'Sup TAtheists? Need some advice. Here's the deal: I'm in the closet at work because I've got enough prejudice to handle as it is and some people do suck quite a bit around these parts.
I've wanted a Darwin Fish car emblem since I first saw one but figured that would get my car keyed and draw attention that may reach the roomer mills at work. Additionally, it would make me rather glum to find my Darwin Fish de-footed. So, I went with the Flying Spaghetti Monster, which I think is hilarious and whimsical--perfect for me!
The pressing question: do you think the Flying Spaghetti Monster is recognizable outside of the free-thinking community? It does say FSM on it...so it could be googled.
Tags: FSM, car, closet, emblem, flying, monster, out, spaghetti
Permalink Reply by Kairan Nierde on March 15, 2013 at 8:09pm Nice. Ironic too, wearing that on just one religion's day of worship.
Permalink Reply by futilethewinds on March 15, 2013 at 5:55pm An FSM emblem does not necessarily mean you're an atheist. It means you have a sense of humor. Most people don't even know what FSM stands for. I think you're alright.
Permalink Reply by SteveInCO on March 15, 2013 at 7:29pm I used to hang out with a very mixed group of Libertarians. Some were VERY Christian. Anyhow the non Christians knew that I had nicknamed my truck "The Antichrist" (after the land rover in "The Gods Must Be Crazy"), but one time I let the name drop in front of some of the Christians--and their kids. I was mortified for a split second, but they busted out laughing, teasing their kids telling them to stay away from the evil truck.
Permalink Reply by Gallup's Mirror on March 16, 2013 at 12:57am I have this Linux magnet on the back of my car. It confuses people. Christians tend to think I'm sending some kind of Christian-themed computer geek message. Atheists think I'm making fun of Christians. Depending on the situation, when asked, I may smile, shrug, and shake my head. Or I'll explain everything.
But if you're concerned about the impact of making an overt statement, then go for the subversive, the irreverent, or the just plain bizarre. Sometimes the best way to make fun of people is behind their back.
Permalink Reply by Teri G on March 16, 2013 at 5:29am I think the fish with legs and the dead fish will cause some outrage amongst some christians because the message is easy to understand.
Permalink Reply by Gallup's Mirror on March 16, 2013 at 1:41pm You're probably right, Teri. There are lots of other options to choose from, though.
If not the Knights Templar then perhaps the Knights Tartar.
Permalink Reply by RobertPiano on March 16, 2013 at 7:39am They are great. Now I have to buy an old beater junk car just to display ALL of THEM!
Permalink Reply by Gallup's Mirror on March 16, 2013 at 1:46pm
Permalink Reply by Strega on March 16, 2013 at 2:04pm When I'm... when I'm...when I'm cleaning Windows...
Permalink Reply by Donald S. Chase on March 16, 2013 at 10:23am The purpose of displaying the emblem is pride in your belief. Better to save your money and spend it on a dictionary to keep by your computer. roomer mills???????
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