Hey all, I just wanted to let you know that we're officially canceling Max Burbank's "Scary-Ass Trading Cards" Series III set for this Halloween. I'm sorry to report that Max's father recently passed away and the last thing he probably feels like doing is writing humorous material at the moment. That's why you haven't seen any new material from him on I-Mockery this Halloween season. Tons of you collect those cards each year and I know you were looking forward to them, but given the circumstances, I'm sure you all understand. Believe it or not, Max really wanted to dive right back in to working on the cards (despite my telling him not to even bother) because he didn't want to let you guys down, but it proved to be too difficult. Just shows you what kind of a guy he is... always thinking of others before himself.
Please join me by taking the time to leave a comment in the blog to extend your best wishes to Max and the rest of his family.
Bippo (Guest) on 10/14/2008 4:23 am
My consolations, Max. It is easy to understand why you are unable to work on the cards at a time like this. I wish you and your family the best of luck at these depressing times.
Damian (Guest) on 10/14/2008 4:55 am
We're all very sorry for your loss, Max. Know that all of us are here for you.
Pandajuice on 10/14/2008 5:15 am
I feel for your loss Max and hope you're back on your feet soon. I can't imagine losing my father as him and I are very close and I very much look up to him. My only hope is that we either go out at the same time or I go before him so I don't selfishly have to deal with what you must be going through.
Take care Max and we're all looking forward to your return.
Grishnak on 10/14/2008 5:28 am
Dear Mr. Burbank, I feel for your loss and would like to extend my condolences to you...
A hug
jo8136 on 10/14/2008 6:47 am
Very sorry Max.
galabad (Guest) on 10/14/2008 7:09 am
Max, I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. We all love the trading cards, but it's more important to take some time for the family right now. Take care of yourself, and we'll look forward to series 3 next season.
Price (Guest) on 10/14/2008 7:42 am
Deepest sympathies.
Ozzstriker (Guest) on 10/14/2008 7:51 am
Max, my deepest condolences to you and your family
ezanee (Guest) on 10/14/2008 7:59 am
My condolences, please take care and take as long as you need. So sorry for your loss.
Brad (Guest) on 10/14/2008 8:02 am
Very sorry for your loss, Max.
Jigby Huggletinks on 10/14/2008 8:56 am
Myself and our followers shall be mailing to you our vital organs as a symbol of our loyalty, Lord Burbank.
captain516 on 10/14/2008 8:58 am
I'm sorry Max. He must've been a great guy.
wobzire on 10/14/2008 9:59 am
Hang in there Mr Burbank.
goblin (Guest) on 10/14/2008 10:05 am
And all this time I've been thinking, 'Where the hell is Max? I hope nothing bad's happened.'
I am very sorry to hear of your loss and my consolations go out to you and your family.
Colonel Flagg on 10/14/2008 10:20 am
Max - I am deeply sorry for your loss. I grieve with you, as your dad was nothing less than kind to me. Requiescat in Pace, Dr. Burbank.
GingerGrrl22 on 10/14/2008 10:27 am
I am very sorry for your loss, Max. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Frostor (Guest) on 10/14/2008 10:38 am
I also wish to add my condolences, for whatever they are worth.
KoMoDo (Guest) on 10/14/2008 11:04 am
My deepest condolences. I also lost my father a long time ago, but still to this day he's always in my memories. He's the man that shaped my whole world, and i'm sure if he was anything like your father, he is very sorely missed. Just remember the good times. Never dwell on the bad. It only makes hurt stay with you. Once again sorry.
Dimnos on 10/14/2008 11:10 am
I am sorry to hear about your loss Max. I wish you the best.
liquidcross (Guest) on 10/14/2008 11:43 am
My condolences, Max.
rizzo on 10/14/2008 12:08 pm
Sorry for your loss, Max.
bbolt1975 (Guest) on 10/14/2008 12:19 pm
so very sorry for your loss,you and yours will be in our prayers.
Simon (Guest) on 10/14/2008 12:20 pm
I'm shocked by this news, and I offer you my deepest condolences. I'm a longtime reader and I wish you all the best
Maxwell Demon on 10/14/2008 12:53 pm
Hope your doin okay, max. We'll miss you and your great material and hope to see you bounce back sooner than later. You and your family are in our thoughts and our prayers.
