wouldn't this be cruel

mapuc · 04-06-18, 03:55 PM

Some month ago a friend told us she had seen a movie with Bill Murray where he relive same day over and over again. She liked this movie it was fun she said

I posted a reply where I had made up an another similar story

Jack who is 42 years old and divorced, is woken up by his alarm clock. It's Friday the 13th, he is not superstitious, for him is just an ordinary Friday.

He does his usual morning things and thereafter he takes the subway to his job.

It is Friday so it is off earlier. On his way home he buy a Euromillion coupon.

Later same evening he checks his coupon to see if he had any luck.
There haven't been a jackpot winner the last 15 weeks.
He discover he have all the numbers
He can't believe it..this can't be true... he gets so exited and his heart start pumping real hart..what he didn't know was that he had a heart failure and the heart can't take it anymore... he die........

Jack who is 42 years old and divorced, is woken up by his alarm clock it is Friday the 13th, he is not superstitious so for him is just an ordinary Friday..............

Now how cruel would this be ?

Edit: Forgot an important thing. He can't remember he had died late Friday evening and woken same day again.

Markus

Eichhörnchen · 04-06-18, 04:33 PM

I never do any of the lotteries... maybe that's what would happen to me

mapuc · 04-06-18, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Eichhörnchen

I never do any of the lotteries... maybe that's what would happen to me

It's not about the lottery itself

It's about a man who wins the Jackpot in Euromillions and die of exitment to wake up same day to relive the same exitment over and over again.

Markus

Skybird · 04-06-18, 05:28 PM

There are old people suffering from Alzheimer, and they call for their wife or husband or kids - who died already years ago, and it hits them every day when being told again about it, like the news being delivered for the very first time.

People always say they want to live long and become old. Work in a geriatric hospital for some time. This will teach you to be cautious with your wishes. Life can be cruel. Or miserable. Or disgraceful. Or lonely. Wish for a painless, healthy life instead - no matter how long or short that will last.

mapuc · 04-06-18, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

There are old people suffering from Alzheimer, and they call for their wife or husband or kids - who died already years ago, and it hits them every day when being told again about it, like the news being delivered for the very first time.

People always say they want to live long and become old. Work in a geriatric hospital for some time. This will teach you to be cautious with your wishes. Life can be cruel. Or miserable. Or disgraceful. Or lonely. Wish for a painless, healthy life instead - no matter how long or short that will last.

I couldn't agree more.

Markus

Reece · 04-06-18, 06:26 PM

I have watched "Groundhog Day" about 3 times, a very funny movie!!

u crank · 04-06-18, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

People always say they want to live long and become old. Work in a geriatric hospital for some time. This will teach you to be cautious with your wishes. Life can be cruel. Or miserable. Or disgraceful. Or lonely. Wish for a painless, healthy life instead - no matter how long or short that will last.

You are so right Sky. As a person who is getting up there (68 in June) I'm starting to see this more and more. No one knows what cards they will be dealt. Our neighbors and good friends across the street are going through this now. Emelda retired at age 65 and shortly after was diagnosed with Alzheimers. Her husband Mike is suffering as much as her. It must be hell. I just can't imagine what the future holds for them. Be thankful I guess for your own good fortune and help when you can.

Platapus · 04-07-18, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Reece

I have watched "Groundhog Day" about 3 times, a very funny movie!!

Perhaps you only thought you watched it three times.

Jimbuna · 04-07-18, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Reece

I have watched "Groundhog Day" about 3 times, a very funny movie!!

Reece · 04-07-18, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

Perhaps you only thought you watched it three times.

mapuc · 04-07-18, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Reece

I have watched "Groundhog Day" about 3 times, a very funny movie!!

Seen it two times

If I remember correctly he remember it-He wakes and remember it's the same day again.

In my alternative version this guy does not remember his heart stopped beating due to extremely exitment and are getting woken by his alarm clock same day.

And this is why I asked wouldn't this be cruel.

Feeling the happiness having won the Jackpot in Euromillions over and over again and never will get the chance to use them.

You could say he is in a eternal loop.

Markus

Dowly · 04-07-18, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mapuc

In my alternative version this guy does not remember his heart stopped beating due to extremely exitment and are getting woken by his alarm clock same day.

And this is why I asked wouldn't this be cruel.

Feeling the happiness having won the Jackpot in Euromillions over and over again and never will get the chance to use them.

Since he doesn't remember it, he only ever experiences the excitement once from his point of view; it is always the "first" time for him. So, in my opinion, it wouldn't be cruel from his perspective.

Eichhörnchen · 04-07-18, 12:45 PM

That's torn it...

mapuc · 04-07-18, 01:27 PM

Dowly is absolutely right

Seeing it from his perspective - it is not cruel

When it comes to others his colleges, family and friends it's normal life. Days goes by

An additional question popped up in my head.

People around Jack how would they experience this ?

They get up Friday 13th...go to bed wake Saturday 14th, but jack wake up Friday 13th again...so how would they experience this ?

Markus

August · 04-07-18, 01:35 PM

Reminds me of a documentary I read a few years ago.

Yeah here it is:

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-...isorder-227866

04-06-18, 03:55 PM	#1
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,535 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	wouldn't this be cruel Some month ago a friend told us she had seen a movie with Bill Murray where he relive same day over and over again. She liked this movie it was fun she said I posted a reply where I had made up an another similar story Jack who is 42 years old and divorced, is woken up by his alarm clock. It's Friday the 13th, he is not superstitious, for him is just an ordinary Friday. He does his usual morning things and thereafter he takes the subway to his job. It is Friday so it is off earlier. On his way home he buy a Euromillion coupon. Later same evening he checks his coupon to see if he had any luck. There haven't been a jackpot winner the last 15 weeks. He discover he have all the numbers He can't believe it..this can't be true... he gets so exited and his heart start pumping real hart..what he didn't know was that he had a heart failure and the heart can't take it anymore... he die........ Jack who is 42 years old and divorced, is woken up by his alarm clock it is Friday the 13th, he is not superstitious so for him is just an ordinary Friday.............. Now how cruel would this be ? Edit: Forgot an important thing. He can't remember he had died late Friday evening and woken same day again. Markus Last edited by mapuc; 04-06-18 at 05:36 PM.

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	There are old people suffering from Alzheimer, and they call for their wife or husband or kids - who died already years ago, and it hits them every day when being told again about it, like the news being delivered for the very first time. People always say they want to live long and become old. Work in a geriatric hospital for some time. This will teach you to be cautious with your wishes. Life can be cruel. Or miserable. Or disgraceful. Or lonely. Wish for a painless, healthy life instead - no matter how long or short that will last. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,688 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	I have watched "Groundhog Day" about 3 times, a very funny movie!! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

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mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,535 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Dowly is absolutely right Seeing it from his perspective - it is not cruel When it comes to others his colleges, family and friends it's normal life. Days goes by An additional question popped up in my head. People around Jack how would they experience this ? They get up Friday 13th...go to bed wake Saturday 14th, but jack wake up Friday 13th again...so how would they experience this ? Markus

04-07-18, 01:35 PM	#15
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Reminds me of a documentary I read a few years ago. Yeah here it is: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-...isorder-227866 __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.