dabuffbills Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070831/ap_on_...bit_beer_hunter Beer critic Michael Jackson dies LONDON - Michael Jackson, a leading world beer critic who praised the brews of Belgium and acknowledged he would never be as famous as "that Michael Jackson," has died. He was 65. Jackson, known as "the beer hunter," died Thursday of a heart attack at his home in west London. His body was found by his house cleaner, Paddy Gunningham, his long-term partner, said Friday. She said he had kept writing and traveling, despite suffering from Parkinson's disease, and that he planned to write a book about the ailment. "He was simply the best beer writer we've ever known," said Tim Hampson, chairman of the British Guild of Beer Writers. "He told wonderful stories about beer, breweries and far away places. He told the story of beer through people, and he was humorous and erudite at the same time," Hampson told The Associated Press. Jackson especially loved Belgian brews. His books "The Great Beers of Belgium" and "World Guide to Beer" introduced them to many export markets, including the United States. By identifying beers by their flavors and styles, and by pairing them with particular foods and dishes, Jackson helped give birth to a renaissance of interest in beer and breweries worldwide that began in the 1970s, including the North American microbrewery movement. His TV documentary series, "The Beer Hunter" — which popularized his nickname — was filmed around the world and shown in 15 countries. He worked as a beer critic for more than 30 years, writing in newspapers and gastronomic magazines, holding seminars and giving speeches, appearing on U.S. talk shows and writing books about beer and whiskeys published in 18 languages. Jackson knew he would never be as famous as Michael Jackson the rock star, and that was reflected on the beer critic's Web site. "Hello, my name is Michael Jackson. No, not that Michael Jackson, but I am on a world tour. My tour is in pursuit of exceptional beer. That's why they call me the Beer Hunter," it says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Might wanna be a bit more specific in the thread title....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffraff Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 RULES AND TERMS OF USE We want all members to have an enjoyable and fun experience. With this in mind we have established these Forum Rules and Terms of Use to help us achieve that goal. Member Conduct & Etiquette * If you knowingly post false/fake or fraudulent news articles in an attempt to mislead others, the post will be deleted and your account on these forums will be deleted and your IP Address will be banned. No questions asked, no second chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonKnight Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Its also in the wrong forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinL Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Might wanna be a bit more specific in the thread title....... Yeah, I thought you meant the ex-Browns WR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 thought maybe he choked on Bubbles......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 thought maybe he choked on Bubbles......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Might wanna be a bit more specific in the thread title....... I edited it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I edited it. I would have left it alone. Then those of us with kids could have slept a little easier tonight. Oh and sorry to hear about Michael Jackson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 This truly is a sad day. We used to go to the beer tastings hosted by him at Philly's book and the cook series. I have several of his books that he autographed, as well as some pictures that we took with him. Not sure who was drunker, us or him. He did not look good at the last event we went to several years ago. Sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I liked the thread title better the original way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabuffbills Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 In response to Riffraff's post about the terms of conduct, why would I get banned for posting a true article? It's not my fault the guy had the same name as the singer. This is not a fraudulent article, therefore i see no reason to delete the post or ban me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 In response to Riffraff's post about the terms of conduct, why would I get banned for posting a true article? It's not my fault the guy had the same name as the singer. This is not a fraudulent article, therefore i see no reason to delete the post or ban me. Pretty obvious what you were trying to accomplish. I won't say that it's in any way something that gets you banned, but it was pretty f'in stupid regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabuffbills Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 Pretty obvious what you were trying to accomplish. I won't say that it's in any way something that gets you banned, but it was pretty f'in stupid regardless. I don't know if I would call it f'in stupid. I was just trying to grab people's attention. I made it pretty obvious what Michael Jackson it was when they clicked on the topic so I don't see why it was a big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I don't know if I would call it f'in stupid. I was just trying to grab people's attention. I made it pretty obvious what Michael Jackson it was when they clicked on the topic so I don't see why it was a big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rocknrobn26 Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Might wanna be a bit more specific in the thread title....... Sorry, dabuf! Darin nailed it. Be contrite and adjust your future posts accordingly. At the very least put a sub-line in indicating it's NOT THE MJ. Like: or somethingelse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabuffbills Posted September 1, 2007 Author Share Posted September 1, 2007 Sorry, dabuf! Darin nailed it. Be contrite and adjust your future posts accordingly.At the very least put a sub-line in indicating it's NOT THE MJ. Like: or somethingelse. My bad. Like I said, I was just trying to grab people's attention. I apologize to all the MJ fans that panicked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 My bad. Like I said, I was just trying to grab people's attention. I apologize to all the MJ fans that panicked Good come back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 thought maybe he choked on Bubbles......... Thats a winner right there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Sigh. It is truly sad that a legend has passed, and you guys are focused on that no talent clown with one glove that just so happens to share his name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Sigh. It is truly sad that a legend has passed, and you guys are focused on that no talent clown with one glove that just so happens to share his name. Shamon Brewer..We are focused on the thread title.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopazz Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Pretty obvious what you were trying to accomplish. I won't say that it's in any way something that gets you banned, but it was pretty f'in stupid regardless. Sheesh. Tough crowd here tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabuffbills Posted September 1, 2007 Author Share Posted September 1, 2007 Sheesh. Tough crowd here tonight. That's what I was thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 I gotta say the huddle vets are being big boners about this. Seriously, who here would actually care if Michael Jackson the child molester actually died. bills, don't worry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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