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Sjmarf@sh.itjust.works to World News@lemmy.ml · 2 years ago

Paul Alexander, the polio survivor who spent over 70 years in an Iron Lung, has died at 78

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Paul Alexander, the polio survivor who spent over 70 years in an Iron Lung, has died at 78

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Sjmarf@sh.itjust.works to World News@lemmy.ml · 2 years ago
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Paul Alexander: 'Man in the iron lung' dies at the age of 78
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Paul Alexander worked as a lawyer and lived for decades in a metal cylinder which breathed for him.
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    Don’t make jokes about people dying, jackass.

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      some people get through trauma with various flavors of emotive tools, including sarcasm and humor.

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        I hear that “Gallows humor” excuse every single time and it’s only ever used so assholes can feel good about being assholes. It’s basically the “Women like getting r–ed” excuse that incels use to justify their shitty behavior. Yes sometimes they say that, but it’s not a justification.

        You know full well nobody here was saying that to “get through hard times” you’re all safe on your computers punching down at dead people.

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        yeah, if they have a mutual emotional connection to the deceased. I don’t think these two ever met.

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      I’ve seen interviews with this guy. He had a surprisingly bright outlook on life. I think he would have found this funny.

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      https://youtu.be/gyHh63zJQw4?si=x6sutSKjB2-O1T4f

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      deleted by creator

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      Why?

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      Why? It’s not like they’re feelings are gonna hurt. Lol

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        their

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          Don’t do that shit. Go back to reddit if you can’t understand typos.

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            I’m just pointing out a common mistake so the person has a chance to learn. That mistake is not a typo.

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              IDGAF tbh

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              Get a life

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