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R.I.P. Don Rickles

brianluxbrianlux Posts: 41,626
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https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/06/arts/television/don-rickles-dead-comedian.html?_r=0

I know InHiding already mentioned this elsewhere (thank you!) but I thought this news deserved it's own thread as well. Rickles brand of humor was offense to some but, with all due respect, I'm not sure those who were offended understood where the man was coming from. He had a big heart and respected all people of every race creed and color. His equal opportunity peopel offending was meant to use humor to illustrate that.

One of the greats, R.I.P. Mr. Rickles.
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













Comments

  • InHiding80InHiding80 Posts: 7,623
    Yep, love that 16 Candles scene.

    "You don't spell it, son. You eat it!" :lol:
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,076
    It was considered an "honor" to have Mr Rickles berate you or insult you. It was comedy. No PC feelings hurt. Just comedy.

    RIP
  • HobbesHobbes Posts: 6,418
    RIP Mr. Warmth.
  • DegeneratefkDegeneratefk Posts: 3,123
    One of my favorite lines was him in Dirty Work. He looks at Artie Lange and says "look at ya. You baby gorrila..... Basking Robbins called and said they were down to 6 flavors because you are the rest!"
    will myself to find a home, a home within myself
    we will find a way, we will find our place
  • InHiding80InHiding80 Posts: 7,623
    He had a good supporting role in Casino. Lot of comedy legends in that movie like him, Alan King and Tommy Smothers.
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