By now most of you have heard the news of the passing of our friend Christian. Whether you know him as "Howdy", "Howard", "Howdy Ann Manson", or "howdyllama", one thing was for certain - you will never forget him. Mtoeta reminded me today of something I had said a couple years ago: "Howdy is 'The Connector' of that website; meaning that all members who know each other do so through Howdy. Howdy is arguably the most well known member in that website's history."
Please feel free to share your memories of Howdy here (no registration necessary).
I will miss you always.
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I am so fortunate to have been able to meet Christian. I am even blessed to have a picture of him with me. (you know how hard THAT must have been to pull off!!) But I am so glad I have it to remember him by. He truly was a special man even though I only met him once but it was enough to last a lifetime.
ReplyDeleteMy 10 favorite memories of Howdy:
ReplyDelete10. Getting Booted by Max (countless times)
9. Forcing me to comment on Taylor's blog (a frat I've never met)
8. Always siding with the most batshit crazy Real Housewife (Kelly, Sheree, Kim G)
7. Single-handedly reviving the use of "mmk"
6. Luxuriating
5. Making Hunycations = Reality. Front-of-Line Passes, Hunty
4. So, Max.... What's on your agenda? (BOOT)
3. Pluralizing things that don't need it "He said it on Twitters" "Get on Googles please"
2. Spot-on sense of people
1. I TOUCHED A DINGALING!!!! (Quote from Huntycation #1)
Glad I got to know you. You will be missed terribly. RIP, Hunty
xoxo
Mtoeta
Huntyllama, you will forever be in my heart. I am so honored to have known you and will always remember so many great times with you. I would give anything to hear your laugh again, even listen to you try to sell me Jesus life insurance. A hui hou kakou Howdy.
ReplyDeleteGoodbye Howdy,
ReplyDeleteA unique man is gone and I will remember you for as long as I live, chat wherever that may be will never be the same because the promise of Howdy logging in is gone.
I only knew you in chats and on twitter, but your exaggerated character and ability to always make Max/Mike infuriated even when not trying among other special qualities gave me hours of laughs. I always knew if Howdy Wowdy appeared a good time was ahead.
Sorry for your family, and Tiger, and all the internet peoples you touched. I wish I could have gone to one of the trips when you invited me I will regret that forever.
Ashton
Its been hours and I'm still at a loss for words. I want to type something profound and funny and worthy of a five year friendship but I'm afraid that the emotions of today keep me from being able to do so. I'm going to wait a day or two and post an actual tribute to Howdy. Until then, I have a message for that llama, "You got the last word, bitch. As always. And I love you for it."
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ReplyDeleteHowdy,words cannot express how bad I feel. I feel numb and my heart aches so bad.Sorry I never sent you the pic of me and Greg.It would of brought a big pineapple smile that I'll never see.We'll be lighting a candle for you this Easter Sunday.For HE is the light of the World and you are now in his arms.Te amo siempre con todo mi corazon. Love you always,Robert.
ReplyDeleteI remember when I first joined fratpad. I thought Howdy didn't like me, as I was a newbie. But I fell in love with Max right away and Howdy gave me access to his blog. Since then Howdy and I have always got along. I don't know his family history or details like that, but he always gave me a laugh and the world is emptier without him. Farewell Howdy. Whether you knew it or not I loved you and I will miss you very much. Hugs and kisses. Pineapples and Taylors forever.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed teasing Howdy, because I knew he really wouldn't be pissed. He'd act pissed (sometimes), but he wouldn't be for long. I'll never forget the letter that he posted about Leo. I giggle thinking about it. Fratmen Max read the letter on one of his cam shows. He sure knew how to push Fratmen Leo's buttons. Tay Tay was the one person that I knew not to tease him about. I know that Howdy will watch over us, guide us and love us from his new position, because we love him.
ReplyDeleteHowdy was not the very first to greet blip at Fratpad, but he was amongst the first. When Howdy was present in chat you knew it - his humor, the jokes from others always at Howdy’s expense, the fact you could not get Howdy to shut up....It became a running joke as to how long it would take Max to boot Howdy out of chat. If you were present during Taylor’s shows you best move over because you will be playing second fiddle to Howdy. (When Taylor had to be let go the warpath that Howdy went on throughout the internet was nearly legendary.)
