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#21
Principia Discussion / Re: Is Our POEE Calendar Missi...
Last post by Pope Mome Apocrypha - November 30, 2025, 08:47:08 PMNow, I'm no expert, and there's very little in any record of that wild ride of a a wedding to indicate when it happened, but there's some clues and Discordian-style leaps of logic we can make to get closer to an ideal time for the holiday.
First- we know that the wedding took place on an "auspicious day"
Second- we know Peleus was Thessalian, so that narrows down our good days
Third- it was probably a civic holy day, as the leader of a power such as Thessaly probably couldn't be seen as a part of specific rural cults.
From this, we get the 12 civic holy days of Thessaly's calendar.
It's lunar calendar, unfortunately, but we'll get to those issues later.
But there's one holy day on it I think would fit the best.
Think, why was Eris not invited to the wedding in the first place?
There's certainly bigger issues between the gods than a little bit of strife and chaos.
Hell, if everyone else was invited, Violence incarnate and the concept of Disease were rocking up, hardly good vibes for such a day.
Unless the date of the wedding, and one of the more famous guests, particularly opposed the presence of the Goddess. A date celebrating a different goddess, with a very devout cult in Thessaly, a civic holiday, and a historical link with the bride, who was so diametrically against Eris being there she got her uninvited, so she and Zeus could plot their own beginning to the Trojan War.
Themis, who even here on this forum we have named Aneris.
But weddings, like all things, cannot wholly exist in the realm of Aneristic illusion, and Our Lady, Holy Wedding Crasher, showed up to get the party started.
On Aneris's own holiday:
Themistia, a most "auspicious day" indeed.
Now, Themistia is in the Thessalian month of Themistios, and which with a lunar calendar would be either over September/October, or November/December.
But that's fine, that leaves us with either the end of Bureaucracy, or the beginning of Aftermath.
Thus, I throw my hat in the ring.
The Original Snub, the beginning of it all, is not exactly a Genesis story. It's an unapologetic interruption.
Though it does not quite fit with our law of Fives lore directly, I believe that the Orginal Snub should be celebrated on the 73rd of Bureaucracy, at midnight, with an explosion of discord.
Our very own extra new years.
First- we know that the wedding took place on an "auspicious day"
Second- we know Peleus was Thessalian, so that narrows down our good days
Third- it was probably a civic holy day, as the leader of a power such as Thessaly probably couldn't be seen as a part of specific rural cults.
From this, we get the 12 civic holy days of Thessaly's calendar.
It's lunar calendar, unfortunately, but we'll get to those issues later.
But there's one holy day on it I think would fit the best.
Think, why was Eris not invited to the wedding in the first place?
There's certainly bigger issues between the gods than a little bit of strife and chaos.
Hell, if everyone else was invited, Violence incarnate and the concept of Disease were rocking up, hardly good vibes for such a day.
Unless the date of the wedding, and one of the more famous guests, particularly opposed the presence of the Goddess. A date celebrating a different goddess, with a very devout cult in Thessaly, a civic holiday, and a historical link with the bride, who was so diametrically against Eris being there she got her uninvited, so she and Zeus could plot their own beginning to the Trojan War.
Themis, who even here on this forum we have named Aneris.
But weddings, like all things, cannot wholly exist in the realm of Aneristic illusion, and Our Lady, Holy Wedding Crasher, showed up to get the party started.
On Aneris's own holiday:
Themistia, a most "auspicious day" indeed.
Now, Themistia is in the Thessalian month of Themistios, and which with a lunar calendar would be either over September/October, or November/December.
But that's fine, that leaves us with either the end of Bureaucracy, or the beginning of Aftermath.
Thus, I throw my hat in the ring.
The Original Snub, the beginning of it all, is not exactly a Genesis story. It's an unapologetic interruption.
Though it does not quite fit with our law of Fives lore directly, I believe that the Orginal Snub should be celebrated on the 73rd of Bureaucracy, at midnight, with an explosion of discord.
