So, I've decided...

[kierthos]

Yes, I am going to go through with dressing up as Jesus on May 21st, and walk around downtown Columbia, carrying a variety of signs. (For those who don't know, there is a Christian sect that earnestly believes that the Rapture will happen on May 21st. Why May 21st? Who the fuck knows....)

Of course, I need ideas for signs. I want to have at least a dozen possible signs, and winnow it down to 4 or 5.

Ones I have so far:

"The Rapture has been cancelled due to lack of interest."
"There's more to the Bible then that one part of Leviticus you all love to quote."
"PANIC NOW! The Rapture is here! ....just kidding!"

And yes, I realize that given that this is the Deep South, nay the buckle of the Bible Belt itself, there is a decent chance that people might give me shit over this when I'm walking around. There's also the possibility that people might get angry at me, and be violent. I'm willing to take that risk, simply for the amusement factor of mocking the religiously credulous.

So, more sign ideas anyone?

Comments

[thedeadcat]

Drougnor suggests that you find yourself a couple of lookalikes who are also willing to dress the same way, so you can further fuck with the locals. "Nah, you're not looking for me. I'm over there!"

[kierthos]

I do have two identical brothers, but one is living on the other coast, and the other doesn't have a Jesus beard like I do. (Yes, I know there are fake beards, but I don't see him getting involved in this anyway.)

[thedeadcat]

Yeah - I didn't see your brothers jumping on the bandwagon when you brought this up before, so you'll have to find temporary twins. ;D

[egearman]

It's not that I wouldn't participate, but it's more like I'd be standing off to the side laughing my ass crack off as the cops keep the rabid fundies off of him.

[mithras]

I think you also need to go out on the 22nd with signs.

[mithras]

In case it wasn't clear....

Something like, "Oh crap... I overslept!"

[kierthos]

Nice. Might use that one.

[jdack]

-"Rumors of my return have been greatly exaggerated. I was in Maui."
Or "of my death."

-An arrow pointing down at you, text "ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT."

also you need someone to take photos for us.

[kierthos]

*nod* for the photos, I've already been told by one person that I have to show her the costume at least a couple days in advance, because she's going to be out of town that weekend.

[mithras]

BTW, going to do this as well.

I'm thinking of a sign that says, "I'm not the one you're looking for... He's in South Carolina."

If I do, you should do the same thing, but "California".