Alexander McQueen dead

[Tiggsy]

Uhura_Fighter said:

Tiggsy said:

cazzer said:

JonRB said:

limpsfield said:

cazzer said:

Meh

But obviously not quite "meh" enough for you ignore the thread?

I aspire to be an internet cool kid one day.

Internet kid Great. At 43 its a long time since I was called a kid.

But as the previous poster said...
There are people deserving of a days worth of obituaries. A bloke who makes skirts and suits isn't one of em in my humble internet opinion.

So, not deserving of any real adulation and I didn't know him so meh.

Would "meh" be appropriate comment on a thread about dead soldiers that i dont know....or do you have to make skirts to attract your interest and disrespect?

FFS you are trying to make a link from soldiers to a dress maker.

Only link is they are both dead young....and they are both doing a job i believe unnecessary. Still wouldn't suggest others passing was something to say "meh" about.

[st_files]

Popbh said:

When he (AM) got the job at Givenchy.....meeting the starchy Parisian studio staff for the first time, he got his cock out, peed on the cutting table, and said "See the future!"

If thats true, you have to admire the guy.

[parakitaMol.]

st_files said:

Popbh said:

When he (AM) got the job at Givenchy.....meeting the starchy Parisian studio staff for the first time, he got his cock out, peed on the cutting table, and said "See the future!"

If thats true, you have to admire the guy.

[fulham911club]

Smiler. said:

Was this chap really a genius though (as per the reports on the beeb this morning)?

Michael Faraday - I reckon he was.
Alan Turing - I know he was.
The neurosurgeon who corrected my lumber malfunctions - he definitely was.


Next, he'll be labelled a "hero" for his outstanding work with the Ruff & the Pom-Pom.


It's is sad when someone dies, made worse in the case of suicide, but really.

That's the problem with lots of you IT internet geeks on here. If someone from "science" dies then the world stops revolving and a PH day of mourning is declared. Anybody from the "arts" that is deemed non-geek cool is dismissed.

[Smiler.]

fulham911club said:

Smiler. said:

Was this chap really a genius though (as per the reports on the beeb this morning)?

Michael Faraday - I reckon he was.
Alan Turing - I know he was.
The neurosurgeon who corrected my lumber malfunctions - he definitely was.


Next, he'll be labelled a "hero" for his outstanding work with the Ruff & the Pom-Pom.


It's is sad when someone dies, made worse in the case of suicide, but really.

That's the problem with lots of you IT internet geeks on here. If someone from "science" dies then the world stops revolving and a PH day of mourning is declared. Anybody from the "arts" that is deemed non-geek cool is dismissed.

Where did I say that?

Actually, I'd prefer that a mention in the Time obituaries is all that was made, but that's the celebrity-obsessed media mire that we have today.

I just don't think he was a genius. Actually, form what I saw on the beeb this morning, most of his stuff looked crass & unwearable.

My opinion & all that, but the whole thing seems to be Emperors New Clothes.

And why label me an IT geek? Is that the norm these days for anyone who doesn't share another's view?

Am I "artist"?

[drivin_me_nuts]

Smiler. said:

Was this chap really a genius though (as per the reports on the beeb this morning)?

Michael Faraday - I reckon he was.
Alan Turing - I know he was.
The neurosurgeon who corrected my lumber malfunctions - he definitely was.


Next, he'll be labelled a "hero" for his outstanding work with the Ruff & the Pom-Pom.


It's is sad when someone dies, made worse in the case of suicide, but really.

Can a chap not be a genius in his own field?

... or even a visiorary, a leader, or in fact any of those other words used to describe someone at the top of their game and way ahead of their peers?

Surely it's all relative. For example you think the surgeon who fixed your back was brilliant yet one of his peer surgeons might consider it no more than fixing a simple fracture.

[st_files]

parakitaMol. said:

st_files said:

Popbh said:

When he (AM) got the job at Givenchy.....meeting the starchy Parisian studio staff for the first time, he got his cock out, peed on the cutting table, and said "See the future!"

If thats true, you have to admire the guy.

?

[Jezza30]

cazzer said:

Tiggsy said:

cazzer said:

JonRB said:

limpsfield said:

cazzer said:

Meh

But obviously not quite "meh" enough for you ignore the thread?

I aspire to be an internet cool kid one day.

Internet kid Great. At 43 its a long time since I was called a kid.

But as the previous poster said...
There are people deserving of a days worth of obituaries. A bloke who makes skirts and suits isn't one of em in my humble internet opinion.

So, not deserving of any real adulation and I didn't know him so meh.

Would "meh" be appropriate comment on a thread about dead soldiers that i dont know....or do you have to make skirts to attract your interest and disrespect?

No you have to top yerself when yer at the top of your game.

The soldier died cos he was "defending" the countries interest, (irrespective if you agree with the war or not).
The dressmaker died because he was unhappy being rich and famous.
Boo hoo.

