One of those true 'where were you when...' moments (5 Viewers)

[CJ_covblaze]

I know this isn't CCFC related but didn't want this thread to get lost on a lesser used area of the forum. It's a sad sad day. RIP and most of all thank you Nelson

 

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[shy_tall_knight]

I remember the day he was released it was a Sunday watched it on TV before heading to Forest for the first leg of the league cup semi lost 2-1.

 

[play_in_skyblue_stripes]

Yes very sad but expected. Nelson is a true inspiration.

I remember where I was when he was released from prison. I was staying in Nottingham before league cup semi v Forest.
In a nightclub I asked for "Free Nelson Mandela" record. The DJ to his shame said "we dont play that sort of thing here".

Nelson thank you.

 

[CJ_covblaze]

I remember the day he was released it was a Sunday watched it on TV before heading to Forest for the first leg of the league cup semi lost 2-1.

Yes very sad but expected. Nelson is a true inspiration.

I remember where I was when he was released from prison. I was staying in Nottingham before league cup semi v Forest.
In a nightclub I asked for "Free Nelson Mandela" record. The DJ to his shame said "we dont play that sort of thing here".

Nelson thank you.

This says it all!

 

[ccfcway]

sad, truely sad, but at 95, its hardly a shock.

I know I shouldn't compare, but its not like when Michael Jackson died, a complete shock

 

[Broken Hearted Sky Blue]

sad, truely sad, but at 95, its hardly a shock.

I know I shouldn't compare, but its not like when Michael Jackson died, a complete shock

Well what a wonderfull comparison:facepalm:

 

[Grendel]

sad, truely sad, but at 95, its hardly a shock.

I know I shouldn't compare, but its not like when Michael Jackson died, a complete shock

That's a very odd comparison. Surely you should save that one for when Garry glitter pops his clogs.

 

[DazzleTommyDazzle]

Remember going to University in the 70's and wondering who this guy was, that the "Mandela Bar" in the Students' Union was named after.

An amazing inspirational man.

RIP.

 

[shy_tall_knight]

Busters nightclub "free Nelson mandela" by Specials AKA, they didn't play michael jackson at busters.

 

[turlykerd]

Busters nightclub "free Nelson mandela" by Specials AKA, they didn't play michael jackson at busters.

busters lol I remember it well

there is a bar here called busters but its a red neck racist bar

nelson ... Was a legend , inspiration and a modern day saint... We've all lost a good one there

 

[SkyblueBazza]

Yup...respect & RIP

 

[play_in_skyblue_stripes]

Gosh Busters that was some place in its day.

I visited Nelsons house in Soweto and the anti apartheid museum. Shocking regime.

An incredibly dignified man to led the country afterwards without taking reprisals against his "enemies".

 

[ccfcway]

Well what a wonderfull comparison:facepalm:

it was a "where were you" comparison. I wont be likley to remember tonight and how shocked I was, compared to when i found out about Jacko. Perhaps I worded it wrong, I wasn't saying they were equally worthy, just responding to the OP "where were you" comment

 

[ajsccfc]

You didn't word it wrong, I got what you meant.

 

[Samo]

IMO one of the finest human beings ever to have drawn breath. RIP

 

[shy_tall_knight]

When jacko died there were loads of jokes within minutes, his lifestyle ensured thatthere wasdisrespect from many,

 

[ccfcway]

how bizarre that "long walk to freedom" had it premiere tonight in london !

 

[Sky blue north east]

Not being funny but who is he as he was 95 guess he was a legend sky blue player long before my time thought i knew all our legends but sorry for missing nelson, anyway thanks nelson sure you was a TRUE sky blue LEGEND R.I.P

 

[ajsccfc]

I can't work out if that's a terrible joke or really unfortunate stupidity.

 

[wingy]

Just about up there with Gandhi.IMO R.I.P.

 

[Nick]

Can anybody sum up everything he did in a nutshell for the young ones?

 

[derbyskyblue]

A great man. RIP

 

[fernandopartridge]

RIP. The only thing for me is the nauseating patronising drivel we'll get from modern day politicians who aren't fit to lace his boots.

 

[Houchens Head]

I guess I'm a cynical old bastard, but I just can't get all morose about it. He was 95! Not exactly unexpected was it? And it's a shame about his pet dog, Rip, as well.

 

[fernandopartridge]

Can anybody sum up everything he did in a nutshell for the young ones?

News at 10 for a few yea.......

Shite, wrong bloke. He was basically the main man behind the anti apartheid movement in Africa.

 

[SkyBlueSid]

When jacko died there were loads of jokes within minutes, his lifestyle ensured thatthere wasdisrespect from many,

I guess you've not looked at Sickipedia tonight then. Less than 5 minutes, I reckon.

 

[ajsccfc]

Like the obituaries, the jokes would have been sat in the 'pending' pile waiting for today.

 

[Hobo]

An inspirstional man

 

[ccfcdan]

RIP - I loved him in Shawshank Redemption. A true legend.

 

[Flying Fokker]

Can anybody sum up everything he did in a nutshell for the young ones?

He was a happening man?

Sorry...... : )

 

[Baginton]

Can anybody sum up everything he did in a nutshell for the young ones?

he fought racism through peaceful means, and won, 27 years in prison, a true inspiration.

 

[mrtrench]

There is a short documentary here for anyone who doesn't know about this incredible man.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgQBoXsxr8w

 

[Sky Blues]

Nelson Mandela opposed the domination of one group of people over another. He was steadfast in campaigning for equal rights. A great man has departed.

 

[letsallsingtogether]

We named our cat nelson after him

 

[Nonleagueherewecome]

RIP - I loved him in Shawshank Redemption. A true legend.

That joke was in American Dad on Sunday night.