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« on: July 01, 2005, 09:32:20 PM » |
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Look what I just noticed on Wikipedia The Fate of Questionable Content
With the untimely death of Jeph Jacques on July 01, 2005, it seems that Questionable Content has come to an abrupt end. Although there are at least 3-4 days of comic backlogs, the public may not be able to see them for some time. The Questionable Content community is downtrodden but plans have been made to pay for funeral costs. Jeph died when a automobile ran him over while he was crossing the street. I doubt (and pray) thats not true, but thats an...erm...interesting vandalism.... Also, its on Jeph's own Wikipedia page. Just thought I'd point that out. Long time fan, first time poster.  |
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« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2005, 09:35:25 PM » |
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I hope its not true either cause that would mean the end of a great artist in my eyes and the beginning of my search for a new webcomic to place in my favorites list.
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« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2005, 09:39:47 PM » |
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I just asked Dan, and he said that he died this afternoon. They ran him to the emergency room, but they couldn't do much for him...
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« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2005, 09:43:12 PM » |
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I just asked Dan, and he said that he died this afternoon. They ran him to the emergency room, but they couldn't do much for him... thats......just horrible. DAMNIT! |
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« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2005, 09:43:18 PM » |
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I find it a tad strange that it would make its way through wikipedia before the message board. This is such such a terrible tragedy. God, I don't know what to say.
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« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2005, 09:47:09 PM » |
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I fear I must confirm that Jeph was tragically run down in front of the new TopatoCo headquarters this evening. We were hoping that we would be able to hold off on an announcement until we could get a better idea of what was going on. I don't have many details, Jeff Rowland was the only witness and is currently hospitalized, we think just for shock. Obviously he will make a report with the police and details will be forthcoming once we have them.  |
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« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2005, 09:48:21 PM » |
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Argh, got my time wrong. And Jeff Rowland is in the hospital also? This sucks so much.
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« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2005, 09:59:18 PM » |
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HOLY CRAP!
This is....wrong......
Wheres my shotgun, i gotta go vent off some steam.
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« Reply #8 on: July 01, 2005, 10:29:13 PM » |
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but how was indie tits posted to day sorry ibut i cant belive its true i just cant
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« Reply #9 on: July 01, 2005, 10:34:41 PM » |
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That was posted a lot earlier.
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« Reply #10 on: July 01, 2005, 10:42:23 PM » |
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but how do we know that he is dead cant this be a big joke
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« Reply #11 on: July 01, 2005, 10:44:23 PM » |
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The info has been on the Wikipedia for a few hours or longer. 95% of the time, vandalism is removed before then. Also, noones confirmed its FALSE in over an hour.
I've lost hope. This is horrible.
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« Reply #12 on: July 01, 2005, 10:50:43 PM » |
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then we hve lost a great artist
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« Reply #13 on: July 01, 2005, 10:51:09 PM » |
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part of me is completely incredulous, because, you know, this is the sort of thing that always happens to someone else, but...
seriously. fuck.
fuck.
edit: it may be worth noting that the newspost was updated at 7:31pm with that link to the cover of comixpedia, and that it was written in the first person. it doesn't necessarily disprove anything, but still.
edit two: meh, mnementh said evening. i thought it was afternoon. damn.
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« Reply #14 on: July 01, 2005, 11:00:59 PM » |
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this has happened to other artist not of the same calibir some are writers like http://unknownhero.com/ this was a great story like him Jeph will be missed if he is gone |
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« Reply #15 on: July 01, 2005, 11:52:35 PM » |
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This reeks of fiction, But if i were to go on some rant about how this is just some bullshit publicity stunt, I might be viewed as an outrageously insensitive prick, For some crazy reason you cant talk shit about the dead (not like they really fucking care). I hope this isnt true, I was just about to make a post about how jeph had become too comfortable and how QC was becoming trite and cliche'. If he ends up not dead ill post it.
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« Reply #16 on: July 01, 2005, 11:57:54 PM » |
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i think its reeky also, but its been, what, two and a half hours here, and more on Wikipedia.
If its just a "publicity stunt", it was a well-pulled off one...
If it isn't.....then we've lost one of the best comic writers of the decade.
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« Reply #17 on: July 02, 2005, 12:00:35 AM » |
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what i think is odd is that there have been no details about it released anywhere
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« Reply #18 on: July 02, 2005, 12:01:35 AM » |
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If one of your closest friends or your romantic interest died suddenly and unexpectedly, would you let everyone know how it happened, and all the gruesome details?
