no_vaseline_IHB
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<a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idUSTRE5534TM20090604">Kung Fu actor David Carradine dies in Bangkok</a>
No more snatching pebble from hand
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ipoplaya_IHB
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One of my favorite shows from my youth. I watched the re-runs religiously. Wanted to be like Kwai Chang Caine... RIP KCC.
momopi_IHB
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IMO the circumstances of his death was way too suspicious. I hope they'd open a full investigation and not let it wash.
bkshopr_IHB
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People in Asia mostly died from hanging. It is the cleanest way to commit murder without leaving any evidence behind. No bullet, poison and open wound leading to the conclusion of foul play.
Irvinian_IHB
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[quote author="bkshopr" date=1244192655]People in Asia mostly died from hanging. It is the cleanest way to commit murder without leaving any evidence behind. No bullet, poison and open wound leading to the conclusion of foul play.</blockquote>
nice assumption bk. i think people in asia do not use a bullet or poison to commit suicide.... its difficult to obtain a gun and poison is painful
nice assumption bk. i think people in asia do not use a bullet or poison to commit suicide.... its difficult to obtain a gun and poison is painful
High Gravity_IHB
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[quote author="momopi" date=1244191899]IMO the circumstances of his death was way too suspicious. I hope they'd open a full investigation and not let it wash.</blockquote>
I think the Imperial Chinese Agents finally got him.
I think the Imperial Chinese Agents finally got him.
momopi_IHB
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Thai police: Carradine death may be accidental
By MICHAEL CASEY, Associated Press Writer Michael Casey, Associated Press Writer 29 mins ago
BANGKOK ? The body of American actor David Carradine, best known for the 1970s TV series "Kung Fu," was found in a hotel room closet with a rope tied to his neck and genitals, and his death may have been caused by accidental suffocation, Thai police said Friday.
The 72-year-old actor's body was discovered Thursday in his luxury suite at Bangkok's Swissotel Nai Lert Park Hotel. Police initially said they suspected suicide, though Carradine's associates had questioned that theory and authorities later said no suicide note was found in his room.
Police Lt. Gen. Worapong Chewprecha told reporters that Carradine was found with a rope tied around his genitals and another rope around his neck.
"The two ropes were tied together," he said. "It is unclear whether he committed suicide or not or he died of suffocation or heart failure."
Thai police completed an autopsy on Carradine on Friday. But Police Col. Somprasong Yenthuam, superintendent of the Lumpini police station, which is handling the case, said results would not be ready for at least three weeks because the cause of death was unclear. He called the time lag "normal."
Dr. Nanthana Sirisap, director of Chulalongkorn Hospital's Autopsy Center, told reporters that the autopsy was conducted because of the "unusual circumstances surrounding Carradine's death," but did not elaborate.
The body was later removed from the hospital to an undisclosed location by U.S. Embassy representatives while preparations were being made for its repatriation to the United States.
Police Lt. Teerapop Luanseng had said Thursday that Carradine's body was found "naked, hanging in a closet," and that police at the time suspected suicide.
But one of Carradine's managers dismissed the theory.
"All we can say is, we know David would never have committed suicide," said Tiffany Smith of Binder & Associates, his management company. "We're just waiting for them to finish the investigation and find out what really happened. He really appreciated everything life has to give ... and that's not something David would ever do to himself."
Pornthip Rojanasunand, director of Thailand's Central Institute of Forensic Science, said Carradine may have died attempting a sex act known as auto-erotic asphyxiation ? cutting off oxygen to the brain for sexual arousal.
The practice is said to result in a form of giddiness and euphoria ? similar to alcohol or drug intoxication ? that enhances the sexual experience.
"If you hang yourself by the neck, you don't need so much pressure to kill yourself. Those who get highly sexually aroused tend to forget this fact," Pornthip said.
Carradine had flown to Thailand last week and began work on a film titled "Stretch" two days before his death, Smith said. He had several other projects lined up after the action film, which was being directed by Charles De Meaux.
Carradine was in good spirits when he left the U.S. for Thailand on May 29 to work on "Stretch," Smith said.
"David was excited to do it and excited to be a part of it," she said by phone from Beverly Hills.
Filming began Tuesday, she said, adding that the crew was devastated by Carradine's death and did not wish to speak publicly about it for the time being.
Monica Donati, a spokesman for the French film company MK2, which was making "Stretch," said in statement from Paris that the film crew in Bangkok was "clearly shocked" by Carradine's death but would finish shooting. Carradine only had three more days of filming left in Bangkok, she said.
