The robed harbinger of human demise was once seen much differently, as was death itself. The history of how we personify death is a record of what we face in life.
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rick moranis told me about the giant slor
This is amazing! I had no idea that the reaper had been around that long
You always make us ponder our world as we think we know it…
Love the reference to Ghostbusters.
Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy was one of my favorite shows growing up. If I remember correctly the creator said in an interview that he still finds it hard to believe that a children's show with that premise was given the green light. His version of the Grim Reaper speaks in a Jamaican accent and is portrayed as a somewhat immature wimp who is constantly having his powerful scythe stolen.
People can make all the jokes they care to. Death will always have the last laugh.
If I ever meet the Grim Reaper face-to-face, I will demand “more cowbell”.
I liked the way actress Katey Sagal portrayed the Reaper on “Married With Children”. She was HOT with Black hair!!!!!!!
"Death ends up playing bass in their band"
😂 a man of culture and taste
Ooh. That was a good one.
Thank you for posting
The research to do a segment like this is mind-boggling. Do you do all your own? You're always thorough and accurate. Thank you.