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ABlairican Pie · 01-18-2010, 07:56 PM

From Yahoo! Music News:

DJ's Van Halen outrage

(Monday January 18, 2010 03:12 AM)

A British DJ has come underfire from mental health groups after playing Van Halen's "Jump" moments before a suicidal woman leapt from a bridge.

Steve Penk was broadcasting on 96.2FM The Revolution recently when four lanes of the M60 had to be closed because of the drama.

As police attempted to talk the woman down, a listener phoned in to request the rock classic, which was then aired.

Penk played it after expressing his sympathy for road users, but the unidentified individual then jumped from the 30ft bridge.

She only suffered minor injuries but the DJ has been slammed for his actions and accused of acting in "very poor taste" by Mind.

Meanwhile, a spokesman for The Samaritans commented: "It shows a lack of compassion and understanding".

Some listeners were also outraged by Penk's behaviour, with Lorna Guinn calling it "pathetic and nasty".

"It's irresponsible - this woman could have overheard it on someone's car stereo", she said.

However, Penk has insisted he would do the same thing again. "The entire area had been thrown into total chaos by a single troubled woman.

"I was very sorry to hear that the lady had subsequently jumped from the bridge but relieved that her injuries were minor.

"If, as has been suggested, the woman jumped because she heard it from a passing car radio that's unfortunate. But I don't regret playing it for a minute", he said.

catlover79 · 01-18-2010, 09:26 PM

Good grief!!

-STEFFY- · 01-19-2010, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ABlairican Pie

From Yahoo! Music News:
A British DJ has come underfire from mental health groups after playing Van Halen's "Jump" moments before a suicidal woman leapt from a bridge.

The song "Jump" is too obvious. He should have played "Right Now."

catlover79 · 01-19-2010, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -STEFFY-

The song "Jump" is too obvious. He should have played "Right Now."

Oooooh, I love both of those songs.

Schmoopie · 01-20-2010, 03:43 AM

Okay, I don't really know what to make of this story. On one hand, I could say that whomever called in the request is a moron and was hoping the woman would try to end her life. On the other hand, it's quite possible that it was just a coincidence. Thank God she lived though.

I don't know if this made news nationally or not, but years ago (less than ten), a woman in Seattle jumped off a bridge (a big bridge). I guess people driving by saw her about to jump and they were yelling at her to do it! Well, she did and lived and people were so outraged over these morons enticing her, that the local TV news gave out an address for people to send her cards and so forth. I sent her one, but I didn't get a response. Didn't expect to, but I just felt terrible for her. I think she was having trouble with her boyfriend or he had tried to beat her or something. It would be nice to know how she's doing now. Haven't thought about that in years.

ABlairican Pie · 01-20-2010, 10:21 AM

Aurora Avenue Bridge is one of Seattle's biggest landmarks, a very popular place for suicidal persons looking for an extremely high drop over Lake Union and the ship canal.

Here are some songs you might not want to play around Aurora Bridge:

Jumping Jack Flash -- by the Rolling Stones
Jump -- by Kriss Kross
Jump In the Fire -- by Metallica
Jump (For My Love) -- by the Pointer Sisters
Jump Into the Fire -- by Harry Nilsson

catlover79 · 01-20-2010, 12:57 PM

^ Great list, but you forgot to add:

Jumpin Jumpin - Destiny's Child
Jumper - Third Eye Blind
Livin' on the Edge - Aerosmith

TJL · 01-20-2010, 02:00 PM

Free Fallin' by Tom Petty?

I shouldn't have written that.

-STEFFY- · 01-20-2010, 04:04 PM

I still think Van Halen's "Right Now" would have been better suited for this situation....It could mean anything...

catlover79 · 01-20-2010, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJL

Free Fallin' by Tom Petty?

I shouldn't have written that.

I forgot about that one.

Schmoopie · 01-20-2010, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ABlairican Pie

Aurora Avenue Bridge is one of Seattle's biggest landmarks, a very popular place for suicidal persons looking for an extremely high drop over Lake Union and the ship canal.

Here are some songs you might not want to play around Aurora Bridge:

Jumping Jack Flash -- by the Rolling Stones
Jump -- by Kriss Kross
Jump In the Fire -- by Metallica
Jump (For My Love) -- by the Pointer Sisters
Jump Into the Fire -- by Harry Nilsson

Thanks for reminding me of the bridge name. I couldn't remember it. BTW, ABlarican, did you ever hear anything else about that woman? Stupid media, making a big deal about it, and then not even bothering with an update.

01-18-2010, 07:56 PM	#1
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,620	DJ's Van Halen outrage From Yahoo! Music News: DJ's Van Halen outrage (Monday January 18, 2010 03:12 AM) A British DJ has come underfire from mental health groups after playing Van Halen's "Jump" moments before a suicidal woman leapt from a bridge. Steve Penk was broadcasting on 96.2FM The Revolution recently when four lanes of the M60 had to be closed because of the drama. As police attempted to talk the woman down, a listener phoned in to request the rock classic, which was then aired. Penk played it after expressing his sympathy for road users, but the unidentified individual then jumped from the 30ft bridge. She only suffered minor injuries but the DJ has been slammed for his actions and accused of acting in "very poor taste" by Mind. Meanwhile, a spokesman for The Samaritans commented: "It shows a lack of compassion and understanding". Some listeners were also outraged by Penk's behaviour, with Lorna Guinn calling it "pathetic and nasty". "It's irresponsible - this woman could have overheard it on someone's car stereo", she said. However, Penk has insisted he would do the same thing again. "The entire area had been thrown into total chaos by a single troubled woman. "I was very sorry to hear that the lady had subsequently jumped from the bridge but relieved that her injuries were minor. "If, as has been suggested, the woman jumped because she heard it from a passing car radio that's unfortunate. But I don't regret playing it for a minute", he said.
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01-18-2010, 09:26 PM	#2
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01-20-2010, 03:43 AM	#5
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	Okay, I don't really know what to make of this story. On one hand, I could say that whomever called in the request is a moron and was hoping the woman would try to end her life. On the other hand, it's quite possible that it was just a coincidence. Thank God she lived though. I don't know if this made news nationally or not, but years ago (less than ten), a woman in Seattle jumped off a bridge (a big bridge). I guess people driving by saw her about to jump and they were yelling at her to do it! Well, she did and lived and people were so outraged over these morons enticing her, that the local TV news gave out an address for people to send her cards and so forth. I sent her one, but I didn't get a response. Didn't expect to, but I just felt terrible for her. I think she was having trouble with her boyfriend or he had tried to beat her or something. It would be nice to know how she's doing now. Haven't thought about that in years.
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01-20-2010, 10:21 AM	#6
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,620	Songs you might not want to play around the Aurora Bridge Aurora Avenue Bridge is one of Seattle's biggest landmarks, a very popular place for suicidal persons looking for an extremely high drop over Lake Union and the ship canal. Here are some songs you might not want to play around Aurora Bridge: Jumping Jack Flash -- by the Rolling Stones Jump -- by Kriss Kross Jump In the Fire -- by Metallica Jump (For My Love) -- by the Pointer Sisters Jump Into the Fire -- by Harry Nilsson

01-20-2010, 02:00 PM	#8
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01-20-2010, 12:57 PM	#7
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	^ Great list, but you forgot to add: Jumpin Jumpin - Destiny's Child Jumper - Third Eye Blind Livin' on the Edge - Aerosmith

01-20-2010, 04:04 PM	#9
-STEFFY- Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Jul 18, 2007 Location: USA Posts: 14,580	I still think Van Halen's "Right Now" would have been better suited for this situation....It could mean anything...