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re: Kobe Bryant dies in helicopter crash
Posted on 1/27/20 at 9:20 am to HubbaBubba
Posted on 1/27/20 at 9:20 am to HubbaBubba
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The most haunting thing was, when the FAA revealed the flight recording of the recorded cockpit conversation, the door to the cockpit was open. It was mostly silent as the young pilot struggled with the plane, and just before the crash, you heard the voice of young girl, probably 10-11-12ish years old, say pleadingly, "Daddy!"
Well this just ruined my day
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Posted on 1/27/20 at 9:25 am to Roll Tide Ravens
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The point is not that they are exactly the same in how big they are. The point, at least in my posts, is that, if you're looking for a comparably shocking sports death, Earnhardt's would be one of the closest comparisons.
I think the counterpoint that some are making is the celebrity of the involved individual contributes to the shock level.
Posted on 1/27/20 at 9:29 am to 632627
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In terms of star power and celebrity, outside of the south, Earnhardt isn’t close to Kobe.
Never trying to insinuate that he was. Simply pointing out that he was immensely popular and the unique situation that so many people literally experienced his death live on TV. It had a big impact on the sports world.
Posted on 1/27/20 at 9:32 am to HubbaBubba
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The most haunting thing was, when the FAA revealed the flight recording of the recorded cockpit conversation, the door to the cockpit was open. It was mostly silent as the young pilot struggled with the plane, and just before the crash, you heard the voice of young girl, probably 10-11-12ish years old, say pleadingly, "Daddy!"
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That was so powerful and moving, that voice has haunted me ever since. As a father, and always wanting to protect your children, to know in a split second that you weren't going to be able to save your child, much less your own self, had to be the most horrible few seconds a person's mind can go through.
So, yeah, thanks for that story. Brightened my morning up.
Posted on 1/27/20 at 9:36 am to Tom288
I'm actually not sure he owned it. The helicopter used to be owned by the state of Illinois and was auctioned off. Some LLC bought it.
Also, the immediate huge rate of descent on a climbing turn seems like it would indicate they hit something or something mechanical failed in a big way.
Also, the immediate huge rate of descent on a climbing turn seems like it would indicate they hit something or something mechanical failed in a big way.
This post was edited on 1/27/20 at 9:58 am
Posted on 1/27/20 at 9:37 am to elprez00
Posted on 1/27/20 at 9:38 am to elprez00
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. It had a big impact on the sports world.
The circumstances of Kobe’s career (playing all 20 years for the Lakers in Los Angeles; ie. the premier basketball franchise in the entertainment capitol) kinda make his passing a perfect storm in terms of how big of a story this is, easily transcending the sports world.
Posted on 1/27/20 at 9:41 am to John88
When trying to be an edgy feminist goes wrong. frick that twat. Some people have absolutely no shame.
Posted on 1/27/20 at 9:43 am to John88
It’s always a female activist stirring up shite. I don’t know how many times I have to make the point that there are many activists masquerading as journalists, and the female anti-sexual assault crusaders are the worst. Obviously sexual assault is wrong, but these activist journalists who are crusaders for that cause are the most vengeful and vindictive people that exist.
This post was edited on 1/27/20 at 9:45 am
Posted on 1/27/20 at 9:44 am to John88
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Reporter got suspended. Idiot.
If you didn't notice any mention of this incident is also being @Jack (aka deleted) on Tigerdroppings too.
Posted on 1/27/20 at 9:46 am to John88
Look, people shouldn't respond with death threats, but the negative response isn't about the case.
It's about tweeting that out after a tragic, untimely death of a star and his 13 year old daughter. There are times where you need to respect the situation, and that tweet shows no respect for the situation.
There have been, and will be, times where it's reasonable to talk about the rape allegation. The day Kobe suddenly and shockingly dies along with his daughter isn't one of them.
It's about tweeting that out after a tragic, untimely death of a star and his 13 year old daughter. There are times where you need to respect the situation, and that tweet shows no respect for the situation.
There have been, and will be, times where it's reasonable to talk about the rape allegation. The day Kobe suddenly and shockingly dies along with his daughter isn't one of them.