Aurelio Giraudo, the hotel's general manager, said Carradine checked into the hotel May 31 and he last saw him June 3. He said Carradine chatted with staff and even played piano a few nights in the lobby as well as flute which the "guests really enjoyed."
"I was a fan. I had a very nice talk with him when he checked in," Giraudo told The Associated Press. "He was very much a person full of life. I mentioned to him that I had seen (the movie) "Crank" with my family and that was the last smile he gave me."
Giraudo said a chambermaid discovered Carradine's body, adding that she knocked and entered after there was no response. Police arrived shortly thereafter.
Somprasong said there was no evidence there was anyone else in the room at the time of Carradine's death.
Carradine, a martial arts practitioner himself, was best known for the U.S. TV series "Kung Fu," which aired in 1972-75. He played Kwai Chang Caine, an orphan who was raised by Shaolin monks and fled China after killing the emperor's nephew in retaliation for the murder of his kung fu master.
Carradine also appeared in more than 100 feature films with such directors as Martin Scorsese, Ingmar Bergman and Hal Ashby.
He returned to the top in recent years as the title character in Quentin Tarantino's two-part saga "Kill Bill." Bill, the worldly father figure of a pack of crack assassins, was a shadowy presence in 2003's "Kill Bill ? Vol. 1." In that film, one of Bill's former assassins (Uma Thurman) begins a vengeful rampage against her old associates, including Bill.
By MICHAEL CASEY, Associated Press Writer Michael Casey, Associated Press Writer 29 mins ago
BANGKOK ? The body of American actor David Carradine, best known for the 1970s TV series "Kung Fu," was found in a hotel room closet with a rope tied to his neck and genitals, and his death may have been caused by accidental suffocation, Thai police said Friday.
The 72-year-old actor's body was discovered Thursday in his luxury suite at Bangkok's Swissotel Nai Lert Park Hotel. Police initially said they suspected suicide, though Carradine's associates had questioned that theory and authorities later said no suicide note was found in his room.
Police Lt. Gen. Worapong Chewprecha told reporters that Carradine was found with a rope tied around his genitals and another rope around his neck.
"The two ropes were tied together," he said. "It is unclear whether he committed suicide or not or he died of suffocation or heart failure."
Thai police completed an autopsy on Carradine on Friday. But Police Col. Somprasong Yenthuam, superintendent of the Lumpini police station, which is handling the case, said results would not be ready for at least three weeks because the cause of death was unclear. He called the time lag "normal."
Dr. Nanthana Sirisap, director of Chulalongkorn Hospital's Autopsy Center, told reporters that the autopsy was conducted because of the "unusual circumstances surrounding Carradine's death," but did not elaborate.
The body was later removed from the hospital to an undisclosed location by U.S. Embassy representatives while preparations were being made for its repatriation to the United States.
Police Lt. Teerapop Luanseng had said Thursday that Carradine's body was found "naked, hanging in a closet," and that police at the time suspected suicide.
But one of Carradine's managers dismissed the theory.
"All we can say is, we know David would never have committed suicide," said Tiffany Smith of Binder & Associates, his management company. "We're just waiting for them to finish the investigation and find out what really happened. He really appreciated everything life has to give ... and that's not something David would ever do to himself."
Pornthip Rojanasunand, director of Thailand's Central Institute of Forensic Science, said Carradine may have died attempting a sex act known as auto-erotic asphyxiation ? cutting off oxygen to the brain for sexual arousal.
The practice is said to result in a form of giddiness and euphoria ? similar to alcohol or drug intoxication ? that enhances the sexual experience.
"If you hang yourself by the neck, you don't need so much pressure to kill yourself. Those who get highly sexually aroused tend to forget this fact," Pornthip said.
Carradine had flown to Thailand last week and began work on a film titled "Stretch" two days before his death, Smith said. He had several other projects lined up after the action film, which was being directed by Charles De Meaux.
Carradine was in good spirits when he left the U.S. for Thailand on May 29 to work on "Stretch," Smith said.
"David was excited to do it and excited to be a part of it," she said by phone from Beverly Hills.
Filming began Tuesday, she said, adding that the crew was devastated by Carradine's death and did not wish to speak publicly about it for the time being.
Monica Donati, a spokesman for the French film company MK2, which was making "Stretch," said in statement from Paris that the film crew in Bangkok was "clearly shocked" by Carradine's death but would finish shooting. Carradine only had three more days of filming left in Bangkok, she said.
Aurelio Giraudo, the hotel's general manager, said Carradine checked into the hotel May 31 and he last saw him June 3. He said Carradine chatted with staff and even played piano a few nights in the lobby as well as flute which the "guests really enjoyed."
