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wargleboo t1_iroytq5 wrote

Man, poor Michael...

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PansexualEmoSwan t1_iroywpk wrote

Damn, Christopher Lloyd is looking way better than I expected

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dresn231 t1_iroz6gg wrote

Sadly Michael's Parkinson's has gotten so bad that he can't act anymore. I am just shocked that he was able to show up physically at Comic Con and walk around like this. Modern medicine has extended Michael's life, but it really hits you when you see him like this and sadly everyday the condition gets worse for him.

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noobvin t1_irozsym wrote

He had a small stint on Curb Your Enthusiasm and it was hilarious. Not afraid to play off his disability. It's some great episodes and so good to see Michael again.

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dresn231 t1_irp03ek wrote

But thing is sadly Parkinson's is a degenerative disease meaning it gets worse over time. For him to be around this long is amazing thanks to modern medicine. I am just shocked that he was able to physically make to a Comic Con and the worst part is there will be a day when the disease has gotten so bad that he will be forced to live at home. I am just glad he was able to be with Christopher Lloyd.

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tekprodfx16 t1_irp7999 wrote

Last great role I saw Michael in was Scrubs. So sad to see he’s obviously gotten much worse since then. What a terrible disorder. And RIP Sam Lloyd Chris Lloyd’s nephew who did an amazing job in Scrubs. Loved Ted!

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murrtrip t1_irp7j1z wrote

MJF absolutely one of the bravest people in the world

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personalhale t1_irp7tot wrote

Michael is a dang national treasure and it's so sad to watch how much he has degraded with Parkinson's. I can't believe he even still does these appearances! What a great guy! I still love his Scrubs appearance and how they dealt with his disease in the episode. Bink bink bink bink!

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Ontarioglow t1_irpgcnc wrote

I've never read/heard one negative thing about Michael. He's a national treasure who deserves nothing but happiness. May he continue his fight for Parkinson's awareness.

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thatguy425 t1_irph55s wrote

Michael was Hollywood’s next superstar in the early 90s. Had such a bright future. It’s so hard to watch but kudos to him for coming out for the fans.

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upvoter1542 t1_irplghj wrote

Unsurprisingly, Rush Limbaugh tried to claim that Michael J Fox was faking the severity of his symptoms. Fortunately Rush Limbaugh is rotting in his grave and Michael J. Fox is still with us.

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Omegaprimus t1_irpmls4 wrote

Having listened to MJF’s books it really puts into perspective the Hell that poor man has been through. He had a tumor on his spinal cord, that only one surgeon that would even attempt to try to remove it. Also how Parkinson’s affects everything, the little things like how to walk, the automatic things of your feet moving and pivoting along with your knees ect that goes away, so to walk you have to mentally think of every movement every joint ect. MJF’s foundation has come up with many treatments and things to help others with Parkinson’s

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djphatjive t1_irpor28 wrote

Man, I thought he was getting better. I know stress makes it worse but this is as bad as I’ve seen it on him.

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Igotthedueceduece t1_irppz99 wrote

Maybe not, I just hope he’s tried it, it’s not a conventional medicine still even though it can do amazing stuff. A guy at work I know tried every medicine for his daughters seizures and nothing worked until CBD

Edit: should’ve added he never even tried or considered CBD until I told him about it. So fuck off

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Rhinoclub t1_irpqhpz wrote

Kind of breaks my heart.

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vagaris t1_irpqjua wrote

I got to see that appearance last night. It was amazing.

It’s sad to see Michael struggle. But he emphasized that as tough as it is, he looks at his ailment as a sort of blessing. His foundation has allowed for a lot of support toward the disease. His ability to help others with his voice is one of his proudest achievements.

He also spent so much time talking about how great Lloyd is. It was so sweet.

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momjeanseverywhere t1_irps1iy wrote

Watch them again. He does not look 83. He looks like a 50 year old in bad old man makeup in part 1 for 10 minutes, then he looks 45 for the rest of the movie. In part 2 they have him literally peel off his bad old man makeup and just say “Well, I got a futuristic facelift” and he looks 50 for the rest of the trilogy.

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mncyclone84 t1_irpsjeu wrote

Why does Michael J Fox make the best milkshakes?

He uses superior ingredients.

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upvoter1542 t1_irpwsry wrote

That's a tough challenge, I'm not sure many exist. I will say that I don't mind Mitt Romney. I don't really agree with him on most points, and I wish he would stand up for his beliefs more strongly, but I also don't think he's a pile of shit.