Posted on 1/27/20 at 9:48 am to cas4t
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I’m 31, Kobe was my childhood hero. I played 2 and the 3 guard in HS during his prime and remember idolizing him, mimicking him, and wanting to be great like him.
Exactly the same for me, barely remember watching MJ on the tail end of his career. But Kobe was my entire basketball life, I worshipped him. I tried for years to mimic some of his patented moves like that post fade-away and contested jump shots.
Biggest celeb loss for me in my lifetime and honestly the first time it’s affected me. Can’t stop thinking about it.
Posted on 1/27/20 at 9:50 am to LNCHBOX
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frick that twat. Some people have absolutely no shame.
She probably thought it was shameful so many were mourning over Kobe, when he's been accused of sexual assault. I'm not going to get into it too deep, but what a fricked up perspective to have. Someone just died and the first thing you wanna do is bring up something they were exonerated of 17 years ago? fricked up beyond belief.
Posted on 1/27/20 at 9:53 am to Rep520
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It's about tweeting that out after a tragic, untimely death of a star and his 13 year old daughter. There are times where you need to respect the situation, and that tweet shows no respect for the situation.
It's 100% ok when talking about Kobe's life/death to bring up the totality of it, including the rape case. But maybe not, ya know, 5 minutes after we find out he's dead along with his 13 year old daughter.
That's shite you do down the road when you're actually looking back and discussing their lives. The immediate moments after someone is dead is just not the time.
Posted on 1/27/20 at 9:54 am to cas4t
Im 34 so i grew up with prime MJ while also getting to watch all of Kobe. I wasn’t the biggest fan of “Kobe the Laker” but he was a legend and I respected his game. But the things I respected most about him were his relationships with his daughters and how at peace he was with retirement. He always struck me as a lifer type where you wonder “How will this guy function without the game and competition within the game?” But he was so at peace and focused on his philanthropic efforts to better serve humanity and his girls. I had to “retire” at 19 because of a back issue, and I never have found that peace or replacement for basketball in my life. So to watch someone who played at his level be able to do it in such a smooth transition was so admirable to me. I was a big fan of post-basketball Kobe, and by all accounts he was a great father. His daughter being there just makes it hit harder. It would have been fun to watch her rise through the game.
Posted on 1/27/20 at 9:54 am to 632627
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I think the counterpoint that some are making is the celebrity of the involved individual contributes to the shock level.
The point is that, there aren’t many just incredibly shocking deaths in sports. If you’re looking for something to compare to Kobe, which is something people have been discussing, Earnhardt is one of the closest. The point isn’t that they’re equal in terms of how big they were or how many people were shocked by their deaths.
Posted on 1/27/20 at 9:55 am to PrimeTime Money
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Obviously sexual assault is wrong, but these activist journalists who are crusaders for that cause are the most vengeful and vindictive people that exist.
Very easy to say as a man, don’t you think
Posted on 1/27/20 at 9:55 am to PrimeTime Money
The reporter who was just suspended made her own sexual assault allegations against a male colleague. It turned out they had consensual sex after she said the misconduct had occurred. What a lying bitch.
Daily Mail Article
Daily Mail Article
This post was edited on 1/27/20 at 11:41 am
Posted on 1/27/20 at 9:56 am to 632627
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The circumstances of Kobe’s career (playing all 20 years for the Lakers in Los Angeles; ie. the premier basketball franchise in the entertainment capitol) kinda make his passing a perfect storm in terms of how big of a story this is, easily transcending the sports world.
Kobe was a transcendent athlete. People know who Kobe is that aren’t basketball fans even casually. I mean they stopped the Pro Bowl, and Tiger Woods was visibly shaken when his caddy told him walking off the 18th green. As far as impact goes, this ones about as widespread as you could imagine.
Posted on 1/27/20 at 9:58 am to cas4t
Everyone our age he was pretty much the guy. Him and Iverson to a lesser extent. We were too young to really enjoy MJ and too old to idolize Lebron since he’s a similar age as us.
I really didn’t like Kobe as a younger fan but recognized how good he was. As I got into my later teens I started to respect how competitive he was and really liked him in his later years/retirement.
I really didn’t like Kobe as a younger fan but recognized how good he was. As I got into my later teens I started to respect how competitive he was and really liked him in his later years/retirement.
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