"I was a fan. I had a very nice talk with him when he checked in," Giraudo told The Associated Press. "He was very much a person full of life. I mentioned to him that I had seen (the movie) "Crank" with my family and that was the last smile he gave me."
Giraudo said a chambermaid discovered Carradine's body, adding that she knocked and entered after there was no response. Police arrived shortly thereafter.
Somprasong said there was no evidence there was anyone else in the room at the time of Carradine's death.
Carradine, a martial arts practitioner himself, was best known for the U.S. TV series "Kung Fu," which aired in 1972-75. He played Kwai Chang Caine, an orphan who was raised by Shaolin monks and fled China after killing the emperor's nephew in retaliation for the murder of his kung fu master.
Carradine also appeared in more than 100 feature films with such directors as Martin Scorsese, Ingmar Bergman and Hal Ashby.
He returned to the top in recent years as the title character in Quentin Tarantino's two-part saga "Kill Bill." Bill, the worldly father figure of a pack of crack assassins, was a shadowy presence in 2003's "Kill Bill ? Vol. 1." In that film, one of Bill's former assassins (Uma Thurman) begins a vengeful rampage against her old associates, including Bill.
bkshopr_IHB
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This Pornthip guy should apply for Irvine PD because he is just as creative as the icicle gun theory. David Carradine was out of the spot light for years and he had just a few roles since the remake of Kung Fu during the early 90's. He was happy to shoot a movie again and went over to Thailand for the start of filming.
Thailand is the place for the most perverted sex. Many westerners travel to Thailand for sex with minors. Both boys and girls. Poor families who do not have a girl to sell to brothels they forced their boys to act and dress like girls to appeal to foreign Johns.
or transforming the boys into trans-genders.
Could it be a session with the local girls gone bad? or possibly an occupational accident? What ever it is and it is a degrading way to die with bondage around his penis. When a man decide to commit suicide the methods often were not humiliating.
Thailand is under a lot of pressure. This type of bad press is bad for tourism and foreign resort investors.
Thailand is the place for the most perverted sex. Many westerners travel to Thailand for sex with minors. Both boys and girls. Poor families who do not have a girl to sell to brothels they forced their boys to act and dress like girls to appeal to foreign Johns.
or transforming the boys into trans-genders.
Could it be a session with the local girls gone bad? or possibly an occupational accident? What ever it is and it is a degrading way to die with bondage around his penis. When a man decide to commit suicide the methods often were not humiliating.
Thailand is under a lot of pressure. This type of bad press is bad for tourism and foreign resort investors.
IrvineRenter_IHB
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[quote author="ipoplaya" date=1244186380]One of my favorite shows from my youth. I watched the re-runs religiously. Wanted to be like Kwai Chang Caine... RIP KCC.</blockquote>
I love watching Kung Fu also. I went through a phase about 12 years ago where I recorded all of the shows, and I would go home for lunch every day and watch an episode. I have probably seen them all 3 or 4 times, perhaps more.
I love watching Kung Fu also. I went through a phase about 12 years ago where I recorded all of the shows, and I would go home for lunch every day and watch an episode. I have probably seen them all 3 or 4 times, perhaps more.
ipoplaya_IHB
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[quote author="IrvineRenter" date=1244249388][quote author="ipoplaya" date=1244186380]One of my favorite shows from my youth. I watched the re-runs religiously. Wanted to be like Kwai Chang Caine... RIP KCC.</blockquote>
I love watching Kung Fu also. I went through a phase about 12 years ago where I recorded all of the shows, and I would go home for lunch every day and watch an episode. I have probably seen them all 3 or 4 times, perhaps more.</blockquote>
If you were as geeky about your TV as me, you'll know and love this guy too:
<img src="http://www.comicbookmovie.com/images/news/comic-news/greatest-american-hero.jpg" alt="" />
I love watching Kung Fu also. I went through a phase about 12 years ago where I recorded all of the shows, and I would go home for lunch every day and watch an episode. I have probably seen them all 3 or 4 times, perhaps more.</blockquote>
If you were as geeky about your TV as me, you'll know and love this guy too:
<img src="http://www.comicbookmovie.com/images/news/comic-news/greatest-american-hero.jpg" alt="" />
irvine_home_owner_IHB
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"Believe it or not... I'm walking on air... never thought I could feel so free-ee-ee!"
Knight Rider, A-Team, Hulk, $6mil Man, Bionic Woman... even Little House on the Prairie.
TV was my 3rd parent.
Knight Rider, A-Team, Hulk, $6mil Man, Bionic Woman... even Little House on the Prairie.
