Zennie 0 #1 January 8, 2002 Just learned that Dave Thomas (the founder of Wendy's) died. What a major bummer. "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 January 8, 2002 I saw that too. None of the news organizations I checked (all the big guys, includine AP and Reuters) had the cause of death. Anyone know?Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.-General George Patton- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strynx 0 #3 January 8, 2002 Heart Attack i guess.....or Ol age maybe.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #4 January 8, 2002 QuoteHeart Attack i guess.....or Ol age maybe....He wasn't that old, only 69.He did have quadruple bypass surgery a few years back and a blurb on MSNBC said he had been on kidney dialysis since December. So my guess is renal failure."Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #5 January 8, 2002 "Regis and Kelly" said it was a heart attack, but you can't really look to them as your major news source!AndreaThe brave may not live forever, but the timid may not live at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #6 January 8, 2002 I read cancer.... JustinMy Homepage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #7 January 8, 2002 That is too bad. He sure did a great job with those commercials and such. http://JumpinDuo.com - come see the fun!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #8 January 8, 2002 Why is it sad when a super rich 69 year old founder of a fast food franchise dies?OK, so I never saw any of this guy's commercials, but I still don't get it - you guys are weird man! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #9 January 8, 2002 QuoteWhy is it sad when a super rich 69 year old founder of a fast food franchise dies?Because he was one of the few corporate execs that I actually admired. He was adopted as a child and heavily involved in adoption charities. He never seemed to take himself too seriously and made it to where he was with only a high school diploma. I've seen a few interviews and he always struck me as humble and good natured. Definitely a breath of fresh air from the narcissistic, overpaid Harvard MBA brats that seem to permeate todays' corporate America. About all they know how to do is "restructure" (i.e. lay off the unwashed heathens) and give themselves multimillion dollar bonuses."Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #10 January 8, 2002 Who's with me on having a big bowl of Wendy's chili and a couple of Heineken's Friday night so we can properly salute the passing of two giants this week...and probably Saturday morning at altitude. Is it hot in here, or am I crazy? - Charles Mansonflyhi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #11 January 8, 2002 Sounds like a good idea, but there should be a cap on how many "participants" are allowed on a given load. Otherwise, things could get out of hand and people could suffocate. JustinMy Homepage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #12 January 8, 2002 Chili and Beer ...and hooters out to here..........."I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #13 January 8, 2002 Liver Cancer... but I don't find his death more of a bummer than anyone else's... anyway, he sold junk food that is poisoning an entire generation of fast food junkies... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #14 January 8, 2002 Maybe he shouldn't have eaten so many burgers and fries. Now, I bet the Subway founder will live a longass time. Just my $0.015JumpinDuo.com...come and sign the guestbook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #15 January 8, 2002 "he sold junk food that is poisoning an entire generation of fast food junkies..."MMMMMMM....junkfood.........UUUGHHGHHGGGGHHHHH.....Isn't that the American way? Let's look at tobacco, alcohol, over the counter meds, etc etc etc. "I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #16 January 8, 2002 Quoteanyway, he sold junk food that is poisoning an entire generation of fast food junkies..Man, and I though I was cynical. Actually, after Dave had his big quadruple bypass (wonder why he needed that ), Wendy's started to push "healthier" (relatively speaking) menu items... salads, spuds, grilled instead of fried chicken. Pretty successful too. I know a lot of people who live on their grilled chicken ceasar salads."Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harro 0 #17 January 8, 2002 Imagine what Ronald McDonalds heart must look like!!!!Freemind, freesky, freebeer, freefly, freesex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
algboy 0 #18 January 8, 2002 Speaking of that Ronald MacDonald clown, they've been collecting money for his "house" for years now. Just how big of a house does that clown NEED anyway?? [I admit it, I ripped off someone's bit]Dave T did die of liver cancer. One press report described him as "slightly overweight". Hello? And I just a like a sip of beer every now and then!"That which does not kill me makes me stronger."--Nietzsche Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #19 January 8, 2002 "slightly overweight"Ummm....I think they were trying to be kind to the recently deceased. It's a much kinder headline than "Fat bastard dies at age 69" "I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #20 January 8, 2002 I just heard the Colonel is dead too!!! Is this true?!?!?!Say it ain't so! Now who is going to mix the secret herbs and spices??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prost 0 #21 January 8, 2002 Slightly overweight for a guy who founded a Hamburger joint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #22 January 8, 2002 QuoteI just heard the Colonel is dead too!!! Is this true?!?!?!Ooh I hated the Colonel with his WEE, BEEDY EYES, and that SMUG LOOK ON HIS FACE! "Oh you're gonna buy my chicken, ooooh!"-Stuart McKenzieMy webpage HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rezz92 0 #23 January 8, 2002 msnbc said liver cancer...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #24 January 8, 2002 "Now who is going to mix the secret herbs and spices???"It doesn't take a genius to sweep the barber shop floor....."I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
homer 0 #25 January 8, 2002 NNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The man rocked and so does his Jr. bacon cheese burgers, biggy fry and frosties. It is truely a sad day.Cant we all just get along Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
