http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/whitney-houston-superstar-records-films-dies-15565063
Normally I wouldn't post something this OT, but ESPN just reported it so I figured it's big enough news.
yes plz
Extremely OT: Whitney Houston has passed away
February 11th, 2012 at 9:27 PM
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Extremely OT: Whitney Houston has passed away
February 11th, 2012 at 9:32 PM | 
RIP
RIP
February 11th, 2012 at 9:33 PM |
well...
well...
Cocaine is a helluva drug.
Florida Wolverines have dreadlocks...
February 11th, 2012 at 9:57 PM |
Too soon, man. Too soon.
Too soon, man. Too soon.
Too soon, man. Too soon.
Edit: I'm getting negged for confronting someone's ill-timed comment/joke about someone's death? Really? Can some of you be that immature? Ok, that's fine, just neg away and I'll remember to stay away from this site during times when we should all be thinking about something bigger than Michigan sports or getting a cheap laugh. RIP Whitney Houston, and I'll see all of you MGoBloggers tomorrow.
February 11th, 2012 at 10:34 PM |
Absolutely too soon.
Absolutely too soon.
Definitely uncalled for on the day she dies. I mean, I'm not sure it's ever okay to make fun of death. I'm not going to get into that.
But someone just lost a loved one. I'm not even talking about her amazing voice, her fans, etc. Just from a family standpoint. I believe she has a daughter...
R.I.P. Whitney Houston.
Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Anita Baker...and my list stops there in terms of amazing voices of R&B.
“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”
February 11th, 2012 at 11:12 PM |
Ill Timed???
Ill Timed???
Death is a part of life. When I go, I want it to be hilarious. I want my daughter to strike while the iron is hot and make a joke. Maybe some don't feel the same way I do. Sorry if you were offended.
Florida Wolverines have dreadlocks...
February 12th, 2012 at 1:03 AM |
Absolutely uncalled for.
Absolutely uncalled for.
Absolutely uncalled for. Reminds me of something RMCB would say...
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
- Vince Lombardi
February 12th, 2012 at 2:36 AM |
Tragedy either way
Tragedy either way
I'm sure a lot of people had her in their "dead pools," and she likely contributed greatly to her own demise, but her loss is still a tragedy, and it isn't funny. No matter what you think of her, her lifestyle, or her music, she did have a lot of talent, and it's sad to lose her at 48.
February 12th, 2012 at 11:08 AM |
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed. I'm laughing pretty hard at that joke.
Some people feel all death needs to be met with hand-wringing and displays of solemness, so that explains the reaction of a few posters.
If you actively do drugs on a level that's only rivaled by charicatures in movies, you should expect people to make jokes about about it when you end up dying from them. Maybe that's just me.
Intensity is a lot of guys that run fast.
February 12th, 2012 at 12:13 PM |
Like I said...
Like I said...
It's not only about her...
But also her daughter.
I understand everyone deals with this stuff different, and I'm definitely not trying to get into that on MGoBlog.com of all places.
I'm just saying, I'd err on the side of caution for the family. Sure we can talk about Whitney's issues...but making fun of her IMO could be extremely offensive to those who truly cared for, loved, and tried to help the woman.
Is Whitney's daughter going to know that someone on MGoBlog is making fun of his mother's death? Probably not. Would she care if she did know? IMO, that's not for me to speculate on.
If it were me personally, I'd be very upset/offended if people made fun of my mother's death...drugs or perfect angel.
So that's all I was saying, maybe the day of the death might not be the time (and again, I don't know when is - if ever)...but just spewing my thoughts. I respect everyone's opinion. This isn't the place to argue death, politics, etc. But sometimes it's interesting to see how people think. In a weird way I think it's pretty cool that some people get truly offended and others are like "F-it! I hope my family laughs and cracks jokes when I go!" The differences in people make this world pretty damn special.
/endrant
“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”
February 12th, 2012 at 11:49 AM |
Agreed
Agreed
When I die, I want the jokes to start IMMEDIATELY and I'd be disappointed if they didn't. I want people to wear jerk suits to my funeral. I want to have clowns, monkeys, and a bouncy castle.
I put up a tough front, but deep down I just want to be held.
February 12th, 2012 at 12:47 AM |
Aretha would like to have a word with you.
Aretha would like to have a word with you.
.
"... never forget that Ohio is still a four-letter word."
-Bob Ufer
February 12th, 2012 at 12:14 PM |
You're right.
You're right.
And I apologize Aretha. I really do.
“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”
February 12th, 2012 at 11:28 AM |
I'm sorry, but a longtime
I'm sorry, but a longtime
I'm sorry, but a longtime drug addict finally killing herself isn't really a reason to mourn. The whole "too soon" thing is ridiculous anyways.