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ignost t1_irpxlwe wrote

>Rush Limbaugh tried to claim that Michael J Fox was faking the severity of his symptoms

As I recall Rush claimed Michael didn't take his medicine for a couple days. All for the "evil" cause of getting more funding for a degenerative disease that affects over a million people. God, Limbaugh was such a piece of garbage. Even if true, Michael was just showing the real impact of the disease. Rush was caught pushing so many lies in his career for attention I can't even start the list. Fox, meanwhile, remains respected by everyone who has come in contact with him.

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Notwerk t1_irpzl14 wrote

Got me, but if you have to go back to the first Republican president, I'm not sure what that says about the current state of the Republican party.

To keep things on topic, George W. Bush twice vetoed the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act that MJF supported and that might have helped create new treatments for Parkinson's and other diseases.

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mwoodj t1_irq0ikd wrote

In actuality it was more likely that his medication caused the movement seen during the interview. Parkinson’s actually causes rigidity as opposed to the dramatic involuntary movements that people sometimes associated with the condition. The medication improves movement but also causes excess movement as well as tardive dyskinesia which are involuntary movements and tics. It’s all degrees of risk vs. reward when deciding if a medication is worth taking. The whole controversy was based on a misunderstanding of the disease and the effects of the medications.

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digitalmascot OP t1_irq2rzj wrote

Fox had that nike colab fundraiser for parkinson's few years back and was well publicised

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Jak_n_Dax t1_irq3k21 wrote

1991 was when he was diagnosed. That’s a year after I was born.

He’s had a good run and kept it at bay pretty well but damn, I can’t imagine living with something like that hanging over my head for 30+ years… The man’s a champ.

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boringcranberry t1_irq40du wrote

I think you’re being downvoted because THC doesn’t stop Parkinson’s. It helps alleviate the tremors that are actually a side effect from the medication for Parkinson’s; not the disease itself. There are plenty reasons why one wouldn’t want to use THC before a public appearance on stage in front of fans.

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OSUfan88 t1_irq4kqw wrote

Everybody understands that. No need to repeat it over and over. It almost comes across disrespectful to him (I know that’s not your intention).

The man is more than his disease. Let’s talk about the man.

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roguespectre67 t1_irq4l2j wrote

Isn't Arnold Schwarzeneggar a Republican? I was too young to understand much when he was the Governator here in California but even if we disagree on some policy items, the guy really seems like a solid dude.

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IGetUpAgain137 t1_irq6r0z wrote

I saw this on Twitter earlier and I can't believe there are people who don't know he has Parkinson's. Someone actually tweeted "Is there something wrong with Michael?" and then a few other people replied that they didn't know either.

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quadriplegic_cheetah t1_irq7c4k wrote

Thanks! I actually have a degree in Cognitive and Brain Sciences, and I’m embarrassed to admit I know very very little about Parkinson’s disease. A lot of my studies were focused on cognition and memory as opposed to neurodegenerative disease.

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zeCrazyEye t1_irq7he1 wrote

There's a video of Rush relatively early in his career giving some interview on stage where he straight up admits he lies and making shit up to get you on his side is part of his job.

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imurphs t1_irq7iyr wrote

Arnold is a bit odd. He’s a Republican, but he also seems to hold a lot of traditionally democrat beliefs. He was (at least originally, idk about now) against gay marriage, but was against a border wall, was shockingly pro-environment (at least compared to republicans in general), proposed universal health insurance in CA, and was pretty outspoken against trump.

Kind of hard to nail him down honestly, but Democrats would probably say he’s a moderate/centrist Republican, and Republicans would probably say he’s a democrat given he didn’t fall in line with trump and was pro-climate.

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TreeBeach t1_irqcfvt wrote

Parkinson’s sucks.

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Zosimoto t1_irqdr15 wrote

This really highlights a lot of the problems of our system, that it's considered strange when a politician has stances outside of the dogmatic party line.

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DaveInDigital t1_irqeebp wrote

rough. i watched my grandpa suffer from it, slowly progressing for decades. he's gone now, but i really hope to see a cure within my lifetime.

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anohioanredditer t1_irqiys8 wrote

It’s just the nature of entertainment news. Anytime you see a talking head on a major network getting fired up about something, you should damn well know that’s their MO for the sake of money and ratings. Tucker Carlson comes to mind.

