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Can’t all religions be a merit based? Rashmila Shakya, a Nepalese Hindu “living deity” is calling it quits this week, deciding to hang up her arms and gowns to pursue a normal life. I say “you go girl.”
I feel sorry for any child that gets elevated to the role of religious figure just for the hell of it, because they are the reincarnation of so-and-so or some other far-out reason. I thought Buddhists were supposed to be cool, so why do they rob the cradle just to find their next leader? Wouldn’t it be a better idea to pick someone with intelligence and experience? I wonder what would happen if their leader developed some sort of bipolar disorder, mental retardation or odd habit later in life?
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We are SO excited for the Simpsons movie to come out. Did you know they converted twelve 7-Eleven Stores nationwide into real-life Kwik E Marts? We’re trying to get down there with a video camera and get ourselves a box of Krusty O’s before the sell out.
You can also go to the movie’s website and make your very own Simpsons avatar in your own shape and size, but you can’t get it to say anything and you can’t put a dress on Homer either.
What advice do you guys have for a young closeted listener who is thinking of coming out, but is afraid of losing his nice job as a hardware store manager?
Join Amanda Steinstein, Marc Felion and me on todays show as we talk about the fill pill, Amanda’s pirate shirt and the pro’s and con’s of Apple’s new iPhone.(Read my review here.)
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Maia says:
July 3, 2007 at 11:14Amanda: BEST Marge growl EV-uh. That was sooooo cute!
Word to the wise — Don’t assume that a company can’t fire you for being gay… If your state doesn’t have workplace non-discrimination laws on the books, read your employee manual and see what it says. Luckily, we’re now protected here in Illinois, because you would be surprised — I know I was, when I found out that sexual orientation was NOT included in the long list of “creed, religion, race, physical disability, etc. etc.” that couldn’t be discriminated against… at the City Colleges of Chicago, of all places!
Man, wish I had time to get to the Kwik-E-Mart on my lunch hour… it’s due west of Hyde Park. But it’s waaaaay west. I’ll just have to wait and see the pictures!
Maia says:
July 3, 2007 at 11:26Oh, and I just have to ask — Does Marc really have a pair of magenta pants?? (If so, are they corduroy? I think that would be cute.)
Marc Felion says:
July 3, 2007 at 12:01I don’t have a pair of magenta corduroys but now I’m thinking of getting them. Maia, the City Colleges of Chicago may not have a non-discrimination policy for gays, but the City of Chicago has had one for years and now the whole State of Illinois is protected.
Maia says:
July 3, 2007 at 13:49Get those magenta pants, Marc, and let’s go boogie! (Okay, I have been rereading Tales of the City… the verb “to boogie” has now been added to my everyday vocabulary)
Magenta pants made me think of gold pants, which made me think of Leslie and the Ly’s…
So, naturally, I made a Simpsons avatar of Leslie Hall:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/see-here/707564405/
How could I resist, when the perfect hairdo was available??
I’m relieved to hear that the City of Chicago explicitly states an lgbt non-discrimination policy… come to think of it, that employee handbook probably hadn’t been updated since the mimeograph machine in the basement broke down in the late 70s… (judging by the way the rest of that place was run!) So I won’t get my panties in a bunch over it.
Hey, I won a free T-shirt! Woo hoo! Wow, that’s the pay-off for checking old comment boards. (Medium, please!)
I would also like to buy a DVD from you guys, if you still have those “Best of FOF” DVDs available… please let me know.
Happy independence! Live free!
Clay says:
July 3, 2007 at 23:35Heya I loved the show today! Actually yesterday now. Amanda is definitely my favorite (though I love all of you equally… you’re like the children that are older than me and have jobs that I never had). I just think she’s so sweet! And I really like her voice. Some may find it grating… but I don’t. It’s like music to my bleeding ears! n_n Just Jorshin’ ya!
And she likes TMBG. So she’s immediately awesome! I just downloaded the Else but I’m going to buy the real thing when it comes out.
Keep it up guys! More of what you are doing. I don’t mean the same…. just keep being you! ‘Cuz you guys is the greatestest!
Love
-Clay
Eric says:
July 4, 2007 at 08:59My Birthday is October 11th. I finally feel like I’m continuing my family tradition of being born on a holiday; my mom’s the fourth, my grandma’s Groundhog’s Day, and now, I’m National Coming Out Day.
But speaking of the show, I loved the random topics you guys seemed to go off on (especially the church one), it’s even better if you can’t listen to the full show and catch five minutes or so while on a break from work. *Obligatory concluding comments on love for Amanda*
Boston Bob says:
July 5, 2007 at 05:34Great show!
I think the guys at the gym are stll wondering what I’m smiling and laughing at every morning.
Amanda, you’re still my favorite!!
Miss_Amalthea says:
July 13, 2007 at 22:15Amanda, I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone, I too have a deep, deep love for Hugh Laurie. In fact, I think he is my dream man….
Mark Wilson says:
April 2, 2008 at 07:16Hey Marc much as I luv ya I have to say that Amanda is right about Harvey’s surname. On his commentary on the anniversary edition of Torch Song he says Firesteen.
Mark
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Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Fausto Fernós created the Feast of Fools in 1998 as wacky artists variety show in Chicago, Illinois.
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Fausto Fernós | November 20, 2008
Thank you for the glowing review Randall! If you have a moment, please go to the iTunes music store and share your review there: www.tinyurl.com/feastoffools
miguelito | November 20, 2008
I don’t blame African-Americans; I blame the No campaign. They didn’t make a persuasive argument in their ads. They allowed the Yes...
15 comments on FOF #882 - Rev. Straight Talks About Prop. 8 - 11.18.08
brain-fork | November 19, 2008
Fantastic! Any chance we can get “Doing Time” in the Feast Blast?
Bobby In Oklahoma | November 19, 2008
Jann’s face in the iTunes podcast photo reminds me of Liev Schreiber…or is it just me?
DavidMcD | November 19, 2008
I am praying for all the world’s religions to stop pushing their beliefs down my throat. I agree with you Fausto, if all reverends were as...
15 comments on FOF #882 - Rev. Straight Talks About Prop. 8 - 11.18.08
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Fausto Fernós | November 20, 2008
Thank you for the glowing review Randall! If you have a moment, please go to the iTunes music store and share your review there: www.tinyurl.com/feastoffools
miguelito | November 20, 2008
I don’t blame African-Americans; I blame the No campaign. They didn’t make a persuasive argument in their ads. They allowed the Yes...
15 comments on FOF #882 - Rev. Straight Talks About Prop. 8 - 11.18.08
brain-fork | November 19, 2008
Fantastic! Any chance we can get “Doing Time” in the Feast Blast?
Bobby In Oklahoma | November 19, 2008
Jann’s face in the iTunes podcast photo reminds me of Liev Schreiber…or is it just me?
DavidMcD | November 19, 2008
I am praying for all the world’s religions to stop pushing their beliefs down my throat. I agree with you Fausto, if all reverends were as...
15 comments on FOF #882 - Rev. Straight Talks About Prop. 8 - 11.18.08
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bradley says:
July 3, 2007 at 06:57this episode was hilarious. anytime i hear “dick’ll make you slap somebody,” i’m happy.