chubby1973 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Dead at 88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 RIP Des. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftBack Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 https://youtu.be/Nqn2lnx9SbI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Thought he'd died years ago. Anyway... Tragedy, taken too young. Rest Easy. No age. RIP. Thoughts, prayers and condolences to the family/friends. 2020 can do one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 I liked Des. Always smiling, didn’t take himself too seriously. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Just seen this. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Grappelli Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 30 minutes ago, been here before said: Thought he'd died years ago. Anyway... Tragedy, taken too young. Rest Easy. No age. RIP. Thoughts, prayers and condolences to the family/friends. 2020 can do one Cheers mate, appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Good all round entertainer. RIP Des. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 57 minutes ago, LeftBack said: https://youtu.be/Nqn2lnx9SbI Timeless 👏👏👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Grappelli Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 1 hour ago, chubby1973 said: Dead at 88 Always get him mixed up with Neil Sedaka. Sedaka is not dead yet, as far as we know anyway. Sorry Neil, if you're watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bee Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Always get him mixed up with our early 80s centre forward. Sorry Derek, if you’re watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Grappelli Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 15 minutes ago, Ally Bee said: Always get him mixed up with our early 80s centre forward. Sorry Derek, if you’re watching. That Back from the Brink video- "A dream debut for Derek O'Connor." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 1 hour ago, John Findlay said: Good all round entertainer. RIP Des. Getting fewer and fewer of the real all round entertainers left now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftBack Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 1 hour ago, been here before said: Thought he'd died years ago. Anyway... Tragedy, taken too young. Rest Easy. No age. RIP. Thoughts, prayers and condolences to the family/friends. 2020 can do one You really are quite a nasty individual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Салатные палочки Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Des O'Conner = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 23 minutes ago, LeftBack said: You really are quite a nasty individual Isnt my sanctimosity allowed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick James Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Another one of they celebs who I honestly thought was dead years ago. Shame for him to spend the last of his days locked up in the house, just like many other pensioners across the country. RIP Des. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB52 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 A great entertainer that never took himself too seriously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftBack Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Just now, been here before said: Isnt my sanctimosity allowed? No you are great. Wish i could be like you. Hope you are having a good day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Stephane Grappelli said: Always get him mixed up with Neil Sedaka. Sedaka is not dead yet, as far as we know anyway. Sorry Neil, if you're watching. Or Sydney Devine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasavallan Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Des had a Rowan & Martin style show in the 70s produced by Lord Grade for the American market. One of the sits was comic com9ng on to the stage and pose a "knock knock" type question to Des. Bearing in mind this is the 70s, I always remember the one "joke", I think it was Eddie Large who posed the question: Q: What is a homogenous? Des: I don't know, what is a homogenous? A: A poof with 5 A levels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 3 hours ago, been here before said: Thought he'd died years ago. Anyway... Tragedy, taken too young. Rest Easy. No age. RIP. Thoughts, prayers and condolences to the family/friends. 2020 can do one As said, a ****in weirdo. A 50 year old ****in weirdo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 1 hour ago, LeftBack said: You really are quite a nasty individual He’s no the full shilling the *****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 15 minutes ago, LeftBack said: No you are great. Wish i could be like you. Hope you are having a good day. I am. In the future though Ill try and be a little more sincere in my insincerity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 8 minutes ago, been here before said: I am. In the future though Ill try and be a little more sincere in my insincerity. Or, perhaps, say nothing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, I P Knightley said: Or, perhaps, say nothing? But I want people to know Im 'sending thoughts and prayers' too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Just now, been here before said: But I want people to know Im 'sending thoughts and prayers' too. All they know from your post is that you can be a bit of a dick at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 1 minute ago, I P Knightley said: All they know from your post is that you can be a bit of a dick at times. I can live with that. These cliched replies on RIP threads are a bit like those folk that go OTT with the poppies. More important to be seen doing something rather than put any thoughtful sincerity into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Still funny the look on his face when Stan Boardman was telling his war stories 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 19 minutes ago, been here before said: I can live with that. These cliched replies on RIP threads are a bit like those folk that go OTT with the poppies. More important to be seen doing something rather than put any thoughtful sincerity into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, Smithee said: Sending thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftBack Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 1 hour ago, been here before said: I am. In the future though Ill try and be a little more sincere in my insincerity. Why post? Seriously. Why come on here and act like a Roger Hunt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Grappelli Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 2 hours ago, I P Knightley said: Or Sydney Devine. Is Devine deid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Grappelli Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 2 hours ago, been here before said: I can live with that. These cliched replies on RIP threads are a bit like those folk that go OTT with the poppies. More important to be seen doing something rather than put any thoughtful sincerity into it. For what it's worth mate I enjoy your posts and get exactly the point you're making. Some people need to lighten up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Stephane Grappelli said: For what it's worth mate I enjoy your posts and get exactly the point you're making. Some people need to lighten up a bit. Indeed. Its nae bother though. Was in a bit of a quandry earlier mind. I noticed Ray Clemence had died and no-one had started