# Flying Spaghetti Monster hits the big time? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 16, 2007, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-spaghetti-monster-hits-the-big-time/426731 "2007-11-16T18:28:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Sailboat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sailboat/32/461_2.png) [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2007, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-spaghetti-monster-hits-the-big-time/426731/1 "2007-11-16T18:28:53Z")
[FSM-ism a hot topic at religious meeting.](http://www.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/personal/11/16/flying.spaghettimonster.ap/index.html) What’s next, ecumenical conferences? Pastafarian retreats? It’s gotta be competitive with Scientology. Sailboat ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2007, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-spaghetti-monster-hits-the-big-time/426731/2 "2007-11-16T18:36:47Z")
There was quite an impressive turnout on the UK census for Jedi as a religion: ‘The 2001 census reveals that 390,000 people across England and Wales are devoted followers of the Jedi “faith” made famous by the blockbuster films. Census officials bowed to pressure after a massive internet campaign to include Jedi on the list of chosen religions.’ > **[BBC NEWS | UK | Census returns of the Jedi](http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/2757067.stm)** > > The 2001 census confirms the popularity of Star Wars films with 390,000 people stating Jedi Knight as their chosen religion. ---
**Author:** ![Goddess\_Kalea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Goddess\_Kalea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Goddess_Kalea)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2007, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-spaghetti-monster-hits-the-big-time/426731/3 "2007-11-16T19:36:26Z")
_From the Article: “Lucas Johnston, the third Florida student, argues the Flying Spaghetti Monsterism exhibits at least some of the traits of a traditional religion…”_ Oh no… the reason I became a Pastafarian was because it wasn’t a “real” religion. Now what am I going to do? First Post. Long-time lurker. Will be processing my paid membership soon. Hi Opal! ---
**Author:** ![ChiefScott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@ChiefScott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiefScott)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2007, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-spaghetti-monster-hits-the-big-time/426731/4 "2007-11-16T19:39:06Z")
Gnocciology? Pastabyterians? Church of Jesus Christ of the Linguini Day Saints? Macaroniodists? \ ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2007, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-spaghetti-monster-hits-the-big-time/426731/5 "2007-11-16T19:43:00Z")
[QUOTE=Goddess Kalea] _From the Article: “Lucas Johnston, the third Florida student, argues the Flying Spaghetti Monsterism exhibits at least some of the traits of a traditional religion…”_ Oh no… the reason I became a Pastafarian was because it wasn’t a “real” religion. Now what am I going to do? First Post. Long-time lurker. Will be processing my paid membership soon. Hi Opal! [/QUOTE] Welcome to the Dope. If FSM gets the trappings of religion, you can always retreat to the [IPU](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invisible_Pink_Unicorn). No one treats her serious. Jim ---
**Author:** ![Ferd\_Burfel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ecccb3/32.png) [@Ferd\_Burfel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferd_Burfel)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2007, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-spaghetti-monster-hits-the-big-time/426731/6 "2007-11-16T20:19:50Z")
May his noodly appendage touch you where you live. ---
**Author:** ![Max\_Torque](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Max\_Torque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_Torque)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2007, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-spaghetti-monster-hits-the-big-time/426731/7 "2007-11-16T20:26:47Z")
[QUOTE=ChiefScott] Gnocciology? Pastabyterians? Church of Jesus Christ of the Linguini Day Saints? Macaroniodists? \ [/QUOTE] No, no. As the page states, adherents call themselves “Pastafarians.” RAmen. ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2007, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-spaghetti-monster-hits-the-big-time/426731/8 "2007-11-16T20:27:09Z")
I’m converting from being a Pastafarian to being a follower of the IPU. Because the IPU has niftier [car emblems](http://www.rof.com/product_p/2170-pq.htm) ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2007, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-spaghetti-monster-hits-the-big-time/426731/9 "2007-11-16T20:32:19Z")
[Ooooh lookie, bible stories told in lego bricks.](http://www.thebricktestament.com/genesis/index.html) ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2007, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-spaghetti-monster-hits-the-big-time/426731/10 "2007-11-16T20:36:59Z")
[QUOTE=Shirley Ujest] I’m converting from being a Pastafarian to being a follower of the IPU. Because the IPU has niftier [car emblems](http://www.rof.com/product_p/2170-pq.htm) [/QUOTE] Ooh, can I count you as my first convert, I get extra non-existent bonus points if you tell them I referred you. ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2007, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-spaghetti-monster-hits-the-big-time/426731/11 "2007-11-16T20:37:47Z")
[QUOTE=Ferd Burfel] May his noodly appendage touch you where you live. [/QUOTE] As long as it’s not inappropriate touching, I’m good with it. ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2007, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-spaghetti-monster-hits-the-big-time/426731/12 "2007-11-16T20:43:35Z")
[QUOTE=Max Torque] No, no. As the page states, adherents call themselves “Pastafarians.” RAmen. [/QUOTE] Penne Cresti Penne Cresti Cresti Cresti Penne Penne Penne Ramen Penne Ramen Ramen Ramen Penne Penne ---
**Author:** ![Terminus\_Est](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terminus_est/32/3087_2.png) [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2007, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-spaghetti-monster-hits-the-big-time/426731/13 "2007-11-16T20:55:07Z")
[QUOTE=Shirley Ujest] [Ooooh lookie, bible stories told in lego bricks.](http://www.thebricktestament.com/genesis/index.html) [/QUOTE] That’s pretty cool. I’m quite amused by the pictures of little Lego figures having sex: [http://www.thebricktestament.com/genesis/cain\_and\_abel/gn04\_01a.html](http://www.thebricktestament.com/genesis/cain_and_abel/gn04_01a.html) [maybe NSFW] I also like the good reverend’s parental ratings for the various stories. Cain & Abel, for example, gets the whole gamut of NSVC, for nudity, sexual content, violence, and cursing. ---
**Author:** ![mobo85](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b19c9b/32.png) [@mobo85](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mobo85)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2007, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-spaghetti-monster-hits-the-big-time/426731/14 "2007-11-16T21:02:29Z")
[QUOTE=Terminus Est] I also like the good reverend’s parental ratings for the various stories. Cain & Abel, for example, gets the whole gamut of NSVC, for nudity, sexual content, violence, and cursing. [/QUOTE] In this case, the cursing is the sort of curse that God puts on other people. I was thinking of the FSM and Pastafarianism recently because I was reading that Michael Eisner, who now owns Topps, wants to make Bazooka Joe “the next Mickey Mouse” by making cartoons and such featuring the character. Since he has an eyepatch, Bazooka Joe is obviously a pirate. Eisner is not trying to make money- he’s trying to stop global warming. ---
**Author:** ![Annie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/858c86/32.png) [@Annie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2007, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-spaghetti-monster-hits-the-big-time/426731/15 "2007-11-16T21:06:57Z")
[QUOTE=tdn] As long as it’s not inappropriate touching, I’m good with it. [/QUOTE] _Inappropriately Touched By An Angel_: Thursday on CBS! 😃