TV was my 3rd parent.
ipoplaya_IHB
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Another classic IPO fave from back in the day:
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The theme song still fires me up!
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The theme song still fires me up!
ipoplaya_IHB
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[quote author="irvine_home_owner" date=1244272534]"Believe it or not... I'm walking on air... never thought I could feel so free-ee-ee!"
Knight Rider, A-Team, Hulk, $6mil Man, Bionic Woman... even Little House on the Prairie.
TV was my 3rd parent.</blockquote>
We have a winner - ding ding ding!
Knight Rider, A-Team, Hulk, $6mil Man, Bionic Woman... even Little House on the Prairie.
TV was my 3rd parent.</blockquote>
We have a winner - ding ding ding!
momopi_IHB
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Stuffs I watched when I was a kid... (scratching head) Mazinger Z/Great Mazinger, Space Cruiser Yamato, Space Carrier Blue Noah, Science Ninja Team Gatchaman, Galaxy Express 999, Space Pirate Captain Harlock, Thunderbirds (and later, its predecessors Captain Scarlet, Fireball XL5, etc), Dr. Who, Blake's 7, Monty Python, Dark Shadows, and of course Doraeman & Super Dimension Fortress Macross.
Coming next year!
<img src="http://www.latinoreview.com/images/user/gatchamanposterteaser.jpg" alt="" />
Coming next year!
<img src="http://www.latinoreview.com/images/user/gatchamanposterteaser.jpg" alt="" />
Anonymous_IHB
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[quote author="irvine_home_owner" date=1244272534]"Believe it or not... I'm walking on air... never thought I could feel so free-ee-ee!"
Knight Rider, A-Team, Hulk, $6mil Man, Bionic Woman... even Little House on the Prairie.
TV was my 3rd parent.</blockquote>
All that stuff still lives on Netflix. Greatest thing about Netflix - can share them all with your kids.
Knight Rider, A-Team, Hulk, $6mil Man, Bionic Woman... even Little House on the Prairie.
TV was my 3rd parent.</blockquote>
All that stuff still lives on Netflix. Greatest thing about Netflix - can share them all with your kids.
IrvineRenter_IHB
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[quote author="ipoplaya" date=1244272633][quote author="irvine_home_owner" date=1244272534]"Believe it or not... I'm walking on air... never thought I could feel so free-ee-ee!"
Knight Rider, A-Team, Hulk, $6mil Man, Bionic Woman... even Little House on the Prairie.
TV was my 3rd parent.</blockquote>
We have a winner - ding ding ding!</blockquote>
Beat me to it.
<object width="325" height="250"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/youtube" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="325" height="250"></embed></object>
Knight Rider, A-Team, Hulk, $6mil Man, Bionic Woman... even Little House on the Prairie.
TV was my 3rd parent.</blockquote>
We have a winner - ding ding ding!</blockquote>
Beat me to it.
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IrvineRenter_IHB
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How about this one:
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Sunshine_IHB
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[quote author="ipoplaya" date=1244272224][quote author="IrvineRenter" date=1244249388][quote author="ipoplaya" date=1244186380]One of my favorite shows from my youth. I watched the re-runs religiously. Wanted to be like Kwai Chang Caine... RIP KCC.</blockquote>
I love watching Kung Fu also. I went through a phase about 12 years ago where I recorded all of the shows, and I would go home for lunch every day and watch an episode. I have probably seen them all 3 or 4 times, perhaps more.</blockquote>
If you were as geeky about your TV as me, you'll know and love this guy too:
<img src="http://www.comicbookmovie.com/images/news/comic-news/greatest-american-hero.jpg" alt="" /></blockquote>
If he could only land...
I love watching Kung Fu also. I went through a phase about 12 years ago where I recorded all of the shows, and I would go home for lunch every day and watch an episode. I have probably seen them all 3 or 4 times, perhaps more.</blockquote>
If you were as geeky about your TV as me, you'll know and love this guy too:
<img src="http://www.comicbookmovie.com/images/news/comic-news/greatest-american-hero.jpg" alt="" /></blockquote>
If he could only land...
reason_IHB
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[quote author="irvine_home_owner" date=1244272534]"Believe it or not... I'm walking on air... never thought I could feel so free-ee-ee!"
Knight Rider, A-Team, Hulk, $6mil Man, Bionic Woman... even Little House on the Prairie.
TV was my 3rd parent.</blockquote>
What about Battlestar Galactica?
Knight Rider, A-Team, Hulk, $6mil Man, Bionic Woman... even Little House on the Prairie.
TV was my 3rd parent.</blockquote>
What about Battlestar Galactica?