Joe Rollino

Pie · 01-12-2010, 08:52 AM

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At 104, fit & spry Joe Rollino was the last classic strongman -- the sport of strength athletics, which evolved into modern bodybuilding. Standing 5'10" and weighing a mere 145 pounds, he was a fixture on Coney Island, known for feats of strength like 450 pound teeth lifts, or bending quarters with his fingers. Rollino also boxed in the 1920's as "Kid Dundee", and returned from World War II decorated with the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and three Purple Hearts. Joe Rollino never drank, never smoked, was a lifetime vegetarian and a confirmed bachelor. He died today after being struck by a minivan.

I thought this was sad; then I thought -- hey, he had a great, very long life. He died quickly and was spared lingering illness. Can any of us really wish for better?

Joe Rollino at his 103rd birthday party:

classicman · 01-12-2010, 12:41 PM

I was looking at the links and then thought the same thing - great assessment pie.

Pie · 01-12-2010, 01:00 PM

Though it turns out he was only 5'4" -- the MeFi poster screwed up.

xoxoxoBruce · 01-12-2010, 09:57 PM

No how tough you think you are, there's always a mini-van that's tougher.

jinx · 01-12-2010, 10:01 PM

God damn mini-vans...

Clodfobble · 01-12-2010, 10:01 PM

I love my minivan. The third row folds completely into the floor.

xoxoxoBruce · 01-13-2010, 01:21 AM

Ooowww, how middleclass.

Griff · 01-13-2010, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

No how tough you think you are, there's always a mini-van that's tougher.

Only if Chuck Norris is driving.

classicman · 01-13-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

I love my minivan. The third row folds completely into the floor.

When you get rear-ended? That may be a design flaw.

01-12-2010, 12:41 PM	#2
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	I was looking at the links and then thought the same thing - great assessment pie. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

01-12-2010, 01:00 PM	#3
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	Though it turns out he was only 5'4" -- the MeFi poster screwed up. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

01-12-2010, 09:57 PM	#4
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	No how tough you think you are, there's always a mini-van that's tougher. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-12-2010, 10:01 PM	#5
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	God damn mini-vans... __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

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Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	I love my minivan. The third row folds completely into the floor. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

01-13-2010, 01:21 AM	#7
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Ooowww, how middleclass. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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