LadyMage on 10/14/2008 1:15 pm
I am deeply saddened by the loss, good luck max
jason (Guest) on 10/14/2008 1:19 pm
i am sorry for your loss,max.i have recently lost my mother,so i can relate.
Bastran (Guest) on 10/14/2008 1:54 pm
Poor dude. My thoughts are with him.
Angryhydralisk on 10/14/2008 2:07 pm
I know how that feels. My condolences to ya, Max.
xscoot on 10/14/2008 2:15 pm
I myself have never lost anyone, but the bulk of my family lives in Lebanon, so it's just a matter of time.
Sorry for your loss.
Icculus on 10/14/2008 2:26 pm
My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.
BRAND MAX BURBANK (Guest) on 10/14/2008 3:02 pm
Oh man, that's so awful. Mr. Burbank (BRAND MAX BURBANK) is my favorite writer for the site. My sincerest condolences go out to him and his family.
Silver on 10/14/2008 4:07 pm
Dear Mr. Burbank:
My condolences extend to you and your family in hopes of being worth of helping you get over this difficult situation. We, the I-Mockery Gang, wish for your well-being and that you can recover soon.
Good luck.
Joel (Guest) on 10/14/2008 4:33 pm
Sincere condolences to Max Burbank and the rest of his family, I miss your humourous posts and your great deal of contributions to this great site, but take your time in coming back as I know how difficult losing a very close member of your family is.
Peace out
Beardy Goodness on 10/14/2008 4:58 pm
Max, you are loved as a family member by the people of this site.
We would not demand anything of you at a time such as this.
MrWarranty on 10/14/2008 5:02 pm
+1 Condolences.
McDiaz on 10/14/2008 5:05 pm
Max's dedication both to this site and his fans has always been an inspiration. While his contributions will be missed it is more than understandable. My deepest sympathies to him and his family at this time
SunnyD on 10/14/2008 5:15 pm
I'm terribly sorry to hear of your loss Max. Although not many of us here on the site can say that we knew your father well, judging by the small piece you wrote on your memories of him, it is easy to see that you thought greatly of this man, and that that admiration was well deserved. Our deepest condolences in this time of need and I wish you only the best.
Scarlet Firefly (Guest) on 10/14/2008 5:16 pm
Max, I'm so sorry to hear about your father.
Cat (Guest) on 10/14/2008 5:20 pm
I sorta freaked out when I saw that they were cancelled, but then I read why. Deepest sympathies.
Exeter on 10/14/2008 5:28 pm
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father, Max. My thoughts are with your family at this difficult time.
Liz (Guest) on 10/14/2008 5:51 pm
I'm sorry for your loss and I fully understand Max (I lost my mother in July...so I know how you are sorta feeling).
Take as much time as you need
LeNNy (Guest) on 10/14/2008 6:20 pm
That's to bad. But, yeah work is probably the last thing on his mind.
The Duke on 10/14/2008 6:22 pm
Sorry for you loss, Max. I offer you my most sincerest condolences...
ColdFusion (Guest) on 10/14/2008 6:51 pm
Jeez man, a death so close to Halloween.. :( that's gotta be awful, and at the same time, the original purpose of Halloween (er, more November 1st) was to honor the dead, so... it's kind of appropriate. Hopefully you think fondly of yer dad this time every year, rather than getting too sad.
10,000 Volt Ghost on 10/14/2008 7:51 pm
Max,
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I don't know what you believe in, but I know we all believe in you. If even a shard of your wit and edge was passed down from your father he must have been a very great man.
I hope you find some solace my friend
Ferrit on 10/14/2008 8:22 pm
Sorry to hear of your loss Max. Hope you're surrounded by the comfort of family and friends during this sad time.
Come back to us when you can - maybe we can make you laugh a bit.
BloPant (Guest) on 10/14/2008 8:23 pm
sorry to here about this max, take all the time you need.
Vastarien202 on 10/14/2008 9:00 pm
I am so sorry.
It's never easy losing anyone you love, especially so close to a holiday. Take as much time as you need. We will all be here when you feel like coming back, and please know that we all care.
