Nothing like that special feeling that comes from clicking on the “Recent Deaths” at Wikipedia and finding your name on top.
Reading onwards I was relieved to confirm that I am not in fact dead. My condolences to the family and friends of the other Michael King, eminent New Zealander historian.
That must have been a surreal moment for you.
Had you ever heard of the Other Michael King before?
I’ve googled my real name only to discover that there are a few of me out there. The most public, a teacher in Minnesota.
What’s weird is how easily I might have missed it. I don’t usually check the Recent Deaths page on Wikipedia, but I was checking the Recent Changes page. Because the amount of traffic on Wikipedia, Recent Changes usually drop off the page in under five minutes. But by coincidence, I happened to click on it just after someone posted they were adding Michael King to the list of Recent Deaths.
I had heard of Dr King before by googling my name but I’ve never read any of his work.
You’re dead???
No, no, no. To be dead, you have to post here:
http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=4690919#post4690919