Morbid Fact Du Jour For December 20, 2009
December 20th, 2009
Today’s Bulletproof Yet Truly Morbid Fact!
Convicted murderer James Rodgers, who was executed by firing squad in 1960, when asked if he had any last requests replied, “A bulletproof vest”.
Culled from: Death: A History of Man’s Obsessions and Fears
I love a condemned man or woman with a sense of humor! When I’m on death row (oh, you know it’s bound to happen some day), I hope that I can come up with something witty and profound. “Profitty,” if you will. I will consider it my final act of morbid entertainment, and I will take that responsibility VERY seriously!
IT’s not half as funny as George Appel’s “Well, gentlemen, you’ll soon see a baked Appel.” OR James French’s “How’s this for a headline in tomorrow’s paper: “French Fries.”"
This didn’t actually happen, to my knowledge, it’s just a joke, but supposedly a guy on the electric chair was asked by the chaplain if he wanted anything, and he asked “Please, hold my hand!”
Great sense of humour. Best way to go too…Shot.
Morgana