Wyldflame on 10/14/2008 9:07 pm
Hang in there buddy, we're all wishing you the absolute best.
uncle on 10/14/2008 9:46 pm
Deepest condolences Mr. Burbank, I wish you and your family the best.
HeroliciousDeBlanc on 10/14/2008 10:17 pm
Max, you are amazing and I'm sure your father must have been a great man with a great influence on you. But remember these two words- Herbert West!
Chuggernaught on 10/14/2008 10:30 pm
My deepest condolences, Max.
Scorpio1976 on 10/14/2008 10:57 pm
My condolences, Mr. Burbank.
greenimp on 10/14/2008 11:54 pm
my condolences too max, im sure everyone here will help any way they can
Primortal on 10/15/2008 12:27 am
Best of wishes Max. Best of wishes. Sorry for the tragic loss.
briny bill on 10/15/2008 12:39 am
mere words cannot describe the level of sorrow i feel on your behalf
Coryjonc on 10/15/2008 12:45 am
Best of wishes, Mr. Burbank.
aceofhearts1208 on 10/15/2008 1:16 am
Sorry for your loss Max :(
Copper on 10/15/2008 1:39 am
Condolences, Max. Having lost my own not that long ago, I know how rough it is to try and put your mind on anything but. Take the time you need, man. *raises cup*
Skyelan (Guest) on 10/15/2008 1:49 am
I know I'm a nobody on the site and only really left a comment in one other post a couple months ago, but I can't possibly express how much I can understand this.. Though I don't know what you believe, and if you don't I doubt it matters much, but my prayers to you and family. :(
Tetsu Deinonychus (Guest) on 10/15/2008 2:25 am
Hey, don't worry Max.
We understand you need time to heal from that.
You have my condolences, and my sympathy.
Godzilla on 10/15/2008 2:40 am
Really sorry to hear that your father passed away, Max.
Best Wishes.
OxBlood on 10/15/2008 2:41 am
Take all the time you need Max.
Anything else I could say would sound hollow, so I´ll just say that. Take your time.
Terrible-D on 10/15/2008 2:50 am
A comment in which I pass along my deepest condolences.
Take as much time as you need, and know that we will all be eagerly anticipating your return.
Shawn_the_Donut (Guest) on 10/15/2008 3:25 am
My condolences Max. I hate losing a loved one, I know how it feels. I will have you and your family in my prayers tonight. Take your time and know that your fans will wait for your return when your ready.
hisholiness on 10/15/2008 3:36 am
I am so sorry for your loss. Take comfort in your humor, remember the good times you shared with your father. Laughter can help heal your heart. Come back to us on your own time, we'll be waiting.
Kyle Harkes (Guest) on 10/15/2008 9:21 am
I'm sorry to hear what has happened Max. I know what it is like to lose one's father, and I feel your pain. I wish you and your family well in these troubling times.
Sam (Guest) on 10/15/2008 10:59 am
My condolences to you and yours, and i wish you only the best.
Green Yamo on 10/15/2008 12:02 pm
Sincere condolences, sir.
Also, thank you for the scary-ass trading cards in years past.
Doctor_Who on 10/15/2008 12:18 pm
You have my deepest and most sincere condolences, Max. Please take all the time you need in coping with this terrible change in your life. Don't feel like you need to get over it so you can go back to entertaining a bunch of strangers on the internet. Believe me, we understand.
Cameron (Guest) on 10/15/2008 12:55 pm
My condolences Max. Take the time you need and don't worry about us.
Steveysteve (Guest) on 10/15/2008 1:20 pm
Condolences to Max Burbank. I'm a big fan of yours and was sorry to hear your of your bad news.
chemquat on 10/15/2008 2:12 pm
My condolences and sympathy to you and your family.
Mental Pooperscooper on 10/15/2008 2:48 pm
I don't think i can say anything meaningful that hasn't been said, so I'll say this:
Sorry, and take your time, we all might get impatient sometimes, but when something like this happens you need to move at your own pace, I may not know what its like to lose a loved one and so I can't understand; but you have my sympathies nonetheless
AIF (Guest) on 10/15/2008 3:30 pm
I'm sorry, Max. I hope you and your daughters are doing all right. I wish life hurt less.
