Flying Spaghetti Monster, funny or offensive?

[The Alma Mater]

It was funny for a little bit, but like all jokes it becomes less funny every time you hear it until it's just plain annoying.

Just like creationism ?

[Rurmastadt]

It was funny for a little bit, but like all jokes it becomes less funny every time you hear it until it's just plain annoying.

Just like creationism ?

Exactly. Although creationists always manage to find new and entirely unexpected ways to make fools of themselves keeping their unintentional comedy act somewhat fresh.

[Valica]

It was funny for a little bit, but like all jokes it becomes less funny every time you hear it until it's just plain annoying.

Just like creationism ?

Zing.

[Zombie Liberonscien]

Just like creationism ?

Zing.

Bazinga.

[Soldati Senza Confini]

What do you think, is FSM a funny spoof on religions or is it offensive?
I think that it's not funny and that the joke is overrated. Though there may be good points (there really aren't), it hinders dialogue and also, it's theologically inaccurate.
Note: I myself don't mind turning it into a God/Atheism debate.
Also, I find the Checkmate atheist jokes and George Carlin to be hilarious, but FSM is just not funny at all.

FSM is funny in certain contexts. But I just think of it as an adolescent joke.

[Zombie Liberonscien]

What do you think, is FSM a funny spoof on religions or is it offensive?
I think that it's not funny and that the joke is overrated. Though there may be good points (there really aren't), it hinders dialogue and also, it's theologically inaccurate.
Note: I myself don't mind turning it into a God/Atheism debate.
Also, I find the Checkmate atheist jokes and George Carlin to be hilarious, but FSM is just not funny at all.

FSM is funny in certain contexts. But I just think of it as an adolescent joke.

It makes just as much sense as any other religion.

[Ethel mermania]

What do you think, is FSM a funny spoof on religions or is it offensive?
I think that it's not funny and that the joke is overrated. Though there may be good points (there really aren't), it hinders dialogue and also, it's theologically inaccurate.
Note: I myself don't mind turning it into a God/Atheism debate.
Also, I find the Checkmate atheist jokes and George Carlin to be hilarious, but FSM is just not funny at all.

FSM is funny in certain contexts. But I just think of it as an adolescent joke.

i prefer bob

[Phocidaea]

It's a workable mockery of religion and a good analogy for how silly real religions are, but it's not drop-dead hilarious as some people think it is.

[Ganos Lao]

FSM is funny in certain contexts. But I just think of it as an adolescent joke.

i prefer bob

We ought to prepare for X-Day together. Let's start a new tradition on NSG.

[Ethel mermania]

i prefer bob

We ought to prepare for X-Day together. Let's start a new tradition on NSG.

clothing on, or clothing off?

[Lunatic Goofballs]

We ought to prepare for X-Day together. Let's start a new tradition on NSG.

clothing on, or clothing off?

Exactly.

[Ethel mermania]

clothing on, or clothing off?

Exactly.

we could start with a church of the subgenius discussion thread.

[Risottia]

clothing on, or clothing off?

Exactly.

Warning, your mileage in mud may vary.

[Yumyumsuppertime]

Neither funny nor offensive. Old, tired, hackneyed, and played out.

I feel old in learning that the FSM is "old". It is the upstart, relatively speaking, of all the similar creations I can think of.

It's an old argument with a relatively new absurdist manner of making said argument. However, jokes have a short shelf life, and the accompanying gags regarding "May he touch you with his noodly appendage" and colander hats are about as shopworn among the brainy set as Monty Python And The Holy Grail references by now.

[Ethel mermania]

I feel old in learning that the FSM is "old". It is the upstart, relatively speaking, of all the similar creations I can think of.

It's an old argument with a relatively new absurdist manner of making said argument. However, jokes have a short shelf life, and the accompanying gags regarding "May he touch you with his noodly appendage" and colander hats are about as shopworn among the brainy set as Monty Python And The Holy Grail references by now.

HEY! watch what you say about monty python. its the holy grail of referencial humor

[N00b]

Fuck the FSM(Flying Spaghetti Monster)! Long live the IPU(Invisible Pink Unicorn)!

[New Event Horizon]

Exactly.

we could start with a church of the subgenius discussion thread.

It is our duty to bring the word of Bob to the world, once we figure out what that word is. My money is on "turnip".

[Risottia]

Fuck the FSM(Flying Spaghetti Monster)! Long live the IPU(Invisible Pink Unicorn)!

Guess why you can't see the pink meatballs in my spaghetti.

[The Kingdom of Nea Hellas]

I have no sympathy for those who join a religion that is based on spoofing and making fun of other religions.

[Lingang]

It is not funny. Not really that offensive no, but also not funny in the slightest.

[Angleter]

Neither funny nor offensive. Old, tired, hackneyed, and played out.

^This.

[Destiny Island]

As a fake pastafarian I can say that it isn't funny, the Flying Spaghetti Monster is seriousoh god i can't say that with a straight face.

[House Atriedes]

I understand the message they are getting at. Even if they are right, please stop being annoying dogmatic morons. You can easily prove your point without spoofing other people's lives and faiths for no other reason than for your contempt?

If you are so right, why stoop to such levels?

[Ethel mermania]

I have no sympathy for those who join a religion that is based on spoofing and making fun of other religions.

i am fairly certain they are not looking for your sympathy.

i hear x-day was a riot.

[House Atriedes]

I have no sympathy for those who join a religion that is based on spoofing and making fun of other religions.

i am fairly certain they are not looking for your sympathy.

i hear x-day was a riot.

Then they are more open then normal to receive our contempt......