R.I.P. Don Rickles

*MikeandRaph87* · 04-06-2017, 01:04 PM

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/...-90/100127122/

The legendary insult comic Don Rickles passed away in his Hollywood home today. No cause of death was given. He recently appeared on The Tonight Show and seemed in good health. Mr. Warmth as he is known appeared on many shows as a guest through the 60s and beyond and even voicing the role of Mr. Potatohead in the Toy Story series. He was one of a kind with his gimmick going so far as to not just be a frequent Tonight Show guest no matter the host but doing his outine for fellow comedians and during the Reagan years politicians. We have lost one of the last Golden Age greats today. He was 90.

Edit: His cause of death is reported to be kidney failure.

**Jester** · 04-06-2017, 01:10 PM

Just saw this on Facebook. Man was the original celebrity roaster. He'll be missed.

*in before Cubed curses the current year.

*CyberCubed* · 04-06-2017, 04:13 PM

Man, at this point you might as well say anyone aged 75 or older could die at any time.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 04-06-2017, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

Just saw this on Facebook. Man was the original celebrity roaster. He'll be missed.

*in before Cubed curses the current year.

You barely made it, man...

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 04-06-2017, 04:53 PM

So could we ALL, Cubed. So could we ALL.....

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 04-06-2017, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Man, at this point you might as well say anyone aged 75 or older could die at any time.

Man, at this point you might as well say the sky is blue and grass is green.

*triplexxx* · 04-06-2017, 09:18 PM

Had his own unique brand of comedy, and definitely well loved, glad he got to have 90 good years, be sure to continue making people laugh in heaven Don Rickles.

*Prowler* · 04-06-2017, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Man, at this point you might as well say anyone aged 75 or older could die at any time.

All of my grandparents made it past their 80s, except my maternal grandfather who died at around the age of 59-60.

*plastroncafe* · 04-06-2017, 09:54 PM

LIFE EXPECTANCY WHITE AMERICAN MALE

Shhh, no one tell him.

*CyberCubed* · 04-06-2017, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

LIFE EXPECTANCY WHITE AMERICAN MALE

Shhh, no one tell him.

My goal in life is to make it to age 99. I can do it.

*Prowler* · 04-06-2017, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

My goal in life is to make it to age 99. I can do it.

I think the oldest person to die in my family made it to 95-96. Impressive considering he had been born in the late 19th century.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 04-06-2017, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

My goal in life is to make it to age 99. I can do it.

You want to lie in bed, trapped in your own body and a mental vegetable, for twenty years?

Because that's what you'll be long before 99, pallie. 75 is pushing your luck.

Die while you remember who you are and don't crap in a bag, that's my strategy.

*Powder* · 04-06-2017, 10:51 PM

Circlejerking about Cybercubed is a terrible way to honor the memory of this legendary comedian.

*Cure* · 04-06-2017, 11:39 PM

Man, this sucks. I thought he was funny.

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Originally Posted by Powder

Circlejerking about Cybercubed is a terrible way to honor the memory of this legendary comedian.

Seriously, yo. Every thread.

*Andrew NDB* · 04-07-2017, 12:04 AM

Is it bad that I thought he was already dead?

Great guy, hilarious.

*ProactiveMan* · 04-07-2017, 01:56 AM

He's insulting the angels now.

*plastroncafe* · 04-07-2017, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Powder

Circlejerking about Cybercubed is a terrible way to honor the memory of this legendary comedian.

The guy was an insult comic, I think he did enjoy a good circle jerk insult thread.

*MikeandRaph87* · 04-07-2017, 01:09 PM

I watched through this playlist a little over a year ago after one of his Tonight Show appearances. Guest staring Ronald Regan, Webster, Jonny Carson and others.

Don Rickles insults the Dodgers.

Also, if anyone wants to take the time I recommend watching The Andy Griffith Show episode, 'the Luck of Newton Monroe'.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3kkk57

Edit: This is a thread meant to honor a comedic legend whom I am quite fond of. Please avoid taking Cubed bait and tags on the topic. Please remove. Thank you.

*Powder* · 04-07-2017, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

The guy was an insult comic, I think he did enjoy a good circle jerk insult thread.

You say that as if he's being roasted when it's just another "Oh that Cybercubed!" thread.

This was pretty touching.

*plastroncafe* · 04-07-2017, 03:26 PM

You're absolutely right, and I concede the point.
That clip of Kimmel is wonderful. I give the man major props for owning his grief that way, and for being able to perform while still in the midst of it.

That's just...not something you see every day, and as sad as it is to say it, unbelievably brave. I've got a new respect for the guy.

As for Rickles himself, he was one of a kind and will be missed.

04-06-2017, 01:04 PM	#1
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,131	R.I.P. Don Rickles https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/...-90/100127122/ The legendary insult comic Don Rickles passed away in his Hollywood home today. No cause of death was given. He recently appeared on The Tonight Show and seemed in good health. Mr. Warmth as he is known appeared on many shows as a guest through the 60s and beyond and even voicing the role of Mr. Potatohead in the Toy Story series. He was one of a kind with his gimmick going so far as to not just be a frequent Tonight Show guest no matter the host but doing his outine for fellow comedians and during the Reagan years politicians. We have lost one of the last Golden Age greats today. He was 90. Edit: His cause of death is reported to be kidney failure. __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon! Last edited by MikeandRaph87; 04-06-2017 at 04:23 PM.

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Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,216	Just saw this on Facebook. Man was the original celebrity roaster. He'll be missed. *in before Cubed curses the current year. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

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MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,772	So could we ALL, Cubed. So could we ALL..... __________________ "You IDIOTS! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -from "Spaceballs" "Where Science ends, magic begins." -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491 My various stories and fan-fics are now here- https://m.fanfiction.net/u/4770494/#end

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triplexxx Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,596	Had his own unique brand of comedy, and definitely well loved, glad he got to have 90 good years, be sure to continue making people laugh in heaven Don Rickles. __________________ Please don't shoot me Mr. Big Mike. I'm too young and good-looking to die, well too young. I got a father, I got a mother, I got a grandmother, I got a little sister...and a little brother this high (raises hand), and a little brother this high (lowers hand), and little brother this high (lowers hand), and a little brother this high (lowers hand), and a little brother this high (lowers hand) and then I got a great big brother this high (slaps gun and runs). "Fright Night" - Three Stooges

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Powder So tired of this place Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell Ri La Posts: 26,803	Circlejerking about Cybercubed is a terrible way to honor the memory of this legendary comedian. __________________ I'm convinced that none of you have ever experienced joy

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CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,031	Man, at this point you might as well say anyone aged 75 or older could die at any time.

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Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 29,251	Is it bad that I thought he was already dead? Great guy, hilarious. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

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ProactiveMan Spooky ghost Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Western Australia Posts: 2,266	He's insulting the angels now. __________________ ProactiveMan!

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MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,131	I watched through this playlist a little over a year ago after one of his Tonight Show appearances. Guest staring Ronald Regan, Webster, Jonny Carson and others. Don Rickles insults the Dodgers. Also, if anyone wants to take the time I recommend watching The Andy Griffith Show episode, 'the Luck of Newton Monroe'. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3kkk57 Edit: This is a thread meant to honor a comedic legend whom I am quite fond of. Please avoid taking Cubed bait and tags on the topic. Please remove. Thank you. __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon! Last edited by MikeandRaph87; 04-07-2017 at 01:56 PM.