May 27th, 2005
The Top 10 SF Gravestone Epitaphs
10> Gollum’s gone to a fiery grave. If you’re ever in Hell, why not give him a ring?
9> Marvin the Paranoid Android: Don’t talk to him about death, either.
8> Here lies Lazarus Long, died of… Ha! Fooled you!
7> Here lies Anakin, broken hearted. Turned to Sith, then departed.
6> Here lies Neo. He took the blue pill and had a quiet, uneventful life.
5> Here lies Captain Jean-Luc Picard — There are four lights!!!
4> Han Solo: Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side. Or not, and that’s why I’m here.
3> Yoda: Live or live not. There is no die.
2> Valentine Michael Smith: Eat me!
and the Number 1 SF Gravestone Epitaph…
1> Here lies Harry Potter, who survived countless attacks from Lord Voldemort only to tragically die from fright after walking in on his Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon “taking a nap” together.
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Credits:
Selected from 33 submissions from 10 contributors.
Today’s Top 5 List authors are:
Kyros Starr, Everett, WA — 1, 5
RW Lipp, Lenexa, KS — 2
Bruce Kane, Bentonville, AR — 3, 4
Gideon Griebenow, Potchefstroom, S. Africa — 6
Doug Crews, Oceanside, CA — 7, 8
Slick Sharkey, Miami, FL — 9, 10
Dave Oberhart, Durham, NC — SF List Moderator