If you told me my 94 year old grandpa was doing anything other than putzing around in the yard, garage or woodshop I'd be in my car blowing through red lights.
Im sorry, grandpa. Your grandson and a family died because he was blowing through red lights at full speed. Witnesses say he heard you were resting after putzing around with your hobbies all morning.
The phrase isn't worrisome unless the patient is in hospice. To me it just means he was seen by medical professionals and is chilling in a hospital bed while they double check labs and such. Been there, done that.
If you're a celebrity over the age of about 70, I assume every media outlet already has your obituary ready to go and just update them if you do anything notable like winning an Oscar or getting done for noncing.
Yes I feel like our culture could do a better job of "preemptive grieving", which I believe is sort of the implication of what you're getting at here.
When Shatner dies, there will be such a lovely outpouring of support and kindness and reminiscence for him. But on his birthday just the year before that, where will that be? Nowhere really, or at best in drastically reduced quantity. The vibe of the birthday before most people's death, I think quite sadly, is something of like " wow, congratulations! It's so great that you're still here!! Let's all keep rooting for you to make it another year!".
But wouldn't it be nice if we had something sort of like "preemptive funerals", and people could actually get to witness all that while they're, y'know, alive to witness it. Interesting...
You never know what you are going to get. Her husband, both my maternal grandparents, my mother, my brother, and a cousin all predeceased her and it's likely my father will too.
I expect I will check out early to avoid the pain of socialetal collapse due to climate crisis, but maybe I'll stick around long enough to see Halley's Comet again.
That is actually one of the things I look forward to. I was 10 when it came and think I'll be in my 70s (?) when it comes again. I remember looking up at it and wondering what it will be like to see it again.
So many humans never get a chance to see it more than once. It will be special, I think. 2061. I'll be 81 if I make it.
This is the first orbit of the comet that human society was able to track it the whole trip. You can find telescope photos of when it turned around this time.
My grandmother will not drive in winter or when it's dark. Only during the bright hours of the day and only to see friends or perhaps a quick errand to the market. For the rest of it, she rides along with others when they go out.
I never really listened to it. I did today and it's actually quite nice. But of you're up for it, i could stilll fight you just for fun. Meet me in the parking lot in 30 minutes
I think it's pretty good too. Down with the totally-not-a-fight-club thing with you and abbadon420 though if that's still in the cards, got some memories I'd like to have concussed out of me.
I don't know from everything I've seen of him or actually not seen of him because if he shows up at a Comic-Con he literally has to be hidden away and you can't even look into his direction without paying money. I don't think he's that good of a person overall. His character may be awesome and he may be fairly legendary in the acting community and the Star Trek community. But I just don't think he's that good of a person.
Result of having socialized medicines c. 300 years in the future 60 years ago by the best Star Doctor this side of Ceti Alpha V; immortality and an allergy to Retnax.
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circuitfarmer@lemmy.sdf.org · 165 pts · 331d
FWIW, his official social accounts posted "rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated" 5 hours ago.
cm0002@piefed.social · 49 pts · 331d
Oh lol, this is the only social I really keep up with, so if it doesn't make its way here I wouldnt see it lmao
Jarix@lemmy.world · 19 pts · 331d
As long as it isn't "oh, my..."
verity_kindle@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 331d
Same here, loving this thread
AceBonobo@lemmy.world · 120 pts · 331d
"Shatner was taken to a local hospital to get checked out, with the source saying the actor was good and resting comfortably."
That article is like a full on obituary. I don't like it.
Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works · 65 pts · 331d
If the worst happens, all flags to half mast for the One True Kirk.
ArmchairAce1944@discuss.online · 4 pts · 330d
The other Kirk simply a pain in everyone's neck....
cosmicrookie@lemmy.world · 22 pts · 331d
Resting comfortably... Wtf...
danc4498@lemmy.world · 37 pts · 331d
If you told me my 94 year old grandma was resting comfortably, I would be packing bags and checking flights.
Thebeardedsinglemalt@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 331d
If you told me my 94 year old grandpa was doing anything other than putzing around in the yard, garage or woodshop I'd be in my car blowing through red lights.
TeamAssimilation@infosec.pub · 17 pts · 331d
Im sorry, grandpa. Your grandson and a family died because he was blowing through red lights at full speed. Witnesses say he heard you were resting after putzing around with your hobbies all morning.
Edit: autocorrect
Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works · 8 pts · 331d
That's putzing, you putz
14th_cylon@lemmy.zip · 10 pts · 331d
are you suggesting a relationship between resting comfortably and resting in peace?
ripcord@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 331d
Frequently that phrase is used when there's "nothing more they can do" but have given a lot of pain meds.
shalafi@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 331d
The phrase isn't worrisome unless the patient is in hospice. To me it just means he was seen by medical professionals and is chilling in a hospital bed while they double check labs and such. Been there, done that.
