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		Poorly-worded headline of the day: "Donations pour in for family of drowning victims" (billingsgazette.com)		37
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Captain Steroid		2012-04-13 01:05:09 AM

God Is My Co-Pirate		2012-04-13 09:17:17 AM

They'll be able to splash out on some fancy new things.

Slaxl		2012-04-13 09:27:59 AM

The stream of donations began to trickle in, but then it turned into a flood and the generosity swept everyone away.

I hate puns.

Chariset		2012-04-13 09:34:56 AM

They're going to be overwhelmed with goodwill

moondo		2012-04-13 09:41:59 AM

What a breathtaking initiative!

Dadoody		2012-04-13 09:43:34 AM

They're getting flooded with money, so they need to drown their tears.

phlegmmo		2012-04-13 09:45:31 AM

I bet their hearts sank when they read that.

Aidan		2012-04-13 09:45:31 AM

Slaxl: I hate puns.

Puns are simultaneously the lowest and highest form of humor. Which is why a pun is met with "That's horrible. Tell me more!"

KangTheMad		2012-04-13 09:45:42 AM

Wave of donations swept in to save the family floundering in a sea of sorrow. Sadly, this tide of goodwill could not resuscitate their son, nor drown out the somber atmosphere.

Do the needful		2012-04-13 09:46:09 AM

This thread gives me a sinking feeling.

mod3072		2012-04-13 09:50:00 AM

I really feel for the family. It would be terrible to lose a child, much less 2 at the same time. It's good to see the community is rallying around them. Also, she is/was a cutie.

markfara		2012-04-13 09:52:13 AM

This thread is awash with insensitivity.

KangTheMad		2012-04-13 09:53:03 AM

markfara: This thread is awash with insensitivity.

Oh boo hoo, cry me a river.

markfara		2012-04-13 09:57:10 AM

KangTheMad: markfara: This thread is awash with insensitivity.

Oh boo hoo, cry me a river.

Some people just love to wallow in the misfortunes of others, apparently.

kisseswookies		2012-04-13 10:00:18 AM

When asked if they had thought they were going to be met with this sea of compassion, they replied "well, we weren't holding our breath, we were just trying to stay afloat"

tasteless		2012-04-13 10:08:02 AM

I like the "it gets worse" quote. Where's that PSA?

vwarb		2012-04-13 10:08:38 AM

Pun thread?

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Missicat		2012-04-13 10:08:44 AM

I have seen worse. A paramedic in the Virginia area fell to his death off of a bridge while on a call. The headline for his funeral mentioned "tributes to a fallen hero". The editor must have been asleep that day....

numbone		2012-04-13 10:10:50 AM

Good to see the donations didn't just drizzle in.

h2oincfs		2012-04-13 10:11:05 AM

PFDs (lifejackets).

wear them when you are on the water. this includes buckling them up and tightening the straps.

Brew78		2012-04-13 10:37:29 AM

/learned his lesson

BronyMedic		2012-04-13 10:42:18 AM

Missicat: I have seen worse. A paramedic in the Virginia area fell to his death off of a bridge while on a call. The headline for his funeral mentioned "tributes to a fallen hero". The editor must have been asleep that day....

I just groaned.

I giggled. But I groaned.

cyblue		2012-04-13 10:52:06 AM

I can't fathom how you guys can be so heartless!

TwelveSpongeCakes		2012-04-13 10:52:27 AM

numbone: Good to see the donations didn't just drizzle in.

Yep! They're practically swimming in charity now.

ck819		2012-04-13 10:55:17 AM

Thought this article was going to be about this Einstein father

http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/228045/group/homepa g e/

japlemon		2012-04-13 10:56:29 AM

I'll admit, the overwhelming support by the community had me pretty choked up...

japlemon		2012-04-13 10:57:07 AM

KangTheMad		2012-04-13 11:06:22 AM

cyblue: I can't fathom how you guys can be so heartless!

You sensitive types just seem to founder and flail in these threads. Don't be so deep.

Freebyrdjason		2012-04-13 11:06:34 AM

h2oincfs: PFDs (lifejackets).

wear them when you are on the water. this includes buckling them up and tightening the straps.

That my friend makes sense. Especially on a windy day with cold water. Also in tfa it mentions how they believe the paddle boat may have been overloaded. Everytging here could havebe been avoided. What a shame...

God Is My Co-Pirate		2012-04-13 11:23:34 AM

We're really plumbing the depths of humour here.

moondo		2012-04-13 11:26:36 AM

cyblue: I can't fathom how you guys can be so heartless!

I understand how you might feel engulfed with negative emotions when faced with such comments. But when you're in Fark it's best to keep the emotions swept away lest you become overwhelmed and spiral into a fit of depression. Let the emotions wane and immerse yourself in the vibe. Ebb.

KangTheMad		2012-04-13 11:27:12 AM

moondo: cyblue: I can't fathom how you guys can be so heartless!

I understand how you might feel engulfed with negative emotions when faced with such comments. But when you're in Fark it's best to keep the emotions swept away lest you become overwhelmed and spiral into a fit of depression. Let the emotions wane and immerse yourself in the vibe. Ebb.

They key to survival is to be shallow as possible.