Redface (Guest) on 10/15/2008 5:50 pm
My condolences for your loss, Max.
In the meantime, I suppose then the one card that did get released will become something of an e-collector's item, huh?
melonian on 10/15/2008 6:00 pm
TransAtlantic condolences, Max.
At least you should cheer up, for he's gonna become more powerful than you can imagine. Now you won't have to use your computer to aim while attacking the Death Star anymore :)
Hugs and get better soon!
Teeyay (Guest) on 10/15/2008 6:25 pm
I've never posted before, but I wanted to say I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you're coping alright. I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Come back to us only when you're ready.
Captain Awesome on 10/15/2008 6:45 pm
My condolences Max. I really hope everything goes well for your family in their time of grievance.
Thanks for all you've done and thinking of us.
Aries on 10/15/2008 6:45 pm
Sorry for your loss, Max. Do what ya gotta do. We'll still be here.
Purple Man on 10/15/2008 7:37 pm
Sorry to hear of this. An occassion for all to reflect on what you've got and how important it is. It is kinda heartening to see such support from so many I-Mockers.
BigMonkeyMan on 10/15/2008 8:41 pm
My condolences to Max and his family. We're all thinking of you.
Autrach Sejanoz on 10/15/2008 9:17 pm
My condolences and sympathy, Max. He must have been a great guy to sire and raise someone as fantastic as you.
Invisible on 10/15/2008 9:36 pm
Many sympathies to you and your family, Mr. Burbank. You are in our thoughts.
Ruinne on 10/15/2008 9:47 pm
You have my deepest sympathies. Take all the time off you want, your fans will be waiting when you get back.
madstork (Guest) on 10/15/2008 10:57 pm
I'm sorry Mr. Burbank.
My thoughts go to you and your family.
Viteh on 10/16/2008 3:41 am
My deepest sympathies Mr. Burbank. I send you my best wishes.
McFly on 10/16/2008 10:10 am
Even though it may seem a little lame, death of a loved one reminds me of a quote from the movie “The Crow”: “If the people we love are stolen from us, the way to have them live is to never stop loving them. Buildings burn, people die, but real love is forever.”
While I can only imagine the pain that must be felt, I can only hope that you will be able to look back on the memories that you had with your father and smile.
BakaGaijin on 10/16/2008 3:08 pm
Max... my condolences to you and your family.
Nick on 10/16/2008 5:29 pm
All of the users from I-Mockery feel for you, Mister Burbank.
Adder (Guest) on 10/16/2008 6:36 pm
Max, your articles always make me feel older than I actually am. (A good thing.) I know you'll pull through this all right.
Aptain Camazing (Guest) on 10/16/2008 7:03 pm
almost 100 people paying their respects.. You're a lucky man, Mr. Burbank
ozzyrulz777 on 10/16/2008 10:37 pm
Sorry for your loss
Christine (Guest) on 10/17/2008 4:18 pm
Take care of yourself first, then you can worry about us. We'll wait. Your contributions to this site are great.
Kateus on 10/18/2008 6:44 am
I'm sorry for your loss, Max.
Lon�n on 10/18/2008 8:30 am
A tad late, but I wanted to say I am sorry for your loss, Mr. Burbank. Take all the time you need, I think everyone here will agree that you will have your place ready and waiting, no matter when that is. Focus on yourself and your own first.
I hope you find a small measure of the joy you bring others with your contributions in these humble words of comfort to you in your time of need. Best of thoughts to you, and we will see you around the corner.
Poop On A Stick (Guest) on 10/18/2008 11:54 pm
Sorry for your loss, Max
Jeff The Ninja on 10/19/2008 9:47 pm
:(
phil (Guest) on 10/20/2008 9:57 am
Sorry for your loss max.
I bet he was a great guy
Riot.EXE on 10/21/2008 12:11 am
my condolences to you...
bertleman (Guest) on 10/22/2008 12:47 pm
Hang in there buddy
Simon (Guest) on 10/23/2008 7:47 am
Sorry to hear the news sir, as late as I may be, condolences to your and your family. Hope you are all doing ok.
Dennis Rader (Guest) on 10/30/2008 4:27 am
There's one buried under the statue of liberty. I used a bat.
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