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yellowflux t1_irqphuy wrote

Damn, that’s so sad to see MJF like that. I really hoped to meet him one day but I guess that’s unlikely to happen with his condition.

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trogdor1234 t1_irqt7m0 wrote

What a great moment for Michael and fans. It’s very possible this is the last time the two of them will be at an event like that. It’s not like they were doing it a lot to begin with. Doc Hollywood and Doc Brown.

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steboy t1_irqu237 wrote

I’ve heard plenty of bad things about Michael J Fox. There are numerous claims that prior to his diagnosis, he was a massive douche.

Then, his illness changed him for the better. Changed his perspective, and he started treating those around him, in both his personal and professional life better.

Who knows what’s true, but I think he had a reputation as being a kind of cocky, cliché a-lister before Parkinson’s.

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JackFisherBooks t1_irqu7na wrote

Such a beautiful moment. I was at New York Comic Con this past weekend. But sadly, I couldn't be there for this. I wish I had been. Back to the Future is still one of the best movie trilogies of all time. And seeing Christopher Lloyd and Michael J. Fox together is a nice reminder of just how special that movie was and how special these two men truly are. 😊

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Gimme_The_Loot t1_irqu9sd wrote

His character on the good wife was truly fantastic. He was meschievious and really good at what he did. He was also able to use his disability in the role in a way which didn't feel forced at all.

10/10 character.

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chrisl23 t1_irqurva wrote

Got to be there in person for this, it was incredible. Michael is still sharp as a tack, so funny. They both clearly have so much affection for one another after all these years, it was wonderful to see.

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InfectedAztec t1_irquv5t wrote

Such a genius way to alow him to act, not hide his Parkinson, raise awareness about parkinsons... And all the while not doing it for an inclusiveness medal. That episode was geniuenely hilarious.

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netarchaeology t1_irqvhqw wrote

My mother's roommate from college started to develop her Parkinson's symptoms in her 30s. She in now in her 70s and been lucky to have some excellent medical care through the years. She was never afraid to try new experimental drugs or surgeries. It's not something she likes having but the body can deal with a lot.

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otepp t1_irqwywn wrote

My Mom was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2011. Michael and his foundation have had a tremendous impact on our lives, not just in the medical advancements and treatment my Mom can get, but as someone who gave my family a lot of hope. My Mom is doing (relatively) great today and part of that is because of Michael J Fox.

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IvarTheBloody t1_irqxjl3 wrote

Yeah how strange that a politician can actually have a original thought and make his own mind up about something.

It's fucking sad when the best democratic system we can seem to come up with is two options.

You get more choices in condoms than you do politicians.

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DizzyReply t1_irqxzhk wrote

Please let these two move on from back to the future. It’s a great movie, they’ve also done other stuff.

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zuron54 t1_irqyy0c wrote

Yes and no. Parkinson's still causes a tremor, rigidity, slowing/shuffling gait, and some other symptoms. Levodopa can cause the irregular movements like above in his trunk, head, arms, and mouth.

It's about balancing too much vs too little of the medication.

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santichrist t1_irqzjnd wrote

After hearing Michael J Fox on Marc Marons podcast awhile back and how close to the end he feels he is im just grateful he’s still hanging in there and feels well enough to make appearances

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Caelum_ t1_irr1xri wrote

Harry Reid had an A NRA rating for a long time when he was still in office. Nancy Pelosi was one of the only people if not the only person in San Francisco to have a concealed carry permit (she gave it up in like 2007 or something)

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IronKashyyyk t1_irr517j wrote

As an 80s kid, nothing and no one was as cool as Michael J Fox. I met him at a golf tournament about 15 years ago and he did not disappoint. He was the nicest person in the room and had every reason not to be.

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Natural-Heart-5645 t1_irr6ihp wrote

I was there too and honestly it was a dream come true. It was so beautiful to watch them and they have so much love for one another. They really are legends!

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Igotthedueceduece t1_irr6ru5 wrote

Lol all you guys are fucking dumb as hell. Yeah rather be shaking uncontrollably with your mouth open than getting high.

And whether he tried it or not, doesn’t mean that’s the reason he’s passing on it. It must not be effective for him. Love how I’m downvoted but you guys just speak for him like you know jack shit

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Igotthedueceduece t1_irr6tng wrote

I’m being downvoted because all of you are dumb as fuck actually, believe it or not

Wait what did you say? tremors are a side effect of the medication for Parkinson’s? What the fuck are you talking about

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Reeleted t1_irr8xbl wrote

Damn, man, you roasted them so hard. Guess nobody should do it since the person that recommended it didn't prove they did it. So glad you were here to point that out! Saved me $5!

