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bigdaddyG
 member, 90 posts
Thu 14 Apr 2022
at 02:33
 msg #1
RIP Gilbert Gottfried
Was sad when I heard of his passing. A true comedic genius. I don't care what it was he always brought a smile to my face.

RIP Gilbert, I know there's joyous laughter upstairs.

This message was last updated by the user at 02:57, Fri 15 Apr 2022.

ShadoPrism
 member, 1407 posts
 OCGD-Obsessive-Compulsive
 Gamer-Disorder
Thu 14 Apr 2022
at 02:48
 msg #2
RIP Gilbert Godfried
One of the most remediable voice actors, as well as comedic genius of our time - sad news indeed.
I can still hear his sarcastic voice as the Villainous Parrot in the Aladdin movies, as well as several other movies and TV shows he did over the years.
1492
 member, 13 posts
 ADD Grognard
 PBP Neophyte
Thu 14 Apr 2022
at 02:50
 msg #3
RIP Gilbert Godfried
Was he related to Gilbert Gottfried? (Sorry- I couldn't resist.)

I am sad about his passing as well. He wasn't my favorite comedian in the world but he was: (1) iconic, and (2) an incredibly decent person (by all accounts).

Condolences to his loved ones.
facemaker329
 member, 7394 posts
 Gaming for over 40
 years, and counting!
Thu 14 Apr 2022
at 03:44
 msg #4
RIP Gilbert Godfried
I never got really familiar with him, but he had to have been a good guy.  Anyone who is that obnoxious-sounding would have to be an incredible person to become as popular as he was.

He will be missed.
phoenix9lives
 member, 1091 posts
 A brain driving a bone
 mecha with flesh armor
Thu 14 Apr 2022
at 07:29
 msg #5
RIP Gilbert Godfried
I was watching some videos of his appearances on Comedy Central roasts.  HOLY FECES!  The way he tore into people, it is very surprising he didn't get slapped worse than Chris Rock!  He must have been a really great guy!

This message was last edited by the user at 20:19, Thu 14 Apr 2022.

drewalt
 subscriber, 124 posts
Thu 14 Apr 2022
at 19:07
 msg #6
RIP Gilbert Godfried
A comedian who can remind you that it's still okay to laugh during the worst times is a great comedian.  RIP
bigdaddyG
 member, 91 posts
Fri 15 Apr 2022
at 02:59
 msg #7
RIP Gilbert Godfried
From what my sister in law said he was. Learned she met him once.

Course I still miss his Aflac ads.
cptcthulhu
 member, 229 posts
 Nuke em till they glow
 Shoot them in the dark.
Fri 15 Apr 2022
at 09:36
 msg #8
RIP Gilbert Godfried
He also is known for telling the filthiest version of an old joke called "The Aristocrats".
Zag24
 supporter, 732 posts
Tue 19 Apr 2022
at 15:29
 msg #9
RIP Gilbert Gottfried
cptcthulhu:
He also is known for telling the filthiest version of an old joke called "The Aristocrats".

That's quite an accomplishment, but I'm not at all surprised.  When he did something, he did it right!
1492
 member, 16 posts
 ADD Grognard
 PBP Neophyte
Tue 19 Apr 2022
at 18:42
 msg #10
RIP Gilbert Gottfried
In reply to Zag24 (msg # 9):

There's a 5-minute on youtube if you want to check it out. IIRC it's from the Friars Roast for Hugh Hefner shortly after 9/11.
pdboddy
 supporter, 724 posts
 EST/EDT [GMT-5/GMT-4]
Tue 26 Apr 2022
at 14:47
 msg #11
RIP Gilbert Gottfried
Damn, I missed that he died.  He definitely is up there as one of the funniest people ever.
Jewwk of Shuu
 member, 48 posts
 "I cast: Pro: Sandwich"
 GM: "But WHY?!"
Fri 29 Apr 2022
at 22:03
 msg #12
RIP Gilbert Gottfried
Gilbert riffed/ranted in between videos during the early days of MTV (when it was still spectacular).

With Robin Williams, helped Aladdin be a thing.

Aristocrats post 9/11 helped America show it could laugh again.

One of the best roasters of all time.

Tons of voice work over the years.

The best Hollywood Square participant ever.

Amazing comic.

Good person.

RIP Gilbert G, your comedy will live forever!
maddog015
 member, 7 posts
 More than meets the eye
Mon 2 May 2022
at 13:50
 msg #13
RIP Gilbert Gottfried
Gilbert and his "You fool!" on Hollywood Squares was a classic.
V_V
 member, 1006 posts
 Rmail me! To GM or play
 D&D 3.5 or Exalted 2.5
Tue 10 May 2022
at 05:49
 msg #14
RIP Gilbert Gottfried
In reply to maddog015 (msg # 13):

↑↑↑♫ Yes!!! I JUST watched that .

I also just (in reading this thread) realized he'd died.
Jobe00
 member, 343 posts
 Role-Playing
 Game Mechanic
Tue 10 May 2022
at 11:16
 msg #15
RIP Gilbert Gottfried
He died as he lived making everyone say, "Too soon."
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