Marley and Me

Smittie61984 · 04-12-2009, 11:13 PM

I just watched Marley and Me. Holy freaking crap was that a sad movie. I cried like crazy. I'm not sure if that qualifies the loss a man card but if so they can have them. But I'm glad I watched it alone and not in a theatre or with a date.

If you haven't seen the movie. Go freaking see it.

That is all

NONE_too_SOFT · 04-12-2009, 11:15 PM

a man crying about a dog does not constitute removal of ones man card, unless that dog weighs less than thirty pounds full grown.

Thinking of all the dogs i've lost brings tears to my eyes, its not fair that something so loyal should only share 1/10th of your life.

JoJoYZF · 04-12-2009, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

a man crying about a dog does not constitute removal of ones man card, unless that dog weighs less than thirty pounds full grown.

Thinking of all the dogs i've lost brings tears to my eyes, its not fair that something so loyal should only share 1/10th of your life.

So true

Smittie61984 · 04-12-2009, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

its not fair that something so loyal should only share 1/10th of your life.

So true.

I was watching it with my dog too and I about squeezed him to death. They also kept egging the pain on. Just when you thought it was over they kept on going. And even after the death they still went on with the letters and necklace and basically I removed all fluids from my body.

OH. CAN SOMEONE EDIT IN SPOILER IN THE TITLE. I FORGOT TO.

Ninjakel · 04-12-2009, 11:59 PM

I saw it too, totally sad flick.

Quick281 · 04-13-2009, 12:06 AM

My mom wanted me to go see it with her a while back and I just told her I wouldn't because I already knew how it would end. Oddly enough she called today to let me know it wasn't half a fun as the ads made it seem.

I can watch a ton of movies without being emotional but sweet god if you put a loyal pet in it that just hits home.

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Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

a man crying about a dog does not constitute removal of ones man card, unless that dog weighs less than thirty pounds full grown.

Thinking of all the dogs i've lost brings tears to my eyes, its not fair that something so loyal should only share 1/10th of your life.

I think 20lbs should be the limit. Jack Russell Terriers aren't purse dogs but they aren't big either. My Dog Skip is a classic movie damnit.

Frostz28 · 04-13-2009, 12:07 AM

I don't know if this qualifies as a spoiler thread since its kinda like saying that the titanic sinks at the end. Anyway, I would agree that a man crying over the loss of a dog does NOT mean his "man card" is revoked although it is a bit sketchy when it is not the card carriers dog. I did get a bit choked up and my dogs received extra attention when I got home. I also feel it isn't fair that a dog only gets to share 1/10th of our lives with us however, that does give us more of and opportunity to share our lives with multiple dogs. Also while painful as hell humans are more capable of carrying on after our dogs pass away. I know of several and have heard of even more cases where the dogs owner dies and the dog simply doesn't know how to carry on with out them and shortly after dies. All that being said its a sad movie but as usual the book is even better! I don't encourage reading very often because it takes time away from riding, but those of us not blessed with all year riding climates have to do something in the winter. So if you find yourself bored thumb through the book its even better than the movie.

t-homo · 04-13-2009, 02:54 AM

I watched it the other night too. I teared up. My dog looks EXACTLY like marley and I couldn't stop thinking about her and when we'll have to put her down. I thought the worst was over, then the kids read their letters. God damn.

Archren · 04-13-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Frostz28

I know of several and have heard of even more cases where the dogs owner dies and the dog simply doesn't know how to carry on with out them and shortly after dies.

Truth... after my dad passed away, one of our dogs (already kinda old and frail himself) died within a month of my dad.. the other (only about 10 years old.. probably coulda had another 2-3 years of life in him) went just last November/December. At least neither suffered too much, but it was obvious how much they missed my dad.. they seemed.. lost. I can't say I blame them.. I feel that way some days too.

the chi · 04-13-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Archren

Truth... after my dad passed away, one of our dogs (already kinda old and frail himself) died within a month of my dad.. the other (only about 10 years old.. probably coulda had another 2-3 years of life in him) went just last November/December. At least neither suffered too much, but it was obvious how much they missed my dad.. they seemed.. lost. I can't say I blame them.. I feel that way some days too.

I had a dog like that as a kid. In life you'd never know he and my Papa were best buds, but when Papa went to the hospital that dog refused to leave the chair they always sat in, and after he came home to pass, that dog never left his side.

I wont be seeing Marley tho, even reading about him dying gets me, so I'll pass. I may have to be committed when my dog Abby moves on...

04-12-2009, 11:13 PM	#1
Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	Marley and Me I just watched Marley and Me. Holy freaking crap was that a sad movie. I cried like crazy. I'm not sure if that qualifies the loss a man card but if so they can have them. But I'm glad I watched it alone and not in a theatre or with a date. If you haven't seen the movie. Go freaking see it. That is all __________________ lifts - R.I.P.

04-12-2009, 11:59 PM	#5
Ninjakel Post whorette Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Florida Moto: 2006 GSXR 600- Posts: 3,992	I saw it too, totally sad flick. __________________ I'm gonna punch you in the ovary, that's what I'm gonna do. A straight shot. Right to the babymaker. --Ron Burgundy-- Anchorman

04-13-2009, 12:07 AM	#7
Frostz28 Redneck Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dixon, IL Moto: 2005 GSXR 750 Posts: 138	I don't know if this qualifies as a spoiler thread since its kinda like saying that the titanic sinks at the end. Anyway, I would agree that a man crying over the loss of a dog does NOT mean his "man card" is revoked although it is a bit sketchy when it is not the card carriers dog. I did get a bit choked up and my dogs received extra attention when I got home. I also feel it isn't fair that a dog only gets to share 1/10th of our lives with us however, that does give us more of and opportunity to share our lives with multiple dogs. Also while painful as hell humans are more capable of carrying on after our dogs pass away. I know of several and have heard of even more cases where the dogs owner dies and the dog simply doesn't know how to carry on with out them and shortly after dies. All that being said its a sad movie but as usual the book is even better! I don't encourage reading very often because it takes time away from riding, but those of us not blessed with all year riding climates have to do something in the winter. So if you find yourself bored thumb through the book its even better than the movie. __________________ "I refuse to tip toe carefully through life, simply to arrive safely at death" "Guys like me drink to many beers on Friday after work, our best blue jeans have skoal rings, we wear our boots to church"

04-12-2009, 11:15 PM	#2
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	a man crying about a dog does not constitute removal of ones man card, unless that dog weighs less than thirty pounds full grown. Thinking of all the dogs i've lost brings tears to my eyes, its not fair that something so loyal should only share 1/10th of your life.

04-13-2009, 02:54 AM	#8
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	I watched it the other night too. I teared up. My dog looks EXACTLY like marley and I couldn't stop thinking about her and when we'll have to put her down. I thought the worst was over, then the kids read their letters. God damn.