Religion
Realized he was Jesus
Here at WU we've explored a number of odd reasons marriages have failed (such as the husband's over-fondness of horse fondling, and a man's dislike of his wife's deformed nipples).Add to this list Alan John Miller, whose marriage didn't survive his realization that he was Jesus Christ, reincarnated. I can see how that might put a strain on a relationship.
Miller (aka Jesus) went on to found the Divine Truth ministry in Australia. He still claims to have been Jesus and says that he remembers many details of his past life, such as his crucifixion (says it wasn't that bad). However, he doesn't remember how to speak Aramaic.
He's also found a new life partner, Mary Luck, who coincidentally happens to be Mary Magdalene, reincarnated.
More info: Times Live
Mary Luck and Alan Miller (aka Mary Magdalene and Jesus)
Posted By: Alex - Thu Sep 17, 2015 -
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Category: Religion, Divorce
Bob Harrington, the Chaplain of Bourbon Street
The animated mouth of Jesus, who speaks with a robot voice, is tops!
As for Bob Harrington himself, am I cynical for imagining that hanging out with the hookers and party-animals of Bourbon Street was more fun than ministering to Jim and Jane Normal in the suburbs?
Posted By: Paul - Mon Sep 14, 2015 -
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Category: Regionalism, Religion, 1960s
Church Of Bacon
Move over Spaghetti Monster, The Church of Bacon is new in town! With bacon's popularity peaking its an idea whose time has come.
Update: For those who are reticent to take a Google survey (sorry about that) Here is a link to the Church of Bacon website.
Posted By: Alex - Sun Sep 13, 2015 -
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Category: Publicity Stunts, Religion, Bacon
Father Pierre Monastery Herbs
Original ad.
I wish I could find a picture on the internet of the packaging for this product. Or learn who the legendary Father Pierre was. Alas, even the mighty Web does not have the answer to everything.
But I did find out the ingredients.
As to the recipe's effectiveness, I cannot attest.
Apparently, this current-day Russian product also known as "Monastery Herbs" has a different composition.
"Ingredients: rose hips, currant leaves, birch leaves, roots and rhizomes Elecampane, grass oregano herb St. John's wort, willow (willow-herb)."
Russian page.
Posted By: Paul - Tue Aug 25, 2015 -
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Category: Body, Nature, Religion, Advertising, Excrement, 1940s, Russia
Litigation Through Poetry: Or, Texas Is Hell
Source.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Jul 22, 2015 -
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Category: Law, Nature, Regionalism, Religion, Poetry, 1900s
The Bible Diet
The spiritual nourishment was too rich for this boy's system.
Source: Florence Morning News - Jan 9, 1926.
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Posted By: Alex - Mon Jul 13, 2015 -
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Category: Food, Religion, Books, 1920s
Rampaging Bible Seller
A Bible salesman who wouldn't take no for an answer.
Source: The Massillon Evening Independent - Nov 6, 1957
Posted By: Alex - Tue Jul 07, 2015 -
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Category: Religion, Retailing, 1950s
The Preacher Must Get Some Sometime
Posted By: Paul - Wed May 13, 2015 -
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Category: Innuendo, Double Entendres, Symbolism, Nudge-Nudge-Wink-Wink and Subliminal Messages, Religion, Sexuality, 1930s
The Gospel Singing Jubilee
Those suits! Those hair-dos! Those pop arrangements of venerable tunes! It's Lawrence Welk for Bible-thumpers.
Some background.
Three more segments below the jump, and even more on YouTube..
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Posted By: Paul - Thu Apr 16, 2015 -
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Category: Kitsch and Collectibles, Music, Religion, Television, 1960s, 1970s
Susanne Wenger, White Yoruban Priestess
Interview with Susanne Wenger from Jeremy Weate on Vimeo.
You know all those campy old films where explorers find a leopardskin-clad white woman ruling an African tribe? Well, while not quite the same, here's the story of Susanne Wenger, who gave up European life for Yoruban culture.
And given that Wenger was once quite a looker, maybe the Hollywood version is not so far off.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Apr 11, 2015 -
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Category: Art, Religion, 1960s, Africa, Europe
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