Wacky Wednesday. Famous last words, well some of them.

Here are some famous last words, along with who said them and their purported meanings:

1. “Et tu, Brute?” – Julius Caesar
Meaning: “And you, Brutus?” – Expresses shock and betrayal upon realizing that even his close friend Brutus was part of the conspiracy to assassinate him.

2. “I can’t breathe.” – George Floyd
Meaning: A powerful statement against police brutality and racial injustice, it became a rallying cry for the Black Lives Matter movement.

3. “I’ve had a hell of a lot of fun and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it.” – Errol Flynn
Meaning: A reflection on a life filled with excitement and pleasure.

4. “Go away, I’m all right.” – H.G. Wells
Meaning: An attempt to reassure others that he was fine, even as he was facing death.

5. “I’d hate to die twice. It’s so boring.” – Richard Feynman
Meaning: A humorous take on the idea of death and the potential monotony of an afterlife.

6. “I should never have switched from Scotch to Martinis.” – Humphrey Bogart
Meaning: A light-hearted comment on his preference for Scotch over Martinis.

7. “Drink to me.” – Pablo Picasso
Meaning: Picasso reportedly said this to his friends as a toast before passing away.

8. “I am curious to know what’s next.” – Steve Jobs
Meaning: Reflecting his curiosity and drive for innovation, even in the face of death.

9. “This is no way to live.” – Groucho Marx
Meaning: A humorous twist on the idea that life, with all its challenges, is often seen as a struggle.

10. “Turn up the lights, I don’t want to go home in the dark.” – O. Henry (William Sydney Porter)
Meaning: An ironic request for more light before passing away.

Weirdly enough, you find people that memorize these.  And live their lives by them.  I love these weird and wacky facts and mentally hang on to them to blurt out at the most inconvenient opportunities.