http://jalopnik.com/5303382/billy-mays-tv-pitchman-dead-at-50 (http://jalopnik.com/5303382/billy-mays-tv-pitchman-dead-at-50)
Is this celebrity death week and no one told me? :(
Is it bad I a feel more remorse for Billy Mays passing than MJ?
God Speed Billy, loved your commercials.
BILLY MAYS, No longer here for oxyclean. At least he can be at peace now with the shamwow guy.
I'm going to miss him screaming at me on late night tv! :'(
This man was a champion of environmentalism... if it weren't for his yelling on late night commercials, people wouldn't wake up to turn their TVs off. He was doing his part to save the planet!
what a obscure week
Who is his son that is important enough that people care to watch his twitter feed?
I'm still missin FF, then BM, then MJ... well, not really MJ at all...
Quote from: erkishhorde on June 28, 2009, 09:13:11 AM
Who is his son that is important enough that people care to watch his twitter feed?
I'm still missin FF, then BM, then MJ... well, not really MJ at all...
Don't forget Ed!
And David Carradine... it's been a bad month to be a celeb
Man, than sucks
I'm going to miss Billy Mays a lot more than MJ. Scandals aside, I didn't really care for MJ anyways. But Billy Mays was on my TV all the freakin time (not by my own doing [laugh])!!!!
I guess there won't be another season of his series on Discovery.
RIP man
Has anyone ever bought that Mighty Putty?
It looks pretty cool. You can make a new handle on a coffee mug if yours disappears.
Hey, no matter what you think of the man, he could sell!
Godspeed Billy!
Cheers,
Adam
Quote from: DrDesmosedici on June 28, 2009, 10:12:48 AM
Hey, no matter what you think of the man, he could sell!
Godspeed Billy!
Cheers,
Adam
hell yea he could sell
damn..... with all the celebs die'n off, how will barry get a second term ???
Quote from: bobspapa on June 28, 2009, 10:24:31 AM
damn..... with all the celebs die'n off, how will barry get a second term ???
[laugh]
and this thread has officially made a u turn.
just call me
e-brake
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 28, 2009, 10:34:17 AM
and this thread has officially made a u turn.
(http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr360/sienasantolina/original-post-thread-direction.gif?t=1246214080)
Cheers,
Adam
CNN) -- Infomercial pitchman Billy Mays died at his Tampa, Florida, home Sunday morning, authorities told CNN.
OxiClean pitchman Billy Mays died Sunday morning at his home in Tampa, authorities said.
OxiClean pitchman Billy Mays died Sunday morning at his home in Tampa, authorities said.
The 50-year-old known for his shouting OxiClean ads was pronounced dead at 7:45 a.m. The Hillborough County medical examiner will perform an autopsy, Tampa police Lt. Brian Dugan said.
Mays was on the US Airways flight from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Tampa on Saturday that had a hard landing at Tampa International Airport when the plane's front tire blew out. There were no reported injuries on Flight 1241, US Airways told CNN.
According to a local Tampa TV station, Mays said: "All of a sudden as we hit you know it was just the hardest hit, all the things from the ceiling started dropping. It hit me on the head, but I got a hard head."
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* Bay News 9: Billy Mays has died
Airline spokesman Jim Olson told CNN Sunday there were no reported passenger injuries from flight 1241. The airline vowed to "cooperate fully" with authorities in the investigation.
"We were very sad to learn of Billy Mays' passing and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family," Olson said. Tampa officials say the Medical Examiner's Office expects to complete an autopsy by Monday afternoon. In a statement, Deborah Mays said that although "Billy lived a public life," the family does not plan immediate public statements about his death.
Mays was a spokesman for Orange Glo and detergent OxiClean and appeared in commercials for other products.
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He is featured on the reality TV show ''Pitchmen'' on the Discovery Channel, which follows pitch people in their jobs.
"It is with incredible sadness that we have to report that Billy Mays died in his sleep last night," said a statement from the Discovery Channel. "Everyone that knows him was aware of his larger-than-life personality, generosity and warmth. Billy was a pioneer in his field and helped many people fulfill their dreams. He will be greatly missed as a loyal and compassionate friend. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family at this time of incredible loss."
Quote from: cyrus buelton on June 28, 2009, 08:32:13 AM
Is it bad I a feel more remorse for Billy Mays passing than MJ?
God Speed Billy, loved your commercials.
I feel the same way.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on June 28, 2009, 09:57:27 AM
Has anyone ever bought that Mighty Putty?
It looks pretty cool. You can make a new handle on a coffee mug if yours disappears.
I bought it when it was called Epoxy Putty and was available at Home Depot. My old house had tons of the stuff in it (fixing plumbing, cracks in the walls, etc)
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 28, 2009, 10:34:17 AM
and this thread has officially made a u turn.
only if people respond to bps' comment...
which was totally disrespectful to such a fine artist.
