Whats with the Death Worship?

Ed's Dead Baby - Ed's Dead

OK, but for the life of me I don't understand the whole lets have a state funeral for the Sir Ed "thing". Sure - he was a great guy, and was first to climb a very high mountain. He also did a lot of good for others; but so do some many others out there. Seeing all those who stood on the footpath on the funeral route for a last glance at Sir Ed, the newspapers claimed that the last time this happened was when people lined the streets seeing off the soldiers for World War One. Frankly having someones death televised for public consumption made me a little ill, and even more turned off. Tune in next week for the next lucky recipient of the state funeral brought to you by "flamoral" soap, the soap you wouldn't be seen dead without.

Funerals are not a spectator sport. Sir Ed was supposedly a down to earth chap, who didn't enjoy a fuss; who didn't want a statue erected when he was gone. I can't help but wonder what he thought of all the pomp and circumstance.

Let those who knew him grieve him,
To those inspired, say goodbye,
To all others get a life.

Peace out.