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Marvin Heemeyer
A Colorado man born in 1951 who started a repair shop business in 1992. It went well until 2001, when the town officials decided to build a concrete plant right in front of his shop despite his protests, effectively destroying his business as a whole. After two years of trying (and failing) to get people to hear his side of the story, he was driven to rage -- and eventually, revenge.
A year later, Heemeyer took a bulldozer and began modifying it; he placed thick armor on it, rigged a couple of guns inside of it, a bit of AC so he wouldn't overheat; it eventually became known as the "Killdozer." After roughly eighteen months, his work was complete, and his plan for revenge was in full swing.
On June 4, 2004, Heemeyer got in the bulldozer and went on a rampage through town, driving through several buildings, including (but not limited to) the town hall, the mayor's house, and of course, the concrete plant that started the whole mess. Police eventually intervened -- but unfortunately, it's not easy to stop a heavily-armored bulldozer, as they soon discovered -- especially when the man in the bulldozer is trying to shoot you.
His rampage lasted for more than two hours, until his bulldozer was immobilized due to various damages. Knowing that he was completely screwed now, Heemeyer shot himself. Shortly after that, they discovered a note where he said, "I was always willing to be reasonable until I had to be unreasonable...Sometimes reasonable men must do unreasonable things.
A year later, Heemeyer took a bulldozer and began modifying it; he placed thick armor on it, rigged a couple of guns inside of it, a bit of AC so he wouldn't overheat; it eventually became known as the "Killdozer." After roughly eighteen months, his work was complete, and his plan for revenge was in full swing.
On June 4, 2004, Heemeyer got in the bulldozer and went on a rampage through town, driving through several buildings, including (but not limited to) the town hall, the mayor's house, and of course, the concrete plant that started the whole mess. Police eventually intervened -- but unfortunately, it's not easy to stop a heavily-armored bulldozer, as they soon discovered -- especially when the man in the bulldozer is trying to shoot you.
His rampage lasted for more than two hours, until his bulldozer was immobilized due to various damages. Knowing that he was completely screwed now, Heemeyer shot himself. Shortly after that, they discovered a note where he said, "I was always willing to be reasonable until I had to be unreasonable...Sometimes reasonable men must do unreasonable things.
The public's view of Marvin Heemeyer was...mixed, to say the least; some of his supporters argued that he didn't intend to kill anyone (and he didn't, for the record), and that what he did was a perfect example of "Paying evil unto evil."
Some of his detractors argue that he very nearly killed several people, and willfully shot at the officers who tried to stop him. "He who fights monsters must be careful, lest he himself become a monster" comes to mind.
The event was ultimately overshadowed by the death of Ronald Reagan the following day, but it still left a lasting impression on the people it affected.
Some of his detractors argue that he very nearly killed several people, and willfully shot at the officers who tried to stop him. "He who fights monsters must be careful, lest he himself become a monster" comes to mind.
The event was ultimately overshadowed by the death of Ronald Reagan the following day, but it still left a lasting impression on the people it affected.
Marvin Heemeyer by Ubeenbamboozledson July 21, 2021
The Superman Curse
A strange coincidence involving various misfortunes involving people who have played the legendary superhero "Superman" in popular media.
The first example of the curse was Kirk Alyn, the very first actor to portray Superman. Shortly afterward, he found himself unable to be associated with anything other than Superman. He later passed away from Alzheimer's Disease.
While there were at least two other examples of the curse, it did not become more apparent until 1995, when Christopher Reeve became completely paralyzed after being forcefully thrown off of a horse and died from cardiac arrest nine years later, aged 52.
The first example of the curse was Kirk Alyn, the very first actor to portray Superman. Shortly afterward, he found himself unable to be associated with anything other than Superman. He later passed away from Alzheimer's Disease.
While there were at least two other examples of the curse, it did not become more apparent until 1995, when Christopher Reeve became completely paralyzed after being forcefully thrown off of a horse and died from cardiac arrest nine years later, aged 52.
