Sunday, June 28th 2009

Billy Mays Is Dead!

NOOOOO!!!! What in the fuck is going on?! It has been confirmed that infomercial superstar Billy Mays has been taken away from us at the young age of 50. Billy was found by his wife at their home in Tampa, FL at around 7:45 this morning. No cause of death is known at this time, but an autopsy on Billy's body is scheduled for tomorrow. Foul play is not suspected. Billy was supposed to have his third hip replacement surgery tomorrow. Billy's wife issued this statement:

"Although Billy lived a public life, we don't anticipate making any public statements over the next couple of days. Our family asks that you respect our privacy during these difficult times."

Billy had just returned to Tampa from Philadelphia where he was filming an infomercial for OxiClean. Billy's plane had a little issues during landing. Billy Twittered yesterday: "Just had a close call landing in Tampa. The tires blew out upon landing. Stuck in the plane on the runway. You can always count on US Air."

As much as Billy's sawdust voice made my ears chaffey, I will still miss it and him! Nobody could yell at us while selling a household cleaning product quite like him. Let's all wish Billy a safe journey to the giant infomercial in the sky.... May he rest in peace.....

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Posted by: Michael K


beegirl's picture

For fucks sake, (as I sit here downloading "Off the Wall") do we have to endure 2 more celebs this week to meet the x 3 quota?

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angel_i's picture

Damn! Someone was just up in here two days ago asking: ShamWow guy or Billy Mays. This is some weird shit going on these days....

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the first two hip replacement surgeries probably damaged his heart when he was under general....lotta fibroid and inflammatory biproducts float around with surgeries like that and the heart can be damaged....don't get surgery
as a luxury...only if absolutely necessary....I'm amaysed that vince shlomi didn't go first

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People who have had hip replacement surgery usually have pain-management issues, and take lots of drugs for it... sad.

The pharmaceutical industry needs to develop some alternatives to what's currently available, or something.

Best wishes to Billy's family.

"Can't the media cover more important shit like Spaghetti Cat or STAINS. Seriously, what are they up to? CNN, get on that!" - MK 5/13/09

girl_cheese's picture

Vince bumped him off so that he can be the next infowhore. I'm taking bets. Meanwhile, WHAT THE HELL KIND OF WEEK IS THIS???!!!!!

zeropoint88's picture

OMG if Vince Shlomi is next I am done.

cMal's picture

Whatthefuckwhatthefuckwhaaatttthhheeefffffuuuuucccckkk!

Srsly? Who the fuck is next?!

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libby's picture

Somebody mentioned KABOOM, I had forgotten he pitched that!

It works pretty well, in my experience. And the most fun about it, is spraying it on a really raunchy mess and yelling "KABOOM!" Or the ultimate: "KABOOM, bitch!!"

Nikki Lamb's picture

I actually found his pitch style obnoxious until I started watching "Pitchmen". He was actually a really good guy with a great sense of humor. He and his business partner Sully would always rip on each other during commercial shoots. He was a good-natured person who was very funny and cared genuinely about the products he pitched.

R.I.P. Billy!

Owls are A-Holes's picture

What's next? Hohan gets knocked up by a Jonas Brother? Jennifer Aniston will actually get a man? MK will go straight?

It's the sign of the Apocalypse.

I'm swinging wild here!

''Oh my God! Bear's Driving! How can that be?!''

Too bad OxiClean can't be used to clean OxyContin and other narcotics out of a junkie's system for good!

That would truly be a miracle product.

A few people might still be alive, and some who are would perhaps be less delusional.

And less frightening..

"Can't the media cover more important shit like Spaghetti Cat or STAINS. Seriously, what are they up to? CNN, get on that!" - MK 5/13/09

Submitted by Lonely BigFoot on Sun, 06/28/2009 - 12:14pm.

omg. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

Who is next? Our beloved Dlisted creator?
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For shame, to even make such a suggestion. MK can never die. I need my daily dose of his snarkyness (snarkiness?)

Owls are A-Holes's picture

*raises a glass of rum and Coke,pours one scoop of Oxyclean for Billy.*

RIP Bill Mays, may heaven be an orange-scented, oxyclean paradise.

''Oh my God! Bear's Driving! How can that be?!''

Green Is Good's picture

What the HELL is going on?! Is the Angel of Death getting overtime?!

Fofolette's picture

I loved Billy Mays he is irreplaceable !!! R.I.P.

xerquina's picture

after years of yelling at dumbass housewives to buy shit they don't need, I'm sad to see Billy go. RIP dude.

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Sibsi's picture

THIS SHIT NEEDS TO STOP RIGHT NOW.

How many famous people can die this week?

Scary... and almost enough to put on a tinfoil hat and theorize about some sinister shit.

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Nooooo! It should have been the Sham Wow! Guy.
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Jaded - the original's picture

A very sad week indeed.

Death is part of living, there is no doubt...but while we may cognitively "know" this, it's acceptance remains very difficult.

RIP Ed McMahan, Farrah, Michael and Billy.

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RON , SET IT AND FORGET IT, IS STILL ALIVE AND HANDSOME, BUT NOT AS HANDSOME AS HIS BEARD UP HERE.
BUT, IF YOU CALL RIGHT NOW, WE WILL KNOCK ONE WHOLE PAYMENT OFF!!!! THAT'S RIGHT, IT WILL NOW BE ONLY THREE EASY PAYMENTS OF 39.99!!!!
ORDER TODAY!
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Submitted by EvilShoe on Sun, 06/28/2009 - 12:36pm.

