The Pope Is Dead.

reza · Post by **reza** » 4/3/2005, 1:30 pm

The Vatican has always been extremely tight-lipped about the health of the Pope. When they said that he was sick last week, I assumed the worst. I mean, he was in his mid-80's and had a major operation on his throat. Not to mention the fact that he suffered from Parkinsons Maybe because I'm not Catholic, but it doesn't feel like his death just came out of left-field since I don't have the deep-rooted emotional connection to him like some other people. I'd been following his condition on the news since the moment we heard that his condition had taken a sharp turn for the worse. It had been a foregone conclusion in the media that the Pope would pass on between Saturday-Monday. The moment I heard about the urinary infection, I knew that he would soon lose his kidneys, and that would seal his fate. Sad to see him go, but we're all mortal while on Earth.
Do you think that they'll purpously pick a more "liberal" Pope next?

Henrietta · Post by **Henrietta** » 4/3/2005, 2:43 pm

He looked like he'd make such a great grandpa.

closeyoureyes · Post by **closeyoureyes** » 4/3/2005, 4:00 pm

to Jonny: He's been given the last rites several times over his lifetime when things arent looking good. Its standard procedure.

Anyways I dont understand why everyone is speculating as to why I feel like it was fast. I dont care if no one else does, I do. So, get over it. :roll:

Long Jonny · Post by **Long Jonny** » 4/3/2005, 4:27 pm

One Shot Juanita wrote:to Jonny: He's been given the last rites several times over his lifetime when things arent looking good. Its standard procedure.

I know that, but this time it was obvious that it was much serious than other times (excluding the assassination attempt).

sandsleeper · Post by **sandsleeper** » 4/3/2005, 5:24 pm

in honor of the pope's death, rob and i made a purple rubber pope cake last night. it was disgusting.

beautiful liar · Post by **beautiful liar** » 4/3/2005, 5:29 pm

a..purple rubber pope cake??

sandsleeper · Post by **sandsleeper** » 4/3/2005, 5:55 pm

it was fat free just-add-water confetti angel food cake. in honor of the pope, we gave it papal colours and topped it in purple frosting. it tasted horrible and had the consistency of rubber, as we imagined the pope would.

happening fish · Post by **happening fish** » 4/3/2005, 7:13 pm

Does that make you a flying purple papal eater?

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » 4/3/2005, 7:51 pm

Cass wrote:I feel bad he's gone, but he has been hovering for a long time. I feel worse for the people who are stout believers in Catholocism. The prophet is like 98 years old and I know it won't be long and I will be so sad when he goes.

Prophet?

sandsleeper · Post by **sandsleeper** » 4/3/2005, 8:19 pm

happeningfish wrote:Does that make you a flying purple papal eater?

it would... if only i had wings. or opium. *sigh*

reza · Post by **reza** » 4/3/2005, 9:09 pm

Mmmmmm Opium :drool:

I mean...
<_<
>_>
*cough*

nikki4982 · Post by **nikki4982** » 4/3/2005, 11:35 pm

happeningfish wrote:Does that make you a flying purple papal eater?

Oh my god. :lol:

nikki4982 · Post by **nikki4982** » 4/3/2005, 11:39 pm

Cass wrote:He looked like he'd make such a great grandpa.

How awesome was he?

Dr. Hobo · Post by **Dr. Hobo** » 4/4/2005, 12:39 am

so i was talkin to sinead about this cuz i was curious about the whole "fast" thing.. and i (and i think others) misinterpreted what she meant to mean in relation to the news story but alas i was wrong

she was coming from her own personal standpoint as a catholic and not the news story standpoint.

Henrietta · Post by **Henrietta** » 4/4/2005, 8:32 am

^Prophet

nelison · Post by **nelison** » 4/4/2005, 8:50 am

Admit it Cass, that's just the CEO of Target.

Henrietta · Post by **Henrietta** » 4/4/2005, 11:06 am

No! It's not, it's Gordon B. Hinckley. :lol:

happening fish · Post by **happening fish** » 4/4/2005, 12:43 pm

That'd doesn't prove he's not ALSO the CEO of Target!

Henrietta · Post by **Henrietta** » 4/4/2005, 12:51 pm

I just noticed I won an Oskar.

happening fish · Post by **happening fish** » 4/4/2005, 12:58 pm

Nice