Damn.., another one... gone too soon.
It's a sad day.
RIP
It's a sad day.
RIP
Anthony Bourdain dead at 61 after suicide..
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Game6Conley
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Damn thats sad. Ill always remember this one quote of his but its in poor taste given whats happened.RIP.
It's not like if you make over $***,***, you won't kill yourself.
This guy was ok in my book. Shame to see him go so early. Yes, he went to some great places.
And look at all the places he went that weren't first world countries. Just in his first season of Parts Unknown he went to Myanmar, The Congo, Columbia, Libya.
I remember seeing an episode of No Reservations he did after the Earthquake in a still recovering Haiti in 2011.
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candrew
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Huh? Where did I mention how much money he makes? He clearly lived a fulfilling life with adventures most people will never experience and he still couldn't out run his own demons.
Money is the easiest way for most to understand "enriched life". It's hard to get that across... I'm sorry it came across incorrectly to you.
idestroyedthetoilet
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That's as incorrect a statement as it gets.
Happiness encompasses many reasons providing personal joy; money, hobbies, security, lifestyles... Money may be the driver for many but it's only one of the drivers. Many people find happiness in other forms. Biking, hiking, farming, rafting, charity, religion, animal shelters, tatoos, working on something, going out with friends, visiting family often, golf or bowling, building houses, keeping up a yard...
Money does nothing to convey "enriched life" outside the security aspect. If you have all the money in the world but no drive then what's the point?
I don't think you understand my statement. "It's easiest for most to understand" doesn't mean it's right. It only means it's easiest for people to see, or even imply from.
idestroyedthetoilet
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Fair enough but I think you are very wrong and taking a purely US capitalistic perspective on this. I think there is a book For The Love of the Game. Haven't read it but I imagine it encompasses how humans are driven. Money isn't the goal for many, it's a nice byproduct.
Right or wrong, Anthony Bourdain had an incredible life. Really lived the full spectrum. Sure, many of the amazing moments were paid for by someone else(CNN, Travel Channel, etc). But just because he was able to have such amazing experiences doesn't make his passing any less awful. I feel like it makes it more awful.
RandyForRubio
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Left a kid behind too.
Awful. Feel terrible for his family and friends.
Awful. Feel terrible for his family and friends.
The true victims of suicide are those who loved the person who died. I know from personal experience, it can be incredibly damaging for many many years.
A person I work with, not someone I knew well, killed their self this week. Kate Spade, now Anthony Bourdain. You think you're "over" your own pain and then get pulled back into that moment and experience it again and again. Pain, guilt, regret. Those who choose to commit suicide are sentencing the people who love them to suffer those things to some extent for the rest of their lives.
Please seek help if you depressed or considering hurting yourself. I mean it sincerely, please.
Zombie
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Huh. That's the complete opposite of the impression I got, as well as what I've gathered from the accounts I've read from people he's met from around the world. He definitely can come across as a bit of a smug New Yorker, but I think he really did have a genuine curiousity and caring for the people he met and cultures he visited.