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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #1 on: 11 Aug 2014, 16:23 »

I'm in shock. He'll be missed.

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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #2 on: 11 Aug 2014, 16:24 »

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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #3 on: 11 Aug 2014, 16:25 »

Well, crap.
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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #4 on: 11 Aug 2014, 16:30 »

I was looking for the old "Rest in Peace" thread to put this in, but yeah, it deserves its own thread. 


All I can think of is the movie he did a few years back called "What dreams may come", about a man searching the underworld for his wife after her suicide... 
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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #5 on: 11 Aug 2014, 16:33 »

Everything is terrible. :(
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RIP Robin Williams
« Reply #6 on: 11 Aug 2014, 16:34 »

Robin Williams passed away today.
Don't really know what to say.
He was one of my heroes as a kid.
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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #7 on: 11 Aug 2014, 16:37 »

World seems a lot less funny now.
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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #8 on: 11 Aug 2014, 16:42 »

I think I want to watch Good Will Hunting. Maybe Dead Poets Society, but probably Good Will Hunting.

Oh, and What Dreams May Come.
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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #9 on: 11 Aug 2014, 16:48 »

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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #10 on: 11 Aug 2014, 16:55 »

Just... wow.

Couldn't believe it when I heard it. Apparent suicide.
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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #11 on: 11 Aug 2014, 16:58 »

Because of the readings I have been doing recently on social influence, I'm compelled to encourage any of you who know an older, white man who suffers from depression (particularly one who has struggled with suicidal ideation in the past) to check up on them in whatever way is appropriate.  There is a significant increase in suicides within a demographic shortly after a well publicized suicide of someone within the demographic. If you match the description, please be aware that this may be a high risk time for you and reach out to someone for help if you need it.
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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #12 on: 11 Aug 2014, 17:02 »


Everyone say good bye to the radio star! We're outta here!
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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #13 on: 11 Aug 2014, 17:11 »

Always leave 'em laughing. 
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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #14 on: 11 Aug 2014, 17:53 »

This is hitting the Boss hard:
Quote from: '@jephjacques (twitter)'
I've struggled with alcohol, depression, and self-harm. This Robin Williams thing hits too close to home.
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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #15 on: 11 Aug 2014, 17:58 »

And, along papersatan's lines:

If you have been thinking about getting help - now is the time. 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

In the words of one of my favorite 80's bands, "Don't Say Suicide."
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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #16 on: 11 Aug 2014, 18:28 »

Jeph, we know you view the forums sometimes boss man. We love you big guy. I know the bulk of us are random strangers on the internet who over analyze your comic and help provide ad revenue, but we all support you, if you need any help, please, please get it. I'm in the same boat, especially with Williams, he's an idol of mine and always has been... especially because it seemed to me like he'd won... but then... I suppose you don't ever really win do you? You can't out run the monster when you're the monster.
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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #17 on: 11 Aug 2014, 18:30 »

The first thing that flashed in my mind when I heard (besides sadness) was the scene in The Fisher King, right after his date with Lydia. Can't help but think now that there might've been more of him in that role than he let on.
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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #18 on: 11 Aug 2014, 18:33 »

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Re: RIP Robin Williams
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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #20 on: 11 Aug 2014, 19:00 »

My best friend and I had gone out to dinner tonight and she saw this on her FB feed on the way home. We're both pretty sad about it, so we went home and watched some of our favorite stand-up segments of his. Both of us grew up on his movies and basically binged on his stand-up while in college. Basically if I wanted a guaranteed laugh, he was someone I went to. I usually don't feel a lot about celebrity deaths other than shock and mild disbelief, but this one is hitting me pretty hard. Hopefully he's in a more beautiful place.

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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #21 on: 11 Aug 2014, 20:16 »

Nanu, nanu, Mork!
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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #22 on: 11 Aug 2014, 20:33 »

OH CAPTAIN!  ...my Captain....


as his widow has said...
the world lost an absolutely beautiful human being today.

it's sad to hear that one man who brought joy and laughter to millions...
was killed by his depression.
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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #24 on: 11 Aug 2014, 21:36 »

Airman Cronauer, still kicking butt after all those years.
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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #25 on: 11 Aug 2014, 21:41 »

Hell yes. Still my favorite Robin Williams line "Goooooooooooooooood morning Vietnam!"
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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #26 on: 11 Aug 2014, 21:46 »









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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #27 on: 11 Aug 2014, 21:52 »

Anyone else feel like they lost a favorite uncle?
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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #28 on: 11 Aug 2014, 22:15 »

that puts it about right.
right age range, too.
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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #29 on: 11 Aug 2014, 23:01 »

Till we meet again in the place no shadows fall.


