Newsgroups: alt.religion.scientology
From: dennis.l.erlich@support.com
Subject: STEP RIGHT UP, STEP RIGHT
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Date: Fri, 13 Oct 95 17:59:47 -0700
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            * another nominee for post of the year *

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peter@petermc.demon.co.uk (Peter McDermott)

>ao579@yfn.ysu.edu (Diane Richardson) wrote:
>
>Sort of reminds me of the "professional" freaks who man
>the sideshow tents.  They refuse reconstructive surgery
>because that would destroy their money-making potential
>as well.
>
>Come on Diane -- you must have heard that the net was full
>of geeks... :-)
>
>In fact, there are _many_ strong resemblences between Usenet
>and a freakshow.
>
>Roll up, Roll up, Roll up! The ARS cult circus is coming to a
>computer screen near you even as we speak.
>
>Thrill, as The Tar Baby put his head in the Clam's mouth!
>
>Gasp in astonishment trapeze and con artist Andy Milne as he 
>twists and turns his stories through the air
>
>Howl with laughter as the clam clowns attaempt to explain the 
>inexplicable and prove the unprovable.
>
>Quake in fear and rage as Henry, the Human Cannonball is fired 
>from his job simply for telling the truth about a vicious nut cult.
>
>Go to the bathroom and buy more popcorn while the tedious horse act 
>parades their horses once around the ring in a circle once again for 
>the fiftieth time. This is the "new wave" circus -- a humane, biodegradable
>100% fat free circus, where the animals are treated with love and 
>respect. No whips, chains, cattle prods, handcuffs or other restraint 
>devices have ever been used on these animals. Just simple repetitious
>Training Routines(tm). Listen closely through the canvas and hear the
>trainer showing off their skills at this very minute...
>
>"Tell us about the interview with Snake Thomson's daughter?"
>
>...
>
>"Do you really have a daughter who works at MoFo?"
>
>...
>
>"What is the churches view on forged cancels?"
>
>...
>
>"Good boy! Here's a nice sugar lump."
>
>"Now tell all the nice ladies and gentlemen how many subs Elron 
>sank in WW11? -- Woody will count out the total by stamping his left 
>hoof on the ground...."
>
>Horse: "Neigh!"                                                 
>
>Audience: Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...
>
>You, Diane, get my nomination for the job of strong lady.
>
>Vera, on the other hand, is more suited to the job of 'Fat Lady'.
>Tony will be donating a pair of Vera's panties for use as the ARS
>Big Top.
>
>Autographed copies of Scamizdat will be on sale during the 
>interval, and in the foyer before and after the show. The 
>performance has been sponsored by PGP and Lazarus.
>
>And remember, *this* show's not over till the Fat Lady sings...
>
>--
>peter@petermc.demon.co.uk                  cool as fuck!
>
>Save henry from the screwy nut-cult! Smash scientology now!

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           Rev. Dennis L Erlich  * * the inFormer * *
      dennis.l.erlich@support.com  +  inForm@primenet.com
                           "tar baby"