The Spoony Experiment

In Memoriam

by Spoony on June 28, 2009 · 178 comments

Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson, 1958-2009

Farrah Fawcett
Farrah Fawcett, 1947-2009

Billy Mays
Billy Mays, 1958-2009

Ed McMahon
Ed McMahon, 1923-2009

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101
J. Conrady June 28, 2009 at 9:08 pm

All are iconic in their own ways, Jackson most notably. It’s been a rough couple of weeks. These celebrities worked how for their fame and to inform and entertain us. Hell, I remember Star Search very well. It was American Idol long before American Idol and a lot of that had to do with Ed being so personable, unlike the smarmy douche in the seater that hosts AI. Give me Ed any day.

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THOOM June 28, 2009 at 9:27 pm

Spoony! You twitted earlier this week that it “best that you don’t comment on Michael Jackson’s death” or something to that effect. I figured you didn’t like the guy and took that comment as if you did say anything about him it wouldn’t be nice. Yet you acknowledge him here.

103
goon165 June 28, 2009 at 9:28 pm

God fucking damn it

104
Strawberry June 28, 2009 at 9:31 pm

Oh my god damn it. Why do the awesome have to die?

105
roger767 June 28, 2009 at 9:50 pm

“THOOM | June 28th, 2009 @ 9:27 pm
Spoony! You twitted earlier this week that it “best that you don’t comment on Michael Jackson’s death” or something to that effect. I figured you didn’t like the guy and took that comment as if you did say anything about him it wouldn’t be nice. Yet you acknowledge him here.”

Spoony never says anything positive. He’s a grumpy man and with these deaths its better he just remembers the artist and not talk about them.

106
DanManX June 28, 2009 at 10:00 pm

Also, he technically didn’t say anything in this post, just put up a picture and how long MJ lived. He’s not actually commenting on him or anything.

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AMReese June 28, 2009 at 10:00 pm

Or more like Michael Jackson’s death was shrouded in secrecy, and who knows how he died. Like, remember the outpouring of sympathy for Chris Benoit? Yeah… that can backfire.

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Fara4 June 28, 2009 at 10:02 pm

Billy Mays?!!??!?! oh, finaly, THANK GOD!!!!!!! i no longer have to hear his yelling in every damn ad ever again!!!!!! MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA!!!!!!!

but i feel sorry for the other three (especialy jackson)though… yeah… *nods*

109
Booze Zombie June 28, 2009 at 10:36 pm

A sad week for pop culture to be sure.

110
Pinworm June 28, 2009 at 10:41 pm

Oh thank god, because I wasn’t getting enough of this EVERYWHERE ELSE.

“Welcome to the Spoony Experiment. It’s here to pop culture in the face.” huh? excuse me while I barf

111
Certifiable June 28, 2009 at 10:49 pm

Why am I reminded of ID4?

“They’re dropping like flies!”
“GET ‘EM OUTTA THERE!”

112
Phillip Vector June 28, 2009 at 11:23 pm

When Billy Mays learned about Michael, Farrah and Ed, He sat down and said, “But Wait, there’s more!”…

Sorry. Couldn’t resist. :)

113
Flashman June 28, 2009 at 11:23 pm

I swear more celebrities have died in the past two weeks than they have in the past year (Gale Storm, a star from the 1950’s also died today). And more in the past Two years than they have in the last 10. Hopefully since Spoony is currently only internet famous, his life should not be in any danger. Right?

114
Gotha June 28, 2009 at 11:33 pm

Rest in peace, celebs.

115
Flashman June 28, 2009 at 11:35 pm

Also heard a conspiracy theory that these are all Iranian appointed assassinations to distract away from the protest and beatings still going on in that country. Granted this is of course ridiculous, but they body count is getting close to Demolition Man sewer level numbers.

116
keeny June 29, 2009 at 12:16 am

R.I.P

Mr Jackson, Please Moonwalk On the Clouds.

117
French... guy June 29, 2009 at 12:55 am

WoW

So… touching… did’nt know americans had feelings like this, It has really changed my way of looking on america.

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-.- June 29, 2009 at 12:57 am

That was a unnecessary comment -.-

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French... guy June 29, 2009 at 12:58 am

Ohh really? ^^

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-.- June 29, 2009 at 1:01 am

I’m not gonna argue whit you again, did’nt solve annything last time either

121
French... guy June 29, 2009 at 1:03 am

Weak ^^

Come on plz it was so funny last time xD

122
Flemming June 29, 2009 at 1:56 am

@75 you’re right, Dom DeLuise did just die as well… I thought he died years ago.

Damn! Everone is dying… looked it up on wikipedia and found out that other people I knew of but didn’t know died in this year are: Dave Arneson (co-developed D&D), Ron Silver (actor time cop), Marilyn Chambers (behind the green door) and Beatrice Arthur (actress golden girls). And to think we are only halfway through the year

123
Memph June 29, 2009 at 2:28 am

Now there is only one oldschool celebrity left….. And thats CHUCK NORRIS.
its gonna be a sad day when he dies.

