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At the Shrine of Ta Yeh, the Gay Rabbit God

By Marc Felion on March 18, 2008

apprentice with FOF T-shirt in front of rabbit altarGays living in Taiwan are now turning to the Gay Rabbit God to answer their prayers. “Ta Yeh” was a man that got killed for cruising a ruling official in 18th-century China in the bathroom.

The greater gods took pity on him and made him the rabbit god, which is considered by the Chinese to be a naturally gay animal. Because Ta Yeh now is not too popular of a deity, people pray to him hoping that he will have more time to listen to their prayers and deliver the man or woman of their dreams.

Move over Jesus! Gays just got a new god. We thought that it was an great story, so we asked one of our listeners in Taiwan to go check it out to see if it was real. The following is a first hand hand account from one of our listener in Taiwan at the shrine of Ta Yeh, the Rabbit God in Taipei, Taiwan. It has been slightly edited to protect his identity. Read more…

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  • Memphis Black Pride ‘07: Cupid Shuffle

    By John Q. Sanchez on March 16, 2008

    4 responses - Posted 03.16.08

    Special thanks to listener dobbythewarrior for finding this spectacular real-life production number. Special thanks also to the dancer who really cuts loose 55 seconds into this.

    Somewhat similar: Technoviking, Rave Granny (ty, brainfork!), Granny’s One-Eyed Cupid Shuffle.

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  • Free Mary Ann

    By Fausto Fernós on March 12, 2008

    10 responses - Posted 03.12.08

    I think the Drug War has gone too far when our very own Dawn Wells, the actress who played Mary Ann on the popular 1960’s TV sitcom Gilligans Island, was arrested and sent to prison for SIX MONTHS for possesion of marijuana.
    The poor woman was trapped on an remote Pacific Island for over a […]

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  • La Pequeña Amy Winehouse

    By John Q. Sanchez on March 9, 2008

    9 responses - Posted 03.09.08

    …from Chile! Thank you, Billy, for the tip!

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  • “Angie” Opener: Philadelphia Sitcom

    By John Q. Sanchez on March 7, 2008

    5 responses - Posted 03.07.08

    Have you heard the news? Fausto and Marc are coming to Philadelphia! Celebrate by spending a moment with Angie, the gutsy Philly waitress with a rich doctor husband and snooty new relatives. Though the clip is short, it’s got two incidents of sploshing and other food-on-human scenarios. And, some birds poop on Angie’s mean sister […]

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  • “The Shrink,” by the Penny Magic Show

    By John Q. Sanchez on March 6, 2008

    5 responses - Posted 03.06.08

    Also known as “Why Do You Think You Are Nuts?”
    After this mind-rending show-stopper went around the Web awhile back, determined fans tracked down and unearthed lead singer Penny Pearce, who is said to have a comeback in the works. That’s nuts!
    Even more nuts: Penny & company’s unsettling act inspired many remakes and remixes on youtube—including […]

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  • Pheast of Phools is Coming to Philadelphia!

    By Fausto Fernós on March 5, 2008

    5 responses - Posted 03.05.08

    I know the PH-onetic spelling is a bit corny, but I just couldn’t resist.
    Come join Marc Felion and me, Fausto Fernos for a little Feast of Fools Meet & Greet, Philladelphia Style
    THIS SATURDAY
    March 8, 10pm
    Triumph Brewing Company
    117 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19106
    www.triumphbrewing.com
    Hope to see you there!

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  • Not on the Down Low

    By Marc Felion on March 4, 2008

    1 response - Posted 03.04.08

    I got this video today at a social networking site. I thought was funny so asked the the maker of the video to tell me a little bit about the video.
    The creator and white rapper of the video, Daniel Stessen says it ’s based on a true story about his attendance at a […]

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  • Live Podcast at Steamworks, Chicago

    By Fausto Fernós on February 29, 2008

    8 responses - Posted 02.29.08

    Can you feel the heat? Spring is in full tilt and we’re so excited because 2008 marks the TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the Feast of Fools!
    To kick it off, we’re dying the jacuzzi green and bringing the boys to the bathhouse to tape a live podcast from Steamworks in Chicago.
    Yes, you heard me […]

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  • “Evita” Commercial (Plus! “Indira” Riposte)

    By John Q. Sanchez on February 29, 2008

    7 responses - Posted 02.29.08

    “That’s right, Evita—stamp your feet and clap your hands…. She simply seduced a country!” Starring Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin.
    Act II: SCTV’s spoof, “Indira,” starring Andrea Martin, now appearing on Broadway in “Young Frankenstein.”

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