Monday, July 26, 2010
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Westboro Protestors Don Bikinis, Tights At Comic-Con
SAN DIEGO (CAP) - More than 100 protestors from the Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church converted to the "dark side" while protesting this year's Comic-Con event, trading their fanny packs and "GOD HATES AMERICA" t-shirts for metal bikinis and bright red tights.
"I can't believe I ever had a problem with these people," said Shirley Phelps-Roper of Topeka, Kansas, daughter of the church's founder, Fred Phelps, and organizer of the Comic-Con protest. "I would have done this years ago if I knew it felt this good to wear a Wonder Woman bustier.
"Er, I mean in public," she added.
The controversial church is best known for protesting against homosexuals, and had announced that Comic-Con, which spotlights the latest in comic books and science fiction/fantasy entertainment, was a natural target.
"A God-fearing heterosexual person wouldn't be caught dead in form-fitting Spandex tights that show off the bulges of their nether regions," said Fred Phelps prior to the protest. "And we all know about what's going on between Batman and Robin, whom God hates."
But many of the protestors have apparently reconsidered, putting down their "GOD HATES NERDS" signs and picking up Superman capes and Jedi robes at the urging of the science fiction fans in attendance.
"Comic-Con is all about fun and love and individuality, not hate," noted Sarah Milbaum, one of over 300 women at the convention dressed as "Slave Leia" in a gold metal bikini. "Gay, straight, bi ... As long as you have a slavish, possibly socially isolating devotion to something geeky, you're welcome."
Then, in an effort to show solidarity with the gays and lesbians who've been targets of Westboro protests, Milbaum tried to make out with another Slave Leia, Lisa Funkhauser, but the two wound up bumping heads instead.
"That's what I get for not wearing my glasses!" declared Milbaum, emitting a braying laugh not unlike Arnold Horshack from the 1970s television series Welcome Back, Kotter.
In addition to wearing metal bikinis, Westboro protestors were also seen dressed as Power Girl and the Black Cat, two more obscure comic book characters known primarily for their prodigious cleavage.
"Why shouldn't I show off what God gave me?" said church member Libby Phelps, dressed as "Ms. Marvel" and thrusting forward her barely-contained Spandex-clad bosoms. "My grandpa's an idiot."
Most of the male Westboro members opted for Star Trek: The Next Generation jumpsuits. When reminded that George Takei, who played Sulu on the original Star Trek series, is gay, church member Benjamin Phelps responded, "It turns out that protesting homosexuals is highly illogical. They should live long and prosper." Then he gave the Vulcan salute, prompting clumsy high-fives from his fellow Trekkers.
The uprising among Westboro protestors actually prompted a visit from Fred Phelps himself; the church leader tried to rally his members by reminding them of the connection between gays, AIDS victims, dead soldiers, Hollywood celebrities and comic book characters. But his speech prompted chants of "Get a life!" after which another former protester, Margie Phelps, threw a Captain America shield at him, hitting him in the face.
Interviewed later after he regained consciousness at Scripps Mercy Hospital, a woozy Fred Phelps admitted, "It probably doesn't help that even I have no idea what I'm talking about."
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Re: There are only 6 active members in this forum
I don't think you get it. Shot gun posting of numerous articles you
find on the internet kills discourse. It doesn't encourage it. Just
witness the LACK of discourse on this forum. 80-90% of the posts
aren't responded to. Dozens and dozens of posts with just a link to an
article or a link with a terse comment about it. Then we have to go to
the article, read it, figure out what the OP is trying to comment on
and reply? No fun. No thanks. I wouldn't mind it once in a while, but
thats almost all there is here. And THATS why there are so few active
posters. All of the "discourse" is buried under article postings.
This is constructive criticism. Take it or leave it.
On Jul 24, 7:52 pm, THE ANNOINTED ONE <markmka...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Actually if I killed that which was common in the past and takes place
> on some of the other "Forums" it is a proud moment. We allow ANY
> civilized discourse here or any "news/article" posters as well. It is
> now up to the individual to comment or not without being too harassed.
> If the one requirement we have.... civility.... is not your cup of tea
> please feel free to stay or go as YOU please, just do it civilly.
>
> Its' a good thing.
>
> On Jul 24, 12:08 pm, Zebnick <zebn...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > This board is used a bulletin board for people posting articles that
> > no one reads or responds to. It has been killed as a discussion forum.
> > Those doing it know who they are and don't care.
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> > On Jul 23, 12:20 pm, euwe <machgie...@gmail.com> wrote:
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> > > 3810.... ha!
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Re: There are only 6 active members in this forum
find on the internet kills discourse. It doesn't encourage it. Just
witness the LACK of discourse on this forum. 80-90% of the posts
aren't responded to. Dozens and dozens of posts with just a link to an
article or a link with a terse comment about it. Then we have to go to
the article, read it, figure out what the OP is trying to comment on
and reply? No fun. No thanks. I wouldn't mind it once in a while, but
thats almost all there is here. And THATS why there are so few active
posters. All of the "discourse" is buried under article postings.
This is constructive criticism. Take it or leave it.
On Jul 24, 7:52 pm, THE ANNOINTED ONE <markmka...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Actually if I killed that which was common in the past and takes place
> on some of the other "Forums" it is a proud moment. We allow ANY
> civilized discourse here or any "news/article" posters as well. It is
> now up to the individual to comment or not without being too harassed.
> If the one requirement we have.... civility.... is not your cup of tea
> please feel free to stay or go as YOU please, just do it civilly.
>
> Its' a good thing.
>
> On Jul 24, 12:08 pm, Zebnick <zebn...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > This board is used a bulletin board for people posting articles that
> > no one reads or responds to. It has been killed as a discussion forum.
> > Those doing it know who they are and don't care.
>
> > On Jul 23, 12:20 pm, euwe <machgie...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > 3810.... ha!
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