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ArchDucky t1_irr9phm wrote

Fun Fact : The scene in Back to the Future 2 where he pulls off his makeup was a demand from Lloyd. He refused to come back for the sequel if they made him wear the old age makeup again.

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T0WERM0NKEY t1_irr9sfe wrote

About the same time my dad was diagnosed. He passed away 4 years ago but really he was gone like 7or8 years ago.

Hang in there Michael, but go peacefully when the time is right. ❤

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cookieaddictions t1_irrahb8 wrote

Back to the Future has been made to a musical that is going to Broadway in 2023. Their appearance at Comic Con was part of the promotion for the show, which is why this panel was about BttF, not just the actors in general.

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Binarycold t1_irrjm7j wrote

I feel like everyone in here is an idiot. “Wow cristopher Lloyd looks so good” no duh, he literally has a time machine, watch the films again.

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SNYDER_BIXBY_OCP t1_irrndth wrote

Fox is one of those rarities. He was in the Brat pack, and bc of the scale of his successes in Family Ties as a #1 network show in the ad wars era of 80s and Back to Future, he was the packs bigger star.

But he never ended up in handcuffs or caught in scandal like Rob Lowe, Kiefer, and the youngins Depp & River.

His LA house was the home court of massive Brat pack parties and still no scandals came out of it and after River Phoenix's death. Fox and the rest of the pack and other Hollywood young partiers went more low key likely bc of their agents advice.

That's what caused so much talk when Dicaprio and "The Pussy Posse" as he and Tobey Maguire called themselves got rolling in the late 90s/early 2000s.

Anyway Fox has had a great reputation on sets. Very professional, isn't late, very diligent. His Spin City run was nothing but glowing reports of his conduct on set.

Chris Loyd has been said to be a joy to work with but some have said he can be very stoic or quiet.

The dude came out of the New York stage/theatre scene of the 60s alongside people like Danny Devito, Dustin Hoffman, Robert Duvall, Gene Hackman, Deniro, and Roy Schneider.

He was a dramatic performer, but loved comedy and since Taxi on TV has never stopped working and always been said to be a cool mutherfucker.

Point being, if there was shittyness in that guys background it would have shown itself by now.

He's been married 5 times and none of his exes have tried to burn his image so that's gotta mean. Something haha.

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mmgolebi t1_irrqli8 wrote

all I see is Rick and Morty

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NOMUMON t1_irrtca1 wrote

And who are you? Why do I need to show you my transactions? Oh you're nobody. If you don't donate than don't. But don't jump people trying to spread the word, that's ugly behavior. Why are you sooo upset about charity? Do you go around attacking girl scouts when they try and sell cookies?

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TastesLikeChiggen t1_irrz2bu wrote

Quit your pathetic virtue signaling for fake internet points and post your proof of donation. I’m sure it’ll be a rewarding experience for us to see all the help you’ve provided!!🤗

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SNYDER_BIXBY_OCP t1_irs1gyq wrote

Start early and often hahah.

He was married in 60s. 70s. 80s. Then had a long run in 90s divorced in like 04/05 and just hitched current gal in like last 15 years. She is his real estate agent or was if I remember correctly. Google can BS check me on that.

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bpcloe t1_irs1z91 wrote

People are downvoting you because not only is it a fairly well known treatment to the public at this point, but Michael J. Fox has probably heard this unsolicited advice from random strangers every fucking time he goes outside. It's annoying and unhelpful and only serves to make YOU feel like you're somehow doing good.

I get it, truly. Marijuana has a lot of medical applications that we haven't even begun to tap into yet. It helps so many people every day and could've helped many more people in the past if it weren't for prejudice. But don't you think that someone with his money and influence and connections would've tried that by now? The guy literally has an entire medical foundation for Parkinson's research. It's poor taste to tell someone how to manage their own shit when they clearly have as good of a handle on it as they can and aren't asking for advice.

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NOMUMON t1_irs538d wrote

Lol, I don't need to prove anything To you. You made this about you my friend. Instead of moving on you got upset about someone posting about charity. I'm just curious what kind of sociopath gets upset about charity.

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Igotthedueceduece t1_irs6gzi wrote

That’s why I said I hope he’s tried it.. everything you said just proves the insane stigma around it.