Submitted by alkinamerica on Sun, 06/28/2009 - 12:34pm.

But wait............. There's more!

Bwahahhahahaha!!

There is ALWAYS more! PLUS SHIPPING & HANDLING!

Manimal5's picture

This sounds like some Natasha Richardson type shit.

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Submitted by alkinamerica on Sun, 06/28/2009 - 12:34pm.

But wait............. There's more!
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Manimal5's picture

RIP Billy Mays. I never tried Oxyclean though.

Why is everybody dropping like flys?
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I wonder if he's trying to sell angels anything right now. Maybe they're petting his beard?

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Submitted by freebird on Sun, 06/28/2009 - 12:32pm.

MOURN NOW AND I'LL PUT IN A GOOD WORD FOR YOU WITH THE BIG GUY. DON'T WAIT FOR SHAMWOW VINCE TO DIE TO PLACE YOUR WISH, HE'S GOING TO HELL.
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DON'T WAIT FOR VINCE TO SLAPCHOP ANOTHER HOOKER! ACT NOW!

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LunaChick's picture

Say it ain't so!

Is it weird that, to me, this news is more shocking and saddening the the news of MJ?

There's something fishy about this - does anyone know the whereabouts of Sham-Wow Vince?

R.I.P. Billy.

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EvilShoe's picture

They said its not their fault because he wasn't wearing a seat belt.

Ummm, seat belts will hold you in but it can't prevent things falling on your head. You know, gravity and all. DUMBASSES!

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Submitted by LOVE CARROTTOP on Sun, 06/28/2009 - 12:25pm.

GOOD CALL!

LCT HERE, WITH DLISTED. I HOPE BILLY MAYS RESTS IN PEACE. BUT THAT'S NOT ALL! I WISH HIS FAMILY THE BEST AND I'M GOING TO MISS THE SHIT OUT OF HIM! TWO FOR ONE SADNESS! NO SHIPPING AND HANDLING!
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BWAHAHHAHAA!

MOURN NOW AND I'LL PUT IN A GOOD WORD FOR YOU WITH THE BIG GUY. DON'T WAIT FOR SHAMWOW VINCE TO DIE TO PLACE YOUR WISH, HE'S GOING TO HELL.

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Who else needs Mighty Putty to mend their broken heart? I've got lots.

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Submitted by JoJo on Sun, 06/28/2009 - 12:28pm.

Dayum....I just turned 50....does this mean I'm gonna die too? I've still got laundry to do.....
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Dayum....I just turned 50....does this mean I'm gonna die too? I've still got laundry to do.....

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Mr. Mercury's picture

Fuck...there goes my chance to really make Billy yell, if you catch my drift! A big WOOF to you Billy, keep those clouds white with Oxi-clean.

"Rhoda, we're all aware that you're an adroit liar"

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USAir is denying liability in this case. Apparently when the plane's tire blew out on landing, overhead bins opened & luggage fell out. He was hit on the head by an object but didn't think it was a big deal. Sounds like the Natasha Richardson injury all over again. If y ou hit your head GO to the hospital!

Billy, Farrah and Michael and yet PARIS HILTON and the entire cast of THE HILLS are still alive?!?! WTF?!?

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GOOD CALL!

LCT HERE, WITH DLISTED. I HOPE BILLY MAYS RESTS IN PEACE. BUT THAT'S NOT ALL! I WISH HIS FAMILY THE BEST AND I'M GOING TO MISS THE SHIT OUT OF HIM! TWO FOR ONE SADNESS! NO SHIPPING AND HANDLING!

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Submitted by parissucksliterally on Sun, 06/28/2009 - 11:58am.

what the FUCK??!!!

this week has been horrible!!!
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pandasoup's picture

probably snorted some oxiclean by mistake

Manbearpig's picture

FUCK!!! BILLY FUCKING MAYS WAS FUCKING AWESOME!! WE SHOULD ALL TYPE IN CAPS, HE WOULD WANT IT THAT WAY!!

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Submitted by Mother Superior on Sun, 06/28/2009 - 12:15pm.

Lean mean fat grilling machine.
In frequent use, yup. :)

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Same here, I use it every other day. WONDERFUL product.

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Hey baby! Did heaven lose a star? 'cause you've got niiiiiiice cans...

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vegaslamb, I totally would have did him.

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Submitted by RichBitch on Sun, 06/28/2009 - 12:14pm.

D'you think he washed it with 'Gee, Your (facial) hair smells terrific'?
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YES. Wouldn't it be awesome if it turned out some beard shampoo was going to be his next pitch?

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i am so bummed. i loved billy mays. :(

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Didnt we all think Vince Shamwow would go first? Am I the only one that thought Billy was fucking hot? I would have loved that voice yelling at me in bed!

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Submitted by DiamondDawg on Sun, 06/28/2009 - 11:56am.
Maybe George Foreman will be next. Does anyone still have one of those grills?

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Submitted by LOVE CARROTTOP on Sun, 06/28/2009 - 12:11pm.
His is the only beard that I imagine doesn't smell. I would think it smells something like a lovely mixture of cookies and sunshine.
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D'you think he washed it with 'Gee, Your (facial) hair smells terrific'?

omg. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

Who is next? Our beloved Dlisted creator?