This Vulture frequently checks the obituary page of Frederick's fine newspaper, the News-Post. And, no, smart-ass, it's not to make sure that I'm not listed there! It's an interesting study in human character. You get a glimpse in how the deceased's loved ones choose to eulogize them of the character of both the deceased and the survivors.
But every time I read the obits I end up getting frustrated. Why? Because no one ever lists the cause of death. Why is that? I mean, c'mon! I'm getting to an age where, when I see that someone under the age of 60 has died, I'd really like to know why. Was it cancer? An accident? Shot by a jealous husband? What if a statistically improbable number of Frednecks are dying of a certain kind of cancer? Wouldn't that be information the general community could really use?
People, please! When you write an obit, tell us the cause of death!
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Who, when, where...how?
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