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Immortality Theory
Topic Started: 13 Mar 2010, 02:25 PM (820 Views)
# Captain Wolverine
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After remembering a conversation with the older members of my old gaming club, they mentioned a very disturbing theory they have.

This theory is:

Gamer / modellers above the 50 year mark die once they have completed all the models in their collection.

I know sounds silly but they presented me with these facts that 3 of their member over the ages of 50 had died very soon after finishing their collections and had nothing else to paint. Where there are still members who are not healthy but are still going strong even when they should be long gone, all due to the scary fact they still have loads to paint.

Probably all coincidence but has anyone else come across this.
Edited by Captain Wolverine, 13 Mar 2010, 02:34 PM.
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# Digits
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Errr...........no.
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☺highmarshaldave
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Andy, put down whatever you are eating/drinking/smoing/injecting and step outside for some fresh air. Please.

Dave out.
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☺Deserter
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Honestly, were you passing around the crackpipe at this club? Jeeeez.
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# Captain Wolverine
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Ok sounds weird I know but I just remembered this theory and thought I would share.

This is the county of Pembrokeshire where not allot happens :D
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☺highmarshaldave
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I'm not doubting that your theory has some grounding in reality. After all, statistical evidence states that people who retain some sort of casual or part time work after they officially retire tend to live longer as they have something to "live for". This same group of people tend to have a lower incidence of degenerative mental conditions.

I spouse one could see a correlation between part time work and unpainted toy soldiers, and its effect on the mind of person to make them feel they still have a purpose in life. T'was just a little. . . out of the blue. . .

Dave out.
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# Old Guard
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Entertainment officer...Meet the gang cos the boys are here.....
:'( :blink: You dont work for the Welsh tourist board do you? or....NO! maybe your one of those Welsh nationalists trying to keep the English out. (as if much encouragment were needed - sorry, tried to resist but the urge was too strong :$ )

Stop drinking over the state of Welsh rugby. Spray outside, stop watching Cheech and Chong movies while listening to Hits from the bong from Cypress Hill and for god sake try and engage a normal human being in conversation once in a while (expensive, I grant you since you'll have to come to the mainland).

Fact. most people die at home and more precisely on the toilet (it wasnt just Elvis). Maybe armed with this knowledge you may want to stop going to the toilet in a bid for immortality or you just dont like the idea of meeting the grim reaper in the loo. Then again there are those who say that your full of it enough as it is, (which this thread isnt helping to deny ;) ) so I say take you chances, If you feel the need, then go. Besides do you seriously think any of us are in danger of ever finishing our 'collections'?
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# Captain Wolverine
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Hey not my theory just remember it today.
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# the_great_gonzo
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Iy is partially true of RAF Warrant Officers... Most serve upto their 55 year point (55 years of age that is) and then they have a habit of dying out within 5 years or so of getting out of the MOB.

Wierd.
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Tinners
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Doesn't it look like a face!
Andy...Can I have some of what you lot were smoking?
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Nife
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Have also heard the same story said about teachers too.... :ermm:

Edited by Nife, 13 Mar 2010, 05:27 PM.
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# Captain Wolverine
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If this theory has any hold in reality I will live forever as I never finish painting everything I have, Have got a box full of LotR minitures I keep meaning to paint or sell.

@ Tinners: I am smoking the same stuff the Wale rubgy team was smoking before that horrid game.
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# Old Guard
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Entertainment officer...Meet the gang cos the boys are here.....
nice try Nife. possibly a bit too subtle for Wolvie :D just say what you mean next time
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Cole
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If your theory holds true wolvie I shall acquire some Minis and keep them in a green box attached to the wall, with a sign reading.

In the event of feeling yourself shuffling off this mortal coil, open and paint contents inside.

Making sure to replace the items used at the earliest opportunity.


I will live forever!!! [manic laughter/]
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Mortare
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I am familiar with the theory, given the number of figures I have I shall indeed live forever. The theory is also the first worry I have about my dad retiring in a few years time
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☺The Antipope
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13 Mar 2010, 05:24 PM
Andy...Can I have some of what you lot were smoking?
I've just had some of my own. It's excellent.

In the unlikely event that I have painted everything I own by 50 then all I have to do is...buy more models not to die?

Seriously though Andy, you know we all have an internal 'Peepshow' style monologue going on, but we maybe only voice about 20% of what we are thinking?

Well this was one of those things to keep inside your brain.
Edited by The Antipope, 13 Mar 2010, 10:10 PM.
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Brambleten
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it must be the waiting for the new BA dex thats driving Wolvie slowly insane. first the free PS3 thing and now this...
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# Marovian
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I've heard the same "theory" about police officers. Allegedly they do 30 years, cash the pension in and then have a heart attack 6 months later. But when you look into it, cops actually have an above average life expectancy.

That being said, it is well known that having a hobby or interest is a good counter to dementia. That and children apparently. According to the news yesterday having 2 children makes you live longer and be less prone to addictions and suicide. Childless people, not so much - so I'm screwed.
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Andy!
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my dad had a heart attack about 6 months after retiring, he had a nice easy life in a bank and then went a bit mental tring to do everything on his to do list, not realizing that he was now at the stage where his body said "NO!DO THINGS SLOWER". it was only a mild one and he's ok now. A freind of mines wife was diagnosed with ME and given a maximun of 2 years, she insisted on still going to work as it gave her something to do (grown up kids etc) and managed to last 5 years before having to stop (she lost the battle last year).
it apparently hits shift workers hard- due to the broken body clock.
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☺The Antipope
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I think there's some truth in the body clock thing. Fayes Dad fell really ill when he retired.
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