I just got home from a full day of pirate preaching and dinner, so I longer post will be coming later…but The Society of Non-Theists made the local news!
I’m so excited! And they didn’t show me saying anything dumb! One minor quibble – they said my last name wrong. It’s pronounced Mc-Crite. Sadness. Oh well, I’m used to it.
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Jen
September 18, 2009 at 3:40 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Also, apparently we're against "thesis"s ;P
Jen
September 18, 2009 at 10:40 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Also, apparently we’re against “thesis”s ;P
Joé McKen
September 18, 2009 at 3:41 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Aah, so that’s what you sound like, lass …
Hey, you made the news! A few more interviews and you’ll be PZ-level celebrity status! =P
(Go Non-Theists!)
Joé McKen
September 18, 2009 at 10:41 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Aah, so that’s what you sound like, lass …Hey, you made the news! A few more interviews and you’ll be PZ-level celebrity status! =P(Go Non-Theists!)
Jen
September 18, 2009 at 3:42 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
THEY SPELLED MY NAME WRONG TOO! McCreight D:
Jen
September 18, 2009 at 10:42 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
THEY SPELLED MY NAME WRONG TOO! McCreight D:
Sili
September 18, 2009 at 3:42 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
/mkrɑɪt/? You Scots are crazy. It's as bad as Ceilidh.
(Congrats!, though.)
Sili
September 18, 2009 at 10:42 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
/mkrɑɪt/? You Scots are crazy. It’s as bad as Ceilidh.(Congrats!, though.)
Joé McKen
September 18, 2009 at 3:43 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Well, what d’you expect? It is the media … ;-)
Joé McKen
September 18, 2009 at 10:43 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Well, what d’you expect? It is the media … ;-)
mcbender
September 18, 2009 at 4:12 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Compared to some of the blunders I've seen occur in local journalism, you got off easy :P
That said, I find it hilarious that the woman had no idea how to pronounce "non-theists". The society of non-thesis? Sounds like a pretty wishy-washy group to me…
mcbender
September 18, 2009 at 11:12 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Compared to some of the blunders I’ve seen occur in local journalism, you got off easy :PThat said, I find it hilarious that the woman had no idea how to pronounce “non-theists”. The society of non-thesis? Sounds like a pretty wishy-washy group to me…
Andre Vienne
September 18, 2009 at 5:03 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Haha. Looked like it was pretty nice, all told. Didn't appear to be scorching the skin of of you at all either.
That's pretty awesome, though. First local TV, then THE WORLD!
I'd laugh like a villain, but this isn't my plan, so I'll leave it to you.
Andre Vienne
September 19, 2009 at 12:03 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Haha. Looked like it was pretty nice, all told. Didn’t appear to be scorching the skin of of you at all either.That’s pretty awesome, though. First local TV, then THE WORLD!I’d laugh like a villain, but this isn’t my plan, so I’ll leave it to you.
Mike Brownstein
September 18, 2009 at 5:48 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
This is a win for atheists! There's still more stories to be posted so we are in good shape so far!
Mike Brownstein
September 19, 2009 at 12:48 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
This is a win for atheists! There’s still more stories to be posted so we are in good shape so far!
BathTub
September 18, 2009 at 6:01 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Heh at least you know t.estes is still reading your blog.
BathTub
September 19, 2009 at 1:01 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Heh at least you know t.estes is still reading your blog.
mike
September 18, 2009 at 6:11 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Non-thesists. Hm… Does that mean you're against term papers? That may just get your enrollment up!
mike
September 19, 2009 at 1:11 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Non-thesists. Hm… Does that mean you’re against term papers? That may just get your enrollment up!
Oliver Klozehoff
September 18, 2009 at 6:28 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Careful Jen…someone has a crush on you….
Oliver Klozehoff
September 19, 2009 at 1:28 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Careful Jen…someone has a crush on you….
Veritas
September 18, 2009 at 6:38 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Huh, I would have known how to pronounce it. I should be in charge of interviewing all atheists for all news everywhere.
Despite being barely photogenic and, I'm sure, rather poor at the job.
Also, great costume. Better than the one I cobbled together.
Veritas
September 19, 2009 at 1:38 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Huh, I would have known how to pronounce it. I should be in charge of interviewing all atheists for all news everywhere.Despite being barely photogenic and, I’m sure, rather poor at the job.Also, great costume. Better than the one I cobbled together.