124
Jesse June 29, 2009 at 3:02 am

Chuck Norris doesn’t die

125
Grimwit June 29, 2009 at 3:24 am

^^ Pray Chuck Noris doesn’t die, for when he does, the elder things awaken.

126
jjm June 29, 2009 at 3:39 am

all the great people we knowen and grew up with are now died, really MJ and billy death waqs the only ones who was surprising to die

127
Kizas June 29, 2009 at 3:49 am

I’m sad about MJ, he was the king of pop :((((((((((

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V June 29, 2009 at 4:16 am

Don’t forget David Eddings, the author, who died on the 2nd. :(

RIP David Eddings.

129
Pendzlov June 29, 2009 at 4:27 am

Well, death is one thing that always will come… eventually. And being sad ’bout it seems kinda pointless. So to pay a little respect I’ll enjoy their work now like I never did. Because they were AWESOME :]

130
Toidinamai June 29, 2009 at 4:35 am

‘09 the year of the dead celebritys.

131
killerspieler June 29, 2009 at 6:00 am

Why didn’t you mention David Carradine ?

132
AMReese June 29, 2009 at 6:06 am

…killerspieler, you need to get shot…

133
Brian June 29, 2009 at 6:17 am

I must admit, that remark about Death Notes does give an uncomfortable laugh.

134
rsptwoonenine June 29, 2009 at 6:43 am

wait…billy mays died? but how will i ever be informed of amazing products like might putty or oxy clean!?

135
killerspieler June 29, 2009 at 6:48 am

Explain me why, AMReese

136
etc.star June 29, 2009 at 6:56 am

@killerspieler: Spoony did a David Carradine memoriam a little while ago (if you click the “In Memoriam” link on the side bar, it’s the third post).

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killerspieler June 29, 2009 at 7:15 am

@etc.star
Sorry, I didn’t notice, the new button on the side bar ^^.

138
Skyline GTR R34 June 29, 2009 at 9:14 am

MJ was one of my icons….and Billy? he was the perfect example of the American Entrepreneur, from pitching at flea markets to multi network, multimillion dollar advertisements for major companies, i bet he’s greeting everyone “Hi! Billy Mays here, welcoming you to the afterlife!”

139
asterisk June 29, 2009 at 10:02 am

couldnt you have picked a better mj picture

140
batpawn June 29, 2009 at 10:31 am

Oh my, Billy Mays is dead? I didn’t knew about that. This is rather shocking. O_O

141
Abaris June 29, 2009 at 10:35 am

Sky Saxon died on the 25th as well

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DMR June 29, 2009 at 11:49 am

I’d imagine something happening like this after Billy’s death:

Albert: *fries things* Welcome home, mast… what happened to your robes? They’re so… clean.
Death: THERE WAS A RATHER LOUD FELLOW TODAY… HE WAS VERY PERSUASIVE.

Anyways, RIP to all of them.

143
Phil June 29, 2009 at 12:06 pm

HI BILLY MAYS HERE
… =(

144
Cobrastyle June 29, 2009 at 12:14 pm

Hmmm.
looks very fishy.
SERIAL KILLER?

145
FistfulOAwesome June 29, 2009 at 1:26 pm

Spoony, I have to wonder why you keep posting these “In Memoriam” posts. It seems strange of me for anybody to pretend that these people’s deaths are personally affecting. Sure, we all enjoyed Jackson’s Music, Mcmahon’s Antics (for lack of a better word), Mays’s Enthusiasm (again, lack of a better word), and Fawcett’s Assets (Am I clever now?), but it’s not like any of us really miss that they’re gone. Their families have to deal with this for the rest of their lives, we only “deal” with it for a few seconds. I don’t see the point.

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Patrick June 29, 2009 at 2:25 pm

These memorandum’s are useful. Thanks for the post Spoony.
Its a good thing to keep of with current news, including the trivial. I kind of liked Billy Mays, its a shame he died. What is odd is this whole sleugh a famous people dieng this week. Is their a conspiracy, or is it mere coincidence.

It is improper and impolite to say bad things about the dead. Allow for a period of time before you go back to even honest constructive critisism (or usually worse as the case usually is).
Their are standards that should be upheld.

147
The Joker ha June 29, 2009 at 2:38 pm

Not to many weeks ago, Marilyn Chambers passed away to. What is interesting is many of these people are dying in their 50’s. That seems a bit young these days.

148
Furohman June 29, 2009 at 2:53 pm

So many famous people died last weeks, and good ones too. Hopefully some real nutjobs will die this week to balance things out.

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Zach Wilkins June 29, 2009 at 3:53 pm

Damn, I loved Billy Mays. God DAMMIT! I’ll really miss you Billy.

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Darwinikis June 29, 2009 at 3:59 pm

Billy Mays is dead? Wow, suddenly I regret posting that parody last Saturday.

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