Quote from: redxblack on June 28, 2009, 10:44:44 AM
I bought it when it was called Epoxy Putty and was available at Home Depot. My old house had tons of the stuff in it (fixing plumbing, cracks in the walls, etc)
Did it work?
Just as advertised.
RIP Billy.
I'm going to watch Billy's infomercials on youtube the rest of the day. He was a direct marketing genius.
In honor of his pitch style ...
(http://imgur.com/IJdtT.jpg)
:)
Adam
I THINK THAT'S A GREAT IDEA!!!!!!!
Quote from: redxblack on June 28, 2009, 12:56:39 PM
I THINK THAT'S A GREAT IDEA!!!!!!!
ARE YOU TIRED OF SQUINTING TO READ TINY LOWERCASE CHARACTERS?
... SICK OF TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHEN TO USE THE SHIFT KEY?!!
CAPS LOCK = CRUISE CONTROL FOR AWESOME.
HTML MAKES THINGS EVEN BETTER. CAUSE I CAN TYPE FREGGIN HUGE SHIT
RIP BILLY!!!!
(http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2008/7/7/butwaitthere128599491942801190.jpg)
sounds like he should have got the head checked out.
I am guessing he brain bled.
That's what I'm guessing. Have to say at least he (assumingly) went peacefully...
So michael jackson needed oxyclean to stay light in the afterlife?
Quote from: ducatiz-e on June 28, 2009, 04:34:16 PM
So michael jackson needed oxyclean to stay light in the afterlife?
:o
Quote from: ducatiz-e on June 28, 2009, 04:34:16 PM
So michael jackson needed oxyclean to stay light in the afterlife?
Just wtf are you suggesting?
ib4l
;D
Quote from: ducatiz-e on June 28, 2009, 04:34:16 PM
So michael jackson needed oxyclean to stay light in the afterlife?
[popcorn]
I've never had a thread locked, so can we please not speculate on the afterlife waiting room and who's doing what for whom.
Thanks.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on June 28, 2009, 08:32:13 AM
Is it bad I a feel more remorse for Billy Mays passing than MJ?
God Speed Billy, loved your commercials.
ditto
Quote from: painter on June 28, 2009, 04:48:38 PM
Just wtf are you suggesting?
Not suggesting anything. Just putting 2 and 2 together man!
http://ezinearticles.com/?Michael-Jackson-Skin-Bleaching---Top-5-Safe-Ingredients-For-Skin-Whitening&id=2510941 (http://ezinearticles.com/?Michael-Jackson-Skin-Bleaching---Top-5-Safe-Ingredients-For-Skin-Whitening&id=2510941)
and
http://www.oxiclean.com/17568products.asp?MainNav=Products&SubNav=Laundry (http://www.oxiclean.com/17568products.asp?MainNav=Products&SubNav=Laundry)
QuoteOxiClean® Glo White
Oxi Clean Glo White is an advanced in-wash laundry whitener product. It's the easy way to add a brand new sparkle to all your whites. Even at 86 degrees F,Oxi Clean Glo White dramatically improves the whitening performance of most washing powders and liquid -simply and conveniently. For up to 30% more whiteness than your normal wash- add a little Glo to your life!
My guess is Mays and Jackson are in two different departments.
Quote from: hbliam on June 28, 2009, 06:09:00 PM
My guess is Mays and Jackson are in two different departments.
Actually, I retract my vote and go with this one. I doubt Mays would get stuck with being in the same elevator as MJ.
why would they be in an elevator?
Metaphorically speaking...
Quote from: He Man on June 28, 2009, 06:38:15 PM
why would they be in an elevator?
The escalators are out of service
Cheers,
Adam
WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE STAIRS?
(http://imgcache.allposters.com/images/LPG/51028.jpg)
I hope it wasn't a pesky head injury he tried to "walk off" because this would have been completely avoidable.
REST IN PEACE BILLY MAYS!! [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
Quote from: nllm_oo_mlln on June 28, 2009, 07:43:17 PM
I hope it wasn't a pesky head injury he tried to "walk off" because this would have been completely avoidable.
REST IN PEACE BILLY MAYS!! [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
+1
Billy Mays kaboom! dub (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOmvdeNa67E&feature=channel_page#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
;D
Rest in peace, Billy. :-\
Also, silence... ;) God speed.
billy mays gangsta remix (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tyct9l-fD8#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
He was gangsta
RIP Billy :'(
(http://www.ctrlaltdel-online.com/comics/20090629.jpg)
Quote from: redxblack on June 29, 2009, 07:12:25 AM
billy mays gangsta remix (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tyct9l-fD8#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
He was gangsta
LOL ROFLMAO "We send you the weed with lightning speed!"
