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      CommentAuthorBen
    • CommentTimeJan 30th 2007
     

    So Im sitting In a boring Business Computer Applications class, with nothing to do. So i google my name. This comes up. Turns out Im actually a musician in a band called the Swingsters. I guess Im meant to be a swing dancer, its destiny. He died almost the exact time i was born. He is the youngest of 8, Im the youngest of seven. He is "well taken care of". He lived in a small community just like me. Its all a little scary. Check this out if your bored. http://www.enderbymuseum.ca/thepast/people/carlson/carlson.htm

    By the way, what I really wanted to tell everyone is that In the fall, Im going to School at Weber State. So Ill be able to come dancing in Provo alot. Its a little drive, but definatley worth it. I look forward to seeing all of you before to long.

    • CommentAuthorgumby
    • CommentTimeJan 30th 2007
     
    Ben:

    By the way, what I really wanted to tell everyone is that In the fall, Im going to School at Weber State. So Ill be able to come dancing in Provo alot. Its a little drive, but definatley worth it. I look forward to seeing all of you before to long.

    Awesome but you should have come to provo crazy Carlson. By the way weber has a great swing scene if you are rockabilly, love lifts, and hate footwork. Thats what I hear not what Ive seen. maybe if its true you could fix them.

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      CommentAuthorBuzz
    • CommentTimeJan 30th 2007
     

    Yeah, it's true. Lots and lots of street swing/triple swing. Not that that's bad... just... different...

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      CommentAuthorBuzz
    • CommentTimeJan 30th 2007
     

    Woah... the similarities continue...:

    That website Ben quoted:

    Ben Carlson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. B.J. Carlson

    Ben's parents initials are Mr. and Mrs. B.R Carlson

    That website Ben quoted:

    Ben's parents were immigrants from Sweden;

    Great grandpa Carlson was an immigrant from Sweden

    That website Ben quoted:

    Ben was the youngest of eight children, and being the only boy he was quite spoiled,

    Ben is spoiled!!!
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    Coincidence???

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      CommentAuthorElChuy
    • CommentTimeJan 30th 2007
     
    Buzz:

    Yeah, it's true. Lots and lots of street swing/triple swing. Not that that's bad... just... different...

    No... it's bad.

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      CommentAuthorbobthecow
    • CommentTimeJan 31st 2007
     

    different === bad.

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      CommentAuthorBen
    • CommentTimeFeb 1st 2007
     

    Ill Do my best to try and fix them, but you kinda have to not suck to do it first. Im not to worried about it, more then likely Ill just end up coming to Provo most of the time. I would have loved to go to BYU, but it is to expensive for out of state, and at weber i get in state tuition which is only like 2,000. And Its only for a year before I go on a mission anyways.

    • CommentAuthorgumby
    • CommentTimeFeb 1st 2007
     

    I dont think BYU does in state out of state because they are private. They do member nonmember but I think you end up on the better sdie of that deal.

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      CommentAuthorElChuy
    • CommentTimeFeb 1st 2007
     
    Ben:

    Ill Do my best to try and fix them, but you kinda have to not suck to do it first. Im not to worried about it, more then likely Ill just end up coming to Provo most of the time. I would have loved to go to BYU, but it is to expensive for out of state, and at weber i get in state tuition which is only like 2,000. And Its only for a year before I go on a mission anyways.

    Urmmm... yeah. I'm from California, and I pay 1800 a semester. So unless you are paying weber 2000 a year, you got shafted.

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      CommentAuthorBuzz
    • CommentTimeFeb 1st 2007
     

    Yep. Member/Non-member. Besides, you aren't a Utah resident. So how are you getting in-state tuition at Weber?

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      CommentAuthorBen
    • CommentTimeFeb 1st 2007
     

    Its a program called the weber edge that makes it so you can get in state tuition if you qualify. Hm, 1800 really? Do you have scholarships though? I think my total cost will be around 3000 per semester for everything besides food. If I can get into BYU and stay at the swing house, that would be so much better.

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      CommentAuthorElChuy
    • CommentTimeFeb 2nd 2007
     

    No dude. 1800 is the normal tuiton per semester for a member. I think it's 2000 or 2100 or something like that if you're a nonmember. Pretty nominal.

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      CommentAuthorBuzz
    • CommentTimeFeb 2nd 2007
     

    Actually, try $3,620 per semester non-member. Member tuition is just a little more than $1800

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      CommentAuthorElChuy
    • CommentTimeFeb 2nd 2007
     

    wow... didn't know it was that high. But anyways, the point is moot, as he is a member.

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    Ben:

    He died almost the exact time i was born.

    Did he die before you were born? Maybe you're really him!

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      CommentAuthorBuzz
    • CommentTimeFeb 6th 2007
     

    Yep, he died like two weeks before Ben was born

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    Whoa. Did your parents have any special reasons why the named him Ben?

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      CommentAuthorBen
    • CommentTimeFeb 7th 2007
     

    Nah, they were just like, "wow, this kid is gunna be HOTT, I think we'll name him Ben." But i think Im on to something here...[Emoticon not found]

    • CommentAuthorgumby
    • CommentTimeFeb 7th 2007
     
    Ben:

    Nah, they were just like, "wow, this kid is gunna be HOTT, I think we'll name him Ben.

