WestCoastRunner Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 It is with sad news that Linda Griffiths has died after a long battle with breast cancer. I was tempted to post this in the federal forum as she was very well know for her one woman show as Pierre and Maggie, however, she is an artist and story teller. Depending on what you read, she was born in 56 or 53, although her birth year really doesn't matter. She was a prolific writer, actor and if anyone has not seen her one woman show, she portrayed Pierre and Margaret Trudeau in scenes taking place from 1974 to 1980. RIP Linda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted September 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 It is for stories like these that I would like to have categories for women on this forum. I would like to recognize women like Linda but unfortunately, I have recommended categories and they have been ignored. It seems that this forum only rules for men. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek 2.0 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 It seems that this forum only rules for men. How so? I’m sure if there is a demand for obituaries for obscure female artists, Greg/Charles could create one easy enough..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Guy Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 You have recognized Linda in your post. I suggest that to imply that the interest in your post is gender specific is sexist. It would be like insinuating that the fact that she was white francophone is the reason there is little interest in her death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted September 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 You have recognized Linda in your post. I suggest that to imply that the interest in your post is gender specific is sexist. It would be like insinuating that the fact that she was white francophone is the reason there is little interest in her death. I rest my case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted September 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 How so? I’m sure if there is a demand for obituaries for obscure female artists, Greg/Charles could create one easy enough..... I rest my case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek 2.0 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 You have recognized Linda in your post. I suggest that to imply that the interest in your post is gender specific is sexist. It would be like insinuating that the fact that she was white francophone is the reason there is little interest in her death. I had no idea who she was/is.......googled her, and now I know, I'm sure she will be missed by family and friends........like most other victims of cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted September 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 I had no idea who she was/is.......googled her, and now I know, I'm sure she will be missed by family and friends........like most other victims of cancer. Right. This is exactly my point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek 2.0 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 I rest my case. I guess I missed your "case"..........It appears, from the timeline of posts, that you started a thread on the passing of an artist........then a few minutes later, derailed your own topic......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted September 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 I had no idea who she was/is.......googled her, and now I know, I'm sure she will be missed by family and friends........like most other victims of cancer. She was a well recognized, and award winning artist and yet, she is still ignored by the male society of Canada. This is why we need female representation even on this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted September 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 I guess I missed your "case"..........It appears, from the timeline of posts, that you started a thread on the passing of an artist........then a few minutes later, derailed your own topic......... How did I derail my thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted September 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 I had no idea who she was/is.......googled her, and now I know, I'm sure she will be missed by family and friends........like most other victims of cancer. You chose to ignore artistic contributions to the history of canadian polictics. This is why you had no idea who she was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek 2.0 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 How did I derail my thread? The rant against this forum's lack of topics on women.......Was this not a topic on a women artist? Are you unable to create further topics on women? Perhaps, if you did, and a great deal of interest was shown, another sub-forum would be worthwhile........I wouldn't oppose it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek 2.0 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 You chose to ignore artistic contributions to the history of canadian polictics. This is why you had no idea who she was. Isn't there that woman on CBC that dresses like a Viking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted September 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 The rant against this forum's lack of topics on women.......Was this not a topic on a women artist? Are you unable to create further topics on women? Perhaps, if you did, and a great deal of interest was shown, another sub-forum would be worthwhile........I wouldn't oppose it. How could another sub-forum on women's topics be successful when I am one of the few women contributing. If a sub-forum was created for women, who knows! I introduced a topic about Linda Griffith and as I surmised, no one here knew about her. This is why the importance of women forum topics. Do you get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted September 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Isn't there that woman on CBC that dresses like a Viking? Are you fucking kidding me!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek 2.0 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Are you fucking kidding me!!!! No, I forget her name, but from what I remember, she did a segment on 22 minutes or Air Farce, and often "ambushed" various people in politics......I remember the skits of her's that I've seen were quite funny........Comedy, is that not a form of art? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted September 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 No, I forget her name, but from what I remember, she did a segment on 22 minutes or Air Farce, and often "ambushed" various people in politics......I remember the skits of her's that I've seen were quite funny........Comedy, is that not a form of art? Right, you are an enlightened consumer of arts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted September 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 i am overwhelmed by the ignorance of her talent. That just reaffirms my request for female categories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardner Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 I would like to see such a forum here. RIP Linda Griffiths - people who work in theatre are not well recognized today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted September 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 I would like to see such a forum here. RIP Linda Griffiths - people who work in theatre are not well recognized today. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal 9000 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Is Dame Edna a Canadian? She's great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted September 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Is Dame Edna a Canadian? She's great! Let's recognize Linda Griffiths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Guard for Thee Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 I add my RIP to Linda's passing. Also that I'm somewhat taken aback that any Cancuk would not know who that 22 minutes person. I used to have the pleasure and privelage of sitting across a table from Mary et al back in my St. John's days when they were in their Codco days. Oh my sonny boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal 9000 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Let's recognize Linda Griffiths. I was kidding - of course. Actually, when I heard the name, I thought of the former Canuck owner Griffiths. I'll look up linda Griffiths right now! PS - Posting this to the Arts and Culture should be good enough, I would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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