kid isn’t reading this and it’s all for likes and comments.
Don’t you get sick of this shtick tho? Just don’t read that stuff or ignore it. Kobe had an impact and was the biggest star in his profession for years. Of course it’s big news when he dies at 41, just a couple years removed from being an active player. -
@Tequilla's silence speaks volumesSFGbob said:
Magic’s announcement taught me be careful who you sleep with ...Tequilla said:
I can’t speak to anyone’s ageEwaDawg said:
Precisely why I can't figure out why anyone would say the day Magic retired was a sadder day.Tequilla said:It doesn’t matter at this point
What matters is families were ripped apart at their core
And way down the pecking order the world of basketball lost an influencer that had the power to influence both men’s and women’s basketball going forward in a profound way
For as great as Kobe was on the court ... he held the power to be a greater influence off of it
It’s beyond a sad day ...
And fuck anybody that wants to come out with a “I seen it” perspective
You know anyone who tweeted that?
In 1991 HIV was a death sentence ...
Magic was an active player coming off a trip to the Finals ...
Kobe was retired ...
I’m gutted by all the children involved as it’s beyond horrible
I don’t know how you compare the two ...
I wasn’t yet a teenager for Magic ... I’m in my 40s for Kobe ... maybe that’s jading me a bit
Both are monumental you know were you were hearing the news ... I was and am deeply impacted all day ... I will be for a while
This is so devastating on so many levels ...
Magic’s announcement taught me be careful who you sleep with ...
Kobe is a flat out tragedy ...
What am I supposed to think?
Fuck you for in any way suggesting that my feelings are right, wrong, or anything in between
This sucks ... and I’ve been hurting all day ... and I will be hurting for a while
It’s just bad ... so so bad
Were you sleeping with a lot of gay men or IV drug users before Magic's announcement? -
I only go on Facebook to follow the train wrecks that broadcast every emotion, every fight with their significant other, and frequently argue. Best part of Facebook imo.rustysavage said:
I have several people I keep as Facebook friends solely for their thinly veiled narcissistic posts. It never fails to make me feel better about myself when I see that stuff.RoadDawg55 said:
Not really. You’re not really standing out by posting a message about Kobe’s death. Most aren’t offering condolences.MikeDamone said:
Maybe. Of course it big news when a celebrity dies. Especially when they are relatively young. But in the age of social media people are even more likely to attempt to "insert" themselves into the event. Like starting Facebook threads and people offering condolences is a meaningless way and in a way no one actually suffering from the tragedy will ever see. It's essentially just more narcissism in an increasing look at me world.RoadDawg55 said:
The more famous person has had a bigger impact on the world, therefore they get more emphasis. Seems pretty normal and fair to me.Ice_Holmvik said:Here's my opinion on it. Everyone struggles in life, everyone loses loved ones. Tragic for the young girl and other families. Kobe was lotteried talent at birth. Life changing talent that he did some good with and some bad things with. We all do what we can with what we have and make mistakes and contributions. To put more emphasis on a star athletes death or famous person's death is fucking stupid. He's no more deserving of being missed because he was great at basketball than anyone else should be. Mourn those close to yourself they're the ones who are Important. Rally around your own the rest should do the same.
I agree that celebrity deaths can be annoying and get your point, but the real way people use death for narcissistic purposes are the monthly reminders and notes to their deceased relatives. Some people really go heavy with that.
It’s the same for people that write personal stuff, directed to their two year old child. The kid isn’t reading this and it’s all for likes and comments.
Don’t you get sick of this shtick tho? Just don’t read that stuff or ignore it. Kobe had an impact and was the biggest star in his profession for years. Of course it’s big news when he dies at 41, just a couple years removed from being an active player.
