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| Posted on 2009-06-28 11:50:15 AM |
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We all know who Billy Mays is by now. If you don't, shame on you. Billy Mays is known world wide for his amazing ability to sell products, pitch ideas, and rhyme while yelling at the top of his lungs. Oxyclean, Orange Glo, Kaboom!, Mighty Putty, Hercules Hooks and more.
The "Infomercial King" as many have called him, died earlier today.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/advertising/2009-06-28-billy-mays-obit_N.htm
Some are speculating that it may be linked to a slight mishap on an airplane that he was riding, where its tire blew out or something as it was landing, though it isn't confirmed if this is really what caused it.
I wonder what'll happen to that show on Discovery Channel, Pitch Men, now. I doubt they'll continue it...
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| Posted on 2009-06-28 11:53:54 AM |
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Aww, really? I actually considered him my hero too D:
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| Posted on 2009-06-28 11:56:48 AM |
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Eh, I never really cared about him, I only thought of him as some random guy who does commercials.
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| Posted on 2009-06-28 12:16:49 PM |
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I found out about an hour ago. God, this June sucks.
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| Posted on 2009-06-28 12:18:15 PM |
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What!? What is going on with the world. The "King of Pop" just died, now the the "Infomercial King" is dead! Who is going to be next?
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| Posted on 2009-06-28 01:20:21 PM |
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Sheesh whats with these people dying. It's ridiculous!
R.I.P. Billy Mays.
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| Posted on 2009-06-28 01:34:17 PM |
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Celebs/famous people are dropping like flies! wtf is up with this? Is there some sort of extermination plague going around, because that's 4 recent celeb. deaths!
R.I.P. Billy Mays. You will be missed.
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| Posted on 2009-06-28 01:52:37 PM |
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This is a depressing week. Just found out earlier.
R.I.P
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| Posted on 2009-06-28 02:15:45 PM |
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What the fu--

Seriously! 4 celebrities dead in 5 days straight! A death chain has been starting! Could it be.... (gasp) THE DEATH NOTE??!!
EDIT: Two 50-year olds dead in a row!
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| Last edited on 2009-06-28 02:25:11 PM by Yoshiboy. |
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| Posted on 2009-06-28 02:19:35 PM |
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Holy shit, theres way too many deaths going on 
R.I.P Billy Mays, AKA the only person who can talk in caps.
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| Posted on 2009-06-28 02:40:04 PM |
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I'm actually more broken up about bill mays than micheal jackson
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| Posted on 2009-06-28 02:45:49 PM |
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Damn, this summer sucks balls with all these people dying like that.
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| Posted on 2009-06-28 02:59:16 PM |
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Dang, I would have never thought Billy Mays would be dead this quick. I would not be surprised if this is the work of some secretive organization; famous people just don't die all together like that.
But on a lighter note, I can imagine Pitchmen going on for a little while without Mr. Mays here. Seeing how products sold years ago such as the Dual Saw were in some of the first episodes. However, I think the only way it will have a long term lifespan is if they bring in (shudder) Vince.
Seriously though, advertisment will never be the same without Billy Mays. He always seemed to like his job and the product he was selling more than any other pitchman I've seen.
Rest In Peace, my friend.
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| Last edited on 2009-06-28 03:19:20 PM by I8Strudel. |
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| Posted on 2009-06-28 03:06:40 PM |
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It all leads up to 2012
R.I.P...
You're deafening voice when your commercial suddenly comes up and the volume is really loud on the tv because the stupid show you were watching had low volume will be remembered forever!
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| Posted on 2009-06-28 03:17:59 PM |
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I wouldn't say it leads to the false end of world, I think it's just a series of unfortunate events, coming to reality! 0.0 But seriously, I NEVER saw Billy Mays coming anytime soon. I'm gonna' miss his shouting.
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| Posted on 2009-06-28 03:44:27 PM |
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Wow, there have been a lot of famous people dying lately. Bad time to be famous, I guess...
His commercials were strange, but I loved the way he YELLED OUT HIS PRODUCTS LIKE THIS! His commercials didn't suck like the rest of the diet crap that's always on TV now.
I'll miss you Billy Mays. D:
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| Posted on 2009-06-28 05:24:14 PM |
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Err...Billy Mays? I dont like him a lot I think he's annoying but has sold great products.
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| Posted on 2009-06-28 05:45:17 PM |
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Just heard about it myself...
Damn, its a scary month to be a star. :S
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| Posted on 2009-06-28 07:26:21 PM |
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WHAT?!
no...
why?..
DX
man this sucks, Billy Mays was the greatest. The world will prolly never see the ability to speak in caps ever again..
;_;
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| Posted on 2009-06-28 08:24:59 PM |
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Damn... I can't believe Mays died... :'( Two of the most famous people died in one week... Whose next? Adam Sandler?
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