The Internet Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 If something had actually happened I could understand you getting upset about jokes being made. As all that happened was someone got the wrong end of the stick and posted a thread about rumour, I present you with a selection of plane crash jokes: http://www.ahajokes.com/avi004.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 I'm not upset about jokes being made (what jokes BTW?) but am puzzled by what seems to be the "ooooh, someone's in trouble, let's pull up a chair and watch" attitude in some people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speckled Frost Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 That's always been the case Old Git. People have always been fascinated with bad news - that's what sells newspapers. It doesn't mean people wish disaster and tragedy but when it happens they are interested. I take it then OG you didn't bother watching much coverage on Sep 11? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 I take it then OG you didn't bother watching much coverage on Sep 11? I did, in horror, I was due to fly there the next day. However, I wasn't disapointed that the 4th plane crahed into a field rather than hitting its intended target. I didn't regard it and an anti climax to the days events I don't feel the need to rubberneck at accidents of search out beheading videos on the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speckled Frost Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 It's not something to be condoned but I'd say it is human nature, albeit something of a flaw. You're to be commended for your tactful disinterest. I, however, admit falling victim to a macabre fascination of such things and perhaps there is a flicker of deflation when some potential disaster turns out to be inoccuous (quickly followed by guilt!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 I've been on 6 flights in the past couple of weeks. Each time I've been thankful when we've landed safely. When I heard there was a plane in trouble my only thoughts were "I hope they land safely without incident" and I felt sorry for the people on the plane and the fear they might be feeling. I only commented in the thread as I was puzzled by the apparent disapointment that nothing happened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave the Cardboard Box Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 Did you find it an anti climax that nothing happened and nobody died? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's always an anti-climax when people don't die. The moment you die is literally the climax of your life. Immortality would be a the real anti-climax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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