ReplyDeleteMake a fat joke. It’s about Howdy. And he enjoyed the laugh. It is rare to have such a good sense of humor about one’s self to that degree. It was impressive. It was endearing. One could say Howdy was someone you loved to hate - except for one fact: NO ONE COULD POSSIBLY HATE HOWDY.
blip has missed Howdy’s presence in chat. blip knew that when Max started his own site just so he could continue to chat with us that Howdy would be present. Sure enough - there was Howdy. And it was like the warmth one has when visiting with an old friend you have not seen for ages.
blip never met Howdy in person. It is unlikely blip will meet any chatters in person. (blip enjoys blip’s anonymity.) The loss of Howdy truly shakes blip directly to the very core. blip knows blip really has lost a friend in every sense of the word. The loss is no less than if blip and Howdy knew each other face to face. Howdy entered blip’s heart and now blip’s heart has had something punched out of it.
The only thing that really passes is time. Where it truly matters - where the soul meets the bone - is where Howdy will always reside for blip. Fratpad will be always where blip made a friend.
There is a big, fat void now.
Rest peacefully, Howdy. Love is never thin
blip
My interactions with Howdy we're not good. But they are null and void now. Out of respect. And because of what blip wrote. Thanks blip.
ReplyDeleteI have known howdy for a couple years and always have enjoyed his company. Whether from our times messaging on google chat or fratpad, getting in little arguments and having fun, playing each other in games, or messaging each other on twitter. I always loved talking with howdy and poking fun at him because I knew he could take it and dish it right back. I will surely miss him and his teasing and will be sad how my life has gotten busier and didn't get to talk to him as much recently.
ReplyDeleteI will always cherish those moments howdy and you will be surely missed. You are one of the people I grew close to through my time at the pad and as a member of the community as a whole and just remember how much laughter and joy you brought with you everywhere you went.
I will miss you.
Love,
Jason aka jayho aka xxjasonxx
Howdy will be forever remembered.
ReplyDeleteHe brought joy, happiness and laughter to people. When people were down he would always make them smile.
I will remember you as a great friend, who I could always turn to. When I heard the news of your passing, I was devastated. The world has lost a good soul, and in this day and age they’re hard to find.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Your friend,
Dude
The first time I met Howdy in the FP Chat Room, he criticized me up one side and then down the other, over something of which I have no idea. I worked diligently to understand what it was that I could have said or done having never met him before. He did not address my concern, so all I could do was listen. At the end he quickly exited leaving me in a complete state of fascination. I guess the words that come to me when thinking about Howdy would be in this order: Adversarial and Abrupt, but they would be immediately followed by Full of Life, and Full of Fun. He will be sadly missed.
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Howdy,
ReplyDelete“Larger than life” – what an apt description of you. I used to tease you, saying you were your own Island. That you roamed the islands terrifying villagers in a never ending search for poi and roast pig.
Last we spoke you messaged me from out of the blue, and I thought nothing of it. Now I realize you won’t be there to bother me and my heart grows fonder.
Who would have known, 6 years ago that things would come to this.
Goodbye our Llama. I’ll miss your “yous” “dramas” and “mmmks.” You made me laugh, I’ll never forget that.
Your friend,
Summertime
Howdy,
ReplyDeleteI remember way back in "Fiji" you sent me a link for "Pua Olena." I still listen to it now and then, and just now, it reminded me of you and the golden sun of those days, all those years ago.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0k3jFoQf0w
I was in shock learning Howdy Buddy left us, sorry buddies but my tribute will be in French, best way for me to put into words what I feel, Howdy will understand me ;-)
ReplyDelete" Howdy, tu avais ton caractère si particulier qui faisait qu'on ne pouvait que t'aimer ou te détester! Moi je t'aimais =) tu étais l'un des membres les plus actifs du Chat, et tu m'as fait aimer des gars que je n'aurais peut être jamais suivi! Ton petit ananas dansant était devenu tout un symbole que l'on retrouve chez notmax ;-)
Une partie de toi vie en chacun de nous et pour toujours tu seras avec nous! je t'aime Howdy, pour l'éternité ♥ Love you buddy R.I.P. ♥
I didn't know Howdy as well as others. However, I have always enjoyed talking with him. He was someone who always put a smile on my face. Whenever I saw Howdy's name on Twitter or in chat a smile came to my face (that came out weird but just go with it). Perhaps the best measure of a person's worth is the reaction of those around them when they are lost. If the reaction to Howdy's lost is any proof, we lost someone truly special.
ReplyDeleteRest In Peace Pineapple.......We love you.
~Rob, or if you prefer Squint
I want to put all of the feelings that I have into words, but I just can't. Christian's passing has hit me hard and I just can't get my head around it.
ReplyDeleteI am a much better person for having known Howdy and I cherish the time we spent talking in Google Chat. I will always remember the day we became friends. Howdy was being Howdy one day in chat and I told him to F-off. Later I told him how sorry I was that I had said such a thing. He laughed it off and said he didn't even remember it. He did remember but that was Howdy.
