http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,20850598-661,00.html Wiggles' yellow skivvy passed on Kate Jones A LIFE-LONG heart condition has forced yellow Wiggle Greg Page to hang up his skivvy from the much-loved children's group. Page, 34, revealed he was quitting the Wiggles because of a chronic condition called orthostatic intolerance, which is caused by low blood pressure and leaves sufferers feeling dizzy, short of breath and nauseated when they stand up. "It's not a life-threatening condition by any means, but it is one that's going to be with me for the rest of my life," Page said. "It means I'll no longer be able to sing and dance the way I want to and as a result I've decided to stop performing with the Wiggles." Page said the yellow skivvy would now be worn permanently by long-time understudy Sam Moran. "This emotional decision was one which was very difficult, as I have dedicated almost half my life to the Wiggles and, with a question mark over my health, I feel this is the right decision," Page said. "I'll miss being a part of the Wiggles very much, but this is the right decision because it will allow me to focus on managing my health." Page, a founding member of the children's favourites, announced his departure in a pre-recorded video statement on the eve of their Australian tour, which kicked off in Perth yesterday. News of Page's departure ends months of speculation about his "mystery illness". Page's health started deteriorating four years ago when he began experiencing symptoms of orthostatic intolerance. University of Melbourne senior lecturer in cardiologist Dr John Amerena said the condition was rare, particularly in people as young as Page. "Only 40 to 50 people in Australia per year might be diagnosed," Dr Amerena said. "It's very unusual because it's usually a condition diagnosed in elderly people." There is no cure for orthostatic intolerance, also known as orthostatic hypotension but Dr Amerena said patients could take medication to control symptoms or wear compression stockings to assist blood flow. The condition, which Page discovered he is genetically predisposed to, is caused by a failure in a part of the nervous system that controls blood pressure regulation. Standing up, lifting heavy objects and hot weather can trigger it.
The title to that story made it sound like he died. How do you become a Wiggles understudy? I know I would dance around in a fruity and sing songs about hats if I got paid what they got paid...
I've taken my kids to see them several times here in Houston. Frankly, if I would suspect one of them to be gay, it wouldn't be the one who's sick.
For all you guys that are interested. THey had an article in the local paper today in Beaumont. The doodlebops will be in town Jan 14th and will be in Houston on the 13th
Yay. Way to teach those family values to your son! Go parenthood! Stereotype much? EDIT: I apologize to you, Yonkers, for picking on your post, but all the people who have been calling these hard-working dudes names should be ashamed. I really meant to ask why you post such stuff, having kids and all.
I've heard of the wiggles, but I had no idea that they were just 4 dudes singing kids songs. I heard the announcement this morning on the radio that the lead singer has orthostatic intolerance, so without even having known anything about these guys, I was pretty surprised to see this thread started off with implication of him having HIV....nice
If the 'HIV' statement is indeed a 'joke', it's an ignorant one at best. I caught this show flipping the channels thinking 'four adult men actually do this for a living???' But A: there's no harm in entertaining children. And B: $39 million!?!? Where can I try out to be a replacement? I have mediocre dancing, singing, and acting skills too.
After looking at Urban Dictionary: Fruit salad: A homosexual orgy. And if you look on the 2nd page of the definition it says the term was actually derived from the song that they sing that goes by the same name. That in the thread title along with the HIV reference looks like my assumption was true.
Wouldn't your 2nd page finding make your assumption untrue? I mean, The Wiggles started performing BEFORE the term. No? Still, just because Urban Dictionary says one thing, it doesn't mean it's true. Likely used, but not true.
I never stated that my assumption was right just looks like it is true. I just think the thread title and HIV reference were unnecessary.
here some guys having fun with their jobs and making tons of money.. good for them.. for sure there will always be other guys who'd be jealous of them and start brushing them off as gay..
go the aussies. Im not a wiggles fan myself - but if I had kids i'm sure i'd be into them. but like I said, go the aussie boys. success is success, no matter what your chosen game.
