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Allen Carr dies from lung cancer

  • 10-09-2014 11:15am
    #1
    Mr.McLovin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 470 ✭✭


    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6194670.stm
    An anti-smoking guru who has helped millions of smokers kick the habit has died from lung cancer.

    Allen Carr, 72, quit his 100-a-day habit 23 years ago, before going on to become a millionaire by advising people on how to stop smoking.

    sort of ironic...

    supposedly helped 10 million people give up smoking, I must give his methods a shot nothing else has worked for me!

    any boardsie can vouch for his techniques?

    RIP


Comments

  • #2
    keano_afc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,711 ✭✭✭keano_afc


    He died 8 years ago mate.


  • #3
    Links234
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,944 ✭✭✭✭Links234


    Hey guys, did you hear Michael Jackson died?! :eek:


  • #4
    Akrasia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,885 ✭✭✭✭Akrasia


    It's not really that ironic if he smoked 100 fags a day for decades. That kind of habit does permanent damage and will increase your life long risk of cancer.

    It would have been ironic if he had been killed by a giant anti smoking billboard crushing him to death, but that didn't happen (unless there's some kind of massive cover-up)


  • #5
    Annasopra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,189 ✭✭✭✭Annasopra


    I read the title and thought it was Alan Carr for a minute.

    It was so much easier to blame it on Them. It was bleakly depressing to think that They were Us. If it was Them, then nothing was anyone's fault. If it was us, what did that make Me? After all, I'm one of Us. I must be. I've certainly never thought of myself as one of Them. No one ever thinks of themselves as one of Them. We're always one of Us. It's Them that do the bad things.

    Terry Pratchet



  • #6
    Mr.McLovin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 470 ✭✭Mr.McLovin


    keano_afc wrote: »
    He died 8 years ago mate.

    lol

    think i'll close my account :o


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  • #7
    hfallada
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,180 ✭✭✭hfallada


    I have a feeling its one of these threads where the OP, doesnt know anything about the person. But it was the headline, so they threw in it on after hours with a link and the usual "may he/she rest in peace"


  • #8
    Tabnabs
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,809 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tabnabs


    This thread disappoints

    http://img.metro.co.uk/i/pix/2010/03/12/article-1268389871469-08B04DE3000005DC-375442_636x579.jpg


  • #9
    Birneybau
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,387 ✭✭✭✭Birneybau


    I loved his seagull like voice and smashed delph for teeth. I knew he liked his fags though.

    R.I.P.

    Big Fat Quiz Of The Year won't be the same again.


  • #10
    bear1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,875 ✭✭✭✭bear1


    Well this is cringe worthy.


  • #11
    Lapin
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,184 ✭✭✭✭Lapin


    Meanwhile, President Kennedy has announced plans to visit Dallas in November.


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  • #12
    dastardly00
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,518 ✭✭✭✭dastardly00


    The 'most read' article section on the BBC website always has loads of articles that are often years old. OP just assumed it happened today, and never spotted the date! :D


  • #13
    Birneybau
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,387 ✭✭✭✭Birneybau


    Lapin wrote: »
    Meanwhile, President Kennedy has announced plans to visit Dallas in November.

    Some wonderful grass verges there.


  • #14
    bear1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,875 ✭✭✭✭bear1


    WTF?!??!?!

    http://www.theguardian.com/news/1912/apr/16/leadersandreply.mainsection


  • #15
    endacl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,429 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    Joeytheparrot wrote: »
    I read the title and thought it was Alan Carr for a minute.
    I read your post and presumed you typed 'hoped'. Probably would have thanked....


  • #16
    stefan idiot jones
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,518 ✭✭✭stefan idiot jones


    I read his book about alcohol nearly ten years ago and haven't touched a drop since nor will I ever.

    All bullsh*t sentiment aside, this guys book did change my miserable life.


  • #17
    Annasopra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,189 ✭✭✭✭Annasopra


    endacl wrote: »
    I read your post and presumed you typed 'hoped'. Probably would have thanked....

    Nah... I wouldnt hope anyone dies

    It was so much easier to blame it on Them. It was bleakly depressing to think that They were Us. If it was Them, then nothing was anyone's fault. If it was us, what did that make Me? After all, I'm one of Us. I must be. I've certainly never thought of myself as one of Them. No one ever thinks of themselves as one of Them. We're always one of Us. It's Them that do the bad things.

    Terry Pratchet



  • #18
    joeguevara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,211 ✭✭✭joeguevara




  • #19
    Dolbert
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,154 ✭✭✭Dolbert


    Akrasia wrote: »
    It's not really that ironic if he smoked 100 fags a day for decades. That kind of habit does permanent damage and will increase your life long risk of cancer.

