The Keith Richards Jet Ski Mystery: What Really Happened in Fiji?

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The discussion revolves around the circumstances surrounding Keith Richards' reported injuries while on vacation in Fiji, specifically the conflicting accounts of how he fell and subsequent events involving a Jet Ski. The conversation touches on celebrity culture, humor, and the public's fascination with rock stars.

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  • Initial reports suggest Richards fell from a palm tree, while later accounts indicate he may have had a Jet Ski accident afterward.
  • Some participants question the significance of the incident, pondering why a celebrity's fall is newsworthy.
  • Humorous philosophical musings arise about the nature of celebrity news and its impact.
  • Several participants express unfamiliarity with the Rolling Stones, questioning their popularity and musical contributions.
  • Comments on Richards' past substance use are made, with some suggesting it may have influenced his actions during the incident.
  • There are assertions that climbing palm trees is difficult, with some doubting Richards' ability to do so.
  • One participant humorously speculates about the possibility of Richards attempting to lift a Jet Ski into a palm tree due to drug use.

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Participants express a mix of skepticism, humor, and curiosity regarding the incident, with no clear consensus on the details or significance of the events described.

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Participants rely on anecdotal evidence and personal opinions, with no definitive sources or verification of the events discussed. The conversation reflects a blend of humor and critique of celebrity culture.

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What really happened to Keith Richards

  • He fell from a palm tree

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  • He fell from a jet ski

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  • He did so many drugs in the sixties that we'll never know

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What is the real answer to the mystery?

Richards' risky Fiji business

Published May 1, 2006


Rolling Stones fans gathered outside a New Zealand hospital Sunday where Keith Richards is being treated for a mild concussion amid conflicting reports about how the guitarist was injured last week.

Initial reports had Richards falling out of a palm tree while on vacation in Fiji. Now, a newspaper has reported that the rocker got on a Jet Ski after the fall and had another accident...
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-0605010196may01,1,5656742.story?coll=chi-newsnationworld-hed&ctrack=1&cset=true
 
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Inquiring minds want to know - "Why was he climbing a palm tree?" :smile:

Why is it such news that a celebrity fell out of a tree? :rolleyes:

He did so many drugs in the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's(?), and he was probably on drugs (or at least alcohol, which is a drug anyway) when he climbed the tree.
 
This should answer the age old philosophical question :

"If a celebrity fell out of a tree in the forest and nobody was there to witness it, does it still make news ?" :biggrin:
 
I've never heard of this band before. What was it? "Rolling of the Stones"? When were they popular? Did they have a hit song?
 
Chi Meson said:
I've never heard of this band before. What was it? "Rolling of the Stones"? When were they popular? Did they have a hit song?

Just "The Rolling Stones". True to their name, they rolled joints and got stoned. They also had a few hits, but that's only because the entire music audience were stoned too.

Now, Led Zep, there's a band worth its salt.
 
Where's the "who gives a rat's behind" option?
 
That's somewhat implicit to the spirit of the thread. :biggrin:
 
Ivan Seeking said:
That's somewhat implicit to the spirit of the thread. :biggrin:

Lol. I lauged out loud when I heard this. I saw them perform in Melbourne on the 13th of April. Mick was doing most of the talking, then when he introduced the band he gave the mike to Keith. Keith stared wide eyed into the audience for a few seconds, started to say something, then burst out laughing so much he couldn't string two words together. He was obviously either sky high or piss drunk. But nonetheless, he sang perfectly, and never missed a beat through the whole show.
 
Kazza_765 said:
Lol. I lauged out loud when I heard this. I saw them perform in Melbourne on the 13th of April. Mick was doing most of the talking, then when he introduced the band he gave the mike to Keith. Keith stared wide eyed into the audience for a few seconds, started to say something, then burst out laughing so much he couldn't string two words together. He was obviously either sky high or piss drunk. But nonetheless, he sang perfectly, and never missed a beat through the whole show.
I was more :rolleyes:

I suppose that the few functioning neurons Keith has left are wired for the Stones's music. :smile:
 
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Rolling stones are legends.

I heard that he fell out of the tree and then shortly afterwards he jumped on the jet ski and crashed. Thats proper rock n roll that is.
 
  • #11
I just don't think he could climb a tree of any kind, so I'm thinking he was standing on a log and fell off.
 
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Palm trees are hard to climb.
 
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Drugs is resbonsible for the other two choices.
 
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I heard that he did so many drugs (not just in the past) that he had a jetski lifted up into a palm tree and tried to see what would happen.