Dude.

[mrv3000]

Um. Wow.

So apparently if I label something "True Story" without any context, reference, dates, or original person to verify with, it'll be taken as fact. Good to know. And if I feed into people's natural hatred of anything religious or people who are religious, it'll *really* take off.

True Story. A Catholic nun once said to her high school class that she hated Lord of the Rings and hobbits will go to hell. Especially Merry. Or was it Pippin? Damn, still can't tell them apart.

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[jennylouise123.livejournal.com]

I think it's more of a moral of the story kinda thing ;) What's your moral? I'm leaning towards hobbits make good marshmallows and you should toast them...

[mrv3000.livejournal.com]

I think it's more of a moral of the story kinda thing ;)

But all I'm seeing is a perpetuated stereotype - that all Christians are ignorant, hate-mongering homophobes.

What's your moral? I'm leaning towards hobbits make good marshmallows and you should toast them...

I think that Pippin would actually have a better time of it in hell then Merry because of his natural sluttiness. Crap. I may have mixed them up again.

[meeshy.livejournal.com]

that all Christians are ignorant, hate-mongering homophobes.

Well as far as I'm concerned, I know that isn't true. Yes I've met a great deal of Christians who ARE homophobes, on the converse I am friends with a great many who are not at all like that. Dude I have 2 friends who classify themselves as gay christians.

I posted the thing as a talking point - focusing more on the moral of the last line than anything else that all people regardless of race religion sexual orientation etc deserve to be happy... and got some interesting responses... from religious and not religious people. Has definitely given me some interesting things to think about.

Though I should know better than to post anything that might spark debate in case people get their feathers out of joint. If anything *I* have personally posted has offended, I apologise but I was careful to include the words "some" in my comments and post, as I don't believe that you can classify ANY individual by their race, religion, sexual orientation etc etc...

[mrv3000.livejournal.com]

Nonono. I'm not afraid of debate - I think this is something that *should* be discussed and would never be offended by it. And I know that there are a lot of so-called religious people who *will* use their religion as an excuse to demean or even harm other people. There is a serious issue out there that shouldn't be ignored.

But what drives me bats is when you get these so-called "true stories" that probably belong on Snopes, which only serve to justify someone's belief about another group of people.

[meeshy.livejournal.com]

*nods* I can see what you mean- someone could post it and damn all Christians/Catholics/Smurfs I guess... didn't think of that. :)

(Snopes?)

[mrv3000.livejournal.com]

Oooo, you don't know Snopes? It's very cool.

http://www.snopes.com/

Gianormous urban legends site that also includes the latest stuff that you see floating around in emails, like "How not to be a rape victim" and "Click this site to help little Johny get a kidney."

[meeshy.livejournal.com]

Heh cool!

That's an awesome site.

[(Anonymous)]

I think my favorite quote would have to be:

In conclusion: If Santa ever DID deliver presents on Christmas Eve, he's dead now.

Re: That's an awesome site.

[mrv3000.livejournal.com]

BWAH!!

Re: That's an awesome site.

[roseredathena.livejournal.com]

Oops... totally forgot to sign in when I entered that comment. =)

Re: That's an awesome site.

[mrv3000.livejournal.com]

Will the mystery guest please enter and sign in...

:D

[sjshipper.livejournal.com]

Snopes is the site I wish all my real life friends list would peruse before sending me the OMG READ THIS NOW AND FORWARD TO EVERY WOMAN YOU KNOW IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE emails.

[mrv3000.livejournal.com]

Heh heh. I've done that to my friends. They send me one of those lame emails, I send them a link to Snopes, usually linking to the story about the email they just sent me. I have no tact. :D

[mylittleredgirl.livejournal.com]

OMG. When you become a guru, I'm so joining your cult.

[mrv3000.livejournal.com]

In my cult I demand daily Dove bars!

[mylittleredgirl.livejournal.com]

I will provide, o leader! *pranams*

[mrv3000.livejournal.com]

Sweeeeeeeeeeet!!

[meeshy.livejournal.com]

You want daily soap!?

[mrv3000.livejournal.com]

Well, that would be good too, but I was thinking the ice cream bars (http://storefinder.mmmars.com/dovebar/prodlocator.htm). Although maybe you could bathe in chocolate... Hmmm.

[meeshy.livejournal.com]

See Dove = soap here.
Never heard of Dove ice cream!!

[mrv3000.livejournal.com]

It's YUMMY.

And we have Dove soap here too - it's actually my favorite.

[meeshy.livejournal.com]

Dammit. You can't send ice cream by post *sulk*

I love dove stuff too. Still doesn't sound as good as ice cream though!

[elismor.livejournal.com]

bite me.

[mrv3000.livejournal.com]

*CHOMP*

(And I didn't say it, a nun did! Really! My best friend's brother's dentist's aunt's niece heard it with her own ears! I think hobbits are kewl! And look exactly alike.)

[splash-the-cat.livejournal.com]

OMG. Stop stereotyping hobbits! U R sO Meen.

[mrv3000.livejournal.com]

But aren't all hobbits actually clones? And sleeping with each other?

[yamadara.livejournal.com]

I think hobbits are kewl! And look exactly alike

I saw all three movies. You mean there was more then one of them?!?

[mrv3000.livejournal.com]

Apparently. At least this is what they keep telling me.

[yamadara.livejournal.com]

Well I guess the stories make more sense if there is more then one of them. Especially the hobbit on hobbit action.

You are very wise to notice.

[mrv3000.livejournal.com]

Especially the hobbit on hobbit action.

Well, technically they could...

Okay, stopping right there.

[yamadara.livejournal.com]

Well, technically they could...

Okay, stopping right there.

Yes, or you may end up in hell surrounded by hobbits.

[mrv3000.livejournal.com]

It's probably too late for that. ;)

[tv-elf.livejournal.com]

Ok, is this anything like a terrorist heaven, but surrounded by virgin Hobbits instead?

[mrv3000.livejournal.com]

BWAHAHAHAHAHA!

[sjshipper.livejournal.com]

oh, my eyes, my eyes. i didn't look away soon enough.

[diavestra.livejournal.com]

They talk to ;you and you still can't tell them apart??!!??

[mrv3000.livejournal.com]

They talk to me? Am I hearing voices? Maybe I am! Would a hobbit tell me to burn things?

[diavestra.livejournal.com]

Only if it was pipeweed...

[poohmusings.livejournal.com]

OMG, Michelle, I can't stop fiddling with my monitor!

[mrv3000.livejournal.com]

Didn't your mother ever tell you that will make you blind? HANDS ON THE KEYBOARD.

[poohmusings.livejournal.com]

*fiddle fiddle fiddle*

Thank god I have a meeting in 5 minutes.

[mrv3000.livejournal.com]

*averts eyes*