The "Joke" of Scientology: First South Park, now YTMND.com

[YSSMAN]

What is about Scientology that makes everyone hate it so much? Ohhh wait, could it be that you would have to actually be mentally retarted or brainwashed to belive this crap?

Kids, for a good laugh, head on over to YTMND (You're The Man Now Dog). I missed the birth of the Scientology fad, but it has exploded far beyond what any YTMND fad has done before. They now have their own section on the front page, and the majority of the popular pages are related to Scientology in some way.

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So I suppose to relate it to this "opinions" thread, I would love to hear some opinions on it. Obviously I think it is quite stupid, and quite sad that the orgainization such as that can hold this much power in the world.

...And people are worried about our President being a Nazi...

 

[Solid Lifters]

I wonder, have any other "self-worship" religions (cults) been the object of so much criticism and cynicism?

 

[Event]

The reason that ytmnd is making all of these scientology pages is that the Scientology religion is suing ytmnd for copywright infringment. Suing ytmnd or mocking them is never good, you'll only make things worse for yourself. It's like throwing rocks at a beehive. Scientology probably wont win, ytmnd.com is proteced under a parody clause, or something like that.

 

[Omnis]

The reason that ytmnd is making all of these scientology pages is that the Scientology religion is suing ytmnd for copywright infringment. Suing ytmnd or mocking them is never good, you'll only make things worse for yourself. It's like throwing rocks at a beehive. Scientology probably wont win, ytmnd.com is proteced under a parody clause, or something like that.

That, and June 18th is when Dianetics first became a best seller. Ebaumsworld.com and Scientologists are evil.

 

[Pupik]

I wonder, have any other "self-worship" religions (cults) been the object of so much criticism and cynicism?

Scientology is the only international religion I've heard of that requires people to pay more money to be "better people". That's why so many actors/actresses are fans of it; they can afford to be saved/purified/more important people and joint the elitest circle of of this religion in the quickest possible time.

I've seen pamphlets from someone who went to a seminar, it's really expensive crap, since you have to buy equipment, books, tapes, pay for levels of different seminars, and it all gets rather pricey. Imagine a combination of Amway salesmen and the ramblings of a ego-maniac fused together to steal people's money and brainwash them at the same time; while using a creation myth that makes the Shinto formation of Japan seem quite plausible. Then, you have an apt description of Scientology.

But damn, it's a continuously full well of humor. Drink up!

 

[Solid Lifters]

Scientology is the only international religion I've heard of that requires people to pay more money to be "better people". That's why so many actors/actresses are fans of it; they can afford to be saved/purified/more important people and joint the elitest circle of of this religion in the quickest possible time.

I've seen pamphlets from someone who went to a seminar, it's really expensive crap, since you have to buy equipment, books, tapes, pay for levels of different seminars, and it all gets rather pricey. Imagine a combination of Amway salesmen and the ramblings of a ego-maniac fused together to steal people's money and brainwash them at the same time; while using a creation myth that makes the Shinto formation of Japan seem quite plausible. Then, you have an apt description of Scientology.

But damn, it's a continuously full well of humor. Drink up!

To elaborate, I meant is Scientology it? All we have for a "self-help" type cult/religion to ridicule is Scientology? Further, it's getting kind of "old."

I mean, we had Heaven's Gate, but damn it, all the members finished off all the applesauce (phenobarbital and Vodka).

We also had the Movementarians. But Cletus took all their (his) sacks of money.

What else do we have?

 

[YSSMAN]

...Whats with the Amway stuff? Lol...

(I live a few miles from the Amway/Alticore headquarters in Ada, Michigan and damn near everyone in my family on both sides still works for Alticore to this day. Not as sellers, but they make the soap, test new products, etc.)

I don't know if there are any more funny religions to make fun of. Scientology tops my list, as if Tom Cruise is in it, it MUST be crazy!

Maybe I should start a religion where the Ravemaster5000 comes down to Earth once a year to purify the souls of those who can pay the cover charge to get into the Orbit Room, and thus through their dancing, save Earth through an implotion all while taking extacy and drinking way too much...

