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. __________________ Indiana Hoosiers Football - 2025-26 National Champs The FOFC Ladder History thread

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.

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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