I regret that I was not able to go on a Hunty Vaca like he wanted me to. You will always be in my heart and I will remember all the times we laughed and shared a tear. I will miss you always.
I love you my friend.
Aloha ‘oe Christian
A hui hou kākou
Things that Remind me of Howdy:
ReplyDelete1) grr
2) mmk
3) a dancing pineapple
4) getting kicked by Max almost everytime in chat for just being Howdy
5) Hawaii
6) PM'ing me during Max's shows to post videos in chat because he knew that Max wouldnt play them if he posted them himself.
7) Our cute gchat convos
8) Being an honorary Hunty
9) Being a sweetheart and always making me smile.
I was talking to Mtoeta yesterday and it occured to me.. I know I didnt know Howdy personally but via a computer screen, and he still meant so much to me. And from all the previous comments he meant alot to several people. This goes to show how much of an impact someone can have on you with barely even knowing them.
I'm glad I got a chance to know Howdy and I dont know about you guys, but I will forever think of Mr. Howdyllama whenever I see a little dancing pineapple icon. :)
R.I.P. Howdyllama <3
Your friend,
misslizz
Howdy & I did not start off on the right foot. For some reason, he disliked me from the get-go. Fortunately, the wise Pochaco intervened, convinced Howdy that I was no threat to him, so he apologized for his mean streak and he couldn't have been nicer from that point on.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear of his passing. I trust he's in a better place now, one free of heartache & poor health. Max's refrain, "Howdy has a mangina" will forever ring in my ears when I think of him. I'm grateful to have known him, even if I didn't meet him in person.
Aloha Howdy. You will be missed.
I met Howdy(Christian)about 7 years ago at the Pad. I never met him in person either, however, we spoke countless times either on the phone or google talk etc. I knew he was having health issues and we talked about them and he never seemed to be down or overly concerned (even though I knew they were very serious). He was a very caring and loving person even though he sometimes tried not to show it. He was what many people went to the pad back then to chat with and banter back and forth. We played chess together and he always posted his wins on twitter etc. He was a fun loving person that I will always remember and love. I am deeply saddened by his passing. We used to tease each other wit the name DUMBIEE. lol
ReplyDeleteI recall calling him up at 6A.M. eastern time and he would answer(7 hour difference) and want to play chess. We would play until I had to leave for classes. We both loved Taylor at the pad and when Taylor left the pad Howdy started a firestorm campaign(of which I joined).lol There are so many story to tell, but in the end Howdy was a friend to all. I just wish I could see a pic of him after all of these years. He will be missed by all.
Now my friend is in Heaven organizing all of the Angels to start the PINEAPPLE PAD. Good Night my pineapple and God Bless You!
I will say a prayer and God Bless Chrisitans Family.
Bronko(Derek)
I wanted to share a few words about Howdy, as so many others so eloquently have, however I'm still in shock and finding it difficult to find the right words. So, please forgive me if I ramble on.
ReplyDeleteHowdy and Christian were the first members to befriend me when I joined the pad four years ago, so I've always felt a special connection to both of them. I know that Howdy's name was Christian, but to avoid confusion, I'm going to call him Howdy and Christian (Trent's, now Payton's Bro) Christian. Christian and I joined at about the same time and Howdy and I both bonded with Christian immediately. Christian even began referring to us jokingly as his "online parents," as we were both a little protective of him in our own way. So in a sense, losing Howdy has made me feel a bit like a single parent. LOL! Anyway, I'm glad I had that special connection with him.
Even though I didn't always approve of Howdy's antics, such as arguing with Max (as he often did, just to gain Max's attention), I have always considered him a friend, and his loss has hit me hard. I can understand the comments that many have made that they didn't initially get along with Howdy, or that he could be abrasive at times. Howdy certainly wasn't perfect. He was human and had his faults, like the rest of us. However, I know from many conversations with Howdy either in PM's or on Google Chat, that he was a good person with a caring heart. Admittedly sometimes you had to look past his dramatic behavior in chat.
I remember how concerned Howdy was when Christian's friend, whom Howdy and I had both chatted with, but was not a pad member, was in a serious accident and nearly died. Howdy and I chatted with each other that entire day anxiously awaiting news of our "online son's" friend's condition. Someone who isn't a caring person with a good heart doesn't spend an entire day worrying about a friend of a friend who he's never met. That is the kind of person Howdy really was, not the person who liked to make dramatic gestures in chat.
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(Part 2... Sorry, I warned you I might ramble. LOL!)
