John Barrymore came from a long line of theater actors. He himself first appeared on stage alongside his father in 1900, and in 1903 officially began his career, starring in the likes of Justice (1916) and Richard III (1920). His greatest role was his 1992 appearance in Hamlet, for which he was dubbed “the greatest living American tragedian.”
Barrymore also starred in a slew of silent films, most notably Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920), Sherlock Holmes (1922) and Beau Brummel (1924). He later made the transition to sound movies, starring in the likes of Grand Hotel (1932) and Midnight (1939).
On May 29, 1942, Barrymore died at the age of 60 from pneumonia and cirrhosis. What happened next has been the subject of many rumors. It’s alleged his friends, Errol Flynn, W.C. Fields and Sadakichi Hartmann snuck into the morgue where his body was being held, propped him up against a poker table and allowed him to experience one final celebration.
As it turns out, these rumors are true! In an August 2020 episode of the popular YouTube series Hot Ones, the acting legend’s granddaughter, Drew Barrymore, revealed his corpse had actually been stolen.
“Not only yes, but there have been cinematic interpretations of it,” she exclaimed. Those interpretations include S.O.B., starring Julie Andrews, and allegedly the 1989 comedy Weekend at Bernie’s, in which two friends pretend their deceased boss is alive.
Barrymore added that she wants the same to happen to her. “I will say this, I hope my friends do the same for me. That is the kind of spirit I can get behind. Just prop the old bag up, let’s have a few rounds.
“I think death comes with so much morose sadness and I understand that, but if it’s okay, just for me, if everybody could be really happy and celebratory and have a party, that would be my preference.”
Vintage Hollywood certainly was a different era…
The Internet is losing it over this hidden leopard in the snow picture
Diverse forms of imagery captivate our appreciation, with the adage that a picture speaks a thousand words often holding true. The image we present below is a testament to this notion, encapsulating something deeply cherished, the remarkable abilities of animals.
When contemplating camouflage, the initial image that springs to mind is likely someone adorned in a camouflage outfit. Contrary to this common association, numerous animals possess an innate form of camouflage, allowing them to seamlessly blend into their surroundings. Despite being in plain sight, they remain elusive unless one possesses the keen eye to discern their presence.
Enter the leopard featured in the image below, devoid of any camouflage jacket or external concealment. Yet, upon first glance, the scene appears akin to any ordinary view within a National Park. A closer inspection, however, reveals the leopard masterfully concealed within the landscape. Perfectly blending with its surroundings, the leopard gazes back at the observer, camouflaged in plain sight.
As the image circulated online, it elicited astonishment from viewers discovering the hidden leopard. Initial assumptions often leaned towards a white leopard, but reality defied these expectations.
Leopards, akin to various creatures, possess this innate ability to vanish in plain view. This skill proves invaluable, facilitating their approach to prey for more frequent sustenance and shielding them from potential threats posed by other animals.
A challenge was issued on Reddit, beckoning users to uncover the concealed leopard. The online community erupted in a collective frenzy, with many still engrossed in the quest despite the post’s six-month existence.
Skeptics emerged, questioning the authenticity of the image, suspecting a potential trick of photography. In the spirit of transparency, we’ll guide you to the hidden leopard below, assuring you this is no photographic sleight of hand.
A word of caution before scrolling down: the leopard is indeed present, and its concealment is no optical illusion. Once spotted, however, you may find it impossible to overlook. Take a moment to seek it out independently before unveiling the answer below.
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