Rare MMDown Under Posted April 22, 2023 #1 Share Posted April 22, 2023 Barry Humphries is dead at 89. End of an era! Our most brilliant satirist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted April 22, 2023 #2 Share Posted April 22, 2023 So sorry to hear this news. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted April 22, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted April 22, 2023 Parkinson said Humphries was one of the few people he could have a lengthy interview with in character. Says what a brilliant mind he had!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted April 22, 2023 #4 Share Posted April 22, 2023 (edited) Possums everywhere are mourning. Edited April 22, 2023 by lyndarra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted April 22, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted April 22, 2023 If you want a belly laugh, watch Dame Edna’s appearance with Parkinson. Fellow guests Judi Dench and Sharon Osbourne. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiselover53 Posted April 22, 2023 #6 Share Posted April 22, 2023 IMHO The greatest wit worldwide. I often watch him on You Tube when I need a laugh. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ozdevil Posted April 22, 2023 #7 Share Posted April 22, 2023 Rest in Piece Barry Humphries are true Aussie icon with his great mind and wit not many young would remember Barry humphries let alone his characters he had played with his wit and charm He always stated he was in the cheering up career and simply it was the best job beeing in the cheering up business Rest In Peace Barry Humphries i am sure you are making people laugh up in the pearly white gates already 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Kristelle Posted April 23, 2023 #8 Share Posted April 23, 2023 Goodbye Dame Edna. An Australian entertainment icon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted April 23, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted April 23, 2023 1 hour ago, ozdevil said: Rest in Piece Barry Humphries are true Aussie icon with his great mind and wit not many young would remember Barry humphries let alone his characters he had played with his wit and charm He always stated he was in the cheering up career and simply it was the best job beeing in the cheering up business Rest In Peace Barry Humphries i am sure you are making people laugh up in the pearly white gates already Young people many know the films he produced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2022cruisey Posted April 23, 2023 #10 Share Posted April 23, 2023 There is a deep sadness in Moonee Ponds today, particularly around Everage Street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 23, 2023 #11 Share Posted April 23, 2023 Sad about Barry dying but as for Dame Edna, she is only retired as of the end of 2019. She may well come out of retirement for the right reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted April 23, 2023 Author #12 Share Posted April 23, 2023 On Australia - “To live in Australia permanently is rather like going to a party and dancing all night with one’s mother”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 23, 2023 #13 Share Posted April 23, 2023 Is that ballroom dancing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted April 23, 2023 Author #14 Share Posted April 23, 2023 12 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: Is that ballroom dancing? Of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 23, 2023 #15 Share Posted April 23, 2023 Understandable then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted April 23, 2023 Author #16 Share Posted April 23, 2023 14 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: Understandable then. Brings back memories of another era. Shortage of men meant some women were destined to dance the boys part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted April 24, 2023 #17 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Apparently we also lost Barry, and Sir Les, what a disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 24, 2023 #18 Share Posted April 24, 2023 4 hours ago, GUT2407 said: Apparently we also lost Barry, and Sir Les, what a disaster. Barry is a loss, Sir Les, not so much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted April 24, 2023 Author #19 Share Posted April 24, 2023 5 hours ago, MicCanberra said: Barry is a loss, Sir Les, not so much. I guess there will be a state funeral in Victoria. What an interesting friend Barry Humphries was. King Charles phoned him in hospital no less! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzaw Posted April 25, 2023 #20 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Not only did Barry Humphries die - but so did Dame Edna. I have always believed that Dame Edna evolved to become a separate entity to Barry . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted April 25, 2023 Author #21 Share Posted April 25, 2023 24 minutes ago, bazzaw said: Not only did Barry Humphries die - but so did Dame Edna. I have always believed that Dame Edna evolved to become a separate entity to Barry . She certainly became more famous and could get away with saying more outrageous things than Barry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted April 27, 2023 #22 Share Posted April 27, 2023 On 4/25/2023 at 10:51 AM, MMDown Under said: She certainly became more famous and could get away with saying more outrageous things than Barry. From all reports...he/she liked the ladies too. My mouth is sealed.🤐 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted April 27, 2023 #23 Share Posted April 27, 2023 On 4/24/2023 at 4:14 PM, GUT2407 said: Apparently we also lost Barry, and Sir Les, what a disaster. Hey Gut, me and Barry Bazzaw have not left the building yet, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted April 27, 2023 #24 Share Posted April 27, 2023 On 4/24/2023 at 8:35 AM, MMDown Under said: Brings back memories of another era. Shortage of men meant some women were destined to dance the boys part. The boys/men were sometimes called wallflowers, hence the females having to dance with each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted April 27, 2023 Author #25 Share Posted April 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, NSWP said: From all reports...he/she liked the ladies too. My mouth is sealed.🤐 Oh yes well known. Left second wife for third wife is a sign! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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