With a title like The 52 Funniest Things About the Upcoming Death of the Pope you better step up and come with something witty, funny, or at least mildly intellegent. What you shouldn’t do is write something like this P.O.S. from the NY Press.
Shock to be shocking isn’t art, in my opinion. I’ll give him a few props: 45. Pope departs Earth at a time when Hitch is top-grossing movie in the world. That’s kinda funny. Oh, and 28. Bears everywhere shitting in woods. And I’ll give him credit for 27.We’ll never get to hear his hilarious post-tracheotomy rendition of “Come on Eileen.” Just for the Dexys reference – but otherwise it’s just a stunt to get a rise out of the bible thumpers — which I guess isn’t a bad thing afterall.
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It wasn’t that it was funny, it was just an attempt to bash a prominent religious and political figure. I think that the Pope and the Church have standing but they sometimes over-step their bounds into the political arena, which makes him fair-game. If you are offended, don’t read it.
Trust me, not offended here. Athiest and pretty anti religion as well. But, I think your gonna bash someone in the media, at least make it mitty and funny. Reading that you want to see the pope burried accidentally so that he’s clawing at the inside of this coffin just is in bad taste and just isn’t that funny, in my opinion.
I read it because it’s news worthy. I didn’t find it offensive, I found it silly. Big difference.
I think it is disgusting how people fail to acknowledge that fact that Pope John Paul II was a good and holy man. I don’t care what you opinions are about religion or Catholicism. Your opinions give you no right to disrespect another human being. Especially when that human being would never do anything to disrespect you. It is a selfish mockery of a holy man, and of faith. I do not condem differing opinions, however this is over-stepping the boundries.
what about “35.Doctor applies fingers to neck to check expiring Pope’s pulse. Pope’s ear falls off.” that shit’s hilarious.
and if your read that list and came away with the thought “Shock to be shocking isn’t art”, then you’re an idiot.
I know you are but what am I.
Sorry, it could have been a lot funnier and more witty. “What’s grosser than gross?” jokes have more thought put into them than:
“49.After beating for the last time, Pope’s heart sits there like a piece of hamburger.”
Sorry. It’s been three years and I still don’t think that list is that special.
Now, you want shocking AND funny:
“Jesus walks into a motel, slaps three nails on the counter and says ‘Innkeeper, will this put me up for the night?’”
Thank you for not being spam though.