We speak only good things about people who have passed away

[George P Burdell]

Why can't we do the same when they are still alive?

 

[Mo0o]

we dont know what we have until its gone

 

[Jeff7]

You kiss up in the hopes that their zombies don't come to kill you.

 

[Bateluer]

Respect for the dead.

 

[Slammy1]

The dead can't defend themselves.

 

[moshquerade]

because now they would hear you if you spoke behind their backs.

 

[compuwiz1]

That is a great question.

We learn to take everything for granted, until it's gone. Then we regret. That is one of life's greatest lessons.

Never walk out a door without telling those you love, that you love them. You may not get another chance to do this.

 

[SagaLore]

I would like a silent funeral. Don't say mushy stuff about me. Let me rest in peace and quiet.

 

[Trell]

I think it would be a better idea to speak truthfully about the deceased. Lay it all out on the line, the good, the bad, the happy, the sad. We need a "Speaker for the Dead" as Orson Scott Card wrote... .

 

[Rock Hydra]

I don't think it's the situation with all people.
I don't speak good things about Hitler.

 

[George P Burdell]

^

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Rock Hydra
I don't think it's the situation with all people.
I don't speak good things about Hitler.

:thumbsup:

 

[Legendary]

If you want to see a fantastic realization of the exact opposite, check out The Sopranos Season 3, Episode 2 "Proshai, Livushka" for one of the funniest remembrances of a person ever.
Of course, you'll have to make it through the first 2 seasons to really appreciate it, but honestly, I couldn't stop laughing, and just thinking about it is making me chuckle a bit.

 

[Ika]

I wonder if anyone ever thinks that no one will say good things about them at their funeral.

Probably.

 

[Rogodin2]

That's why there shouldn't be funerals. The metaphysical element is usually antipodal to what the life was.

Rogo

 

[Auryg]

You should read "Speaker for the Dead."

 

[Yossarian]

Originally posted by: Rock Hydra
I don't think it's the situation with all people.
I don't speak good things about Hitler.

he was good at mustache grooming from what I hear.

 

[CraKaJaX]

We are grateful... for the dead.