Quote Originally Posted by JenBKR View Post
I was just thinking about this today - yes it's news when a celebrity dies, but then it's all you hear about for months. When a soldier (or even a fireman or policeman) dies in the line of duty, there's a small article on the 3rd page of the paper. Thanks for this thread, and lots of prayers and thoughts going out to those who risk their lives every day.
I thoroughly agree with the above.
Since this is the Doghouse, I trust no one will freak out upon reading this joke:
Q. What is the difference between Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson?
A. About six hours.

Why people worship celebrities is inconceivable to me.