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rmr · 01-11-2007, 01:03 PM

Man shoots friend in argument over height of late soul singer James Brown

Jan 11 10:29 AM US/Eastern

ATMORE, Ala. (AP) - A man shot a friend when the two got into an argument over James Brown's height, police said.
Dan Gulley Jr. was charged with assault in the shooting of David James Brooks Jr., police said. Officers said the men were at a friend's home on Monday when, according to witnesses, the argument over the height of the late "Godfather of Soul" escalated, with Gulley, 70, shooting Brooks, 62, twice in the abdomen.

Brooks went to his car, got a gun and shot at Gulley but missed, then went to the police station, officers said.

Gulley also went to the station and told police he had shot Brooks. He remained in the Escambia County Jail on Wednesday.

Brooks was taken to a hospital, but information on his condition was not available.

The Mobile, Ala., Press-Register newspaper said officers did not believe alcohol was a factor in the argument.

Brown, who was known to wear lifts, died of heart failure Dec. 25 at age 73. Accounts of his height vary.

bealeblues · 01-11-2007, 02:17 PM

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Accounts of his height vary.

at least the article clears up the controversy.

rmr · 01-11-2007, 02:24 PM

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who was known to wear lifts

^^

zero · 01-12-2007, 09:27 AM

MORRISSEY, famed for penning some of British pop music's most melancholy songs, is being lined up to represent Britain in the Eurovision song contest, usually seen as a celebration of all things kitsch and trite.

The former lead singer of The Smiths, whose hits include That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore and Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now, revealed he wanted to take part after Britain's disappointing performance last year.

"Morrissey expressed an interest way back last year in writing for the contest and since then we have been in talks with him," a BBC spokeswoman said today.

She said no decision had yet been made and there were also discussions with other artists taking place. It was also unclear whether Morrissey would perform or merely write the song.

Britain's entry last year, rapper Daz Sampson, came only 19th out of 24 countries, faring slightly better than Jemini's 2003 offering which failed to win a single vote.

Finnish rockers Lordi, attired in monster-themed costumes, were the surprise winners with Hard Rock Hallelujah, watched by an estimated 100 million viewers across Europe.

The contest that launched the careers of ABBA and Celine Dion is regarded in Britain as something of a joke, because it traditionally attracted entrants with strange hairstyles and over-the-top outfits, singing cheesy songs with catchy choruses.

It would seem an unlikely platform for Morrissey whose angst-ridden lyrics won The Smiths an army of fans during the 1980s.

rmr · 01-12-2007, 09:59 AM

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That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore

^^

zero · 01-12-2007, 10:06 AM

UPDATE - here's last years winner:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...23101377514296

obviously that's going to hard for morrisoney to top but i'm pretty sure if anyone can do it morrisoney's the man for the job

12"razormix · 01-12-2007, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by zero

Morrissey is being lined up to represent Britain in the Eurovision song contest

he's finally gone soft in the head

zero · 01-12-2007, 11:21 AM

who me??

craig johnston · 01-12-2007, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 12"razormix

he's finally gone soft in the head

finally? he was always bonkers. i thought that's what all you
sad goths liked about him.

zero · 01-16-2007, 09:49 AM

no pants, no prob!

a pants-less woman waits on the subway platform. three participants exit the train, in what are hopefully their waning moments of pantless ness before hitting the streets. they came. they saw. they took off their pants. more than 200 people participated in the sixth annual no pants! subway ride on the 6 line yesterday.

"we're all going to take our pants off and have a lot of fun," said organizer charlie todd, 28, of the improv everywhere group. "it's not against the law to wear your underwear!"

participants gathered at the brooklyn bridge-city hall station, boarded a 6 train, "de-pantsed" and exited at different stations. then they reboarded other uptown trains to the shock and amusement of fellow subway riders.

"i'm standing here with no pants on," said melissa poles, 31, of manhattan, who crocheted a blanket while confused onlookers tried to make sense of the stunt. "i'm awesome."

look rmr you're not fooling anyone but yourself with this "melissa poles" nonsense

Brynn · 01-19-2007, 04:01 PM

rmr, sounds like a great new sig line to me...I'm too attached to mine, though.
Please use it! Please!

Lizzard · 01-12-2007, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by rmr

Brown, who was known to wear lifts, died of heart failure Dec. 25 at age 73. Accounts of his height vary.

I feel bad. even in death he didn't get an answer to the debate...

zero · 01-12-2007, 12:29 PM

♪♪my heart goes boombangabingbangbong
ding ding ding ding dangadong ♪♪

Lizzard · 01-12-2007, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by zero

♪♪my heart goes boombangabingbangbong
ding ding ding ding dangadong ♪♪

Lol, everyone wants to dance like that.

WizardsKeep · 03-09-2007, 01:31 PM

The guy had it comin'. Seriously.

