Famous last words are a major point of speculation and conjecture. For instance, it is rumored that on his death bed, Lincoln relayed the message, "Keep baseball going," to baseball's inventor, Abner Doubleday. As great as that would be for the national pastime, this is as truthful as a Barry Bonds' testimony in front of Congress. Most likely, the fabrication was made up by CBS sports announcer Bill Stern sometime in the 1930s.

Even with the probability that a lot of accepted famous last words are either doctored or complete bull, we've decided to collect some of our favorites. We recommend looking at them not as exact historical fact, but as guideposts in helping all of us be ready to blurt out something memorable right before the inevitable end.

After checking out the gallery below, let us know in the comments section what your famous last words will be.


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Awkward Family Photos

    Yes. This really happened.

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    This bunch shows that a routine check-up can also be a great opportunity for some quality family time.

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    He's the understudy.

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    Welcome to the carnival.

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    You've just made a baby. So why not paint like one?

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    Where do you start? Dad's shorts, Bobby's homicidal fantasies (and Mom's enjoyment thereof) or Suzie's reverse goth-in-white look? This is a family we want to party with.

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    This picture = more than words can express.

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    These two sons are a guidance counselor's nightmares-in-the-making.

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    If the kid on the left is Will Robinson, he's definitely in danger -- Grandpa's laser blaster is precariously close to his head.

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    Bob was also the winner of the Discreet Dad of the Year Award ... which he subsequently sold to buy those sweatshirts.

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