Offensive Cartoons
I understand that certain groups of people have been offended by other certain groups of people due to certain illustrations.I would like to echo this sentiment: "So Fucking What"?
We used to draw funny illustrations of our junior high school teacher Mr. Gerling, and he didn't call for our beheading did he?If someone drew a funny picture of the pope holding Michael Jackson's hand with a couple altar boys in tow, would some people be offended? Yes. Would a rational adult try to equate the emotional distress of being offended with the physical distress of being decaptitated? I think not.
The neat thing about capitalism is that if a company (let's say a newspaper) does something offensive, you can strike back with your wallet. And not by hiring hitmen.
I don't think I need to convince anyone who bothers to read.
- actual image of Mr. Gerling here (hint, look for the guy in the 'stache)
EDIT: How NOT to show people that your religion is non-violent
posted by Blight @ 8:52 PM
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It's nice to be reassured, when crazy people start making lots of noise, that the world is not exclusively populated with crazy people. It's a form of sanity roll-call, maybe.
Which offensive cartoon was the cause of the uproar?
Ha ha, it's funny, I actually kind of liked Mr. Gerling, but I was harder on him than any other teacher. Maybe as an adolescent hate = love?
Yeah I liked him too, he was pretty cool but it was fun to tease him.
Search for Cartoons on that page. The most disagreeable image had Mohammed with head-covering shaped as a bomb.
Crap, yours seems to be the only blog up right now.
Check out some preliminary photos from the NYE party. I'll probably make a post when they're all up. Sadly, no Blight or Mistalobo.
Oh yeah, here's a photo of Derelict dancing all crazy.
You is all crackers.
(see gowetnoodle's blog for more info)
Is that really a picture of Derelict?
Is MistaLobo still operational? We may have to activate the other agents to eliminate him.
I contacted Lobo, he is alive, but inactive. After his poutine experiences, he has reverted to procrastination - in regards to everything.
He says he'll post soon.
What is he doing that he's so busy?
Poutine is fuel for the next generation.
He's busy procrastinating. He's not actually doing anything.
You mean he's in Montreal, doing NOTHING? Man, Sunny, if you're just sitting around watching TV, I'll backhand you the next time I see you!
Yeah, I gave up on the whole hip-hop thing, and now I'm exploring my candy-raver side. I temporarily caused havok with the world bead supply with that outfit that I wore.
I think Sunny must be engaged in diplomatic relations with aliens in his off time or something. I hear that chigga got hired by the FBI.
I wonder what would happen if people take offence to the offence taken.
Somebody gonna get a Jihad...
If a suicide bomber was a hip-hop gangsta' would he be bustin' a "Jizzhad" in someone's ass?
And no Lobo is in Edmonton now, and yes, he is probably just watching TV. Or maybe he's writing crazy poetry, inspired by the words we shoved in his mouth.
What I don't get is if these dieties are so powerful, why are people so worried that we're going to hurt their feelings, and if there are thousands and thousands of believers out there, chances are an insult isn't going to topple the whole religion.
For instance, I still consider myself semi-Christian, but I can still say, "HEY GOD, YOU SUCK!" and thankfully, since we aren't living in Old Testament times, he isn't going to strike me down, or turn me into a pillar of salt, or even curse me with ass-boils. Instead, he's probably just chortling, going "Ho ho, you got me there, Derelict!"
It's kind of like how we treat our celebrities. I mean, we can take photos of them drunk out of their minds, with piss running down one leg, and when the photos are run in the paper the next morning, they pretty much just have to laugh about it. It's not like everyone's going to stop listening to the Black Eyed Peas at that point (even though they should since they suck).
People who are secure in their beliefs should just laugh about non-violent criticism or "abuse" of their religion.
You're semi-Christian? What does that mean - you only follow 5/10 Commandments?
Kind of. It means, I subscribe to some of the ideas, and I respect my family's beliefs, but don't get too heavy into it. I'm one of those religious cop-outs, where I basically think all religions are cool, I kind of believe in God, but think that if there is a God, then it's all good regardless (so, in other words, I'm agnostic).
So, does that mean you still go to church and everything?
What's with the questioning? No, I didn't buy any drugs from Rico, and yes, I do have a valid license and registration.
Just wondering how Freak-ay you've become.
Anyone want to buy the lowest-density solid in the world?
http://www.unitednuclear.com/aerogel.htm
AeroGel. It looks so damn cool.
"Instead, he's probably just chortling, going "Ho ho, you got me there, Derelict!""
Your confusion would be funny were it not so sad.
And they've been teasing me with that aerogel stuff for years, when do I get to eat it?! Or wear it? Or whatever?
My confusion? I'm just pretty sure that if there is a God, that he's a big enough man to have a sense of humour.
Derelict...you can use my excuse. Its called being agnostic!! Works wonders.
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