Blackmist@feddit.uk · 9 pts · 330d
If you're a celebrity over the age of about 70, I assume every media outlet already has your obituary ready to go and just update them if you do anything notable like winning an Oscar or getting done for noncing.
Prove_your_argument@piefed.social · 63 pts · 331d
Once someone is in their 70s, you should be thinking they won't last long.
When they hit 80s, you should expect any day now.
When they hit 90s.. you should be amazed they are alive.
I hope everyone lives long and prospers, i'm just trying to be honest with how things are today.
14th_cylon@lemmy.zip · 23 pts · 331d
don't tell them though. "how the fuck are you still alive?" is probably not what they want to hear. :D
Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works · 9 pts · 331d
Unless it's something like, "with as much fun as you had, how the fuck are you still alive?" Or better yet, the same but with "we" from an old pal.
regedit@lemmy.zip · 3 pts · 330d
You sound like my doctor!
14th_cylon@lemmy.zip · 2 pts · 330d
well, i could have been a doctor, it is just that i didn't go to medical school....
Lushed_Lungfish@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 330d
Heh my 94 year old grandma and I regularly give each other shit about not having died yet.
x4740N@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 330d
Probably because they're rich enough to afford american healthcare
mfed1122@discuss.tchncs.de · 16 pts · 331d
Yes I feel like our culture could do a better job of "preemptive grieving", which I believe is sort of the implication of what you're getting at here.
When Shatner dies, there will be such a lovely outpouring of support and kindness and reminiscence for him. But on his birthday just the year before that, where will that be? Nowhere really, or at best in drastically reduced quantity. The vibe of the birthday before most people's death, I think quite sadly, is something of like " wow, congratulations! It's so great that you're still here!! Let's all keep rooting for you to make it another year!".
But wouldn't it be nice if we had something sort of like "preemptive funerals", and people could actually get to witness all that while they're, y'know, alive to witness it. Interesting...
Grimy@lemmy.world · 23 pts · 331d
I don't know if that's such a good idea. I've been preemptively grieving Trump for a few months now and every new day is a disappointment.
x4740N@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 330d
Why would you even grieve that orange dumb fuck at all, that dumb fuck doesn't deserve any.
Grimy@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 330d
I'll be grieving him with a cake and some balloons.
princessnorah@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 3 pts · 330d
To be fair, I think the man has had, and continues to have, a huge amount of adoration from Star Trek fans throughout his life.
stoly@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 331d
Granny is going to be 92 this year. I do worry for her but she keeps chugging along.
bss03@infosec.pub · 13 pts · 331d
My paternal grandmother is the same. Turned 92 just a couple of weeks ago. Goes to the gym with me to lift weights 3 days / week!
stoly@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 331d
Mine still drives her car, except in winter, and goes to see her friends every day. Church every Sunday. I think this is the way I'll go...
bss03@infosec.pub · 6 pts · 331d
You never know what you are going to get. Her husband, both my maternal grandparents, my mother, my brother, and a cousin all predeceased her and it's likely my father will too.
I expect I will check out early to avoid the pain of socialetal collapse due to climate crisis, but maybe I'll stick around long enough to see Halley's Comet again.
stoly@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 331d
That is actually one of the things I look forward to. I was 10 when it came and think I'll be in my 70s (?) when it comes again. I remember looking up at it and wondering what it will be like to see it again.
bss03@infosec.pub · 3 pts · 331d
So many humans never get a chance to see it more than once. It will be special, I think. 2061. I'll be 81 if I make it.
This is the first orbit of the comet that human society was able to track it the whole trip. You can find telescope photos of when it turned around this time.
HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 330d
the biggest silver lining of the last accident i was in is they took away my elderly MIL's license.
stoly@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 330d
My grandmother will not drive in winter or when it's dark. Only during the bright hours of the day and only to see friends or perhaps a quick errand to the market. For the rest of it, she rides along with others when they go out.
tigeruppercut@lemmy.zip · 2 pts · 330d
What about when you hit 99?
Mel Brooks: Time to make another movie!
princessnorah@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 1 pts · 330d
Damn, I had no idea he was 94, holy fluff.
pretzelz@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 330d
https://youtu.be/snEcAdbGXTY
ininewcrow@lemmy.ca · 46 pts · 331d
Shatner scaring the crap out of the Star Trek fandom
ummthatguy@lemmy.world · 41 pts · 331d
Just blood sugar levels.
betterdeadthanreddit@lemmy.world · 37 pts · 331d
That headline was almost as scary as seeing him appear as a featured artist on your favorite band's upcoming album.
chemical_cutthroat@lemmy.world · 20 pts · 331d
His cover of Common People is a banger. Fight me.
