ROFL. I remember that episode. Father Ted was a great show.
Back to the protests: I agree, the protests are kind of stupid. If they don't want to support the store, then just don't go there.
Mormonism ceased being a compelling topic for me when I finally came to terms with its transformation from a personality cult into a combination of a real estate company, a SuperPac, and Westboro Baptist Church. - Kishkumen
The Sugar Beet covered a similar situation a while ago:
California Ward Handles Publicity for New Porn Shop By Arnold Loveridge
CARMICHAEL, CA- In a show of neighborliness and community fairness, the Carmichael Third Ward has agreed to help publicize the newly opened Sex-R-Us shop on Fair Oaks Drive.
Remodeling the new store had left owners Josh and Nat Steinmetz in a bit of a cash crunch. "We sort of cut things a little close," Josh told this reporter. "With all the building permits, construction costs, and political payoffs, we probably would have had to close almost before we opened, if it hadn't been for the goodwill of the Church. We just don't know how to thank them enough."
According to Bishop Ted Bronson, members of the ward have volunteered to picket the store, testify at city planning commission meetings, and write letters to the local newspaper to create media attention and public interest in the new store. "There are several adult stores within a five-mile radius of this one," Bronson noted, "and if we don't create some sort of publicity, people won't even know a new one has opened. They'll be out of business in a couple of months if we don't do something to help."
This is not the first time the ward has tried to help local businesses. Nine years ago a failing theater in the community stopped showing discounted B movies and began showing XXX-rated adult movies. Ward members quickly mobilized to provide the theater with the publicity it so desperately needed, and for a while it appeared to be working. Then the members got tired, what with all their other callings, and the effort faltered. A month later, the theater closed.
"But that won't happen this time," promises Bronson. "We've got a backup plan to enlist neighboring wards if necessary, and my son is seriously considering developing his Eagle project around this store."
cinepro wrote:The Sugar Beet covered a similar situation a while ago:
California Ward Handles Publicity for New Porn Shop By Arnold Loveridge
CARMICHAEL, CA- In a show of neighborliness and community fairness, the Carmichael Third Ward has agreed to help publicize the newly opened Sex-R-Us shop on Fair Oaks Drive.
Remodeling the new store had left owners Josh and Nat Steinmetz in a bit of a cash crunch. "We sort of cut things a little close," Josh told this reporter. "With all the building permits, construction costs, and political payoffs, we probably would have had to close almost before we opened, if it hadn't been for the goodwill of the Church. We just don't know how to thank them enough."
According to Bishop Ted Bronson, members of the ward have volunteered to picket the store, testify at city planning commission meetings, and write letters to the local newspaper to create media attention and public interest in the new store. "There are several adult stores within a five-mile radius of this one," Bronson noted, "and if we don't create some sort of publicity, people won't even know a new one has opened. They'll be out of business in a couple of months if we don't do something to help."
This is not the first time the ward has tried to help local businesses. Nine years ago a failing theater in the community stopped showing discounted B movies and began showing XXX-rated adult movies. Ward members quickly mobilized to provide the theater with the publicity it so desperately needed, and for a while it appeared to be working. Then the members got tired, what with all their other callings, and the effort faltered. A month later, the theater closed.
"But that won't happen this time," promises Bronson. "We've got a backup plan to enlist neighboring wards if necessary, and my son is seriously considering developing his Eagle project around this store."
Some Schmo wrote:When The Passion of the Christ came out, I was absolutely sure Mel Gibson learned from the Last Temptation fiasco and drummed up his own controversy just to sell more tickets. I mean, why not? That's just good marketing.
Evidently, thousands upon thousands could not resist a snuff flick disguised as a religious movie.
“I was hooked from the start,” Snoop Dogg said. “We talked about the purpose of life, played Mousetrap, and ate brownies. The kids thought it was off the hook, for real.”
BishopRic wrote:...I remember a few years ago when "Bikini Cuts" opened up in Sandy. .. There were these scantilly dressed gals, in a tropical setting with the smell of coconut in the air, doing a HUGE volume of business. I got an overpriced haircut with a cheap hand massage...
So that's what "Bikini Cuts" is! I kept driving by some shop with that sign downtown when I was in SLC recently---of course I assumed it had to do with some scissored version of bikini waxes...or something...
From the Ernest L. Wilkinson Diaries: "ELW dreams he's spattered w/ grease. Hundreds steal his greasy pants."
BishopRic wrote:...I remember a few years ago when "Bikini Cuts" opened up in Sandy. .. There were these scantilly dressed gals, in a tropical setting with the smell of coconut in the air, doing a HUGE volume of business. I got an overpriced haircut with a cheap hand massage...
So that's what "Bikini Cuts" is! I kept driving by some shop with that sign downtown when I was in SLC recently---of course I assumed it had to do with some scissored version of bikini waxes...or something...
Same principle, but the patrons of Bikini Cuts do not usually go for that bald look.
I think a good firebomb thrown through the window at 3 A.M. would be great publicity, people everywhere could hear about it, and people for miles around could see it.
We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light. - Plato
Clearly the protesters have never set foot in there, so they have no idea what they are protesting against. Why don't they go protest against the Marriott hotels that have actual porn available?
You know what would be really funny? If they relocated to the Church's mall. There is no reason for a store like Spencer's to not be at the mall, and they sell basically the same stuff as the Blue Boutique. But the TBMs would find a way to rationalize it, no doubt.
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Zoidberg wrote:Clearly the protesters have never set foot in there, so they have no idea what they are protesting against. Why don't they go protest against the Marriott hotels that have actual porn available?
So does every hotel chain. Should we protest them simply because they're Mormon. I like Marriott. When I used to travel 2-3 weeks out of the month I always stayed with them. Plus you don't have to pack scriptures. Book of Mormon is right there.
"Surely he knows that DCP, The Nehor, Lamanite, and other key apologists..." -Scratch clarifying my status in apologetics "I admit it; I'm a petty, petty man." -Some Schmo