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Old 01-14-2005, 09:30 PM   #1 (permalink)
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John Basedow missing, feared dead from tsunami

http://www.free-press-release.com/ne...104517947.html

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Fitness celebrity and television personality, John Basedow has been missing in Phuket, Thailand since the deadly Tsunami devastated the area where he was vacationing on Sunday, December 26th, 2004. Best know for his fitness video commercials, John Basedow has long been a part of the fitness community and has appeared in many health and fitness periodicals including Exercise for Men, Men's Exercise, Natural Muscle Magazine, and MuscleZine.

John Basedow was vacationing in Phuket, Thailand when the Tsunami hit and has not made contact with his publicity agent, Paquita Jean-Charles (see cotact info above). Manta Communications, the company that produces and distributes the John Basedow video series is seeking any additional information. The United States State Department and the Royal Thai Government Foregin Ministry has been contacted but unfortunately is unable to provide any additional information as to Mr. Basedow’s whereabouts. Any information or questions should be directed to Paquita Jean-Charles at mantafit@safe-mail.net.
As much as I hate those commercials, I still hope he turns up OK.
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Old 01-14-2005, 09:31 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Yeah, I hope so too. There are so many Americans that are unnacounted for. Within a few months time, the number of American casualties will skyrocket.
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Old 01-19-2005, 03:13 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I was scrolling through and saw this. I had no idea who John Basedow is, so I did a search, and his official website says he is okay, and that he has never even been to Thailand.

You gotta wonder why someone would make that up. Must be interesting to read that you are dead.

*edit* went to that free-press-release website... hmmm... is this how internet rumors get started?

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Old 01-19-2005, 03:32 PM   #4 (permalink)
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http://www.free-press-release.com/ne...106177449.html

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In a ludicrous act of debauchery, it was reported via Free-Press-Release.com that John Basedow was missing and last seen in Thailand prior to the devestating Tsunami of Dec. 26th, 2004. In actuality, this is false.
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Old 01-23-2005, 09:00 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Old 01-23-2005, 10:42 AM   #6 (permalink)
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And the media wonders why no one takes them seriously. My bosses sometimes put out press releases. When I read them in print the next day, the info is all screwed up because everyone wants to put their own twist on the story. Half the time, they just make something up just to make it sound good. Why can't the media just stick to facts?
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Old 01-23-2005, 10:56 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Thank God he's ok. I can't wait for the next six pac abs video. Mine were starting to turn into a 1/4 keg.
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Old 01-24-2005, 06:51 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Who the fuck is John Basedow? And why should I care if he's missing or not?

---time out for google search---

What a freakshow! One thing to be in kickass shape, another to have a look like Andrew Ridgely from WHAM! Sorry for the obscure 1980's reference, but he has the look of a man that wants to be taken like a newbie in federal prison.
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Old 01-24-2005, 07:57 AM   #9 (permalink)
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I figure that if a tsunami swept him out to see, the air inside his plastic pec implants would keep him afloat.
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Old 01-24-2005, 11:24 AM   #10 (permalink)
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I bet 0.37 cents that John's fitness company reported him missing in order to bring attention to his new "half hour infomercial" coming out soon. I certainly wouldn't put it past him. Before reading this I had no idea WTF he was.
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Old 01-24-2005, 11:32 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Wait a minute...

There's a town in Thailand called Phuket? That's news. Fuck John Basedow. Why does anyone care?
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Old 01-24-2005, 12:09 PM   #12 (permalink)
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phuket is actually an island poo-ket
and a restaurant in downtown seattle with awesome food
i just ruined your fun i know
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Old 01-26-2005, 01:08 AM   #13 (permalink)
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I hate that guy and those commercials more than anything, but then again i guess its good he didnt die.
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Old 01-26-2005, 08:40 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Why don't you guys care about John Basedow, fitness celebrity?
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