RIP Hugh Hefner 1926-2017

miami_fan · 09-28-2017, 05:49 AM

Playboy founder Hugh Hefner dead at 91 - Sep. 27, 2017

Kodos · 09-28-2017, 07:38 AM

That guy had a great life.

panerd · 09-28-2017, 08:30 AM

I don't want to be that guy (like the "hot or not" not voter) but I imagine the life becomes pretty empty after a while. At first you think maybe it's my magazine and money but it could just be my looks. Then in your 40's-50's still holding on to the outside chance of it being your looks and personality. By the time you are 70-80 it's quite clear these 20 year old blonde bombshells are disgusted by you but know the game that has to be played. Not sure how it's any different than a prostitute at that point. I guess it's always that way for rock stars, athletes, people with money but it really isn't a part of their life that I envy.

A few years of it though? Sign me up!

QuikSand · 09-28-2017, 08:56 AM

Not trying to go overboard, but with a certain definition of terms, HH might be rated among the 100 (?) most impactful/influential (but probably not "important") Americans of the 20th century.

Warhammer · 09-28-2017, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by QuikSand

Not trying to go overboard, but with a certain definition of terms, HH might be rated among the 100 (?) most impactful/influential (but probably not "important") Americans of the 20th century.

I think there is no question of it. I was born in 74, but I remember how Playboy was on the edge of mainstream America. I remember truck rallies coming through Memphis in the 80s when one of the attractions would be Playboy Playmate X.

QuikSand · 09-28-2017, 09:33 AM

I understand he's neither Jonas Salk nor FDR, but there's certainly a place for a figure like him on some sort of list like that.

cartman · 09-28-2017, 09:37 AM

Goodnight, Bunny Man. You gave me so many insightful articles to read growing up.

CrescentMoonie · 09-28-2017, 09:44 AM

Regardless of opinion on the content of his work, I can't imagine any argument against his influence in the 20th century. Top 50 seems plausible.

PilotMan · 09-28-2017, 10:05 AM

Sex does a body good.

The man is a true American Icon. You can't say that he didn't have an impact on the entire culture.

RIP Hef

korme · 09-28-2017, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by panerd

I don't want to be that guy (like the "hot or not" not voter) but I imagine the life becomes pretty empty after a while. At first you think maybe it's my magazine and money but it could just be my looks. Then in your 40's-50's still holding on to the outside chance of it being your looks and personality. By the time you are 70-80 it's quite clear these 20 year old blonde bombshells are disgusted by you but know the game that has to be played. Not sure how it's any different than a prostitute at that point. I guess it's always that way for rock stars, athletes, people with money but it really isn't a part of their life that I envy.

A few years of it though? Sign me up!

I think at some point you accept that and get over it

Toddzilla · 09-28-2017, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by QuikSand

Not trying to go overboard, but with a certain definition of terms, HH might be rated among the 100 (?) most impactful/influential (but probably not "important") Americans of the 20th century.

Given his work - mostly with little fanfare - for civil rights, gay rights, and free speech, I think he's a lock

Ksyrup · 09-28-2017, 12:50 PM

CU Tiger · 09-29-2017, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by panerd

I don't want to be that guy (like the "hot or not" not voter) but I imagine the life becomes pretty empty after a while. At first you think maybe it's my magazine and money but it could just be my looks. Then in your 40's-50's still holding on to the outside chance of it being your looks and personality. By the time you are 70-80 it's quite clear these 20 year old blonde bombshells are disgusted by you but know the game that has to be played. Not sure how it's any different than a prostitute at that point. I guess it's always that way for rock stars, athletes, people with money but it really isn't a part of their life that I envy.

A few years of it though? Sign me up!

Insert Don't Care Had Sects Meme

09-28-2017, 07:38 AM	#2
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	That guy had a great life. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

09-28-2017, 09:37 AM	#7
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Goodnight, Bunny Man. You gave me so many insightful articles to read growing up. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

09-28-2017, 10:05 AM	#9
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Sex does a body good. The man is a true American Icon. You can't say that he didn't have an impact on the entire culture. RIP Hef __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

09-28-2017, 12:50 PM	#12
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	__________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

09-28-2017, 08:30 AM	#3
panerd Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: St. Louis	I don't want to be that guy (like the "hot or not" not voter) but I imagine the life becomes pretty empty after a while. At first you think maybe it's my magazine and money but it could just be my looks. Then in your 40's-50's still holding on to the outside chance of it being your looks and personality. By the time you are 70-80 it's quite clear these 20 year old blonde bombshells are disgusted by you but know the game that has to be played. Not sure how it's any different than a prostitute at that point. I guess it's always that way for rock stars, athletes, people with money but it really isn't a part of their life that I envy. A few years of it though? Sign me up!

09-28-2017, 08:56 AM	#4
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	Not trying to go overboard, but with a certain definition of terms, HH might be rated among the 100 (?) most impactful/influential (but probably not "important") Americans of the 20th century.

09-28-2017, 09:33 AM	#6
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	I understand he's neither Jonas Salk nor FDR, but there's certainly a place for a figure like him on some sort of list like that.

09-28-2017, 09:44 AM	#8
CrescentMoonie College Starter Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Earth, the semi-final frontier.	Regardless of opinion on the content of his work, I can't imagine any argument against his influence in the 20th century. Top 50 seems plausible.

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