"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn)
08/20/2013 at 13:23 • Filed to: None
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"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn)
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Mario Richard, a veteran BASE jumper and the husband of the rock climber Steph Davis, died on Monday while wingsuit flying in the Dolomites of Italy. He was 47.
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> ttyymmnn
08/20/2013 at 13:36 |
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It would seem that there is mounting evidence to suggest this is a fairly dangerous activity.
Sean
> ttyymmnn
08/20/2013 at 13:43 |
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I am sorry, but why should anyone give a flying f-ck.
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ttyymmnn
> Sean
08/20/2013 at 13:46 |
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Don't be sorry, but do be aware that not all readers share your opinions about extreme sports. Personally, I think this guy is nuts. But we all find our jollies in different ways. His family will likely console themselves by saying, "He died doing what he loved to do." That may be true, but he's still dead.
PatBateman
> ttyymmnn
08/20/2013 at 13:51 |
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I get why people are shocked over activities like this. Honestly, in my younger days, I was a bit of a thrill seeker as well. Cliff diving, rappelling, spelunking, firefighter, etc. Most of those activities would make many people wonder why I took so many risks. But it's sad all the same when men and women die doing something that they love.
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ttyymmnn
> crown victor victoria
08/20/2013 at 14:00 |
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If that pun was intended, it's brilliant. If not, it's still brilliant.
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> ttyymmnn
08/20/2013 at 14:08 |
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It was, but now I feel sort of bad for making a joke out of this guy dying.
I'm sure he knew the risks, but still, I shouldn't be laughing at him.
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ttyymmnn
> crown victor victoria
08/20/2013 at 14:14 |
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I wouldn't feel bad about it. It wasn't directed at the deceased. Of course he knew the risks, and as I said to somebody else, his family will probably console themselves by saying, "He died doing what he loved." But if we could ask him, I'm sure he'd rather be alive.
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> ttyymmnn
08/20/2013 at 14:23 |
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ha, yeah I think that's about all we can say at this point.
Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
> ttyymmnn
08/20/2013 at 14:45 |
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Being from the south myself, I can see how this sort of thing could happen....You and your buddies are standing around, drinking of course. One of them says "I know what we should do! Dress like giant flyin' squirrels and jump off of buildings."
"Bobby, hold my beer for a minute. We're doing this!"
And in the end, staring at the aftermath of whatever beer fuels mayhem you've caused say to your surviving friends "Well, it seemed like it was a good idea at the time."