Is Haakon Lie the Unstoppable Centenarian Author?

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The discussion revolves around the topic of Haakon Lie, a centenarian author, and the circumstances surrounding a recent incident involving individuals attempting to harm themselves. The conversation touches on themes of mortality, substance use, and the resilience of older individuals, particularly in the context of Lie's continued literary contributions at an advanced age.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express confusion about the motivations behind the suicide attempts mentioned, questioning whether any explanations were provided.
  • There are suggestions that substance use, specifically pills, may have played a role in the incident, with participants speculating on the state of the individuals involved.
  • Humorous remarks are made regarding the resilience of individuals who engage in risky behaviors, with references to old sayings about luck and survival.
  • Participants reflect on the notion that some individuals, like Haakon Lie, continue to thrive and achieve significant milestones, such as publishing a book at an advanced age.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the motivations behind the suicide attempts, and there are multiple competing views regarding the implications of substance use and the resilience of older individuals.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes speculative statements about the individuals' mental states and the role of substance use, which remain unresolved and depend on personal interpretations.

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Readers interested in discussions about aging, mental health, and the impact of substance use on behavior may find this thread relevant.

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Why would someone do that? did they ever say?
 
tribdog said:
Why would someone do that? did they ever say?

I don't know why they were attempting to kill themselves.

But, they both were very determined. One was going for the 3rd attempt which IMO is unusual.
 
Anyone want to bet they were high on about a bottle of pills?
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
Anyone want to bet they were high on bottles of pills?

There fixed it for you.

But yeah amazing they weren't killed.
 
We should use them for experiencing new drugs on them!:-p
 
Guess the old saying is true, "God looks after drunks and fools"
 
I wonder if they felt suicidal because they never do anything right, as they proved here again.
 
Art said:
Guess the old saying is true, "God looks after drunks and fools"

My mother used to say that: "Aunt Evelyn lived to be 100 (despite being a raging alcoholic) because she basically had been pickling herself for all of these years."
 
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tribdog said:
I wonder if they felt suicidal because they never do anything right, as they proved here again.

hahaa
 
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