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« Reply #19 on: July 02, 2005, 12:03:17 AM » |
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If one of your closest friends or your romantic interest died suddenly and unexpectedly, would you let everyone know how it happened, and all the gruesome details? Good point. I guess all thats left to do is hope and pray. Or just hope, if your an athiest. |
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« Reply #20 on: July 02, 2005, 02:10:23 AM » |
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Holy fuck.
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« Reply #21 on: July 02, 2005, 02:49:18 AM » |
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Please somene tell me it's all a joke .... god even the thought of it happening makes me feel sick
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« Reply #22 on: July 02, 2005, 03:40:00 AM » |
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I can't understand how something so horrible could happen to such awesome people. It doesn't make sense.
I mean.. Jeph has touched the lives of litterally thousands of people over the years, given people something to look forward too at the end of their day, even if it was nothing but a smile.
I mean, if it wasn't for Jeph, imagine what your life would be like. No QC. No awesome shirts/hoodies. No being opened up to some of the new music you listen to because your ead about it on Jeph's reccomended listen page, or in the music forums.
I realize that some people read QC and thing "Wow. That's a nice comic" then move on. But there are some of us who have gotten to know eachother pretty well (A little too well, in some cases), and created a group of Pure, Unadulterated Awesomeness.
This group of pure awesomeness would not even exist if it were not for one Mister Jeph Jacques, and I, for one, would have been very cold this winter if it were not for that lovely hoodie he was kind enough to sell me.
My deepest sympathies and best wishes are sent out to his lovely lady, Cristi, and to everyone else that knew him. The world lost one of the most awesome people ever, today.
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« Reply #23 on: July 02, 2005, 04:02:23 AM » |
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If this is true, at least he was very satisfied with his final comic.
I... I don't know what else to say.
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« Reply #24 on: July 02, 2005, 04:49:19 AM » |
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I don't know what to say at all.
EDIT-my god, my sig, i swear it was like this for days...I just want someone who knows to say it isn't true...
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« Reply #25 on: July 02, 2005, 04:49:20 AM » |
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this.. this cant be true...
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« Reply #26 on: July 02, 2005, 05:09:59 AM » |
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*edits out all the bit about Jeph being dead* I still have the archive zipped, but there's no longer any need for sadness on Jeph's behalf If anybody wants an archive of QC to today, I can supply the_lapdragon.AT.yahoo.com or the_lapdragon on YIM |
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« Reply #27 on: July 02, 2005, 06:59:11 AM » |
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I may have not been an active forum member since I signed up,
but I am one of many to be disheartened by this news.
I don't know what to say exept
Rest in peace
I truly hope you do rest in peace
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« Reply #28 on: July 02, 2005, 07:24:14 AM » |
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What the flaming poo is going on here? I can't believe it. I really hope it's not true, like Jeph will post in this topic sooner or later, right? ;_;
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« Reply #29 on: July 02, 2005, 07:45:41 AM » |
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i highly doubt this is truthful. if it is........ very very sad.
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« Reply #30 on: July 02, 2005, 07:51:04 AM » |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:General_disclaimerThis is fishy. The only site to say anything about it is Wiki and nothing's been posted here? I say everyone just calms down and waits.
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« Reply #31 on: July 02, 2005, 07:54:33 AM » |
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Fuck it.
I was reliably informed this afternoon (Australian time) that it's a prank. I was hoping that somebody involved in the thing would post here, preferably with an explanation, but I've given them 10 hours and I don't feel I can give them any longer. Maybe I should have posted hours ago, but I was hoping I wouldn't have to. My blood's been boiling over this all day, and seeing how upset people are getting (and knowing how profoundly upset I was, even if only for 40 minutes this afternoon) I can't in good conscience stay silent any longer.
To the person who informed me: I hope you got the message(s) I sent you informing me of my intention to make this post so that it doesn't come as a complete surprise to you - but I also hope you understand why I felt like I had to make it.
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« Reply #32 on: July 02, 2005, 07:56:32 AM » |
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I'm lost at what to say. I just hope this isn't true. I can't see anything about it on the Wikipedia QC page, but it's still there on Jeph's pageEDIT: See above post |
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« Reply #33 on: July 02, 2005, 08:00:44 AM » |
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Fuck it.
I was reliably informed this afternoon (Australian time) that it's a prank. I was hoping that somebody involved in the thing would post here, preferably with an explanation, but I've given them 10 hours and I don't feel I can give them any longer. Maybe I should have posted hours ago, but I was hoping I wouldn't have to. My blood's been boiling over this all day, and seeing how upset people are getting (and knowing how profoundly upset I was, even if only for 40 minutes this afternoon) I can't in good conscience stay silent any longer.