Well put - a soldier is given minimal airtime - 'just another one' to joe public, yet a luvvie has enough of the rat race and the 'celebs' are queweing up to tell us how he changed our lives! If Victoria Beckam lead the tributes to my death (unlikely) i would be less than pleased from way up there.... fking freak

[nogginthenog]

you have to admire him just for writing 'I am a ' in the lining of a jacket destined for Prince Charles.

RIP Lee.

Edited because I have just realised that even if you spell c * * t wrong the filter still catches it!

Edited by nogginthenog on Friday 12th February 10:36

Edited by nogginthenog on Friday 12th February 10:37

[Smiler.]

drivin_me_nuts said:

Smiler. said:

Was this chap really a genius though (as per the reports on the beeb this morning)?

Michael Faraday - I reckon he was.
Alan Turing - I know he was.
The neurosurgeon who corrected my lumber malfunctions - he definitely was.


Next, he'll be labelled a "hero" for his outstanding work with the Ruff & the Pom-Pom.


It's is sad when someone dies, made worse in the case of suicide, but really.

Can a chap not be a genius in his own field?

... or even a visiorary, a leader, or in fact any of those other words used to describe someone at the top of their game and way ahead of their peers?

Surely it's all relative. For example you think the surgeon who fixed your back was brilliant yet one of his peer surgeons might consider it no more than fixing a simple fracture.

Ok, I see your point. I suppose I don't consider dressmaking to be a vocation where the term "visionary" really applies.

On the other hand, I consider neurosurgery to be a vocation where such a description could be attributed.

I certainly wouldn't agree with your analogy regarding neurosurgery as fixing a fracture. I don't know of anyone needing to sign a waiver not to sue if one comes off the slab in a wheelchair for a simple fracture - but them I'm not a medical expert, so you might be right.

[ali_kat]

His more outlandish garments were purely for show, never to be worn - but then few catwalk show clothes are.

If you look at his designs that were worn on the red carpet, the stuff sold in his stores then you will see that he truly was a gifted designer.

[parakitaMol.]

I'm not sure comparing the man to a soldier or neurosurgeon is relevant or fair.

In HIS field he was creatively gifted.

He was a working class man and a leading British talent who is an output from a British university and instead of knocking him we should be proud of his achievements and what that talent brings in terms of fashion tourism and industry - not comparing him to unconnected careers and people.

I think it's very sad indeed.

[ali_kat]

He did it the hard way, that's for sure. The guy had 1 O level!

[loltolhurst]

parakitaMol. said:

I'm not sure comparing the man to a soldier or neurosurgeon is relevant or fair.

In HIS field he was creatively gifted.

He was a working class man and a leading British talent who is an output from a British university and instead of knocking him we should be proud of his achievements and what that talent brings in terms of fashion tourism and industry - not comparing him to unconnected careers and people.

I think it's very sad indeed.

exactely - cant say i understand the fashion industry but he was a leading export for england and worked his way from the bottom so well done to him and its a shame what has happened. god forbid the news showing a british success and mourning that a bit when he dies..

[Dave^]

anonymous said:

[redacted]

A one way ticket to hell for you!!

[Lost soul]

Smiler. said:

fulham911club said:

Smiler. said:

Was this chap really a genius though (as per the reports on the beeb this morning)?

Michael Faraday - I reckon he was.
Alan Turing - I know he was.
The neurosurgeon who corrected my lumber malfunctions - he definitely was.


Next, he'll be labelled a "hero" for his outstanding work with the Ruff & the Pom-Pom.


It's is sad when someone dies, made worse in the case of suicide, but really.

That's the problem with lots of you IT internet geeks on here. If someone from "science" dies then the world stops revolving and a PH day of mourning is declared. Anybody from the "arts" that is deemed non-geek cool is dismissed.

Where did I say that?

Actually, I'd prefer that a mention in the Time obituaries is all that was made, but that's the celebrity-obsessed media mire that we have today.

I just don't think he was a genius. Actually, form what I saw on the beeb this morning, most of his stuff looked crass & unwearable.

My opinion & all that, but the whole thing seems to be Emperors New Clothes.

And why label me an IT geek? Is that the norm these days for anyone who doesn't share another's view?

Am I "artist"?

He designed clothes nothing more, hardly a genius

[thekirbyfake]

Knock knock
Who's there?
Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen who?
That's the fashion industry, dahling

[st_files]

Lost soul said:

He designed clothes nothing more, hardly a genius

Just because you dont attach any value to someone who designs clothes doesnt mean he wasnt a genius at what he does.

Use a dictionary.

Edited by st_files on Friday 12th February 11:57

[Lost soul]

st_files said:

Lost soul said:

He designed clothes nothing more, hardly a genius

Just because you dont attach any value to someone who designs clothes doesnt mean he wasnt a genius at what he does.

Use a dictionary.

Edited by st_files on Friday 12th February 11:57

I know the meaning of the word genius , he was not one

[Bungleaio]

Are these related in anyway?