Joé McKen
September 18, 2009 at 6:38 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Let us now applaud Jen’s inclusion amongst the wicked and the damned: T.Estes’ Wall of Shame …
[I feel like I’m nearing spam-level comment numbers now. Aie.]
Joé McKen
September 19, 2009 at 1:38 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Let us now applaud Jen’s inclusion amongst the wicked and the damned: T.Estes’ Wall of Shame …[I feel like I’m nearing spam-level comment numbers now. Aie.]
Tom Estes
September 18, 2009 at 6:41 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I figured it was time to let you out of the dog house, but please, no posts that imply I'm some kind of psycho stalker, please. It would also be appreciated if you discourage that type of talk from those who comment. I know you're not going to censor, but it would be nice if you would at least respond if someone acts like I'm a pedophile.
Tom Estes
September 19, 2009 at 1:41 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I figured it was time to let you out of the dog house, but please, no posts that imply I’m some kind of psycho stalker, please. It would also be appreciated if you discourage that type of talk from those who comment. I know you’re not going to censor, but it would be nice if you would at least respond if someone acts like I’m a pedophile.
Jen
September 18, 2009 at 6:43 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Don't worry Tom, I made sure to reprimand someone in the comments here.
Jen
September 19, 2009 at 1:43 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Don’t worry Tom, I made sure to reprimand someone in the comments here.
Tom Estes
September 18, 2009 at 6:49 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Well, I appreciate it. And feel free to comment over there if you want.
Good day to you.
Tom Estes
September 19, 2009 at 1:49 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Well, I appreciate it. And feel free to comment over there if you want.Good day to you.
Dan Gilbert
September 18, 2009 at 7:35 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Congrats, Jen! What great publicity!
Dan Gilbert
September 19, 2009 at 2:35 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Congrats, Jen! What great publicity!
Egoist Paul
September 18, 2009 at 9:25 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
That's great! The local news is a free advertisement for your group. I'm wondering how much it contributes to the increase memberships.
Egoist Paul
September 19, 2009 at 4:25 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
That’s great! The local news is a free advertisement for your group. I’m wondering how much it contributes to the increase memberships.
Paul Gowder
September 19, 2009 at 1:58 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Most importantly: the hat is awesome.
Paul Gowder
September 19, 2009 at 8:58 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Most importantly: the hat is awesome.
holydust
September 19, 2009 at 3:01 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Yes. We are against theses of any kind! Having a point is grounds for banishment.
holydust
September 19, 2009 at 10:01 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Yes. We are against theses of any kind! Having a point is grounds for banishment.
Ian
September 19, 2009 at 4:45 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Very cool.
Ian
September 19, 2009 at 11:45 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Very cool.
JosherBlitz
September 19, 2009 at 10:13 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Awesome job! Although you're used to it, it sounds like you're not at ease with the certain lack of attention to detail that has become representative of the Journalism industry… I think that's GREAT!
JosherBlitz
September 19, 2009 at 5:13 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Awesome job! Although you’re used to it, it sounds like you’re not at ease with the certain lack of attention to detail that has become representative of the Journalism industry… I think that’s GREAT!
Shawn
September 19, 2009 at 10:25 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
@TomDon't worry, I'm sure she'd stop someone from saying you're a pedophile, or rather, I know someone she has stopped already :3
Shawn
September 19, 2009 at 5:25 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
@TomDon’t worry, I’m sure she’d stop someone from saying you’re a pedophile, or rather, I know someone she has stopped already :3
harrythedon
September 20, 2009 at 1:41 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
you people should be ashamed of yourselves – such behaviour trivialises pastafarianism and is deeply hurtful to those of us who keep the faith. such egregious blasphemy must not be tolerated and your sacrilege will be punished in the next world. once we've burnt you at the stake that is.
harrythedon
September 20, 2009 at 8:41 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
you people should be ashamed of yourselves – such behaviour trivialises pastafarianism and is deeply hurtful to those of us who keep the faith. such egregious blasphemy must not be tolerated and your sacrilege will be punished in the next world. once we’ve burnt you at the stake that is.
Sili
September 20, 2009 at 7:44 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I just realised that I not only am a non-theist, I am actually a non-thesist, too.
Does that mean I win?
Sili
September 20, 2009 at 2:44 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I just realised that I not only am a non-theist, I am actually a non-thesist, too.Does that mean I win?
Jessica Sideways
September 20, 2009 at 3:12 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I definitely should do this at Auraria Campus! ^_^
Jessica Sideways
September 20, 2009 at 10:12 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I definitely should do this at Auraria Campus! ^_^