    It would have been ironic if he had been killed by a giant anti smoking billboard crushing him to death, but that didn't happen (unless there's some kind of massive cover-up)

    It's more likely the passive smoking from being around smokers for decades did it tbh


  • #20
    Reoil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,126 ✭✭✭Reoil


    Did you hear England just won the WORLD CUP?!


  • #21
    Menas
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,318 ✭✭✭✭Menas


    Those Allen Carr books are great. When I gave up smoking in 2005 they really helped me.

    And the next time I give up smoking I will read his book again.


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  • #22
    Lapin
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,184 ✭✭✭✭Lapin


    Reoil wrote: »
    Did you hear England just won the WORLD CUP?!

    In fairness if it wasn't for that bloody wall in Berlin, the Germans would have a much stronger team. :(.


  • #23
    endacl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,429 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    Joeytheparrot wrote: »
    Nah... I wouldnt hope anyone dies

    Yeah. I amend my previous. Dying on stage would do, to the extent that he might go and do something else.


  • #24
    Oranage2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,128 ✭✭✭✭Oranage2


    Man discovers fire


  • #25
    Buona Fortuna
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,507 ✭✭✭Buona Fortuna


    Mr.McLovin wrote: »
    lol

    think i'll close my account :o

    I'm just going outside. I could be some time :pac:


  • #26
    Son Of A Vidic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    Links234 wrote: »
    Hey guys, did you hear Michael Jackson died?! :eek:

    Please, I'm just getting over the news about JFK.


  • #27
    TheBeardedLady
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,086 ✭✭✭TheBeardedLady


    Lol



    Read the book over 4 years ago and quit. Would recommend.


  • #28
    Larbre34
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,875 ✭✭✭✭Larbre34


    I thought the camp 'comedian' had passed on. Better luck next time.


  • #29
    DEFTLEFTHAND
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,500 ✭✭✭✭DEFTLEFTHAND


    Jackie Gleeson used to smoke upwards of a 100 a day, Humphrey Bogart also. I don't understand how the addiction can get to the point where your basically sucking on one like a soother for every waking minute of the day.


  • #30
    Makood
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 326 ✭✭Makood


    Noticed this a lot on the BBC website lately-In the "most read" section a story like this appears and you're like wtf I thought that happened years ago-then check the date and it was-think its because it's linked to some other related story.
    :mad:


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  • #31
    Egginacup
    Site Banned Posts: 2,922 ✭✭✭Egginacup


    keano_afc wrote: »
    He died 8 years ago mate.


    :pac:


  • #32
    Greenmachine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,063 ✭✭✭Greenmachine


    bear1 wrote: »
    WTF?!??!?!

    http://www.theguardian.com/news/1912/apr/16/leadersandreply.mainsection


    The thing sank. :eek: Didn't realise they finnished building it. :pac:
    Go:pac


  • #33
    joeguevara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,211 ✭✭✭joeguevara


    Greenmachine wrote: »
    The thing sank. :eek: Didn't realise they finnished building it. :pac:
    Go:pac

    I didn't realise they had found America, I still thought the earth was flat. Who is this Columbus dude everyone keeps talking about. And why is St. Brendan bitching about him?


  • #34
    The Backwards Man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,299 ✭✭✭✭The Backwards Man


    Apparently pterodactyls are getting free prams on the social, and them only in the country a wet week.


  • #35
    The Rabbit
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 140 ✭✭The Rabbit


    Mr.McLovin wrote: »
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6194670.stm



    sort of ironic...

    supposedly helped 10 million people give up smoking, I must give his methods a shot nothing else has worked for me!

    any boardsie can vouch for his techniques?

    RIP

    How embarrassing for you. :pac:


  • #36
    PizzamanIRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,147 ✭✭✭PizzamanIRL


    Remember that time Mr. McLovin thought Allen Carr had just died but he was 8 years late


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  • #37
    DVDM93
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,144 ✭✭✭DVDM93


    There really is no coming back from this OP, I'm sorry. Cut your losses, cancel your account and start a new one. There's no shame in it.

    :)


  • #38
    Birroc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,070 ✭✭✭Birroc


    His book worked a treat for me. It was essentially repetitive self hypnotism but it worked. I am off them since lunchtime.


  • #39
    The Rabbit
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 140 ✭✭The Rabbit


    Aside from OPs "We landed on the moon!" moment.

    I used his book. It's very good.


  • #40
    kniaodha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22 ✭kniaodha


    Worked for me too, listened to the book on tape in the car.


  • #41
    pavb2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,092 ✭✭✭pavb2


    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VvRwRuHwyTU

    As the man says thank you for giving us a really good laugh


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