I'd like to write my own epitaph

[caffieri]

When you go into a graveyard, apart from the flowers, there’s nothing very cheerful about it. I believe if the occupants had been given the chance to write their own epitaphs some of them would be more light-hearted or possibly philosophical. The visitor then would leave in a better mood, might even come back for another browse.

As a Monte Python fan I’d like the inscription to read – “I am a Parrot no more” or alternatively for something a little more up to date “Even Viagra can’t help me now.”

What would you like on your stone?

 

[oil_paint03]

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Monty Python fan myself - Loved those lunatics.

I'ma fan of headstone rubbings so I think I would like something interesting, pattern-wise, around my born-on date and best-used by date...

and some shakespearean quote like "Aye, there's the rub."

and as in life, I'll be rubbed after death...

 

[CarBuffStuff]

When you go into a graveyard, apart from the flowers, there’s nothing very cheerful about it. I believe if the occupants had been given the chance to write their own epitaphs some of them would be more light-hearted or possibly philosophical. The visitor then would leave in a better mood, might even come back for another browse.

As a Monte Python fan I’d like the inscription to read – “I am a Parrot no more” or alternatively for something a little more up to date “Even Viagra can’t help me now.”

What would you like on your stone?

Funny, I wrote a story on the subject, Death and Dying, about those who have written creative and funny epitaphs on their tombstones.

 

[sr71plt]

"He fought mediocrity, and mediocrity won"

 

[BOSTONFICTIONWRITER]

Dead

"He fought mediocrity, and mediocrity won"

You're not much of a winner if you're...dead.

By the way, you omitted a period after won't. I hate to nitpick, but I know how much you appreciate that anal shit, Mr. Editor.

 

[sr71plt]

You're not much of a winner if you're...dead.

By the way, you omitted a period after won't. I hate to nitpick, but I know how much you appreciate that anal shit, Mr. Editor.

Go look at tombstones, Freddie. Count how many epitaphs end in a period.

There are two ways of look at the epitaph I gave, you should notice. It means either that the one buried there couldn't rise above mediocrity or that he fought the mediocrity in others and finally succumbed. I know which when I think applies to you.

 

[BOSTONFICTIONWRITER]

Go look at tombstones, Freddie. Count how many epitaphs end in a period.

There are two ways of look at the epitaph I gave, you should notice. It means either that the one buried there couldn't rise above mediocrity or that he fought the mediocrity in others and finally succumbed. I know which when I think applies to you.

What country are you from? I don't understand what "There are two ways of look at the epitaph I gave". What does that mean in English?

Actually, I plan on placing a period at the end of my epitaph. I think it's fitting that I have my own period to symbolize the death of me.

Now, just because you don't write so good is no reason to be insulting me.

By the way, who are you today, pilot, spy, model, movie actor, or Broadway star?

 

[sr71plt]

What country are you from? I don't understand what "There are two ways of look at the epitaph I gave". What does that mean in English?

Actually, I plan on placing a period at the end of my epitaph. I think it's fitting that I have my own period to symbolize the death of me.

Now, just because you don't write so good is no reason to be insulting me.

By the way, who are you today, pilot, spy, model, movie actor, or Broadway star?

I can't wait to see a period put to you too.

Today I'm a singer--about to leave for Oratorio practice (Verdi's Requiem).

 

[bsergi1]

I'd like to compose one for the Pilot: Period

And, I'd like to compose one for the Bostonfictionwriter: The End

All those in favor, get out your chisels! The can be side by side for all eternity.

 

[Stella_Omega]

Salvor-Hardon wrote mine for me. I think of his words and they comfort me in the dark hours.

 

[Liar]

"Feel free to do it on my grave, perverts."

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

Hell Is Other People.

 

[Samandiriel]

"It sure is small in here"

 

[Boota]

Neidermeyer... DEAD!
Dean Wormer... DEAD!

Boota... DEAD!

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

I heard this last night, ITS BETTER TO BE DEAD IN SAVANNAH, THAN ALIVE ANY PLACE ELSE.