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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 02:50 AM
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This just in, Amy Winehouse has been drug free for 96 hours...great job!!
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 05:37 AM
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I'm curious as to why there's so much controversy about Ryan Dunn's death but none for Ms. Winehouse.

both are "entertainers". Some like their "art", some don't.
both did stupid things. IMO Dunn's behavior is worse b/c I could have hurt innocent bystanders. Winehouse behavior doesn't hurt anyone.
both didn't earn much sympathy from board members and even some members even scorned their passing.
trash talking about Dunn elicit anger. Trash talking about Winehouse made only one GF angry.

curious isn't it.
Two things: One male vs female; guys on this board don't give two shits about Amy Winehouse, go join a Lou Boutin or Purse forum, and I'm sure theyve shed enough tears to flood the Mississippi. Also, expectancy. Ryan Dunn's death was a shock, it was instantaneous, it was crude, it was dangerous, it wasn't expected. No one questioned that a crack, heroine, and alcohol addict who refused to get help was going to die a early death, it was just a matter of when. That when was no; no one is shocked, this was expected. It's hard for a lot of people to mourn for someone who was so blatantly massochistic, and ignored the countless attempts for outreach.
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 06:51 AM
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I didn't really give a shit, or know that much about her when I heard the news. I was intrigued by the popularity of her death so I started doing some light reading (wikipedia) and watched some interviews with her when she was sober. I thought she was a pretty cool standard gal, pretty intelligent. I don't care for her music, but she has a great voice and was a natural singer.

It's a waste of talent and is pretty damn sad, just like Cobain (which many people also seem to hate).

As far as Dunn's death vs. Winehouse; Dunn's is more popular and filled with hate than Winehouse because he made a terrible decision. Also, he would have gotten lots of hate anyways if he hadn't drove drunk just because of the noteriety of the Jackass crew, people stereotype everyone in that crew and assume they're all "no good".
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by HonCBRf2
This just in, Amy Winehouse has been drug free for 96 hours...great job!!
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 02:20 PM
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Amy Winehouse isn't dead -- She just went home!
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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Remember also, Ryan took his passenger with him.
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 05:58 AM
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The "Jackass" posted photo of himself drinking just before the crash...and took a passenger with him...could have killed others.

Winehouse, on the other hand, most likely overdosed herself in her room and expired quietly.

I donno...why would some people trash Winehouse but not the "Jackass?"
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Gymkata
The "Jackass" posted photo of himself drinking just before the crash...and took a passenger with him...could have killed others.

Winehouse, on the other hand, most likely overdosed herself in her room and expired quietly.

I donno...why would some people trash Winehouse but not the "Jackass?"
'Cause the jackass made people laugh and had a cool car.

It's sad, but celebrity trumps character these days when it comes to admiration.
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by i_heart_my_DB8
'Cause the jackass made people laugh and had a cool car.

It's sad, but celebrity trumps character these days when it comes to admiration.
BS. Dunn was a dipshit with no talent from the get-go. I'm even happier that he's dead because now maybe people will think twice before they attempt such moronic stunts. I NEVER thought Jackass was cool. The only ones who think Dunn or Jackass is cool are 12yr olds or rednecks. I hope Darwin takes them all out. At least Winehouse had the decency to do herself in on her own and didn't take anyone else down with her.
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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by WarrenW
Originally Posted by i_heart_my_DB8' timestamp='1311956710' post='20828052

'Cause the jackass made people laugh and had a cool car.

It's sad, but celebrity trumps character these days when it comes to admiration.
BS. Dunn was a dipshit with no talent from the get-go. I'm even happier that he's dead because now maybe people will think twice before they attempt such moronic stunts. I NEVER thought Jackass was cool. The only ones who think Dunn or Jackass is cool are 12yr olds or rednecks. I hope Darwin takes them all out. At least Winehouse had the decency to do herself in on her own and didn't take anyone else down with her.
Thats a horrible thing to say about anyone. I hope it makes you feel better about your life.
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