To the person who informed me: I hope you got the message(s) I sent you informing me of my intention to make this post so that it doesn't come as a complete surprise to you - but I also hope you understand why I felt like I had to make it. So it's false? please, Jeph, post. |
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« Reply #34 on: July 02, 2005, 08:14:39 AM » |
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When I see mods confirming it I get worried...but I am still waiting for final confirmation of something...
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« Reply #35 on: July 02, 2005, 08:15:29 AM » |
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We have Wikipedia, Awkward Silence,
and Mnementh saying he has passed away.
With Inlander saying this is a sham.
I will continue to watch this thread for anyfurther updates.
With some hope of reslovement.
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« Reply #36 on: July 02, 2005, 08:19:19 AM » |
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Wow it has gitten to the point were we will either have to wait till monday or jeph to post till we know weitherit is true
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« Reply #37 on: July 02, 2005, 08:21:34 AM » |
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But if it isn't a scam, then it's pretty curious that there's no obituary notice anywhere. Boston.com has listings for obituaries in the area and there weren't any deaths in Easthampton yesterday (according to boston.com or any of the local newspapers, like the Daily Hampshire Gazette). My gut feeling is that this is a hoax, but if it's not... my deepest condolences to Jeph's family and to Cristi. |
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« Reply #38 on: July 02, 2005, 08:25:16 AM » |
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I agree it is fishy because on this fourm and wikipedia are the only place that mention his death in any way shape or form hmmm but i feel sorry if it is true
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« Reply #39 on: July 02, 2005, 08:27:53 AM » |
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Technically, i didn't say it was true. I just pointed it out to everyone here. Assuming thats its a sham: 1. Why wasn't it removed from Wikipedia as vandalism? 2. Why did noone here confirm if was a sham earlier on? 3. Who made it as an announcement and changed the forum title? My title was less definite that this was proven and that sheds a negitive tone on my first post |
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« Reply #40 on: July 02, 2005, 08:48:19 AM » |
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Seriously, this has gotta be a hoax. Please.
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« Reply #41 on: July 02, 2005, 08:57:48 AM » |
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Oh c'mon people. This REAKS of BS!!! I did a fair share of poking around the online news outlets around Jeph's area and there's nothing at all about anyone dying with Jeph's name nor anything close. And I can't believe I was suckered even to wasting 20 minutes of my life looking, after all, from the get-go this reaked of bullcrap.
Everyone, as you were, just some bizarre prank.
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« Reply #42 on: July 02, 2005, 09:02:16 AM » |
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Ok, feeling a bit more confident that this is not true. Wikipedia's clock is UTC, or Greenwich Mean Time. The initial edit to Jeph's page on Wikipedia proclaiming his death was committed at 1 July 2005 15:39, which is 1:39PM Eastern Standard Time. Jeph's last update on the main page was at 7:31PM, so unless he pulled a Jesus, this is bullshit. [edited for clarity] |
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« Reply #43 on: July 02, 2005, 09:08:51 AM » |
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An obituary listing would certanly clear this whole thing up.
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« Reply #44 on: July 02, 2005, 09:11:23 AM » |
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« Reply #45 on: July 02, 2005, 09:15:53 AM » |
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Is he fuckin ok or not?!
i wanna know if i feel sad or mad!
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« Reply #46 on: July 02, 2005, 09:17:23 AM » |
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It really brightens the day to know that Jeph might be okay, but who knows, there's a chance that it could be true..remember the pope? He died, then came back..then died again. o_o Bad example.
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« Reply #47 on: July 02, 2005, 10:01:57 AM » |
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april fools. if this is a publicity stunt, it is a very low profile one, since the only people talking about it are the ones who already ready the strip regularly. anyoen notice the Wikipedia article has been changed from saying The Questionable Content community is downtrodden but plans have been made to pay for funeral costs. to now saying The Questionable Content community is downtrodden but has ammassed nearly $1500 USD to pay for funeral costs. |
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« Reply #48 on: July 02, 2005, 11:15:59 AM » |
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I really hope it's not true, but I went through this earlier this year when Mitch Hedberg died. The online community was, shocked, the depressed, and then they started trying to find faults in the stories and such, in hopes of proving it as a hoax. Unfortunately, it wasn't. Still, I'll hold on to the hope that this is fake. It would suck to lose both of them (two of my favorite semi-famous people) in one year.
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« Reply #49 on: July 02, 2005, 11:44:57 AM » |
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I don't believe it's true. I'm a reader of Over Compensating/Wigu and creator Jeff Rowland, who just moved to Easthampton and is friends with Jeph, faked death awhile ago. This went on for about a week with random comic posts from another OC character, then suddenly Jeff came back from the "dead."
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