ReplyDeleteRegarding Howdy's reputation as the "drama llama," while it was certainly deserved, it also came from his underlying nature. Howdy once confided in me that he would argue with Max just to get his attention. I asked him why he wanted his attention so badly, and he told me that Max and Taylor were his two favorite Fratmen. I asked him how Max was supposed to even know that he liked him, when all he ever did was log onto his shows and start an argument with him. He said that Max was supposed to know because he went to the trouble of arguing with him and always showed up at his shows. Me being the relatively rational type, this didn't make sense to me, but that was Howdy. Not everything he did was rational, but it came from good intentions. I share this because I hope people who experienced Howdy's abrasive side will try to understand that he had his own logic. If he went to the trouble of teasing or arguing with you, that probably meant that he liked you. Love him or not, Howdy certainly made his presence known, and his absence will be felt. They say that the most important thing is to have made an impact, and Howdy certainly did that!
I also hope that Max (or the cam performer now known as Not Max, lol)will read this and know that in his own way, Howdy loved him very much. If he hadn't, he wouldn't have bothered to argue with him and give him such a hard time.
Much to my surprise, Howdy told me more than once that he respected my opinion and that I was usually right. He even said that he enjoyed talking to me because I gave good advice. Howdy was never one to publically compliment anyone or back down on anything, so I take it as a great honor that he respected my opinion and sought my advice on several occasions. He also took the opportunity to publicly poke fun of me many times. So, I will take that as a compliment that meant that he liked me. LOL!
I feel like I could go on and on with stories about Howdy, but you get the idea. LOL! Rest in peace my friend. I'm glad I had an opportunity to know you. You will be missed, and I will definitely remember you with many fond memories.
I'd also like to thank JJJ for creating this blog and giving us a place to share our thoughts and memories. I was dreading trying to find the right words, but I found it very cathartic to put my thoughts in words.
Farewell my friend. You definitely touched many lives, as seen by the comments here and on Twitter. I know that you would be happy about that and touched to know that so many people cared about you.
BT
Thanks, BT. The idea for creating this blog was a join effort of many people, most notably Lizz and mtoeta. It's a testament to Howdy's spirit that so many people have visited and commented. Thanks again!
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ReplyDeleteI wanted to post something last night, but every time I started to write anything my eyes filled with tears and I could not find the words to write. This news comes at a time when I am questioning my own existence. I have been looking at my life and realizing that I am no longer living but just existing. The mundane has become the norm. Hearing of his passing serves as a reminder, it is our own choice to either let ourselves get bogged down in the day to day or instead focus on being happy and having fun.
During my almost 6 years at the Fratpad I have seen a lot of people come and go, both members and Fratmen alike. But very few of them stand out like Howdy. He used to say things that would just infuriate me and then a day or two later we’d be back to laughing and trading witty banter.
We all joined the pad for the same reason but it was the unexpected family of friends we found that is the reason we all stayed. I know so many people now because of this place and while I may not ever have the chance to meet them face-to-face I count them as friends.
I wish I had known him better than I did but unfortunately that time has passed. Thanks for the smiles and laughter and now for the tears. I pray for peace for his family in this time of sorrow. They may never fully know how many lives this one crazy pineapple loving man has touched.
You are and will always be missed!
Steven (NotTheTop)
The figure of a Dancing Pineapple. Seems so small, but carries such a meaning. I honestly don't know what to say and don't want to be disrespectful but HOwdy would be saying "Bitch Please hurry up."
ReplyDeleteFor those who had met HOwdy we were lucky. He was as much fun in person as behind a username. Always ready with a smile and soft spoken. Normally to tell you how it was going to be, but none the less soft spoken. He loved everyone!
I would like to share a "funny" on HOwdy! When the Pad moved to "Fiji" he sent them Macadamia nuts! (Yes mailed them from Hawaii to Arizona so they could be mailed back to Hawaii)
grrr HOwdy I miss you!
Breezyyyyyy :)
When I first joined the pad,Howdy was among the first to make me feel welcome.He was a great friend with a really big heart.He taught me how to make blog posts and videos..even how to run a blog.We laughed and joked, but no matter what was said it was never said out of anger...just love. I remember the many nights we played monopoly on pogo, I wish now we could just do that one more time.I too have never met Howdy in person,but we have had many phone conversations.I wish now that I could have met my Hawaiian friend.When I heard the news of his passing I was in shock and disbelief,as were so many others,but I cried like a baby.Howdy used to make fun of me for crying lol.He has touched my life in a good way,and ill always love and miss him.R.I.P. Howdy I know you're in a far better place. You'll always be in my heart and memories.My prayers will be for you and your family. Missing you forever,Christian
ReplyDeleteI want to thank all of you for letting me read these comments. They paint the picture of a wonderful person who touched so many people using a platform where it is so easy to simply be anonymous and untouched by anyone. I did not know Howdy as well as so many others, but I got to know him during my time at the pad.
