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Old 04-06-2014, 08:41 PM   #1
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Default John Pinette passes away

http://www.post-gazette.com/local/ci...s/201404060212

Too bad, the guy was extremely funny and amazingly nice. The wife and I had the chance to meet and spend a couple of hours with him here about 5 years ago or so.


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Old 04-06-2014, 08:45 PM   #2
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While not unexpected, this is sad news.
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Old 04-06-2014, 08:46 PM   #3
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nvm mind, didn't check the Stand Up thread first.


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Old 04-06-2014, 08:52 PM   #4
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^ Or merge.
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Old 04-06-2014, 10:58 PM   #5
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Old 04-06-2014, 11:06 PM   #6
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One of my absolute favorites. Rip.

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Old 04-07-2014, 06:54 AM   #7
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One thing that kinda bugs me about all the coverage surrounding his death is that it's always a headline along the lines of "Seinfeld actor found dead". He had a single appearance on the finale, and now it's like his whole career can be referenced to that single 2-3 minute clip in 1998. Its not like he's had an amazing career as a comedian and really launched himself into the mainstream over the last 15-16 years since that role.

Really talented guy. Loved his material, and his delivery was always excellent. This news really caught me off guard.

Thanks for all the laughs, John. You'll be missed.
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Old 04-07-2014, 08:56 AM   #8
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Really sad. His whole Chinese buffet routine was one of my all time favorites.
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Old 04-07-2014, 09:11 AM   #9
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I'm still stuck on his "Nay! Nay!"

Omg he was funny
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Old 04-07-2014, 09:14 AM   #10
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Very funny guy, but to be honest the fact that he made it to 50 is a miracle in itself, it sounds like he was one of the good guys in the stand up circuit.
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Old 04-07-2014, 02:36 PM   #11
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Pretty sure I peed a little the first time I heard the you eat like free willy line.

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Old 04-07-2014, 02:40 PM   #12
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Hilarious guy. Will watch both I'm Starvin' and Still Hungry tonight.

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