    So what were they thinking when they named Buzz???

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      CommentAuthorBen
    • CommentTimeFeb 7th 2007
     

    If you've ever noticed, Buzz thrives on teasing people. That makes him annoying, like a fly, hence BUZZ.

    • CommentAuthorgumby
    • CommentTimeFeb 7th 2007
     

    And all this time I thought he thrived on cuddling [Emoticon not found]: [Emoticon not found]: [Emoticon not found]:

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      CommentAuthorBuzz
    • CommentTimeFeb 7th 2007
     
    gumby:

    And all this time I thought he thrived on cuddling [Emoticon not found]: [Emoticon not found]: [Emoticon not found]:

    Deed I do.

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    Did this switch occur when you were around 11 years old?

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    Ben:

    Nah, they were just like, "wow, this kid is gunna be HOTT, I think we'll name him Ben." But i think Im on to something here...[Emoticon not found]

    You know, I have a theory about that. All Bens are hott. I've yet to meet one that isn't.

    • CommentAuthorlindysnob
    • CommentTimeFeb 9th 2007
     

    you must not know very many bens.

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      CommentAuthorBen
    • CommentTimeFeb 9th 2007
     

    Thanks Prilla. Most of the Bens that i know are just moderatley good looking though. But I decided I couldnt be this guy, I dont have any musical talent besides singing.

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    Ben:

    Most of the Bens that i know are just moderatley good looking though.

    Yes, I admit, some Bens' hottness is augmented by the fact that they're named Ben.

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      CommentAuthorBuzz
    • CommentTimeFeb 10th 2007
     

    A name fetish?

    • CommentAuthorgumby
    • CommentTimeFeb 10th 2007
     

    The Importance of Being Earnest. Such a fun movie and play if you havnt seen it go rent it.

  6.  
    Buzz:

    A name fetish?

    No, just a trend I've noticed. Kind of like how I noticed that everyone named Jack is super-cool.

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      CommentAuthorBuzz
    • CommentTimeFeb 11th 2007
     

    So what about people named Buzz?

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    I have no preconceived notions about the name Buzz. Any opinion I have about you is based on what I see of/from you.

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      CommentAuthorBuzz
    • CommentTimeFeb 12th 2007
     

    So.... as far as you know, all people named Buzz are the coolest people... ever.

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      CommentAuthortraci
    • CommentTimeFeb 12th 2007
     

    one time, i saw this bumper sticker, that said, "thanks a lot -- BUZZ!"

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    No, because all my opinions about people named Buzz are based on YOU.

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      CommentAuthorBuzz
    • CommentTimeFeb 12th 2007
     
    sarsaparilla:

    No, because all my opinions about people named Buzz are based on YOU.

    Precisely.

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      CommentAuthorbobthecow
    • CommentTimeFeb 12th 2007
     

    buzz shouldn't fish for compliments. he should just assume that what people don't say about him is far better than what they do say.

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      CommentAuthorBuzz
    • CommentTimeFeb 12th 2007
     
    bobthecow:

    buzz shouldn't fish for compliments. he should just assume that what people don't say about him is far better than what they do say.

    Huh [Emoticon not found]:

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      CommentAuthorbobthecow
    • CommentTimeFeb 12th 2007
     

    shut up.

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      CommentAuthorSpecialK
    • CommentTimeFeb 12th 2007
     

    I think that was a compliment, or at least the assumption of compliments.

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      CommentAuthortraci
    • CommentTimeFeb 12th 2007
     

    you've gotta love how buzz somehow turned a thread about his brother into a thread about him.

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      CommentAuthorBuzz
    • CommentTimeFeb 13th 2007
     

    It's a talent, really.

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      CommentAuthorBen
    • CommentTimeFeb 13th 2007
     

    Teach me your ways Buzz.

    • CommentAuthorgumby
    • CommentTimeFeb 13th 2007
     

    NOOOOOOOO dont let him suck you in Ben

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    hahaha

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      CommentAuthorBuzz
    • CommentTimeApr 26th 2007
     

    Many of you may have or may not have heard, but I want to let you all know because Ben admired so many of you. Ben had been caught up with the wrong group of friends and had fallen into the trap of drug addiction. It had changed him and who he was. He tried and tried to get out of it but the addiction was too strong. Monday night April 25, 2007, my brother Ben decided to take his own life.

    We have been grieving and there are really no words to say to make it better. I miss my brother and I hope he is happier where he is at. Please keep him and my mother in your prayers.

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      CommentAuthortraci
    • CommentTimeApr 26th 2007
     

    i'm so sorry. that's so sad.

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      CommentAuthorElChuy
    • CommentTimeApr 26th 2007
     

    My prayers and thoughts will be with you and your family Dave.

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      CommentAuthort_roach
    • CommentTimeApr 26th 2007
     

    I'm sorry I didn't get to know him better. He seemed like an amazing guy. My prayers are with you, Buzz, and your family.

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      CommentAuthorSpecialK
    • CommentTimeApr 27th 2007
     

    I really loved his enthusiasm and could see Buzz Jr. running SKC in a few years. My prayers are definitely with the Carlson family.

    I'm just so shocked that this happened between talking to Buzz Tuesday afternoon and not seeing him Tuesday night.