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axel
- FB Fan -
Belgium
101 Posts |
 Posted - 07/31/2003 : 04:05:10
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Who thinks Frank should care for his weight a little bit. I mean, I don't care for looks, but I don't want to lose him before I'm 75 or so. Fat people do tend to have hartproblems.
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bazza
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1439 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2003 : 04:13:31
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have you seen FB recently? on the contrary - he looks great and has lost a LOT of weight.
Is your work done? Are all pigs fed, watered and ready to fly?....
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axel
- FB Fan -
Belgium
101 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2003 : 04:26:53
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no, I haven't seen him in years. But this wasn't really a serious question, I just wanted to have a tread of my own.
But my concerns remain truthfull. |
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blackpurse
= Cult of Ray =
USA
299 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2003 : 04:56:46
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Yes, he's put a big dent in it, I'd like to see him drop a few more, and for the same reasons. I could give a shit how he "looks" but as I wrote in a piece accompanying a photo I did of him, I'm hoping that he'll last as I grow old, writing those snappy wonderful songs of his...
At the time I took the picture, he was probably the largest he'd ever been and he didn't look real healthy, and I was genuinely concerned. Saw him in Chicago over the last tour and he looks MUCH better -- both in weight and just skin tone.
"Sacred cows make the best burgers!"
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frank_black_francis
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
895 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2003 : 06:49:00
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the swimmer
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1602 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2003 : 06:58:12
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Originally posted by ramona
I think he looks great now - completely actual sized. I saw him in 2001 and was really worried about him, but since then he has just gotten smaller and smaller. Incredible Shrinking Frank!
To be healthier, yes, I am glad he lost all that weight. It's just a burden.
I have lost 30 pounds myself on the atkins thingy so I know of what I speak.
Really though, it's an incredibly personal topic we're discussing here. |
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Frog in the Sand
-+ Le premiere frog +-
France
2715 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2003 : 08:08:46
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Originally posted by ramona
I think he looks great now - completely actual sized. I saw him in 2001 and was really worried about him, but since then he has just gotten smaller and smaller.
French food makes miracles... |
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Retch
- FB Fan -
Ireland
64 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2003 : 08:15:52
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I agree with swimmer on this one.....i think this is too personal a topic to be discussing, i can't say i'd be pleased if my health was being discussed on the internet by a heap of anonymous strangers.
Retch.
This ain't no holiday. |
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blackpurse
= Cult of Ray =
USA
299 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2003 : 08:36:26
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Originally posted by Retch
I agree with swimmer on this one.....i think this is too personal a topic to be discussing, i can't say i'd be pleased if my health was being discussed on the internet by a heap of anonymous strangers.
Retch.
This ain't no holiday.
Yes and no. Let's face it, if FB were a woman, (and more famous), his/her weight would be the lead paragraph in any story about him/her. At least here we're discussing the health aspects, not the appearance or any of those stupid stereotypes.
Whenever we see a rock star who has been doing a few too many drugs, it becomes a discussion. If we see somebody who clearly has jaundice, that's going to be a discussion. If you're a public figure, you have to accept that this goes with the territory.
"Sacred cows make the best burgers!"
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Perhaps
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Posted - 07/31/2003 : 09:08:56
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| This is pretty lame. Who's to say the man doesn't lose 60 pounds which results in a change in his music (I would imagine almost necessarily) and then all you soothsayers start critiquing his new music. Fact is, we all pretty much have the best gauge on our own lifestyle and health choices. However it may be that his size maintains or changes, it is probably in tune with his chosen life. |
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Retch
- FB Fan -
Ireland
64 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2003 : 09:20:59
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Thats fair enough blackpurse, of course we are entitled to discuss this, and i'm pretty sure Frank is well versed in what comes with being a public figure......I just thought we might be able to save this forum from tabloid hell ! nobody needs to hear this stuff from strangers, thats what your family/close friends are for.
