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Originally posted by mbinky:
I always heard he wanted to start a race war. That was what "helter skelter" was all about.

If you search, you'll find conflicting reports (including Wikipedia), but the "old time" story was that Pete Townshend (The Who) told Paul McCartney (Beatles) about a new song The Who recently recorded with a raw and loud sound - "I Can See for Miles". Paul McCartney, not being known for writing that type of music, tried to outdo The Who with "Helter Skelter". Manson's mind interpreted McCartney's "Helter Skelter" as being a sign to start an apocalyptic race war.

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Originally posted by FishOn:

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Originally posted by Ironbutt:
In the immortal words of Lt Col Kilgore:
"Charlie don't surf!"

I always thought that was referring to the enemy? (VC) Was that a Manson reference?

Juxtaposing cultural symbols and creating a meme.

The phrase from Apopsicle Now, is only relevant to "Charlie" (Viet Cong/V.C./Victor Charlie) and the statement that ..."the (surf) point, belongs to Charlie." And Duvall's reply; "Charlie don't surf!"

Duvall ain't worried about Charlie.

Bat shit crazy didn't even come close to describing him. Gave me the willies.

Oh, the horror.

http://www.foxnews.com/food-dr...manson-doughnut.html


BFD


People need to get a grip

Latest news on the situation - Manson's grandson plans to claim the body, have him cremated, and take the remains back to Florida.

There was a GoFundMe to get the costs to come and claim the body in the time allotted, but it got cancelled.

http://www.nydailynews.com/new...er-article-1.3653298