May 1, 2010: Cardboard Dad

xoxoxoBruce · 05-01-2010, 12:19 AM

If you thought the stiff on the motorcycle was weird, get a load of this.

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Paul Challis, a father-of-two, died from cancer at just 38, weeks after being diagnosed with two brain tumours. His wife Maria, 36, was determined that their two children – Jack, seven, and Molly, nine – would not forget his memory so has installed a 6'1" cardboard model in their living room.

Yeah, OK... A lot of widows keep a photograph of their dead husband on display, although they usually aren't life size. But it gets better...

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The 2D father was a guest at his own funeral and even attended his friend's wedding weeks after his death. Paul's death had been so shocking to his family and friends Maria decided he was still going to be the heart of the party even in death. The cut-out was made for Paul's funeral but afterwards his grieving wife could not bear to get rid of it.

Well, with the short time from prognosis to death, I guess it would take a little time to adjust.

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"The children have even dressed him up in a Santa outfit at Christmas and as Dracula on Halloween.

OK, a long time to adjust.............. Coping their way, I guess.

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tessy292 · 05-01-2010, 12:26 AM

A cutout poster of the dad holding a wine bottle... Interesting. Propaganda by the mother? Hm.

richlevy · 05-01-2010, 01:24 AM

Well, if heaven forbid something should happen to someone here on the Cellar, I think we should do the same thing.

But we'd take the picture from the NSFW thread.

Trilby · 05-01-2010, 08:39 AM

I like it when people can laugh at death. It's very reassurring.

Carruthers · 05-01-2010, 08:44 AM

Hence the expression 'Board Stiff'.

Reg · 05-01-2010, 08:50 AM

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Maria said: "When Paul was diagnosed I turned to him and said,? bloody typical, you have to have two, don't you?

I always said "If it's free, we'll have two"...

Clodfobble · 05-01-2010, 08:57 AM

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Paul died in July 2009 and true to form he had organised his own funeral in a funny, memorable way.

A white camper van was organised to drive him to church and Paul planned the ceremony to include the songs Queen's 'Another One Bites The Dust' and Monty Python's 'Always Look On the Bright Side of Life'.

Sounds like a good dude. I think he would have loved the cutout.

skysidhe · 05-01-2010, 11:58 AM

The happy side of a Norman Bates spoof.

Just wait until mom gets a boyfriend.

Cicero · 05-01-2010, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by skysidhe

The happy side of a Norman Bates spoof.

Just wait until mom gets a boyfriend.

Sky is right...A lady always needs a chaperon.

It may get confusing with all the cut-outs at the movie theater, as people may think she's with a celebrity.

The humorous side of pathological grief.

skysidhe · 05-02-2010, 12:26 AM

lol

Elspode · 05-02-2010, 10:47 PM

I think this is totally awesome, and may have to insist that someone do this when I die.

SPUCK · 05-03-2010, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Elspode

I think this is totally awesome, and may have to insist that someone do this when I die.

We'll do it!

Need something new at the shooting range.

Shawnee123 · 05-03-2010, 09:14 AM

Why wait? I have one that sits at my desk at work. I'm home sleeping, and no one is the wiser.

05-01-2010, 01:24 AM	#3
richlevy King Of Wishful Thinking Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Philadelphia Suburbs Posts: 6,669	Well, if heaven forbid something should happen to someone here on the Cellar, I think we should do the same thing. But we'd take the picture from the NSFW thread. __________________ Exercise your rights and remember your obligations - VOTE! I have always believed that hope is that stubborn thing inside us that insists, despite all the evidence to the contrary, that something better awaits us so long as we have the courage to keep reaching, to keep working, to keep fighting. -- Barack Hussein Obama

05-01-2010, 08:39 AM	#4
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I like it when people can laugh at death. It's very reassurring. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

05-02-2010, 10:47 PM	#11
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I think this is totally awesome, and may have to insist that someone do this when I die. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

05-03-2010, 09:14 AM	#13
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Why wait? I have one that sits at my desk at work. I'm home sleeping, and no one is the wiser. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

05-01-2010, 12:26 AM	#2
tessy292 Person Who Has Posted Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2	A cutout poster of the dad holding a wine bottle... Interesting. Propaganda by the mother? Hm.

05-01-2010, 08:44 AM	#5
Carruthers Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckinghamshire UK Posts: 4,059	Hence the expression 'Board Stiff'.

05-01-2010, 11:58 AM	#8
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	The happy side of a Norman Bates spoof. Just wait until mom gets a boyfriend.

05-02-2010, 12:26 AM	#10
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	lol

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