TheBaronOfFratton

Does GOD deem it necessary, or important, to write his name on the inside of an aubergine? AND WHY??? What does it all mean? Maybe... NOTHING! PAREIDOLIA: Attaching significance to vague and random stimulus. In September last year, this phenomenon struck in Jurong, Singapore when a tree resembling a monkey was deemed to be a manifestation of the Chinese 'Monkey' God, or 'Hanuman' of the Hindu religion. Here HE is: Apparently, a sign had previously been posted on the tree saying that a monkey had been spotted there 3 years ago - looking for his Father. And that a car-crash had split open the tree's bark, revealing the Monkey God. There had, infact, been several car-crashes at that same spot - but none had been fatal because of the tree's POWERS... Thousands have since visited, leaving bananas and peanuts for the God - hoping he will give them luck (and lottery numbers). Is it because the tree resembles a monkey - and therefore it reminded people of an important legend? And deep down we want these fetishes: Sacred objects that embody our beliefs in gods and spirits... "BELIEVING IS SEEING"

And this is in no way a Christian thing... ALLAH has made his presence felt in slightly savoury ways. As Islam disallows iconography, Allah has to show himself in a more artistic form - principally Classical Arabic Here he is on an egg: And, famously, on some Roti, unleavened Indian bread: And he upped the ante with this "writing-one's-name-on-a-lamb" trick: (Y)

And MARY got involved too: Again, one REALLY has to want to see it... Not content with foodstuffs though, OUR LADY spooked some fearful types by turning up 'sort-of' like a tree: "The tree's owner said she's not worried about the traffic." Oh good. Wonder how the neighbours feel about it though..? Mary's Boy Child did try the tree-trick as well: But it was a little bit crap...

Miss Me..? Some more DIVINE INTERVENTION from our varied God-Heads: Here, Jesus sought fit to display himself on a rather inedible looking battered fish-stick... ...And on a similarly carcinogenic looking potato crisp (perhaps as an esoteric health-warning?) Some joker tried it on with this Jesus Pancake: But, come on! We're not stupid, are we? This was later proved to be a FAKE (Because all the others are obviously spiritual handiwork... )

Phew! This one's a cracker: And, she's a natural...

Some of that cerebral 'strangeness' from those arch advertisers: Diesel (with vested Ana Beatriz interest)... If only all advertising was as provocative and just downright sexy!

And, somewhat inevitably... PART 2: ...Enjoy!

Some wonderful polaroids taken at MM(Monica Monteiro - Lais's Brasilian Agency); for her '08 Showcard. PART 1:

Though there may be weird forces at work... DIVINE RETRIBUTION??? (bbc.co.uk news, Dec 27th 2007) "Bob Bernstein said he thought the culprit was angry over the display." Can't think why...

I'd go for the Pastry Approach myself... If I were in any way a revered figure(!) Like the former Pope, Mother Teresa was a hugely revered figure in the Christian world. Even before her death people wanted her canonised for her good deeds in Calcutta and spreading hope and joy around the world. Want proof of an afterlife and the divine providence of religious figures? Fuzzy shapes in a bonfire not enough for you? LADIES AND GENTLEMAN - MAY I PRESENT THE "NUN BUN": Look, it's CLEARLY her: This was obviously God working in his mysterious ways. Let's not argue that. Let's not even entertain the idea that it could just be a way to make a bit of money. Why, that would be a ludicrous suggestion. ^ "Get Your Mother Teresa Cinnamon Bun Bookmark/Prayer Card $1.50" Yes, any money made there is blatantly going to orphanages and charities...

Whilst we're here (if anyone else is here?), the previous Pope was pretty popular - is he still watching over us? Apparently so, according to this picture: According to the god-botherer responsible for this picture, this is "UNDENIABLE PROOF" that Papa Juan Pablo 2 is indeed watching over us. Hmmm? Seems to me, were I wanting to prove my afterlife existence, that I'd choose something a tad more direct than a spurious shape in a random fire based on some fairly insignificant photo of me. But perhaps that's where the Faith comes in... Sorry, I forgot, it was UNDENIABLE..!

For today, just a cute little backstage candid:

Purity...

Look Ma - I'm even voting now! Josie. There, it wasn't that difficult was it..?

Saw these, and I thought of you...

Unfortunately i can't find anything to substantiate the rumours that these were Bao and Khagendra's respective menus for the photo-op: Or that they went back to their homes on these:

So, I'm sure you've seen this guy before: That's Bao Xishun - the world's TALLEST man. Here he is on his wedding day, just for scale (he's 7ft9in): And, naturally, there's a Yin to his Yang - here's Khagendra Thapa Magar - he's not officially the world's smallest man because he's only 14 - but I think that's being pedantic: "What you talking about, Willis?" He's a mere 20cm tall - I don't think that's a good enough reason to treat him like doll though: Now, I'd like to think that this was totally organic - there Bao was, walking along the street like he does - when SUDDENLY: He only goes and nearly squashes Khagendra, similarly going about his own merry way! Alas, this was a contrived and voyeuristic press conference. A freakshow photo-op. But one which is thoroughly welcomed at THE ODDITORIUM... Vide: But why, oh why, didn't they have them stand next to each other??? :evil:

For my fellow Lais fans, post 101, and back to business: L'OFFICIEL magazine(Brasil - September/2007)