Is the Superman Curse real? The world may never know. But one thing's for sure: These two actors are dearly missed.
The Superman Curse by Ubeenbamboozledson July 20, 2021
Jim Reeves
James Travis Reeves was an American country singer, and widely considered one of the greatest country/gospel music singers of all time, no doubt thanks to his deep and resonant singing voice. Throughout his career, he recorded many classic songs, such as "He'll Have To Go", "Four Walls", and "Welcome to My World."
Sadly, his career was cut short when he died in a plane crash on July 31, 1964. He was only forty years old. And before you ask, he's not related to Keanu Reeves.
Sadly, his career was cut short when he died in a plane crash on July 31, 1964. He was only forty years old. And before you ask, he's not related to Keanu Reeves.
Jim Reeves' untimely demise remains sad almost sixty years later. Think of all the beautiful songs we will never have.
Jim Reeves by Ubeenbamboozledson July 20, 2021
Cynic
A mean word for depressed realists who don't trust anyone for reasons that are admittedly quite valid if you look from their perspective for a bit.
He's not stuck-up, he's a cynic; he simply knows what the world is really like. Some people are just plain monsters, and the good ones are few and far between. And he knows that.
Cynic by Ubeenbamboozledson July 20, 2021
TV Tropes
A website where all those weird things that you see in TV shows, movies, and other media are compiled into one big conglomerate of "Tropes."
It takes a while to understand everything and get used to the odd community; results may vary. Also, the website is very, VERY left-wing; the members seem to take delight in demonizing republicans. It's not as bad as other websites such as Reddit, but you should still steer clear if that does not align with your views.
It takes a while to understand everything and get used to the odd community; results may vary. Also, the website is very, VERY left-wing; the members seem to take delight in demonizing republicans. It's not as bad as other websites such as Reddit, but you should still steer clear if that does not align with your views.
TV Tropes is a good way to get informed about various media, but don't dig too deep -- it can get addictive.
TV Tropes by Ubeenbamboozledson July 19, 2021
Shaggy
The most powerful being in the universe. He is the only person in the world who is capable of shooting Allen, and that's just the beginning of his insane powers.
Shaggy is so powerful, they had to make him into a wuss in the cartoon adaptations of him to restrain him.
Shaggy by Ubeenbamboozledson July 18, 2021
Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus, usually known simply as diabetes and sometimes "diabeetus" thanks to Wilford Brimley (R.I.P), is an unfortunately common disorder where the pancreas gets overworked so much that it pretty much calls it quits. The result? Your body no longer has a natural source of insulin. The most common cause is eating like you have free healthcare, which we've all been guilty of at some point.
Before the 1920s rolled around, having diabetes was a death sentence; insulin had not been discovered yet, and the disease would ultimately take you no matter what you did. But since the discovery of insulin, people with diabetes are no longer dead men walking. But managing it is definitely no walk in the park: Insulin is not only very expensive, it's rather painful to put into your body. And you have to do it multiple times a day. It also requires a complete change in your lifestyle (especially your diet), which some people may not take very well. Did we mention that there's 2 types of it as well?
It's commonly associated with Americans due to stereotypes (which are admittedly not far from the truth), although that's not to say it doesn't occur in other places of the world, too. A person who suffers from diabetes is called a "diabetic." Diabetes is incurable.
Before the 1920s rolled around, having diabetes was a death sentence; insulin had not been discovered yet, and the disease would ultimately take you no matter what you did. But since the discovery of insulin, people with diabetes are no longer dead men walking. But managing it is definitely no walk in the park: Insulin is not only very expensive, it's rather painful to put into your body. And you have to do it multiple times a day. It also requires a complete change in your lifestyle (especially your diet), which some people may not take very well. Did we mention that there's 2 types of it as well?
It's commonly associated with Americans due to stereotypes (which are admittedly not far from the truth), although that's not to say it doesn't occur in other places of the world, too. A person who suffers from diabetes is called a "diabetic." Diabetes is incurable.
Diabetes by Ubeenbamboozledson July 18, 2021