ReplyDeleteThe overriding thought I have is this: Just say the word "Howdy" and it puts a smile on your face, if not cause you to openly laugh. When I saw Howdy log into chat, I knew I would be laughing, and I knew the person behind that name would be laughing, too. You were not a fulltime member of the pad if you never made a joke at Howdy's expense. And when we did chat, I found out how much he enjoyed that.
The pad constantly amazes me. I know none of you. None of you know me. It is that way for most people here. Yet, so many feel a true loss today. So I guess in many ways, we really do know each other. And we miss each other when we're not there.
So now we will all miss Howdy. But just say the name. If you knew Howdy at all, it has to put a smile on your face.
Rest in peace, Howdy.
Mojo
Howdy Welcomed me to the pad way back when I joined and introduced me to King Taylor. Over the years the "war" between he and my brother Max were entertaining to say the least. I never laid eyes on Howdy but that dang drama llama is in my heart forever. Enjoy true paradise Friend.
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I still find it hard to say anything about HOwdy's passing, I guess I still haven't fully acknowledged that he is not amongst us anymore. It's hard when you get accustomed knowing that he's always around, for almost five years he is the one that remained constant. Right now all I could do is reminisce about the times that we've shared together.
ReplyDeleteIn memory of Christian, I have opened access to Taylor's blog for everyone. A lot of his posts, pictures and videos are still accessible except for his later posts where the pictures are missing.
www.knightsofkingtaylor.blogspot.com
Here also is a link of the video Howdy begged me to make for Taylor..
http://www.onetruemedia.com/otm_site/view_shared?p=7d3461a574d864d9f1c556
Hopefully soon, I'll be able to share some of my fondest memories of the big guy :)
Pochaco
It's sad that he's no longer with us. I loved the Hawaiian festival he showed me me and I used to watch it on line every year. But I remember him as funny and full of life, but I remember him as insane and threatening and you know what I'm referring to. I was kind of amazed when I heard you were meeting him in LA, after all he had done to you and to me. I'm sad he is no longer with us, but he was no saint. rich
DeleteI knew Howdy only through chat @ Fratpad & as the happy dancing pineapple who tweeted regularly and always amusingly. Loved exchanging slightly barbed tweets with him, knowing all the time that he had a huge heart and that it was all in fun. He was a caring human being & for that reason I loved him. Never having actually seen him, I don't know how overweight he really was, but as someone who has always battled the avoirdupois (& loved dance) I bonded with him. I don't know if heaven could be any more beautiful than Hawaii, but he deserves nothing less in the afterlife. Good night my friend! ♥ ♥ ♥
ReplyDeleteP.S. to JustJayJ, what a lovely & loving tribute this site is!
Well, where do I begin Howdy?
ReplyDeleteFor me, meeting the members I have in my time at the pad became an experience of some sorts where a certain void was filled in. I spent four hours a day with people who consistently came in to exchange memories of our lives together. Some of these people I have done this with for almost 5 years now since my original long term stay back in August of 2008. Howdy was one of these people. I can honestly say I knew very little of Howdy and his personal life other than some real basics, but none the less, that doesn't devalue the relationship I (and many others) created with him. He was that type of character that you were able to spend enough time with and eventually it's like having a member of your family who you're used to seeing everyday. To wake up one day and be told that this person who's actually grown on you over the years has passed away, is well, hard to swallow. At first my thought was, "Hrmm.. is this a hoax?" Then, "Oh.. Howdy died.. damn." Then it turned into, "Holy crap, this guy is really gone. He is dead. He will no longer be logging in and allowing myself (and all of us) to exchange the memories with him that will essentially make our lives and help us become the people we are to become." Something in me became very sad, and then I realized something: Howdy (as with every member) brings something special to the table. They bring their own uniqueness; their own being; their own great qualities and silly quirks. I began to see that everyone has something to add to the whole equation. And this begins to create a very unique "family" that out of all of the chances of any other group coming together, it was actually this one. You realize the true rareness of what has been created and how special it has become to you. With every person bringing their own unique self to the table, you get in itself a super unique family. When one of these people disappears from the family, something is left different and slightly broken compared to its previous state it was in. And that's how I felt, Howdy. But I came to a wonderful conclusion that gives me a life lesson that is taught over and over to many people on a daily basis: Live life to the fullest, love everyone, never take people for granted and make sure they know how you feel. And above all, when they do leave, appreciate the memories you were able to make with them and keep them in your head like an old favorite movie you love to replay over and over again. Because at the end of the day, that is all we have: The memories of our loved ones and our greatest moments in life. Life is too short, and I for one will not spend it being sad over the loss of my favorite pineapple. But instead, will rejoice in the person he was and the memories I will forever be able to reminisce upon with joy and laughter. Howdy, if I ever see you again, I hope we can finally take that "huntycation" to Vegas and maybe I can boot you one more time from a chat room. I love you very much and God speed.
