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July 08, 2005
How to create word of mouth at your funeral
When he was alive, James Henry Smith was a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan. When he died recently, he was still a die-hard Steelers fan and almost certainly generating a lot of buzz among his family and friends who couldn't help but appreciate his fitting exit.
His family asked the funeral home to erect a
small stage in a viewing room, and arrange furniture on it just like Smith's home on game day Sundays.
An Associated Press story picks up the funeral play-by-play:
Smith's body was on the recliner, his feet crossed and a remote in his hand. He wore black and gold silk pajamas, slippers and a robe. A pack of cigarettes and a beer were at his side, while a high-definition TV played a continuous loop of Steelers highlights.
I'm also a huuuuge Steelers fan -- One for the Thumb in '06! -- but would I go this far? Time will tell.
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Thanks. This has given me some great ideas for planning my funeral.
Go Steelers!!!!!!!!!
steelers stink
