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Janice · 09-23-2009, 07:53 PM

Today I clicked on an AOL link that clearly spelled out a terrible story.

"Mom Who Drowned Begs for Help in 911 Call 'Come Help Me!'"

I clicked on it, and listened to it. This poor woman was stuck in a car that was submerged in water, due to flooding in Atlanta. She told the dispatcher that she was in the back seat, and that waster was coming in, and, "Oh my God, I'm going to die." It was simply heartbreaking to listen to. I never listen to things like that. I just broke down and cried for this poor woman, who was minutes away from death. Many readers were outraged that AOL even had that transcript posted.

My question is, have you ever listened to something like this, the 9/11 tapes, or an airline pilot's last words, and it just haunts you?

Chocoholic · 09-23-2009, 08:03 PM

I don't know why anyone would release something like that. It's very heartbreaking and upsetting for me to listen to. It's happened to me too a few times. I can't listen to stuff like that. I also don't understand why the news has to air 911 calls.

I also won't watch murder mysteries or horror movies for that reason.

Wreckless · 09-23-2009, 08:27 PM

yeah this.......

Weird

Marvo301 · 09-23-2009, 08:43 PM

The one that haunts me is the space shuttle Challenger. They kept replaying the final communication between mission control and the shuttle pilot just before the vehicle blew apart. Mission control told the pilot to "go with throttle up". And the pilot replied, "Roger, going with throttle up." And moments later the challenger crew passed into history. And I can't get that final conversation out of my head.

Brian Damage · 09-23-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Wreckless

yeah this.......

Weird

Was that supposed to be funny? I thought this was a serious thread talking about a serious topic? Maybe I should "Rick Roll" you on your grandfather's thread. Would that be cool?

Mr. Television · 09-23-2009, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Wreckless

yeah this.......

Weird

What kind of crap link is this? I can't even close that window. You should warn people if it's something like that.

Family Ties Forever! · 09-23-2009, 11:16 PM

That story about the woman sounds sad.

Watching the space shuttle Challenger blow up on tv at school. I remember how awful that was. I was only in first grade when that happened.

Other tragies that the news continuously played like 9/11, TWA Flight 800, etc.

Janice · 09-23-2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

The one that haunts me is the space shuttle Challenger. They kept replaying the final communication between mission control and the shuttle pilot just before the vehicle blew apart. Mission control told the pilot to "go with throttle up". And the pilot replied, "Roger, going with throttle up." And moments later the challenger crew passed into history. And I can't get that final conversation out of my head.

Yes, that's a tough one. I also have a hard time watching the final minutes of JFK's life. So happy and smiling. Same for Princess Diana, that hotel security footage just before they got into the car. I wish I could warn them, but they always have the same ending...

Wreckless · 09-24-2009, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Was that supposed to be funny? I thought this was a serious thread talking about a serious topic? Maybe I should "Rick Roll" you on your grandfather's thread. Would that be cool?

It was immature and unnecessary for me to do it. I apologize. I apologize to you, Janice, Sonny and anybody else that clicked the link.

No and that's why I shouldn't of done it in the first place. It was very immature from my part. I admit it.

Wreckless · 09-24-2009, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

What kind of crap link is this? I can't even close that window. You should warn people if it's something like that.

lol I'm sorry Sonny. You didn't have a lot of tabs open on your browser before you clicked that did you? I hope I didn't make you lose all that info you were looking at previously.

Mr. Television · 09-24-2009, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Wreckless

lol I'm sorry Sonny. You didn't have a lot of tabs open on your browser before you clicked that did you? I hope I didn't make you lose all that info you were looking at previously.

It's okay Kyle. I had to reboot the computer to get it off.

Wreckless · 09-24-2009, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

It's okay Kyle. I had to reboot the computer to get it off.

really? i'm really sorry Sonny. usually you can just start windows task manager and end the process (you'd have to end whatever internet browser you have, and just click on the link again and re-start the browser. I have Netscape, but their is IE, Mozilla etc.) It wouldn't let you start task manager sonny?

i apologize. and i only "lol"d at your post because your response was funny. not that it's funny to do that, or excusable, but for some reason your response to it struck me as funny. i really do apologize for it.

Janice · 09-24-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Wreckless

It was immature and unnecessary for me to do it. I apologize. I apologize to you, Janice, Sonny and anybody else that clicked the link.

No and that's why I shouldn't of done it in the first place. It was very immature from my part. I admit it.

Thanks Kyle.

Sharop · 09-24-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Chocoholic

I also won't watch murder mysteries or horror movies for that reason.

When you say you don't watch murder mysteries, does that include even ones like Diagnosis Murder and Murder, She Wrote? I wondered, because I like both of those shows, but they're both pretty light-hearted and not very gory or disturbing at all.

Chocoholic · 09-24-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharop

When you say you don't watch murder mysteries, does that include even ones like Diagnosis Murder and Murder, She Wrote? I wondered, because I like both of those shows, but they're both pretty light-hearted and not very gory or disturbing at all.

No, I won't watch those either. Murder is a heinous crime and I'll never understand why some people consider murder mysteries as "entertainment". I can't watch people being beaten and killed, even if it is only acting.

09-23-2009, 07:53 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Have you ever clicked on a link, then regretted it? Today I clicked on an AOL link that clearly spelled out a terrible story. "Mom Who Drowned Begs for Help in 911 Call 'Come Help Me!'" I clicked on it, and listened to it. This poor woman was stuck in a car that was submerged in water, due to flooding in Atlanta. She told the dispatcher that she was in the back seat, and that waster was coming in, and, "Oh my God, I'm going to die." It was simply heartbreaking to listen to. I never listen to things like that. I just broke down and cried for this poor woman, who was minutes away from death. Many readers were outraged that AOL even had that transcript posted. My question is, have you ever listened to something like this, the 9/11 tapes, or an airline pilot's last words, and it just haunts you?

09-23-2009, 08:43 PM	#4
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	The one that haunts me is the space shuttle Challenger. They kept replaying the final communication between mission control and the shuttle pilot just before the vehicle blew apart. Mission control told the pilot to "go with throttle up". And the pilot replied, "Roger, going with throttle up." And moments later the challenger crew passed into history. And I can't get that final conversation out of my head.
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09-23-2009, 08:03 PM	#2
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	I don't know why anyone would release something like that. It's very heartbreaking and upsetting for me to listen to. It's happened to me too a few times. I can't listen to stuff like that. I also don't understand why the news has to air 911 calls. I also won't watch murder mysteries or horror movies for that reason.

09-23-2009, 08:27 PM	#3
Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,406	yeah this....... Weird

09-23-2009, 11:16 PM	#7
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	That story about the woman sounds sad. Watching the space shuttle Challenger blow up on tv at school. I remember how awful that was. I was only in first grade when that happened. Other tragies that the news continuously played like 9/11, TWA Flight 800, etc.