This ain't no holiday. |
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Retch
- FB Fan -
Ireland
64 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2003 : 09:30:19
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More personal than his divorce? His dad's obit?
as far as i know, he has either discussed these two publicly, or at the very least acknowleged them ! I have never heard him refer to his weight or health publicly, maybe he's sensitive about it ?
either way, this is the last you'll hear from me on the subject.
Retch.
This ain't no holiday. |
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Itchload
= Cult of Ray =
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2003 : 09:30:25
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| Even though Frank is a guy, his weight is still discussed a lot. At least in the Pixies days you'd always read "the cherubic" "the portly" Black Fancis. Not so much recently, but that's probably because everyone has run out of loveable chubby adjectives. |
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the swimmer
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1602 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2003 : 10:57:42
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Originally posted by Itchload
Even though Frank is a guy, his weight is still discussed a lot. At least in the Pixies days you'd always read "the cherubic" "the portly" Black Fancis. Not so much recently, but that's probably because everyone has run out of loveable chubby adjectives.
If anyone called me Cherubic or Portly, I'd punch them in their fat mouths. |
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2003 : 11:54:18
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Originally posted by the swimmer
If anyone called me Cherubic or Portly, I'd punch them in their fat mouths.
If anyone called me "portly," I'd concentrate harder at losing weight. |
Edited by - BLT on 07/31/2003 11:54:33 |
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This Is It
- FB Fan -
141 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2003 : 12:37:26
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longevity is overrated. I'd rather die 10 years too early than 10 minutes too late.
One who does not experience the permeation of slander and who is not agitated by accusations can certainly be called 'enlightened.' Indeed, such a person may be called 'transcendent. |
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2003 : 13:28:17
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Originally posted by This Is It
longevity is overrated. I'd rather die 10 years too early than 10 minutes too late.
And how old are you now? |
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This Is It
- FB Fan -
141 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2003 : 13:31:33
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23 years 7 months
One who does not experience the permeation of slander and who is not agitated by accusations can certainly be called 'enlightened.' Indeed, such a person may be called 'transcendent. |
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ingersoll
- FB Fan -
USA
85 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2003 : 14:34:24
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does that atkins diet really work? i could stand to lose about ten punds or so...
Divine: "Kill everyone now! Condone first-degree murder! Advocate cannibalism! Eat shit! Flith is my politics, filth is my life! Take whatever you like!" |
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wepeel
- FB Fan -
USA
86 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2003 : 17:44:48
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Originally posted by ramona
Incredible Shrinking Frank!
I wonder what happens when you add water...
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Stuart
- The Clopser -
China
2291 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2003 : 18:29:42
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I reckon talking about Franks weight is a little too personal, especially seeing as this topic is called Frank too fat?? If I read that about myself I'd be a little insulted to be honest, but thats just me.
Swimmer, what is this atkins diet all about as I could do with shreading a few pounds. Living in China where everything is fried means that ive put on about 10kgs of weight and am developing a good sized beer belly.
War....... Its not fantastic |
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Zsolt G.
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Posted - 07/31/2003 : 20:39:30
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I can't remember the last time I've seen an overweight Chinaman. Maybe it's all those cigarettes they smoke. Yes, I know that is not a politically correct term.
I do have to agree with everybody that Frank has lost a ton of weight. He's talked about his weight before in interviews, so it is not so outrageous to address it here. The Europeans will be suprised by how svelte he's looking these days, as they haven't seen him in a while. Circa Cult of Ray he was enormous...like a giant alien baby.
Now I would like him to grow out his hair again. |
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mereubu
= FB QuizMistress =
USA
2677 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2003 : 21:01:45
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frank_black_francis
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
895 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2003 : 21:49:31
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Apesy
= Cult of Ray =
USA
411 Posts |
Posted - 07/31/2003 : 22:26:39
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This has nothing to do with his weight really, but does anyone else think that Frank looks a lot like Zordon from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers? I also once saw a really creepy, red-tinted picture of his face that made him look like Sludge Vohaul from the Space Quest computer game series.
