BS: Plastic Jesus

Subject: RE: BS: Plastic Jesus
From: Joe Offer
Date: 14 May 03 - 01:28 PM

Hi, Harpy - I have a degree in theology and I've worked and taught in the Catholic Church all my life, and you know I'm proud to be a Catholic (a member of the loyal opposition, perhaps; but proud nonetheless). And yes, I'm reasonably orthodox. I learned "Plastic Jesus" from classmates in a Catholic seminary, same place where I learned Has Anybody Seen J.C.?. Plastic statues and glow-in-the-dark rosaries and St. Christopher medals are objects that are often used with more superstition than faith.

Given the proper attitude, these objects can be helpful reminders to focus faith. A sense of humor can help a person keep that "proper attitude." People of faith don't get into trouble if they know how to laugh at themselves.

I think Jesus would agree with that. So would Buddha. And so, I dare say, would Mohammed.

-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: BS: Plastic Jesus
From: Matt_R
Date: 13 May 03 - 08:02 PM

Thanks Bill! It was a beautiful song. I'd love to learn it.

Subject: RE: BS: Plastic Jesus
From: John J
Date: 13 May 03 - 11:40 AM

A lovely song Bill.

John

Subject: RE: BS: Plastic Jesus
From: bill\sables
Date: 13 May 03 - 04:05 AM

Mat, the song was "Rubenstein Remembers" It was written by a neighbour of mine called Ewan Carruthers. Sadly he is not with us now, He moved to Callifornia a few years ago.
Bill

Subject: RE: BS: Plastic Jesus
From: Matt_R
Date: 13 May 03 - 01:07 AM

I'm still trying to figure out that song that Allan sang while he and Bill stopped by Greenville. It was about a Jewish man..."Goldberg" or something like that...I wish I knew what it was.

Subject: RE: BS: Plastic Jesus
From: Bill D
Date: 12 May 03 - 11:01 PM

if you put both hands on the radio while driving, you will NEED saving...*grin*

Subject: RE: BS: Plastic Jesus
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 May 03 - 08:35 PM

Bill the next step is to "PUT YOUR HANDS ON THE RADIO AND YOU WILL BE SAVED!"

Subject: RE: BS: Plastic Jesus
From: Amos
Date: 12 May 03 - 08:19 PM

Well, I would volunteer but I'm not old-fashioned yet. Working on it, though!


A

Subject: RE: BS: Plastic Jesus
From: harpgirl
Date: 12 May 03 - 07:30 PM

Joe, I'm stunned! You really did that and you don't mind if everyone knows? I want to know your answer to the "'rat' on a friend" BS question, (which I think is a fake BTW).....harpy

Subject: RE: BS: Plastic Jesus
From: Bill D
Date: 12 May 03 - 07:02 PM

shucks, I'm working on my 2nd million!
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Subject: RE: BS: Plastic Jesus
From: catspaw49
Date: 12 May 03 - 05:49 PM

Sorry Liz, I'm still working on my first million and my first wife as well.......I mean like I've made over a million, but I done gone and spent something in excess of that. As to the wife......well, I'm a happy camper.

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Plastic Jesus
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 12 May 03 - 05:41 PM

So no takers on the oldfashioned millionaire yet then?>

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Plastic Jesus
From: wysiwyg
Date: 12 May 03 - 03:53 PM

OK, but He'll only be able to perform plastic miracles, ya know.

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Plastic Jesus
From: Amos
Date: 12 May 03 - 03:34 PM

Wow!! I am impressed, Joe!! What a co-MOONity we got here. Nicely done -- especially the choice of the magnetized li'l feller with the red cape. It just goes to show Joe Offer has STYLE, man!! I always said breeding would tell! :>)))


A

Subject: RE: BS: Plastic Jesus
From: DonMeixner
Date: 12 May 03 - 03:23 PM

Barlow Knives are everywhere Bill.   Did you find one? I'll send one to you if it will get through customs.

Don

"When I was little boy I wanted a Barlow Knife,

Now all I want is Shadey Grove to say she'll be my wife."

Subject: RE: BS: Plastic Jesus
From: Joe Offer
Date: 12 May 03 - 02:47 PM

You know, it was a hard decision - should I send Bill the glow-in-the-dark model, or the one with the official colors of the Sacred Heart Auto League, with J.C. wearing a red cape. I chose the official one, with a genuine magnet on the bottom that will interfere with Bill's radio and make it sound like an old-time AM country radio station.

May you and J.C. have a good time together, Bill.

-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: BS: Plastic Jesus
From: catspaw49
Date: 12 May 03 - 12:43 PM

LOL....I love it Ducky!!! But cheese is religious of course.....Does she also sign, "What a friend we have in cheeses?"

Bill, I am happy that Father Joebro has come through for you!!!

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Plastic Jesus
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 12 May 03 - 12:35 PM

The funniest thing I saw was Sue signing the song Plastic Jesus in the Tap and Spile whitby last year - it took a while before I realised she was actually signing plastic cheeses!!

Subject: RE: BS: Plastic Jesus
From: gnu
Date: 12 May 03 - 07:01 AM

Remember what George Carlin said... make sure he's facing the traffic.

Subject: RE: BS: Plastic Jesus
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 12 May 03 - 06:10 AM

Music related items eh.... any chance someone can send me an old fashioned millionaire? My searches have so far been unsuccessful, although I did find Paddy McGinty's goat once.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Plastic Jesus
From: Partridge
Date: 12 May 03 - 06:03 AM

Hi Bill, just make sure it does not interfere with your stereo!
Pat x

Subject: BS: Plastic Jesus
From: bill\sables
Date: 12 May 03 - 05:46 AM

A couple of years ago Allan C and I did the Great Mudcat Adventure trip around the USA visiting catters in about 30 states, On this journey we searched unsuccessfully for two music related artifacts, one was a "Barlo Knife" which I remembered from the song and when I returned home Allan had got one and sent it over to me. The other was a Plactic Jesus for a car dashboard. Today I recieved a package from Joe Offer and inside was a genuine Plastic Jesus. Thanks Joe. This must be what mudcat is all about.
Cheers Bill