-Mike
I only knew Howdy from chat, and even then I don't think we ever interacted directly with each other. But as we all know, and are maybe just now finding the words to express, we're all a bit of an extended online family.
ReplyDeleteLove him or loathe him (and really, who could for long?), he was just so....Howdy. Maybe some of us didn't know him in person or know the details of his life, but just by the sheer power of his personality, I think we all kind of felt we knew him. The pad experience would not have been the same without the man (and the mangina) to share it with us.
-Troy_J
I am going to miss that Dancing Pineapple. Howdy could always take a joke and give as good as he got. I so enjoyed reading his comments and posts on twitter. Hard to believe such a vibrant spirit is gone.
ReplyDeleteHowdy -- I heard about you before I met or talked to you in chat ... and you did not disappoint. You were quite the personality. You will be missed, and chat will never be the same without you. :) Maybe we'll run into each other again ... in a chatroom somewhere over the rainbow.
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(A fellow Hawaiian ... :) )
I have no doubt that at this very moment, Howdy is holding court in his version of heaven, which I imagine to be a humid, slightly dangerous ladyboy strip club on a fabulous tropical island, co-managed by a muumuu-clad Howdy and his husband/sex slave Taylor.
ReplyDeleteLike many of you, my first memory of Howdy was getting accosted by him during a chat show. (Curse you, whomever it was who invented Instant Messaging!) Sample messages from Howdy:
"Why do you like Max? He's fat and he's pasty."
"So, I see that you sent Max a presents. Whore."
"Tell Max to unboot me."
"Imma send you a video I made about Max. You better watch it. Like about 50 times, mmk?"
"I hate Max."
"Stop talking to Tay Tay, you bitch."
"Can you tell Max that I hate him?"
[through Pochaco] "Why do you have me on block?"
"I'm going to marry Tay Tay."
"You're blocked from my wedding with Tay Tay."
"Send me some roast chicken, bitch."
Howdy was like a Hawaiian yenta, relentlessly badgering all of us for personal information while still remaining maddeningly vague about his own personal life. When I first "met" him five years ago, he claimed to be 19 years old, a waiter, a student, and a sex panther. Well, we all know that he was lying about being a waiter: that food would never have survived the trip from the kitchen to the table.
Howdy was relentless and persistent about getting what he wanted, like a piranha with a hard-on, whether it was signing up enough members for a group private, getting you to play online games with him, or spilling your secrets. He could wear you down like nobody's business: he was the human equivalent of waterboarding, or the grown-up version of a bratty little sister. And I loved him for it.
Thank you all for the laughter and the tears your collective memories of Howdy have brought. It's like being at the wake of an eccentric uncle (or aunt)--you're dazed with disbelief that someone so dynamic could possibly be gone, but at the same time, you realize that in touching the lives of so many people, he reinforced the sense of family.
Although I know you're going to log off a split-second before I can type the last word, Mahalo and Aloha, Howdy.
Love,
HighTide(Joe)
Good one Joe! I miss my Howdy!
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I hardly knew Howdy, but he was always cheerful and kind to me. He always spoke to me as if he had known me forever. His memory lives on and I'm grateful to have had an opportunity to connect with him via chat and FP. Thanks for being YOU and may you rest peacefully, Howdy.
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I had known Howdy for many years and really enjoyed chatting with him. He was one of the Pad's special members and his absence will be greatly missed. My condolences go out to his family and friends. RIP Howdy mate. Wine
ReplyDeleteI will miss you very much, Howdy!
ReplyDeleteYou added a spice to the chat that was welcome and appreciated. I was shocked to learn you were so young when you passed.
RIP, my friend. You will always be remembered and I am saddened that you won't be around to give Max more shit.
Sad woof
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Now that I've had time to collect my thoughts, this is what I have to say about our friend.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was in high school, my science teacher told my class that everything in the universe will eventually die - including planets and stars. He went on to say that when a star dies, the energy from it continues to burn for thousands and thousands of years, leaving unimaginable brightness.
Christian was a star in every sense of the word. He became so widely recognized as a member of a website that others logged in just to see if he was there. He had a larger-than-life personality that at times masked his gentle nature. When he battled, it was most often in jest. He was fiercely loyal to his friends and was the first to stand up for them.