February 11th, 2012 at 9:39 PM |
She Was an Incredible Talent But
She Was an Incredible Talent But
It was just a question of time before this sad event would occur. She was on a collision course with the grim reaper for at least the last 15 years.
February 11th, 2012 at 9:40 PM |
Drugs and alcohol for your
Drugs and alcohol for your
Drugs and alcohol for your entire life leads to an early grave.
I miss King of Belch.
February 11th, 2012 at 10:02 PM |
You make your own problems
You make your own problems
in life sometimes man. It's a shame though because the world lost one of music's greatest voices. She had the greatest rendition of the National Anthem in Super Bowl history. Rest In Peace Whitney. Such a tragedy.
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February 12th, 2012 at 3:30 AM |
this is big
this is big
I was just saying that to someone here - it was the Giants-Bills Super Bowl in Tampa - the best Super Bowl National Anthem rendition ever.
Whatever her problems, and they were obviously serious, this is a very significant passing. To put it in perspective for those maybe too young enough to know, she was as big a star as there was in the early 90s, especially as an African-American woman.
February 11th, 2012 at 9:40 PM |
Kevin Costner failed to do
Kevin Costner failed to do
Kevin Costner failed to do his job...
February 11th, 2012 at 9:49 PM |
I laughed pretty hard
I laughed pretty hard
and then I felt bad.
Whatcha gonna do, little brother?
February 11th, 2012 at 9:41 PM |
crack kills
crack kills
crack kills
February 11th, 2012 at 9:42 PM |
Still the best national anthem I've ever heard
Still the best national anthem I've ever heard
Drugs claim another one, sad.
Janeane Garofalo (Film Actors Guild): "As actors it is our responsibility to read the newspaper, and then say what we read on television like it's our opinion"
February 11th, 2012 at 9:45 PM |
The struggle
The struggle
I hate it when the demons win. This is a reminder that ANY addiction is potentially fatal.
February 11th, 2012 at 9:54 PM |
Even love. Just ask Robert
Even love. Just ask Robert
Even love. Just ask Robert Palmer. Dude knows.
nolite te bastardes carborundorum
February 11th, 2012 at 9:56 PM |
RIP to Whitney Houston. The
RIP to Whitney Houston. The
RIP to Whitney Houston. The world loses another legend.
February 11th, 2012 at 9:57 PM |
Houston, we have a drug
Houston, we have a drug
Houston, we have a drug problem. I'm sorry, I know it's too soon.
Blank.....Blank......You're not looking at the big picture here.
February 11th, 2012 at 9:57 PM |
Very sad, we do end up being
Very sad, we do end up being
Very sad, we do end up being our own worst enemies. You can have it all and still self destruct.
"Prejudiced? Partial? You better b'leeve I am. Michigan football is a religion and Saturday's the holy day of obligation." Bob Ufer
February 11th, 2012 at 9:59 PM |
Damn, that's intense
Damn, that's intense
No joke intended, Damn! RIP to the greatest voice of my generation.
Roll Tide.
February 11th, 2012 at 9:59 PM |
So tragic
So tragic
She was one of the few that transcended the race and genre boundaries. So sad to see someone go from music royalty to this. RIP indeed. This still gives me the chills.
"It's the only place to get the inside story on Wolverine football, so blee bluhh tahh!" - Bo
February 11th, 2012 at 10:44 PM |
The G.O.A.T.
The G.O.A.T.
That performance is the greatest of all time. Period.
“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”
February 11th, 2012 at 10:01 PM |
Tmz?
Tmz?
Should this be on the blog? Everyone rushes to post any news? Leave celeb gossip to TMZ
Gardner for 2 more years
February 11th, 2012 at 10:04 PM |
Death is different
Death is different
Normally I don't support celeb posts of any kind, but death is different.
Roll Tide.
February 11th, 2012 at 10:07 PM |
While I feel sympathetic for
While I feel sympathetic for
While I feel sympathetic for her family and friends, I don't at all for sympathetic for someone who has had drug addictions for years, and with her money she could afford to get help, not like others who are caught in the vicous cycle. I really don't believe this is blog worthy at all, leave it to the facebooks, twitters, and TMZ's of the world.
Blank.....Blank......You're not looking at the big picture here.
February 11th, 2012 at 10:48 PM |
You're right.
You're right.
We're halfway down this thread and no one has mentioned Stefon Diggs.
Oops.
Well, problem solved. May we keep discussing now?