Congress had a minute of silence for MJ. What should they do for Billy? Billy has probaby touched more people than MJ (children don't count.)
a moment of SILENCE for BILLY seems inappropriate.
It appears to have been a heart attack.
Looks like his ticker stopped
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31613908/ns/us_news-life/ (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31613908/ns/us_news-life/)
Holy crap there is some funny stuff on tube:
[YTP] Billy Mays - Suicide Putty (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JaW_f45xnY#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f356/mcfartknuckle/file.jpg)
(http://stashbox.org/554672/vincekilledbilly.jpg)
Isn't that guy in jail?
No, I think they refused to press charges...
Quote from: NAKID on June 30, 2009, 06:31:24 AM
No, I think they refused to press charges...
I had to google it, but you are correct
On February 7, 2009, Offer was arrested in Miami Beach, Florida on a charge of felony battery after an altercation with a 26-year-old prostitute. Offer, who appears in police reports under his real name Vince Shlomi, contended that he struck the prostitute when she "bit his tongue and would not let go." Prosecutors later declined to file formal charges against either individual.[2][14]
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Looks like it was a hear attack.
I loved Pitchmen.
Kind of bummed it was a heart attack because I have a friend who does an awesome impression of Billy and we were going to film a video for the "Mighty Airplane Landing Helmet" :( and put it on youtube.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on June 30, 2009, 07:05:57 AM
I had to google it, but you are correct
On February 7, 2009, Offer was arrested in Miami Beach, Florida on a charge of felony battery after an altercation with a 26-year-old prostitute. Offer, who appears in police reports under his real name Vince Shlomi, contended that he struck the prostitute when she "bit his tongue and would not let go." Prosecutors later declined to file formal charges against either individual.[2][14]
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
i am so proud of you lil bro for finally learning to look shit up for yourself.. >snif< makes an old man proud...
http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/08/07/florida.mays.cocaine/index.html (http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/08/07/florida.mays.cocaine/index.html)
I guess that explains why he was always happy and excited at 2am when trying to sell me Oxyclean.
"You mean that wasn't Oxiclean I just snorted?"
Oh... Billy
Quote from: superjohn on August 07, 2009, 02:17:50 PM
http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/08/07/florida.mays.cocaine/index.html (http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/08/07/florida.mays.cocaine/index.html)
I guess that explains why he was always happy and excited at 2am when trying to sell me Oxyclean.
AHA!
Thought the guy was a cokehead since Day 1.
Not only coke, but:
1. Vicodin
2. Percocet
3. Tramadol
4. Xanax
5. Valium
that guy has cokehead written all over it. Gotta throw those Benzo's in so you come down softly.........
man, that is really really disappointing. I, for once, thought one of these celebs was clean and died naturally.
Disappointed again, and of all people......Billy Mays.
Don't judge.
A lot of the old-time rockers were speed freaks, not because they liked drugs but because their schedules were over-demanding and they had to keep it up.
Mays may have felt crazy pressure to keep up the smile-forever energy level. Just because he did some coke doesn't change the fact that EVERYONE who knew him said he was a great guy, who was humble in person and made people he met feel good.
Quote from: shyster on August 08, 2009, 05:26:30 AM
Just because he did some coke doesn't change the fact that EVERYONE who knew him said he was a great guy, who was humble in person and made people he met feel good.
[clap]
Quote from: cyrus buelton on August 08, 2009, 03:58:53 AM
Not only coke, but:
1. Vicodin
2. Percocet
3. Tramadol
4. Xanax
5. Valium
that guy has cokehead written all over it. Gotta throw those Benzo's in so you come down softly.........
man, that is really really disappointing. I, for once, thought one of these celebs was clean and died naturally.
Disappointed again, and of all people......Billy Mays.
[laugh]
right, like you have never had chemical fun time
[roll]
If anything it makes him more of a human allegory for the USA.
Quote from: redxblack on August 08, 2009, 07:48:49 AM
If anything it makes him more of a human allegory for the USA.
no, it makes him an allegory for Elvis.
50,000 mighty putty users can't be wrong.
shocked
Quote from: Eeyore on August 08, 2009, 07:45:22 AM
[laugh]
right, like you have never had chemical fun time
[roll]
1. Never done coke/blow/rock
2. Yes, I have taken all the above mentioned (sans coke), but not together or outside doctor prescribed.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on August 08, 2009, 01:03:22 PM
1. Never done coke/blow/rock
2. Yes, I have taken all the above mentioned (sans coke), but not together or outside doctor prescribed.
hi juddy how are you
You two lovers want to take it to pm please
Quote from: ducpainter on August 09, 2009, 01:21:19 PM
You two lovers want to take it to pm please
Billy Mays Orders Food From A McDonald's Drive Thru (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtYdDK1uTDI#ws-lq-lq2-hq-vhq-hd)