a jackassworld tribute to billy mays
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I’m no new age nut but there certainly appears to be something going on in the cosmic cards right now that does not bode well for celebrities. First it was Ed McMahon on June 23rd. Then came Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson on June 25th. And now we’ve lost Billy Mays and Fred Travalena on June 28th. It’s almost as if the Grim Reaper has finally succumbed to the celebrity fascination that has long since swept the nation, and stalker rags such as US Weekly and People just aren’t cutting it for him on the toilet anymore. Not to discount Mr. Travalena’s contributions to entertainment history, but Billy Mays did inspire a few pieces here on jackassworld. As such, here’s our final farewell to TV’s legendary advertising pitchman.
