An incredible man passed away this afternoon, Pope John Paul II. He was so incredible that, get this, he passed away at 13:37 military time. That's right. The Pope passed away at 2:37 EST, which is 1:37 CST, which is 13:37 military CST. That's right, the Pope was freaking 1337. RIP

 

he was indeed a good man, he'll be missed. i myself am not catholic but i go to a catholic school. R.I.P.

on another note, another great (but to a lesser extent) man passed away. Mitch Hedberg died recently at 37 from a heart attack. any fans of stand up comedy will know him

 

Yeah, props to that guy for going out with a fight. His will is admirable.

 

I got to see Pope first hand when I was in Ukraine. I also had a privilage of attending his mass on a giant field (ther were thousands of people). He will truly be missed

 

yeah, im not Catholic either, but even atheists (im not) would have to give him respect. if just for the changes he made in the world, like bringing the Soviet Union out of communism. he will be missed.

 

true. It's also cool how he's respected by muslims, and jews.

 

Im sad that he is gone... Im half Catholic too. But I do look really forward to the once in a life time choosing of a new pope... for those of you who dont know, go look for how they do it... its really cool.

 

yea, it's crazy with smoke and doves and all the people choosing the new pope are locked up until one is decided on, correct?

 

Yea. They blow black smoke out of a chimney if they havent decided, and white if they have. Its really cool. There are 4 cardinals that are deciding. It is rumored that they are looking for a young pope cuz once your pope... you die a pope.

 

yeah, i learned that from euro trip lol

and im not catholic, but i was (and still am..sorta) raised christian, so i do have sympathy for him and the church

as for mitch hedburg, i heard about that too, he was kinda overshadowed by the pope dying...but i think i prolly am more upset about him than the pope, just cuz im athiest