a thread on it... was sorely tempted Id really love to know the thought processes of posting the 'sending thoughts to the family' type posts. Do folk sit there trying to communicate telepathically? Do they think Celeb Xs family will be reading kickback? If not then its empty words. If they do then its pretty mad stuff. And what age is 'no age'? Its not just here. Look on any forum when someone 'famous' dies and its the same posts word for word. Folk post this cliched stuff without thinking but needing to be seen. Its their choice, to each their own and all that I suppose but it baffles me. Edited November 15, 2020 by been here before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Well, I for one liked Des. Quite sad to hear this news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 3 hours ago, Whatever said: He’s no the full shilling the *****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 6 hours ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: Getting fewer and fewer of the real all round entertainers left now. Only really Jim Davidson left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, Sooperstar said: Only really Jim Davidson left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Not getting your gripe with RIP threads. Personally, I've never posted RIP on any. But, will say sad to to hear of their passing. As in this case, he was a good fun entertainer and enjoyed him on TV. His appearances on Morecambe and Wise always totally ridiculed. But, your going too far. These threads are just to give a quick reminisce of someone who has passed away. Are we not allowed to have a reflect in your book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: Not getting your gripe with RIP threads. Personally, I've never posted RIP on any. But, will say sad to to hear of their passing. As in this case, he was a good fun entertainer and enjoyed him on TV. His appearances on Morecambe and Wise always totally ridiculed. But, your going too far. These threads are just to give a quick reminisce of someone who has passed away. Are we not allowed to have a reflect in your book. Fair comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: Not getting your gripe with RIP threads. Personally, I've never posted RIP on any. But, will say sad to to hear of their passing. As in this case, he was a good fun entertainer and enjoyed him on TV. His appearances on Morecambe and Wise always totally ridiculed. But, your going too far. These threads are just to give a quick reminisce of someone who has passed away. Are we not allowed to have a reflect in your book. I dont have a gripe with RIP threads. You're missing the point with that. I do find the sanctimonious 'thinking of the family, sending condolences, thoughts and prayers' along with the cliched 'no age' type stuff ridiculous. Its posting to be seen, to say 'look at me I'm sending thoughts' but I cant be arsed actually thinking.. As for the newer '2020 can do one/get to ****', Im presuming thats the latest buzz phrase on Facebook or somesuch. Does anyone know what 'no age' is? By all means reminisce, tell tales, swap stories or whatever, its what normal people do. Ive even taken part myself on occasion. But do spare me the funereal telepathy. Edited November 15, 2020 by been here before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, been here before said: I dont have a gripe with RIP threads. You're missing the point with that. I do find the sanctimonious 'thinking of the family, sending condolences, thoughts and prayers' along with the cliched 'no age' type stuff ridiculous. Its posting to be seen, to say 'look at me I'm sending thoughts' but I cant be arsed actually thinking.. As for the newer '2020 can do one/get to ****', Im presuming thats the latest buzz phrase on Facebook or somesuch. By all means reminisce, tell tales, swap stories or whatever, its what normal people do. Ive even taken part myself on occasion. But do spare me the funereal telepathy. Fair enough. You were the 4th post on this thread. How about calling it a day with your predictable post. You've made your point. Leave it that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: Fair enough. You were the 4th post on this thread. How about calling it a day with your predictable post. You've made your point. Leave it that. Nae bother Ill wait till the 10th post before enquiring how thoughts are being sent. Edited November 15, 2020 by been here before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beni Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 22 minutes ago, been here before said: I do find the sanctimonious 'thinking of the family, sending condolences, thoughts and prayers' along with the cliched 'no age' type stuff ridiculous. Its posting to be seen, to say 'look at me I'm sending thoughts' but I cant be arsed actually thinking.. As for the newer '2020 can do one/get to ****', Im presuming thats the latest buzz phrase on Facebook or somesuch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Grappelli Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 17 hours ago, been here before said: Indeed. Its nae bother though. Was in a bit of a quandry earlier mind. I noticed Ray Clemence had died and no-one had started a thread on it... was sorely tempted Id really love to know the thought processes of posting the 'sending thoughts to the family' type posts. Do folk sit there trying to communicate telepathically? Do they think Celeb Xs family will be reading kickback? If not then its empty words. If they do then its pretty mad stuff. And what age is 'no age'? Its not just here. Look on any forum when someone 'famous' dies and its the same posts word for word. Folk post this cliched stuff without thinking but needing to be seen. Its their choice, to each their own and all that I suppose but it baffles me. Exactly mate. I just took it as a wee laugh about the meaningless platitudes we can all be guilty of at these times. Like you say, it's very unlikely that the family of Ray Clemence or Does O'Connor will be reading this site. Des liked a laugh anyway so I'm sure he'll see the funny side anyway. That's some golf game he and Bruce Forsyth will be having up there in Heaven... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Grappelli Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 15 hours ago, Sooperstar said: Only really Jim Davidson left. 15 hours ago, been here before said: And Tarby, thank feck he's still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 8 minutes ago, Stephane Grappelli said: Exactly mate. I just took it as a wee laugh about the meaningless platitudes we can all be guilty of at these times. Like you say, it's very unlikely that the family of Ray Clemence or Does O'Connor will be reading this site. Des liked a laugh anyway so I'm sure he'll see the funny side anyway. That's some golf game he and Bruce Forsyth will be having up there in Heaven... It's went from funny to repetitive tedious smartarse. You know from the Frank Bough thread, I take these lightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Grappelli Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 4 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: It's went from funny to repetitive tedious smartarse. You know from the Frank Bough thread, I take these lightly. True about the Frank Bough thread mate! I wonder if Des and Frank were pals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, Stephane Grappelli said: True about the Frank Bough thread mate! I wonder if Des and Frank were pals? For Des sake, I hope not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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