 

[Pupik]

What else do we have?

There's always another cult. A friend of the family once did the cult thing; she got divorced, left her kids with her husband, and went off to some guru in California. He told her to give away her material posessions, to give them to him in exchange for his "wisdom". Of course, he drained them all financially, made them work for him, commune-style, and sold all thier possessions...everything they had given him was gone.

One day, some yers later, Mr. Big Shot Guru just disappeared. They were penniless, they couldn't afford to keep their little ashram going with no money. They didn't know what to do with themselves, because they just followed one person. So they basically had to beg and borrow to get a life back, which some of them did. This family firend stopped by one day, with all her possessions in a old, rusted-out 1970's Honda Civic hatch with no A/C. She lived out of the car for a week, and made it to our house, across the country. It was hers, at least. But she'd deserted everyone for years.

She said it was quite the eye-opening expereince; for a week, that is. Then you were trapped, since you opened you mind too much, and got tricked. She turned her life back to the way it was, although she's still a little flighty, the last time I saw her.

There's other non-invasive cults, but they're called seminars. My mom got wrapped up in one for a while, but they cost money for self-help. it was called LifeSpring, or somehtinglike that. Namby-pamby crap, she made me go to one as a family. It was boring, but you realized a few things; that everyone's lost something, gained something, blah blah blah, yada yada yada. Nothing new, really. I didn't want any more of my weekend wasted, athough the food was good.

 

[throttlehappy]

mmm placenta

...tasty

 

[YSSMAN]

So what's worse, the Adventure Club or Scientology?

 

[Wolfe]

...And people are worried about our President being a Nazi...

OMG, Secret Nazi President !!








*/YTMND reference*

 

[Solid Lifters]

So what's worse, the Adventure Club or Scientology?

The Adventure Club. But it's not a religion. It's a group of old men who enjoy having sex with small boys from all over the world. (No, I'm not talking about Catholicism)

 

[3-Wheel Drive]

I sorry, but if your prophet is a science fiction writer who speaks of aliens, golden DC-10s (or is it DC-8? not that I actually care) with rocket engines, and dumping aliens into volcanos and brainwashing their souls, I'm going to make fun of you. Openly.

 

[luftrofl]

I just watched "the un-funny truth about scientology..."

That was a very scary... Reminds me of something else...

 

[Duke]

There's always 'Bob' Dobbs and the Church of the Subgenius.

 

[throttlehappy]

how long are people going to beleive made up stories, made for the purpose of control/money?
id say of the majority of problems thoughout history have all come down to religion. thats what my pop told me before he died
**** religion, **** it right in the ***.
and **** you l ron hubbard

 

[Duke]

id say of the majority of problems thoughout history have all come down to religion. thats what my pop told me before he died
**** religion, **** it right in the ***.
and **** you l ron hubbard

You've received your final warning. I know you're aware of the rules and you're aware that you are violating them.

Your next outburst like this will be the end of your career at GTPlanet. Your attitude will not be tolerated.

 

[YSSMAN]

There has been a squel posted to "The Un-Funny Truth About Scientology" recenly, and it has to do with how Scientology has been shutting down websites across the country that openly mock or criticise the religion.

Wonder how long it will take for them to get to us, lol?

 

[Touring Mars]

I think they have bigger fish to fry, like Operation Clambake for instance...

...I believe that the main reason that Scientology is so anti-web is because much of their schtick relies on the fact that people are exposed to their strange ideas in a specific manner and in a specific order... there is a good reason for this... the barmier stuff only becomes believable if and when you become barmier yourself... and they acheive this by a variety of nefarious methods designed to destroy your self-esteem and erode your own personality and judgement to the point that you will start to accept their teachings without question (or rational enquiry)... plus you get the added bonus of paying through the nose for this 'advanced knowledge' that is actually worth sweet Fanny Adams to man or beast.