I wasn't sure what to make of him when I first encountered him. As time went by we enjoyed conversations in chat, then instant messages, texts, telephone conversations, and finally in person. I am so happy that I had the chance to meet Christian in person. There are no words to describe him. He was soft-spoken and thoughtful, but it was his smile that I will always remember. His smile could light up a room.
So all these years later, I am reminded of a 10th grade science class when I learned that stars continue to shine long after they are gone, just as the brightness that Christian brought to all of us in so many different ways will continue to shine forever.
Beautiful! Thanks Jay.
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Merci Jay! you made me cry, but cry of happiness, Howdy will always be in our hearts thanks to guys like you ♥
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ReplyDeleteI send my condolences and pray for your family in this time of need! You were always a special member who was spoken about many times among the frats. You've set your stamp on this community and you will never be forgotten until the last person says your name!
So I say... Howdy!!Howdy!!Howdy!!Howdy!!Howdy!!
Official La El
Two months ago I became a member of NotMax.com, so I didn't know Howdy as long as most of you have. When he was on chat, he always said Hi to me, even though I was the new guy. I knew everyone knew Howdy, and I got a kick out of the chat comments back and forth. Being the new guy, I wanted to get to know everyone by mostly following along. After two months, I'm starting to get to know everyone, but would like to get to know everyone better. Mike/Max is right, this is a very unique community, and I am happy to be a part of your group of friends.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading all of the nice things everyone has said, I feel like I've known Howdy for a long time. Howdy will never be forgotten, because of the impression and love he has left in everyone's heart.
Today I went to the grocery store, and saw a big stack Pineapples. So I bought the biggest sweetest one I could find. I'm going to fire up the blender in your name Howdy, with a few Pina Colada's! Okole Maluna! Howdy!
I will see you one day on the other side of that big wave my friend!
Aloha nui loa Howdy!
Rick (VetteMan)
iz it ok to add another comment after already making one?
ReplyDeleteif it izn't, blip don't care.
upon discovery that howdy was diabetic and undergoing dialysis it crumbled blip. blip too be diabetic - and it isn't heart attack or stroke blip fears most but kidney failure. (thus far blip's kidneys are ok, but doctor would like blip to just check in with a kidney specialist so there is a history begun to keep track of things....just in case. if blip can ever get insurance premium paid off blip has planned to.)
from the comments thus far we can all see the same thing - WE LOVED HOWDY. howdy loved life. howdy loved to laugh.
howdy loved us.
blip once had a doggie. the night this doggie passed away it was clear she did not want to leave blip - she was trying too hard to continue just to breath. telling her that it was ok and that blip loved her was not what she was seeking. it was when blip told her, "blip knows you love blip" that she suddenly became settled. it was THAT she wanted to be expressed and understood.
friendship comes in many guises and in many fashions through all kinds of doorways and lurks in so many shadows. one never has to literally hear the others voice to hve the heart hear. a soul is no less touched if the physicality iz removed from the equation.
why do we love howdy? because howdy loved us.
"and in the end/the love you take/is equal to/the love you make"
love is indeed never thin.
thank you howdy.
blip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm6KAcnlUBs <--play this while you read.
ReplyDeleteReal love. Howdy represented what REAL love was with all of us :) Being honest and making us laugh. That was how Howdy showed his love to us. Countless times, Howdy would be bluntly honest with me about my decisions. We became really close the last year of his life. He gave me alot of advice which I will always cherish. Whether it was how to survive at my job, or how to win at the slot machines, he was there for me.
On March 27th, I went to talk to him in the evening like I normally do. I knew he would (in his own fucked up way ;) ) give me comfort about my grandmothers passing just 2 days before. Yet, I got no response. I went to look at twitter and EVERYONE was pouring out their hearts for Howdy. I didn't have that minute of disbelief like some did. I knew he was gone. It hurt so bad because I felt like I had no one to turn to in that moment. Howdy was becoming my go-to person to vent to in the afternoons.
My heart is beyond broken. I love how we have all been there for each other in this tough time, and I hope that continues. Thank you to everyone who has talked me through this, and I will be happy to talk to anyone who needs comfort at this time. RIP Howdy - You will be very missed.
-BuckB
I've been thinking about this all day and the only word that comes to mind is "Wow."
ReplyDeleteI know for many of us, our time together in the various incarnations of "cyberspace," was surprising. Surprising, mainly because most of us didn't expect to find so many brilliant, noteworthy personalities, and eventual friends, among our fellow members from every corner of the globe.