AceBonobo@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 331d
That song is so good, even Shatner can't ruin it. He does pour his soul into it, I'll give you that. But he's no Hasselhoff.
abbadon420@sh.itjust.works · 7 pts · 331d
I never really listened to it. I did today and it's actually quite nice. But of you're up for it, i could stilll fight you just for fun. Meet me in the parking lot in 30 minutes
Zedd_Prophecy@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 331d
That whole album is awesome! The wife and I love to crank it in the car.
betterdeadthanreddit@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 331d
I think it's pretty good too. Down with the totally-not-a-fight-club thing with you and abbadon420 though if that's still in the cards, got some memories I'd like to have concussed out of me.
verity_kindle@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 331d
My fave is "I Can't Get Behind That".
Zachariah@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 331d
Have you really lived if you’ve never listened to “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” performed by William Sharner?
betterdeadthanreddit@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 331d
That one was real? I thought it was a salvia nightmare. At least that means it's not a product of my mind which is a small comfort.
monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world · 35 pts · 331d
God don’t you dare take this Kirk just yet.
Kolanaki@pawb.social · 28 pts · 331d
Quick! Send him to that planet from the movie where he remains young forever!
SpaceCowboy@lemmy.ca · 17 pts · 331d
Patrick Stewart will just convince to leave so he can get into a fist fight with Malcolm McDowell before being crushed by a catwalk.
verity_kindle@sh.itjust.works · 8 pts · 331d
Fuck yes, he will.
hakunawazo@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 330d
Because it sounds like fun!
dellish@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 331d
grue@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 331d
You monster. What've you got against 230 million people living on Veridian IV?
dellish@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 331d
Now, is that planet Genesis from Star Trek 2&3, or the planet from Insurrection?
Kolanaki@pawb.social · 5 pts · 331d
None of the above.
I am referring to Generations.
HugeNerd@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 330d
It's odd that so much sci-fi frowns on life extension.
data1701d@startrek.website · 18 pts · 330d
I saw the first part (which I have faded) online and added my response.
Thebeardedsinglemalt@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 330d
Geez that last one had me jump straight to google
Mediocre_Bard@lemmy.world · 16 pts · 331d
loie@lemmy.world · 16 pts · 331d
🤨 What does God need with a transporter beam? 🤨
But_my_mom_says_im_cool@lemmy.world · 14 pts · 331d
I don’t think I have ever seen anyone so rotund make it to 94, he must have great genes
PrimeMinisterKeyes@leminal.space · 3 pts · 330d
Look at the hair he rocked in 2023. If that's all natural, he won the genetic lottery big time.
Jerkface@lemmy.world · 14 pts · 331d
Legend? Wait, do we not know if Shatner is real?
titanicx@lemmy.zip · 2 pts · 331d
I don't know from everything I've seen of him or actually not seen of him because if he shows up at a Comic-Con he literally has to be hidden away and you can't even look into his direction without paying money. I don't think he's that good of a person overall. His character may be awesome and he may be fairly legendary in the acting community and the Star Trek community. But I just don't think he's that good of a person.
zarathustrad@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 331d
This was what I feared when I saw a headline that Kirk was shot.
I hope this Kirk is ok.
PattyMcB@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 331d
Maybe lay off the White Claw, Shat!
That shit is nothing but sugar and alcohol, lol
J/k, please don't ban me - it's in the picture. I really hope he lives a lot longer
KingArnulf@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 331d
PattyMcB@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 331d
That was kind of my first thought, too.
I keep picturing Tim Allen in Galaxy Quest when he wakes up with a hangover, lol
circuitfarmer@lemmy.sdf.org · 6 pts · 331d
Never give up, never surrender, as they say
PattyMcB@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 331d
By Grabthar's Hammer
Archer@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 330d
The best Star Trek movie
PattyMcB@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 330d
By Grabthar's hammer!
zipzoopaboop@lemmynsfw.com · 3 pts · 331d
They don't have sugar, they're la Croix with vodka
PattyMcB@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 331d
Look at the nutritional label. It's not much, but it's there. I was also JOKING, lol
Treczoks@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 331d
Speedy recovery, and all the best!
Skullgrid@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 331d
As much as I take cheapshots at him or Kirk, I wish him the best.
Also, he is quite old, so we shouldn't be surprised by similar news.
verity_kindle@sh.itjust.works · 7 pts · 331d
You fuckin' national treasure, my favorite Canadian.... actually, you are all national treasures.
icerunner_origin@startrek.website · 4 pts · 331d
Too much deep fried turkey?
Taleya@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 331d
Gdi i'm gonna have that autotune stuck in my head all day now
Donebrach@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 329d
Result of having socialized medicines c. 300 years in the future 60 years ago by the best Star Doctor this side of Ceti Alpha V; immortality and an allergy to Retnax.