“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”
February 11th, 2012 at 10:56 PM |
Blog worthy or not addiction
Blog worthy or not addiction
Blog worthy or not addiction is an illness. And just like any other illness, it varies in its degree of severity and sometimes paying for even the best treatment doesn't guarantee a recovery. Addiction is one of those mental illnesses that is very hard to understand and often sympathize over when seeing it and/or hearing about it from an outside perspective. RIP Whitney.
If Ann Arbor is a whore, why didn't you get in?
February 12th, 2012 at 1:40 PM |
Kicking...
Kicking...
...addiction rarely is rarely just a matter of applying money and will power. Some folks never have a chance.
As a matter of fact I like beer.
February 11th, 2012 at 10:06 PM |
Yes it should. I would have
Yes it should. I would have
Yes it should. I would have not known until three days later otherwise.
There have been several major national/world news events that I found out about on this site.
M'Dog
February 12th, 2012 at 2:17 AM |
Yes, it should
Yes, it should
And you took time and effort to reply. I don't get these elitist posters who feel the need to criticize threads they're not interested in. Don't click on a topic that doesnt interest you, and if you find yourself disinterested after a click..click back out of it. Fairly simple.
As for this topic, people typically vent when stuff like this happens..get off your high horse.
RIP Whitney. Damn sad when it turns out this way...and sad for her daughter.
Mom, MGrad and life long fan living in So Cal
February 11th, 2012 at 10:10 PM |
Tragic Figure
Tragic Figure
She was tragic in every sense of the word. She was beautiful and had that ridiculous voice, and she becaume world-famous for it. And despite all that, she had a train-wreck of a personal life. I can't even imagine how hard it would be to have achieved so much and to fall so far.
I think it's even sadder than Amy Winehouse's passing.
Formerly 'mgoblaniel.'
February 11th, 2012 at 10:11 PM |
Damn you Bobby.
Damn you Bobby.
Damn you Bobby.
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February 12th, 2012 at 1:10 AM |
OT Underrated comment of the month
OT Underrated comment of the month
well said.
Michigan Men by choice, recognized by deeds, tested and proven by time.
February 12th, 2012 at 3:34 AM |
It's his prerogative
It's his prerogative
It's his prerogative
February 12th, 2012 at 1:27 AM |
To prevent dbl post, the comment...
To prevent dbl post, the comment...
"Whitney's 106 in crack years". Damn fine comment.
Michigan Men by choice, recognized by deeds, tested and proven by time.
February 11th, 2012 at 10:20 PM |
RIP Whitney
RIP Whitney
Playing her tunes from '85 - ah, those were simpler days.
February 11th, 2012 at 10:28 PM |
Whitney:
Whitney:
It's hard to choose a favorite among so many great tracks, but "The Greatest Love of All" is one of the best, most powerful songs ever written about self-preservation, dignity. Its universal message crosses all boundaries and instills one with the hope that it's not too late to better ourselves. Since, Elizabeth, it's impossible in this world we live in to empathize with others, we can always empathize with ourselves. It's an important message, crucial really. And it's beautifully stated on the album.
de'nard dog: michigan, ever heard of it?
February 11th, 2012 at 10:47 PM |
Did you know...
Did you know...
Did you know that Whitney Houston's debut LP, called simply Whitney Houston had 4 number one singles on it?
"The last Saturday in November at 12 o'clock, that ball being kicked off, there’s nothing like it." - Coach Hoke
February 11th, 2012 at 11:18 PM |
...
...
You actually listen to Whitney Houston? You own a Whitney Houston CD? More than one?
de'nard dog: michigan, ever heard of it?
February 12th, 2012 at 2:31 AM |
Obviously Whitney had that "Yale" thing, ya know...
Obviously Whitney had that "Yale" thing, ya know...
... too much coke.
Brilliant movie segue... But unfortunately few posters know, or love, American Psycho.
Michigan Men by choice, recognized by deeds, tested and proven by time.
February 12th, 2012 at 3:37 AM |
Wow if you actually thought
Wow if you actually thought
Wow if you actually thought about what you typed, I don't understand how the irony didn't merit a /s
February 11th, 2012 at 10:35 PM |
Wrong thread, nothing to see
Wrong thread, nothing to see
Wrong thread, nothing to see here.
Blank.....Blank......You're not looking at the big picture here.
February 11th, 2012 at 11:00 PM |
Programming Note: The Grammy's is TOMORROW
Programming Note: The Grammy's is TOMORROW
Should be interesting in the least to see what the biggest music awards show does for this. A day before the actual show.
Call up Mariah, Alicia Keys and Adele and pray they can pull something off by tomorrow night.
“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”
Where do broken hearts go, indeed?
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