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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #30 on: 12 Aug 2014, 00:44 »

Robin Williams is one of my favourite actors, I'm not sure if I start writing I'll be able to stop.
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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #31 on: 12 Aug 2014, 00:57 »

incredibly sad. i remember a recent episode of adam savage's podcast, where he talked about working as an effects tech on bicentennial man; he said that robin was just an incredibly & friendly guy, who be talking to you in regular conversation would just spontaneously break out into an improvised comedy bit as soon as you gave him any kind of lead. he described the experience of standing at the buffet table, suddenly getting a private comedy show from robin williams, & having to cut him off in the middle with "i'm sorry robin, but i have to go to work." as being utterly surreal.
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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #32 on: 12 Aug 2014, 01:25 »


This speech literally changed the way I think about things. People will have said similar shit to me before, but for whatever reason, I listened to Robin.
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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #33 on: 12 Aug 2014, 05:27 »

I rewatched that scene last night, Gareth.  I love how he takes his time with the speech.
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« Reply #34 on: 12 Aug 2014, 05:57 »

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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #35 on: 12 Aug 2014, 08:32 »

Bravo, Gareth.

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« Reply #36 on: 12 Aug 2014, 08:58 »

The real Airman Cronauer responds to the death of Robin Williams. I think he has an interesting perspective considering Robin played him.

http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/article/20140812/NEWS/308120055/Five-Questions-Adrian-Cronauer-Robin-Williams?sf29704958=1

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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #37 on: 12 Aug 2014, 09:25 »

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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #38 on: 12 Aug 2014, 09:40 »

Gareth, what you wrote was amazing.

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« Reply #39 on: 12 Aug 2014, 09:45 »

Seconded. :cry:
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« Reply #40 on: 12 Aug 2014, 10:06 »

incredibly sad. i remember a recent episode of adam savage's podcast, where he talked about working as an effects tech on bicentennial man; he said that robin was just an incredibly & friendly guy, who be talking to you in regular conversation would just spontaneously break out into an improvised comedy bit as soon as you gave him any kind of lead. he described the experience of standing at the buffet table, suddenly getting a private comedy show from robin williams, & having to cut him off in the middle with "i'm sorry robin, but i have to go to work." as being utterly surreal.

A friend of mine who also works in movies says the same thing about Robin on the set of Patch Adams, that he preferred hanging out with the crew when he wasn't needed on set, just hanging out shooting the shit with everybody.

Another friend who has been working his way up the regional stand-up scene has gotten to work the same stage with Robin and hang out with him backstage fairly regularly recalls this story:
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When I was a kid my first exposure to stand-up comedy was “Robin Williams Live
at the Met.” I was in awe. How can one man captivate an entire theater the way
he did? I watched it over and over again until I could repeat all of his bits
by heart. I would go to school and get in trouble for repeating his dirtiest
jokes to my stunned classmates and appalled teacher. I still quote those bits
to this day. As time went on I was fortunate enough to meet him, share a stage
with him (including the curtain call with Robin, Bobcat, Nick Aragon, Mark Pitta,
Eric Cash, Matt Kirshen, and myself). On my birthday in 2013, I performed at
the Throckmorton Theater. When I got off stage I found Robin Williams alone
in the green room. I excitedly asked him if he was getting a set in. “No, Mark
(Pitta) told me it was your birthday so I wanted to stop by and wish you well
in person.” That’s the kind of guy he was. I will cherish every memory I ever
have of him. He was such an inspiration to me and countless others. RIP Bossman.
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I'm of an age when Mork and Mindy was THE talk of the schoolground the next day, and his films, stand-up, and appearances on late-night talks shows have always been part of the background noise of my life in a very good way.
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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #42 on: 12 Aug 2014, 10:24 »

That was beautifully written, Gaz.

one of my favourite Cracked writers hits the nail on the head about it
That's an interesting article but when it references Slate, who write about some studies done on the subject of the mental health of comedians, they don't actually provide much support for the notion that they're unusually unstable, so there might not be much truth to it. But when questioning the hows and the whys, always remember that depression can hit anyone.
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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #43 on: 12 Aug 2014, 10:59 »

I just feel... poorer.  The whole of the human race, all 7 billion of us, is poorer.
Additionally, I feel robbed.  Depression used its plethora of lies to rob us all of an awesome human being.
Sadly, depression robs us of quality people every day.
Just some days ... it happens to be more noticeable.

Robin Williams was a gold-plated, 5 star human being.
YOU are a gold-plated, 5 star human being.
Only difference: he had the luck and the willingness to make more luck... and he is gone.
Don't let depression take YOU from us.
We need You.  and You.  and You. ....
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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #44 on: 12 Aug 2014, 11:03 »

Those last few paragraphs brought tears to my eyes, Gareth.
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« Reply #45 on: 12 Aug 2014, 11:10 »

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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #46 on: 12 Aug 2014, 13:28 »

Thanks guys. The words just kept on coming. I have never been prouder of something I've written.
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Re: Robin Williams dead at 63
« Reply #48 on: 13 Aug 2014, 08:32 »

I hear that the standing on a desk tribute is popular on twitter.
Here is the whole poem to really understand.
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« Reply #49 on: 13 Aug 2014, 09:00 »

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