Scientology have a branch in London, on Tottenham Court Road, where you can actually see them doing their pseudoscientific mumbo-jumbo first hand (put politely, I'd describe their methods as 'testicular')... however, I do not recommend going in or anywhere near a branch if there is one nearby... they have a very aggressive 'bodies in the shop' policy where they intice you inside with some cover story (either a free 'stress test', or a questionnaire etc.) - but once you are in, you will be subjected to a very hard sell... I should know because I've not only been subject to one myself, but my cousin also has dealt with them in a more official capacity as a Policer Officer... nuff said...

 

[TrievelA7X]

I know this thread is old, but I recently learned that "chef" on South Park Quit because of their episode mocking his religion.(Scientology)
He said he won't work for people who are so intolerant, and can't believe blah, blah, blah.. - He was offended.
This is a guy who worked with them while they made fun of Jews from day one. They made fun of Christians from day one. Now they're intolerant. I guess it hurts more when it hits home?

 

[Vasco]

So what's worse, the Adventure Club or Scientology?

The Super Adventure Club.

 

[mafia_boy]

People look at Tom Cruise as the poster boy of scientology, but in actual fact, he pays FAR LESS to those leeches than some other actors/actresses. Nancy Cartwright (voice of Bart Simpson) donated $10 MILLION in 2007 to win their Patron Laureate Award.

And here's a list of celebrities that are a part of scientology....be prepared, the list is quite long.

Celebrity Listing of Scientologists

Anne Archer

Beck Hansen

Billy Sheehan

Carina Ricco

Carl W. Röhrig

Catherine Bell

Chick Corea

Chris Masterson

Corin Nemec

Danny Masterson

Edgar Winter

Eduardo Palomo

Erika Christensen

Geoffrey Lewis

Giovanni Ribisi

Greta Van Susteren

Haywood Nelson

Isaac Hayes

Jason Beghe

Jason Lee

Jeff Pomerantz

Jenna Elfman

Jennifer Aspen

John Travolta

Judy Norton

Juliette Lewis

Karen Nelson Bell

Kate Ceberano

Keith Code

Kelly Preston

Kimberly Kates

Kirstie Alley

Leah Remini

Lisa Marie Presley

Lynsey Bartilson

Marisol Nichols

Michael Fairman

Michael Roberts

Michelle Stafford

Nancy Cartwright

Pablo Santos

Priscilla Presley

Rev. Alfreddie Johnson, Jr.

Sharon Case

Sofia Milos

Terry Jastrow

Tom Cruise

Xavier Deluc

Scary to know so many influential people have been suckered in by this "faith".

 

[Omnis]

Do you really think most of them don't do it just for the tax break? I have no beef with scientology if that's really its purpose.

 

[bergauk]

Beck? Boo. Thats lame. I love his music too.

 

[niky]

Tax breaks? Nah... I don't see anyone forking over $10,000,000 for tax breaks... taxes be damned, that's a lot of money.

There was a list on cracked.com or one of those other time-wasting sites listing some of those people... people like Beck, Leah Remini (King of Queens lead), Juliette Lewis and others aren't necessarily the kind of people you'd expect to go in for this kind of hogwash.

Billy Sheehan? He's a celebrity? Really? I mean, he plays a mean bass and all... but seriously?

 

[mafia_boy]

Beck? Boo. Thats lame. I love his music too.

But it does explain his weird lyrics in most of his songs. He might be preaching the gospel of scientology throughout Midnite Vultures for all we know.

Maybe he should re-write his songs this way:

Soooo, I walk in the door
I'm a loser baby, cause of sci-en-to-lo-gy.

 

[bergauk]

But it does explain his weird lyrics in most of his songs. He might be preaching the gospel of scientology throughout Midnite Vultures for all we know.

Maybe he should re-write his songs this way:

Soooo, I walk in the door
I'm a loser baby, cause of sci-en-to-lo-gy.

I love his lyrics though. How can you beat "mouthwash, jukebox, gasoline" It doesn't even make sense, but it sounds SO right.

 

[mafia_boy]

That's what most of the scientology believers think too. It doesn't make sense that there are rockets that look like DC-3's and soul catchers etc. but it sounds so right to them.

 

[bergauk]

Hmm, maybe I should join.

 

[mafia_boy]

Get your $240 ready to learn how sad and miserable you really are then.