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axel
- FB Fan -
Belgium
101 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2003 : 02:32:17
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Originally posted by Retch
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More personal than his divorce? His dad's obit?
as far as i know, he has either discussed these two publicly, or at the very least acknowleged them ! I have never heard him refer to his weight or health publicly, maybe he's sensitive about it ?
either way, this is the last you'll hear from me on the subject.
Retch.
This ain't no holiday.
Frank is a self-aclaimed big man, I know he can handle it.
(from 'is she weird' : "...i'm here, your big man") |
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ingersoll
- FB Fan -
USA
85 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2003 : 03:44:13
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Originally posted by axel
Frank is a self-aclaimed big man, I know he can handle it.
(from 'is she weird' : "...i'm here, your big man")
i dont think he meant "big" in that sense
Divine: "Kill everyone now! Condone first-degree murder! Advocate cannibalism! Eat shit! Flith is my politics, filth is my life! Take whatever you like!" |
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axel
- FB Fan -
Belgium
101 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2003 : 03:55:19
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| It has a double meaning of course. The man has got a great sense of humor. |
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bazza
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1439 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2003 : 05:17:55
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Originally posted by frank_black_francis
it is no wonder that FRANKUSBLACKUS and HARRIS post less frequently on this site....
agreed. also - ive had enough of this shit and its time to say what i think.
come on people - whats happened to this forum recently? its as if we have run out of things to say and are scraping the bottom of the proverbial barrel. this is a frank black forum dedicated to appreciating the songwriting genius of frank, and also the combined talents of the catholics. how the hell do you think it would feel if you were in FBs shoes reading people discussing your personal issues? ill tell you - it would feel crap.
so there you go - all of you seem like really nice people - but please stop posting crap. its detracting from this forum. and as retch correctly pointed out - tabloid hell it is.
jim and dave - feel free to edit this.
cheers
Is your work done? Are all pigs fed, watered and ready to fly?....
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axel
- FB Fan -
Belgium
101 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2003 : 06:44:30
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jeez bazza, loosen up man! this isn't a forum about how to save the world from pollution or anything. This is rock music we're talking about. Don't take this shit too seriously.
A couple of weeks ago Barry White died. I loved Barry White. Maybe if he wasn't so goddamn stuffed, he would have lived longer. |
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the swimmer
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1602 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2003 : 07:36:13
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Originally posted by axel
jeez bazza, loosen up man! this isn't a forum about how to save the world from pollution or anything. This is rock music we're talking about. Don't take this shit too seriously.
A couple of weeks ago Barry White died. I loved Barry White. Maybe if he wasn't so goddamn stuffed, he would have lived longer.
Nice, Axel. You are so elequent.
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
4204 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2003 : 10:52:09
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Originally posted by This Is It
23 years 7 months
One who does not experience the permeation of slander and who is not agitated by accusations can certainly be called 'enlightened.' Indeed, such a person may be called 'transcendent.
Do you still live at home with Mom and Dad? |
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carsonwerner
= Cult of Ray =
USA
254 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2003 : 11:39:15
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| Personally, I don't really think it's a big deal. He's a public figure, we can discuss his apperance. On that same note, I think recent threads do lack a whole lot of interest, however there's only so much you can say about a band every day. |
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axel
- FB Fan -
Belgium
101 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2003 : 16:53:22
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Originally posted by the swimmer
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Originally posted by axel
jeez bazza, loosen up man! this isn't a forum about how to save the world from pollution or anything. This is rock music we're talking about. Don't take this shit too seriously.
A couple of weeks ago Barry White died. I loved Barry White. Maybe if he wasn't so goddamn stuffed, he would have lived longer.
Nice, Axel. You are so elequent.
that 'll be eloquent I guess.
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Stuart
- The Clopser -
China
2291 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2003 : 19:51:52
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Bazza, I agree with you..... people do talk about the personal side of Frank a little too much, and with the weight thing thats as personal as it gets.
War....... Its not fantastic |
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edward897
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Posted - 08/01/2003 : 20:59:27
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I saw the band play in Baltimore in 2001 and between songs Frank asks the rest of the band "Am I burly?" It sound like someone had called him burly and he was curious about his appearance. The band decided that he was jolly and not burly.
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