Death and TV Mistakes
Those are two universal truths aren't they?
Today's topic is Adrienne Reynolds. I don't usually comment on stories as sad as this one, but recently there is just something disturbing about what's going on right now.
First, the qualifier. I think her death was a tragedy and gruesome. And I think if your crime is this heinous that you should get the death penalty no matter your age.
Now, let's talk about what I have seen in the last hour and a half. I went to Hy-vee to get some tomatoes and parked next to a car that had emblazened on its rear window "In Memory of Adrienne Reynolds 1988-2005". I was already going to blog about that but I was not going to give it more than a sentence or two. I'm sure the car belonged to a friend or relative and I'm sure they miss her very much, but COME ON!!! No death, no matter how tragic needs extra publicity after the court case is closed. Miss her. Mourn her. Pray for her soul at church. But don't put her on the back of your car's window. That is just disgusting. The same goes for people who make Tshirts and bumper stickers about it. To me that say I have no identity of my own. I define myself by someone else's death. I have no life of my own.
Next, Dateline is going to cover this story this weekend. This is just too excessive. If her murder is unsolved, by all means, put it on national TV and see if you can turn up any clues. We know who did it, convicted them of that crime. Let her rest. Her family had already been on Montel. I wonder how Montel and Dateline heard about this? I doubt KWQC called them. It wouldn't surprise me if the family had to expand their 15 minutes to a national audience, which disgusts me even more. Oh, yeah and they called us a small town. We are not a small town. And we will not be "forever changed" like NBC said.
Let me be on record about my own death. My uncle says "when I'm gone cremate me and throw me in the river." Now, you must understand he really likes to fish, thats why he wants to be with the fish. But I think he has the concept right. Bury me and walk away. Think about me when the Cubs win the series. Tell my great-grandchildren about my love of music. But for the love of God don't advertise I'm gone. That way maybe I can sneak past St Pete's security.
Today's topic is Adrienne Reynolds. I don't usually comment on stories as sad as this one, but recently there is just something disturbing about what's going on right now.
First, the qualifier. I think her death was a tragedy and gruesome. And I think if your crime is this heinous that you should get the death penalty no matter your age.
Now, let's talk about what I have seen in the last hour and a half. I went to Hy-vee to get some tomatoes and parked next to a car that had emblazened on its rear window "In Memory of Adrienne Reynolds 1988-2005". I was already going to blog about that but I was not going to give it more than a sentence or two. I'm sure the car belonged to a friend or relative and I'm sure they miss her very much, but COME ON!!! No death, no matter how tragic needs extra publicity after the court case is closed. Miss her. Mourn her. Pray for her soul at church. But don't put her on the back of your car's window. That is just disgusting. The same goes for people who make Tshirts and bumper stickers about it. To me that say I have no identity of my own. I define myself by someone else's death. I have no life of my own.
Next, Dateline is going to cover this story this weekend. This is just too excessive. If her murder is unsolved, by all means, put it on national TV and see if you can turn up any clues. We know who did it, convicted them of that crime. Let her rest. Her family had already been on Montel. I wonder how Montel and Dateline heard about this? I doubt KWQC called them. It wouldn't surprise me if the family had to expand their 15 minutes to a national audience, which disgusts me even more. Oh, yeah and they called us a small town. We are not a small town. And we will not be "forever changed" like NBC said.
Let me be on record about my own death. My uncle says "when I'm gone cremate me and throw me in the river." Now, you must understand he really likes to fish, thats why he wants to be with the fish. But I think he has the concept right. Bury me and walk away. Think about me when the Cubs win the series. Tell my great-grandchildren about my love of music. But for the love of God don't advertise I'm gone. That way maybe I can sneak past St Pete's security.
posted by doogie at 4:46 PM
1 Comments:
Yes please... let's leave the sleeping dogs and the dead to rest in peace. I might still remember my father and "aunt" (best friend's mom) by putting their initials and dates of passing on one of my jackets, leaving their memories on my shoulders, but even though I miss them I'm still living my life. There's nothing wrong with remembering someone who has left us, but grow up.
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