What Happened to Howard Part II

Engine · 11-27-2012, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tore

But I refuse to believe he died of a heart attack!

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Originally Posted by Burning Down

In the posts from the other forums in the OP, they say "heart attack", quotes and all. Hmmm. Maybe hiding something?

Clearly he may have killed himself, we can't know. Does it matter to you? Not to me.
He died. End of story. Judging his mode of death is arrogant and disrespectful. Stop.

Neapolitan · 11-27-2012, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tore

But I refuse to believe he died of a heart attack!

Are you saying that out of skepticism or because you would be too emotional over the news?

I was skeptical at first myself, but then when it seem clear it did happen I felt sad for him.

Trollheart · 11-27-2012, 07:23 PM

I can't believe I'll never see that superhero duck avatar again!

Look, I didn't know him at all really, just kept up with his postings in various threads and once or twice (literally) he popped in to throw some smart comment in my journal, but he always seemed a very genuine guy who would stick to his guns no matter what, and let no-one change his mind. That might sound like a bad thing, and in some ways maybe it was, but I still respect the guy. I say that in the present tense, because he'll remain alive in our memories. Corny perhaps, but no less true.

I can remember the last post I recall reading from him was something about having lots of disposable income after his marriage failed and thinking about getting a computer or something. How surreal that now he will never do that, and no doubt that income will be going, at least in part, to fund his funeral. Really makes you think.

Damn, I'm gonna miss that guy!
RIP Howard/Il Duce/Patrick: you were one of a kind, a maverick and a trailblazer, and if there's internet in the afterlife I'm sure you're doing your best to troll it and bug the hell out of everyone.

Go well, diamond heart.

Guybrush · 11-28-2012, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Neapolitan

Are you saying that out of skepticism or because you would be too emotional over the news?

I was skeptical at first myself, but then when it seem clear it did happen I felt sad for him.

It was just a joke, like it would make more sense that he died getting gunned down by the police or from some sex act gone horribly wrong.

The Batlord · 11-28-2012, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by tore

But I refuse to believe he died of a heart attack!

I assume it was auto erotic asphyxiation. It's what he would've wanted.

That's a joke, but I honestly think that he'd want to go out ****ing.

PoorOldPo · 11-27-2012, 03:15 PM

I was on a forum once and one of the most well knkown members supposedly died. Turns out he was actually not dead, a pedofile exploiting the members on the site through photographs they posted of themselves(apparently he convinced a few to post some of themselves naked to him) he posed as a 26 year old something man, and pretended he was this model, so he used photos of some unkown model. We all believed him and trusted him as well, turns out he betrayed us. Thats the only death I have encountered on the internet and it wasn't even a death. So I guess..This is the first one.

FRED HALE SR. · 11-27-2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorOldPo

I was on a forum once and one of the most well knkown members supposedly died. Turns out he was actually not dead, a pedofile exploiting the members on the site through photographs they posted of themselves(apparently he convinced a few to post some of themselves naked to him) he posed as a 26 year old something man, and pretended he was this model, so he used photos of some unkown model. We all believed him and trusted him as well, turns out he betrayed us. Thats the only death I have encountered on the internet and it wasn't even a death. So I guess..This is the first one.

Sounds like Dave on Wheels.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...casHPGRetVwvkg

Urban Hat€monger ? · 11-27-2012, 03:31 PM

You'd think he's come back and post in the 'God is in your mind' thread to let us know who was right.

PoorOldPo · 11-27-2012, 03:44 PM

He had a tough time on here sometimes.

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Originally Posted by Urban Hatemonger ?

You'd think he's come back and post in the 'God is in your mind' thread to let us know who was right.

I don't think ghosts can inhabit the internet.

~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ · 11-27-2012, 04:10 PM

I'll remember him as Il Duce. Even after he changed his name to the (hilarious) moniker Howard the Duck, I'd see his posts show up in threads and, perhaps even affectionately, roll my eyes, knowing it was more than likely some inane, perverted, hilarious babble. "Just Duce again."

I'll miss that.

He was one of those larger than life characters who, whether met with approval or disdain, continued to be uncompromisingly himself. I've not met him in real life, but I'm sure he'd be the kind of person you'd never forget meeting.

Il Duce (or Howard the Duck) will live on as a persona. He's contributed to some classic threads, chiming in with his irreverent sense of humor, often punctuating heavy discourse with something wonderfully insipid.

To Patrick, the man behind the username, I wish a very heartfelt and sincere RIP. I'm not sure what his beliefs on the afterlife were.

Peace.

11-27-2012, 07:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,996	I can't believe I'll never see that superhero duck avatar again! Look, I didn't know him at all really, just kept up with his postings in various threads and once or twice (literally) he popped in to throw some smart comment in my journal, but he always seemed a very genuine guy who would stick to his guns no matter what, and let no-one change his mind. That might sound like a bad thing, and in some ways maybe it was, but I still respect the guy. I say that in the present tense, because he'll remain alive in our memories. Corny perhaps, but no less true. I can remember the last post I recall reading from him was something about having lots of disposable income after his marriage failed and thinking about getting a computer or something. How surreal that now he will never do that, and no doubt that income will be going, at least in part, to fund his funeral. Really makes you think. Damn, I'm gonna miss that guy! RIP Howard/Il Duce/Patrick: you were one of a kind, a maverick and a trailblazer, and if there's internet in the afterlife I'm sure you're doing your best to troll it and bug the hell out of everyone. Go well, diamond heart. __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

11-27-2012, 03:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
PoorOldPo Blue Pill Oww Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Luimneach, Eire Posts: 1,107	I was on a forum once and one of the most well knkown members supposedly died. Turns out he was actually not dead, a pedofile exploiting the members on the site through photographs they posted of themselves(apparently he convinced a few to post some of themselves naked to him) he posed as a 26 year old something man, and pretended he was this model, so he used photos of some unkown model. We all believed him and trusted him as well, turns out he betrayed us. Thats the only death I have encountered on the internet and it wasn't even a death. So I guess..This is the first one. __________________ https://www.instagram.com/hennas.lullaby/

11-27-2012, 03:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,626	You'd think he's come back and post in the 'God is in your mind' thread to let us know who was right. __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.

11-27-2012, 04:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,538	I'll remember him as Il Duce. Even after he changed his name to the (hilarious) moniker Howard the Duck, I'd see his posts show up in threads and, perhaps even affectionately, roll my eyes, knowing it was more than likely some inane, perverted, hilarious babble. "Just Duce again." I'll miss that. He was one of those larger than life characters who, whether met with approval or disdain, continued to be uncompromisingly himself. I've not met him in real life, but I'm sure he'd be the kind of person you'd never forget meeting. Il Duce (or Howard the Duck) will live on as a persona. He's contributed to some classic threads, chiming in with his irreverent sense of humor, often punctuating heavy discourse with something wonderfully insipid. To Patrick, the man behind the username, I wish a very heartfelt and sincere RIP. I'm not sure what his beliefs on the afterlife were. Peace.