Howdy was truly unique, and as we can see here in these comments, each person that has posted mentioned their own direct connection with him. For me, it was always the immediate greeting when I entered chat, and my response that got a chuckle every time - "Howdy Howdy," "Howdyx2," or "Howdy^2." Yes, yes, Howdy was a lover of math. :)
Howdy's character simply can't be ignored in these testimonials. The man went out of his way with each of us, and made a mark on our lives that will not likely be forgotten.
The world has lost someone special, but my gosh, look at the legacy he has left behind! If you've ever wondered whether there really can be immortality, just read the comments here. Yes, there can be.
-aJ
I havent been able to force myself to write anything, simply because i was so overwhelmed by what happened.. Think I may be better suited now to say something.
ReplyDeleteI do have a few memories of Howdy that really stick out.
I love the way he and Max had a constant ongoing fight about the smallest things and I love how he made all of us laugh with that, even max.
I remember when Howdy ruined Max & Payne's proposal, that Payne had arranged. I laughed so hard at that and I still watch the archive some times just to have another laugh.
I rember when Payne called Herm "A poor man's howdy". That still makes me giggle, when i think about it. Hahaha
I remember Howdy fake calling in, always keeping max on his toes, so he never knew who Howdy was. But he did call in once to a TayTay show I think and that moment became next to legendary.
I remember the rumour that I think JJJ started, not sure about this one..... But that Howdy was the owner of Hawaii Airlines. Gah that was so friggin funny.
There are so many memories, there are so many moments that stick out for me, they all remind me of Howdy Ann, Drama Llama, Pineapplesson.
The loss of such a wonderful soul, diminishes us all, while at the same time I'd hope makes us more grateful for every moment we get to spend with the people we call, friends and family.
Cherish every moment, dont fight, every moment might be the last moment.
I know that I will miss Howdy, with every fibre of my being, and that he will forever stay in my heart and mind, and that sweet little prickly fruit that he was. :)
I just found out that Howdy has passed away..so shocked and saddened!...feeling out of the loop (but having just gone through my own serious medical issues) I could certainly relate to Howdy's struggle for health, and yet his innate ability to find the joy in life every single day, even when things weren't going your way. I will forever try to help him live on through his wonderful use of sarcasm (even though sometimes you really didn't know if he was REALLY serious..even if a little part of you didn't think he was with his comments). I guess that is something he was trying to teach us all, to be authentic, even if it rankles a few people. You will be forever remembered Christian, I hope you rest in eternal peace. Prayers and much love to your family!
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Forever missed by all!
Bronko(Derek)
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DeleteThanks Derek.All the years I've known the pineapple,I never asked him for his real name.Dam I miss him.Forever in my heart HOWDYLLAMA!!! Roberto.
DeleteHowdy was truly one-of-a-kind ,an original. I actually chatted with him in a pvt. message at the Pad once in 2010 I don't remember what is was about.There will NEVER be another like Howdy. Long live Howdy!! R.I.P.
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I'm still getting over the shock of Howdy being gone, he seemed as much a part of the Pad as the Fratmen, Technical probs and Dildos!. He was unique and I'm glad I had the chance to get to know him if only a little and not face to face. I loved how he would just come into chat and take over, Max and his constant fights like an old Married Couple, the constant PMing with the most Random things. Gonna miss him, Rest in Peace Howdy.
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Here it is December 31, 2013 and we miss you just as much as ever, Howdy!
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On Wednesday March 26,2014 Howdy(Christian Malina) left us and went to the big pineapple in the heavens. We miss you more than ever. Love you always Bronks.
ReplyDeleteA year has passed and my tears still run when I think of you.Love you and miss you.God bless you. :( therob
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it's been a year. Part of me feels like it was just yesterday that we spoke and laughed. Another part of me feels like it's been an eternity because every time something important happened - something funny, or shocking or especially some juicy gossip - you were the first person I wanted to tell. But I'm sure that you are looking down at me and rolling your eyes. I miss you.
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On Thursday, March 26,2013 we lost our friend Howdy(Cristian Molina). It will be 2 years and we will never forget our Hawaiian Friend with fond memories. If there is reincarnation then Howdy is a big chubby Hawaiian Baby right now. lol With love for our friend.
ReplyDeleteI'll never forget my Howdy Buddy ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove you forever my Dancing Pineapple X♥X♥
Je t'aime Howdy ♥
Hard to believe it has been 2 years. Howdy, you may be gone, but you are not forgotten!
ReplyDeleteSylvain said it best...
Je t'aime Howdy!
~Steven
Dam I miss your knock! knock! Is you there Bob! You'll always be missed and always in my heart.God bless you always my friend.Howie.
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