tWBS died two years ago. The Covid lockdown took tWBS away, never to be seen or heard from again. More corona mutations and science deniers: THAT we get back from the freakin’ lockdown. Makes no sense! Sorry Christians, but “God” sucks.

Everyone says that honesty and generosity are two of the best qualities for a person. tWBS certainly was both, immensely. “Lead by example” is preached at churches, schools and prison gangs everywhere. In life, tWBS certainly inspired folks, with actions first and foremost. And had a big heart, fo sho. But tWBS was a troublemaker. This is a text from him:

The guy was trouble. How can you NOT love him?

[sees emails of aggrieved folks]

He’s dead, Ok? Get over it.

[sees emails from waitresses, baristas, hotel staff…]

Sorry for your loss. Or gain.

Anyway, here’s a bone for morbid folks,

: a link to tWBS’s last post, a “25 Questions” about illness. It starts from a childhood memory (1-3) and dives into STDs and punching people (4- ∞ ). Did tWBS get into a beef about mental illness in the comments? Click and find out!   

I never did meet tWBS in person, but he seemed to be authentic in his posts, texts and by phone. No “on-screen persona” thing with tWBS. Same person, everywhere. My heart goes out to tWBS’s relatives and neighborhood because 10% of DFO server space consists of Avett Brothers vids and posts tagged “tWBS needs an intervention”.

The only things that are new about tWBS are digs at his expense–which, tragically, he cannot enjoy or develop a deep grudge about. His good qualities have been duly covered in dynamite testimonials the week tWBS died, culminating with a COTW, Request Line and a Sexy Friday for the ages. tWBS did not deserve less. I mean, psht. Good on Balls and Weaselo for giving tWBS the Dante treatment.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: tWBS was the sweetest hothead I’ve ever known and I miss him terribly. He was uncommonly warm, always honest, and hated U*NC with Taliban zeal. Let’s toast to a truly unique and righteous guy. Hit it:

[presses “Play”]

[breaks touchscreen hitting “Mute”]

tWBS posted his last “Wednesday Motivational” three weeks before he died. It was about him and his Mom helping someone in a very bad situation. It’ s a great and brief read, but I’ll just attach the end here because it’s a wonderful exhortation:

Take care of yourselves.  And help those whom you care about if you can.  Even just a phone call or a text message to let them know you care and are thinking of them can sometimes do wonders.

Be well my friends.

But since ending on a high note would make tWBS’s ghost pull at my feet at night, lemme end with his sideboob TGSIF. Luv ya, man.

tWBS was involved with the Durham Rescue Mission.