The Goodbye World Gazette

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Vol. I · No. 61 Late Edition Sunday, October 4, 2026 Circulation: 67 Departed · 716 Condolences

In Memoriam

Jemima Doodlebug

Gone before the encore.

Borna blinding day in 1905, probably
Died1980, rather abruptly
Causeperished attempting a TikTok dance well past their prime
Survived byA collection of participation ribbons from a 5K they didn't finish

With the group chat already arguing about the funeral playlist, Jemima Doodlebug, aged 75. They once got into a genuine dispute with an automated customer service line and lost. They are survived by an argument with a smart speaker, ongoing.

Guestbook — Letters to the Departed

  1. 1. Andy X. writes:

    “Still owe them an apology. Guess that ship has sailed.”

  2. 2. Vern E. writes:

    “The last text they sent me was just three exclamation points. Iconic to the end.”

  3. 3. Gary L. writes:

    “Still can't believe they missed their own retirement party for this.”

  4. 4. Jean I. writes:

    “I'll always remember the parking lot incident. They know which one.”

  5. 5. Carol L. writes:

    “RIP to a real one. Or at least a memorable one.”

  6. 6. Kevin A. writes:

    “They said retirement was "for quitters." Look at them now.”

  7. 7. Ira H. writes:

    “A legend. A menace. Occasionally both at once.”

  8. 8. Bea R. writes:

    “They were banned from karaoke night and never once apologized.”

  9. 9. Randy T. writes:

    “They'd want us all to overreact slightly. So we are.”

  10. 10. Harold F. writes:

    “Condolences to the family, and also to their unfinished fantasy draft.”

  11. 11. Kathy S. writes:

    “They were "reply guy" energy incarnate. Miss that.”

  12. 12. Flo K. writes:

    “The office will never recover from losing its best conspiracy theorist.”

  13. 13. Donna U. writes:

    “They said they'd slow down eventually. Bold of them to lie like that.”

  14. 14. Sherry H. writes:

    “RIP to the one who always finished the office snacks first.”

  15. 15. Fern W. writes:

    “This is why you always double check the group chat before making plans.”

  16. 16. Tex O. writes:

    “They promised to pay me back "next payday" for over a decade.”

  17. 17. Larry J. writes:

    “Still owe them an apology. Guess that ship has sailed.”

  18. 18. Jolene R. writes:

    “Never met someone so committed to being wrong loudly.”

  19. 19. Woody X. writes:

    “RIP to the last person who could beat me at darts.”

  20. 20. Irene F. writes:

    “Miss them most during the annual argument about the thermostat.”

  21. 21. Jack H. writes:

    “RIP to the last one who could make the whole room laugh on command.”

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