Oh well. This just goes to show you that you can't win an argument.

01-11-2007, 01:03 PM	#1
rmr Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 10,595	"Makes Sense To Me" News Story Of The Day Man shoots friend in argument over height of late soul singer James Brown Jan 11 10:29 AM US/Eastern ATMORE, Ala. (AP) - A man shot a friend when the two got into an argument over James Brown's height, police said. Dan Gulley Jr. was charged with assault in the shooting of David James Brooks Jr., police said. Officers said the men were at a friend's home on Monday when, according to witnesses, the argument over the height of the late "Godfather of Soul" escalated, with Gulley, 70, shooting Brooks, 62, twice in the abdomen. Brooks went to his car, got a gun and shot at Gulley but missed, then went to the police station, officers said. Gulley also went to the station and told police he had shot Brooks. He remained in the Escambia County Jail on Wednesday. Brooks was taken to a hospital, but information on his condition was not available. The Mobile, Ala., Press-Register newspaper said officers did not believe alcohol was a factor in the argument. Brown, who was known to wear lifts, died of heart failure Dec. 25 at age 73. Accounts of his height vary.

01-12-2007, 09:27 AM	#4
zero ª ★ ª Join Date: May 2004 Location: lª m°°n Posts: 13,853	MORRISSEY, famed for penning some of British pop music's most melancholy songs, is being lined up to represent Britain in the Eurovision song contest, usually seen as a celebration of all things kitsch and trite. The former lead singer of The Smiths, whose hits include That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore and Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now, revealed he wanted to take part after Britain's disappointing performance last year. "Morrissey expressed an interest way back last year in writing for the contest and since then we have been in talks with him," a BBC spokeswoman said today. She said no decision had yet been made and there were also discussions with other artists taking place. It was also unclear whether Morrissey would perform or merely write the song. Britain's entry last year, rapper Daz Sampson, came only 19th out of 24 countries, faring slightly better than Jemini's 2003 offering which failed to win a single vote. Finnish rockers Lordi, attired in monster-themed costumes, were the surprise winners with Hard Rock Hallelujah, watched by an estimated 100 million viewers across Europe. The contest that launched the careers of ABBA and Celine Dion is regarded in Britain as something of a joke, because it traditionally attracted entrants with strange hairstyles and over-the-top outfits, singing cheesy songs with catchy choruses. It would seem an unlikely platform for Morrissey whose angst-ridden lyrics won The Smiths an army of fans during the 1980s. Last edited by zero : 01-12-2007 at 10:05 AM.

01-12-2007, 10:06 AM	#6
zero ª ★ ª Join Date: May 2004 Location: lª m°°n Posts: 13,853	UPDATE - here's last years winner: http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...23101377514296 obviously that's going to hard for morrisoney to top but i'm pretty sure if anyone can do it morrisoney's the man for the job

01-16-2007, 09:49 AM	#10
zero ª ★ ª Join Date: May 2004 Location: lª m°°n Posts: 13,853	no pants, no prob! a pants-less woman waits on the subway platform. three participants exit the train, in what are hopefully their waning moments of pantless ness before hitting the streets. they came. they saw. they took off their pants. more than 200 people participated in the sixth annual no pants! subway ride on the 6 line yesterday. "we're all going to take our pants off and have a lot of fun," said organizer charlie todd, 28, of the improv everywhere group. "it's not against the law to wear your underwear!" participants gathered at the brooklyn bridge-city hall station, boarded a 6 train, "de-pantsed" and exited at different stations. then they reboarded other uptown trains to the shock and amusement of fellow subway riders. "i'm standing here with no pants on," said melissa poles, 31, of manhattan, who crocheted a blanket while confused onlookers tried to make sense of the stunt. "i'm awesome." look rmr you're not fooling anyone but yourself with this "melissa poles" nonsense

01-19-2007, 04:01 PM	#11
Brynn constantly amazed Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in the labyrinth of shared happiness Posts: 6,206	rmr, sounds like a great new sig line to me...I'm too attached to mine, though. Please use it! Please! __________________ 1. While sitting at your desk, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles. 2. Now, while doing this, draw the number "6" in the air with your right hand. 3. Your foot will change direction.

01-12-2007, 11:21 AM	#8
zero ª ★ ª Join Date: May 2004 Location: lª m°°n Posts: 13,853	who me??

01-12-2007, 12:29 PM	#13
zero ª ★ ª Join Date: May 2004 Location: lª m°°n Posts: 13,853	♪♪my heart goes boombangabingbangbong ding ding ding ding dangadong ♪♪

03-09-2007, 01:31 PM	#15
WizardsKeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3	The guy had it comin'. Seriously. Oh well. This just goes to show you that you can't win an argument. __________________ I am a spammer

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