A couple of years ago, I posted a diary suggesting everyone ignore the Demented Orange Dumpster’s 2018 SOTU address (not that many of us will watch him anyway, but anything to drive down viewership ratings to screw with the Dumpster’s demented and shriveled mind is good by me) by reading a really funny obituary instead.
A good laugh and a good time was had by all. Well ... by most.
Not to mention, funny obituaries could also be a welcome diversion for those frustrated by the slooooooooooow Iowa Caucus numbers coming in.
I guess writing humorous obits is a “thing” recently, so here’s links to some of my favorites:
Joe Heller’s Obit
Joe Heller made his last undignified and largely irreverent gesture on September 8, 2019, signing off on a life, in his words, "generally well-lived and with few regrets." When the doctors confronted his daughters with the news last week that "your father is a very sick man," in unison they replied, "you have no idea."
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His mother was not immune to his pranks as he named his first dog, "Fart," so she would have to scream his name to come home if he wandered off.
Jan Lynch’s Obit
Her sudden and untimely death came as quite a shock as she was only diagnosed with advanced COPD, advanced emphysema, advanced heart disease, cystic fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, stroke, extreme stubbornness, restless leg syndrome, and arm chair quarterback.
Jan reminds me of my mom.
Danny Lloyd’s Obit
He was a generous man – giving away many of his possessions in the months before he died. He even left his car to twelve different friends, depending upon who visited him last
Philip Thorpe’s Obit
His accomplishments will be published at a later date, if any are discovered. He served as an artillery officer in the U.S. Army. Canada wouldn't take him because, so they said, they don't go to war much up there. He served 3 missions for the LDS Church but they stopped sending him because he always came back. He picked up 3 University degrees along the way, two of which he had to return.
There’s more funny obits at Legacy.com.
And some great ones here at loveliveson.com
And last, this obit that’s short and to the point:
Doug died
It’s ok to laugh at these, btw. They were written mostly by loved ones, and often by the dearly departed themselves.