Even if someone has a foundation for medical research on Parkinson’s, still doesn’t mean they spend a dollar on cannabis research. None of that is inherent to what you’ve said.

This is a schedule 1 drug on a federal level. If Michael fell victim to any of the propaganda that literally most of his generation was plagued by, he might never care about considering weed medicinal.

Sorry my amazement has just bothered so much of you dipshits. I’ve smoked 16 years, and I never thought it could do things like stop seizures in children and stop tremors in Parkinson’s. You guys all think I’m naive but really it’s all you fucking goofballs think you’re best friends with Michael j fox and can speak on his behalf.

You wanna pretend like cannabis treatment is so accepted yet ordinary doctors wont even prescribe it. Who’s the fucking dipshit here? Then we have the guy above me saying tremors are actually a side effect of the treatment for Parkinson’s lmao? And you say nothing about that? Blatantly wrong and has no idea what he’s talking about and you’re talking to me over dumb shit.

Genuinely hope all you feel smart lol, it’s seriously pathetic

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NOMUMON t1_irs7v2r wrote

Not here to tell tell you my life story and every point in my life ive donated. Never even said I did donate lol. If I did I don't need to flex on you about it. Again I'm curious what kind of sociopath gets upset about charity. What an odd stance to have. At this point I'm laughing imagining you yelling at girl scouts. "WHERE'S YOUR PROOF YOU BOUGHT COOKIES?"

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TastesLikeChiggen t1_irspojj wrote

> be a leader not a follower

You said this. Do you not remember?

> Never even said I did donate

Then you said this, after spending all that time advocating for being a leader.

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TastesLikeChiggen t1_irsrd5s wrote

Oh you’re back to asking questions, are you no longer confused?

You’re a textbook case of virtue signaling. So is the original guy who recommended that people donate.

Practice what you preach. Don’t be fake.

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NOMUMON t1_irsrhzd wrote

But I do donate....I just don't have to prove it to you. Are you stupid?

Edit: I see you had to edit and add more. Never was confused. I'm as fascinated by your mentally just as much as the next crazed person.

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AlbinoHemophiliac t1_irsv9bm wrote

he looks incredible for 83. like not just saying that but his build looks more sturdy and athletic than that of a senior. i’m not sure why, but when famous actors retreat from public view for a couple decades i expect them to come back look aged and haggard, not refreshed and rejuvenated compared to other still working actors their age.

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TastesLikeChiggen t1_irt1sdq wrote

We’re not talking about your track record of donating, you self-centered dipshit. We’re talking about the request for donations for this thread, the one you commented in.

You don’t have to prove you donated, it just would have bolstered your smug comment about being a leader, your advocated stance which you self-admittedly did not do.

>What are you talking about? I feel like I’m in the twilight zone.

> Never was confused

Sure sounds like you’re confused. And stupid.

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NOMUMON t1_irt5sp1 wrote

Damn you're still going. What ever you say buddy. Smug comments get smug comments in return. I'm just not as easily offended as you. Him posting a charity to donate is no different then walking in a store and being asked to donate. You're the one who took there time to stop type and type a smug comment. Is this normal behavior to you? Do you ask every single person who speaks freely and shares a charity? Quit trying to be a white knight.

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MoocowR t1_irt8qh2 wrote

> it's so sad to watch how much he has degraded with Parkinson's.

Unfortunately it seems to have been caused by a tumor.

>>Fox had come to Johns Hopkins for removal of a tumor on his spinal cord that was unrelated to his neurological disease. Although benign, the large growth was threatening the 57-year-old actor with paralysis

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ilikemrrogers t1_irw3cj5 wrote

I started a business nearly 13 years ago that has done exceptionally well.

I always liked the stories like this where huge stars had every reason to be cocky, pushy, and elitist but chose to go the route of professional, helpful, and friendly.

There are a LOT of business owners who taste success and treat their employees like shit, push people around, and stick their nose up at the life they had before winning in the business world.

I’ve consciously worked to avoid that at all costs. I’m a male, but you will never find a single female employee of mine who will ever say I was anything less than professional and equal in my time working with them. I roll up my sleeves and do dirty, hard work right alongside everyone else. At the end of the day, we all go home at the same time.

I want to be remembered as a highlight of someone’s professional life, not as an experience that sucked.

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Late-Engineering3901 t1_irzjzpg wrote

Lets face Lloyd feels the effects of Mike's ailments, so he probably is keeping his health good for the team

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grafxguy1 t1_is5gctr wrote

That made me tear up.

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