Today's Topics:
A Matter of Pride
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Date: Wed, 28 Nov 90 10:53:53 est
From: Eric Haines <eye!erich@uu.psi.com>
Subject: A Matter of Pride
To: subgenius@media-lab.media.mit.edu
>From "The Secular Humorist", of "Free Inquiry" magazine:
>From the monthly newspaper "Hinduism Today" comes word that "Hindus are
running at the head of the pack" when it comes to the Guiness Book of World
Records. Ashrita Furman, a disciple of guru Sri Chinmoy, allegedly holds the
most records claimed by one person - 13 - including records for jumping jacks
(27,000) and somersaulting (12.25 miles). Shamefully, the record for lying on
a bed of nails (300 hours) is held by a Christian clergyman. The paper
"thinks Hindus should get it back" and promises publicity to any Hindu who
meets Guiness's tough requirements to break the record.
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False Idols
Rock Star Billy Idol, who recently was injured in a motorcycle accident, had
the following to say about reports that the accident had led him to find God:
"Everybody got it wrong. I said I was into porn again, not born again."
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