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Chocoholic · 05-11-2004, 11:26 AM

Yesterday morning, I had to go to a funeral for one of my mother's aunts. During the funeral procession from the funeral home to the church, then to the cemetery, I noticed at least a couple of dozen cars cutting in and out of the procession while several dozen more people were honking their horns and glaring impatiently. I even saw a few middle fingers. I was really sickened by it. Don't people have respect for the deceased and their loved ones anymore?

TJL · 05-11-2004, 11:37 AM

Common courtesy checked out a long time ago, my dear.

Dutabi84 · 05-11-2004, 11:39 AM

Holy hell, that would make me irate. Those impatient punks need a whoopin'.

Jokerette · 05-11-2004, 11:56 AM

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Originally posted by TJL
Common courtesy checked out a long time ago, my dear.

Yep. These days people are just generally complete *Bleeps* but even so the rudeness of some never fails to shock me.

Chocoholic · 05-11-2004, 12:58 PM

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Originally posted by TJL
Common courtesy checked out a long time ago, my dear.

I agree, TJL. We've really become an "It's all about ME!!! society, unfortunately

Mijada · 05-11-2004, 02:03 PM

That is pretty rude. A funeral is the last thing a person has. I've never minded waiting for the procession to clear.

hawaii five-o · 05-11-2004, 02:42 PM

Some people are self absorbed jerks.

PZelda · 05-11-2004, 03:20 PM

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Originally posted by Dutabi84
Holy hell, that would make me irate. Those impatient punks need a whoopin'.

I would've flipped them the finger, too - that is, if I were a part of the funeral procession and somebody started honking at me.

Dutabi84 · 05-11-2004, 03:22 PM

The only procession I've been a part of, had police cars blocking the intersections from incoming traffic. So that definitely helped.

Hollow · 05-11-2004, 03:39 PM

i find that to be kind of funny. maybe they didnt know it was a funeral anyway.

Dutabi84 · 05-11-2004, 03:42 PM

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Originally posted by safety pin
i find that to be kind of funny. maybe they didnt know it was a funeral anyway.

If the hearse didn't give it away, those people have no hope.

SBTB Geek · 05-11-2004, 03:52 PM

Wow... that is rude. Even I wouldn't do that, LOL.

Georgia's on my Mind · 05-11-2004, 04:04 PM

yeah...well...if it was moving that slow and people need to be somewhere....yeah

HootervilleFan · 05-11-2004, 04:15 PM

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Originally posted by Georgia's on my Mind
yeah...well...if it was moving that slow and people need to be somewhere....yeah

Not "yeah".... NO. NO. NO. NO. Where is commen decency with that? People are grieving. A funeral procession is a solemn occasion. All headlights should be turned on on all the cars following the hearse to indicate there will be slow traffic for a while. If some A-hole driver is in such a damn hurry they need to stop and remember that someday, sure as anything, THEY will be in that box. And how would THEIR family feel with some honking butt-nugget behind them weaving in an out of THEIR last moments above ground. I mean...cripes. This society really blows.

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 05-11-2004, 04:16 PM

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Originally posted by Georgia's on my Mind
yeah...well...if it was moving that slow and people need to be somewhere....yeah

Its supposed to be slow. And it isnt like you get caught behind one every day. Youre supposed to be considerate. Yeah, Id get impatient, but I would never act out on it.

05-11-2004, 11:26 AM	#1
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	Funeral processions and rude people Yesterday morning, I had to go to a funeral for one of my mother's aunts. During the funeral procession from the funeral home to the church, then to the cemetery, I noticed at least a couple of dozen cars cutting in and out of the procession while several dozen more people were honking their horns and glaring impatiently. I even saw a few middle fingers. I was really sickened by it. Don't people have respect for the deceased and their loved ones anymore?

05-11-2004, 11:37 AM	#2
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Common courtesy checked out a long time ago, my dear.
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05-11-2004, 11:39 AM	#3
Dutabi84 kittens must die Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: MN/TX Posts: 11,026	Holy hell, that would make me irate. Those impatient punks need a whoopin'.

05-11-2004, 02:03 PM	#6
Mijada Spencers mom Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Location: eastern US Posts: 4,093	That is pretty rude. A funeral is the last thing a person has. I've never minded waiting for the procession to clear.

05-11-2004, 02:42 PM	#7
hawaii five-o Book 'Em, Dano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 27, 2003 Location: At home, eating cereal straight out of the box Posts: 1,406	Some people are self absorbed jerks.

05-11-2004, 03:22 PM	#9
Dutabi84 kittens must die Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: MN/TX Posts: 11,026	The only procession I've been a part of, had police cars blocking the intersections from incoming traffic. So that definitely helped.

05-11-2004, 03:39 PM	#10
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	i find that to be kind of funny. maybe they didnt know it was a funeral anyway.

05-11-2004, 03:52 PM	#12
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	Wow... that is rude. Even I wouldn't do that, LOL.

05-11-2004, 04:04 PM	#13
Georgia's on my Mind Senior Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Aug 19, 2001 Posts: 25,054	yeah...well...if it was moving that slow and people need to be somewhere....yeah