Or, for you non-hip godbotherers “What Would Jeebus Buy?”
I recall, some years ago, coming across a catalog of christian merch that was laying about the office. I don’t recall how I happened to be looking through it but I distinctly remember seeing socks—as a matter of fact, I think they were golf socks—that were significant for bearing the little WWJD epigram.
This fascinates me. I mean, come on, socks? I’m an atheist, I don’t have any sort of truck with supernatural nonsense, but I actually can understand someone wearing a symbol of their faith. I get that. But… socks? I mean, what the hell does that mean? I can’t help but think of the cardinal who blessed his driver in Dogma, thus granting Silent Bob the wherewithal to slay the demon. Although it might be wiser to invest in some good sturdy boots with WWJD soles because I can’t help but imagine how awkward it would be, having to take off your shoes every time you wanted to ninja kick some random demon with your holy WWJD socks.
I guess god doesn’t have to worry about brand devaluation in way that corporations do. If he truly is everywhere, I suppose it doesn’t matter how trivial the product to which he lends his good name.
Link to the product that got me thinking about this.
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