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Russian falls to his death at condominium in Jomtien

PATTAYA: -- A Russian Resident appears to have fallen from an apartment balcony following an evening of heavy drinking with friends. In the early hours of Sunday, Police and Rescue workers were called to View Talay 1 Condominium in Jomtien and were led to the body of Mr. Alexander Korzhavin aged 39. The condition of his body suggested he had fallen from a high floor and it was confirmed he was inside a room on the 14th floor when the incident occurred.

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-- Pattaya One 2011-08-01

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In the locked double thread Yermanee says:

"We have a name for it : " Schadenfreude" Used globally I believe"

Lived it a number of countries and never heard the term, so definitely not used globally. Perhaps in England.

I don't believe that is why they so graphically display death in the news. I think it's more about trying to create shock.

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In the locked double thread Yermanee says:

"We have a name for it : " Schadenfreude" Used globally I believe"

Lived it a number of countries and never heard the term, so definitely not used globally. Perhaps in England.

I don't believe that is why they so graphically display death in the news. I think it's more about trying to create shock.

Think its a German word.

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scha·den·freu·de

   [shahd-n-froi-duh]

noun

satisfaction or pleasure felt at someone else's misfortune.

Origin:

1890–95; < German, equivalent to Schaden harm + Freude joy

You'll come across it quite often on this site.B)

Edited by krading

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