Our very own extra new years.
#22
Techmology and Scientism / Re: Weekly Science Headlines
Last post by Pope Mome Apocrypha - November 30, 2025, 08:01:55 PMIt seems we've got a guest moon for the next hot minute, everyone say hello to 2025 PN7, our new quasi-satellite!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_PN7
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_PN7
#23
Principia Discussion / Is Our POEE Calendar Missing A...
Last post by Abbot Mythos - November 30, 2025, 11:19:16 AMAnd yeah, I already know Discordians miss a lot of things, and couldn't give a care about even more. And yeah, I already know most of us, even those among us who still call ourselves Discordians, don't take our POEE Calendar and its current holidays seriously.
Still, I'm well aware of at least one other popular deity whose birthday is widely celebrated as a holiday. But, our Blessed Goddess Eris was born eons before calendars were invented, and we don't even have the slightest idea if celebrating her birthday, on any particular day in a Year of Our Lady of Discord (YOLD), holds any meaning for her. And, as Our Lady of Discord has always been immortal, with none of that she's immortal, then she isn't, then she's is again back-and-forth, there are no miraculous resurrections to be celebrated in her honor either.
So, what's left? What do we actually know for sure about our Goddess Eris that may be significant to her, and her followers? Well, I'm glad I asked those rhetorical questions, 'cause I'm thinking it has to be the date of her epochal response to The Original Snub. Now, I do realize the climax of her response happened on the exact same date as that Wedding and Wedding Feast of Peleus and Thetis. But, no one's bothered to celebrate their anniversary for thousands years, if anyone ever did. 'Cause, let's face it, those two are not exactly "the poster couple" for people desiring a life of marital bliss.
Yet, and this is the big question, if we, our Blessed Goddess Eris's faithless followers, wanted to declare any day in a Year of Our Lady of Discord to be our very own "The Original Snub Holiday," what particular day would be most appropriate for the festivities?
Now again, obviously, I believe such a day should clearly be chosen in accordance with The Law of Fives. But, beyond that, I got nothin'. I'm unaware of the day, month, or even the year of the Wedding and Wedding Feast of Peleus and Thetis ever being recorded in any calendar system. And, to make matters worse, even trying to accurately estimate the year of the Wedding and Wedding Feast of Peleus and Thetis appears to put us in the situation of having to assign a Before Year of Our Lady of Discord (BYOLD) date to it. But, I guess that's just par for the Discord.
So, any potentially enlightening ideas? Anyone? After all, this could lead to we the Discordians actually celebrating a holiday that is truly worthy of, and directly, unambiguously associated with Our Lady of Discord herself.
Hail Eris!
All Hail Discordia!
Still, I'm well aware of at least one other popular deity whose birthday is widely celebrated as a holiday. But, our Blessed Goddess Eris was born eons before calendars were invented, and we don't even have the slightest idea if celebrating her birthday, on any particular day in a Year of Our Lady of Discord (YOLD), holds any meaning for her. And, as Our Lady of Discord has always been immortal, with none of that she's immortal, then she isn't, then she's is again back-and-forth, there are no miraculous resurrections to be celebrated in her honor either.
So, what's left? What do we actually know for sure about our Goddess Eris that may be significant to her, and her followers? Well, I'm glad I asked those rhetorical questions, 'cause I'm thinking it has to be the date of her epochal response to The Original Snub. Now, I do realize the climax of her response happened on the exact same date as that Wedding and Wedding Feast of Peleus and Thetis. But, no one's bothered to celebrate their anniversary for thousands years, if anyone ever did. 'Cause, let's face it, those two are not exactly "the poster couple" for people desiring a life of marital bliss.
Yet, and this is the big question, if we, our Blessed Goddess Eris's faithless followers, wanted to declare any day in a Year of Our Lady of Discord to be our very own "The Original Snub Holiday," what particular day would be most appropriate for the festivities?
Now again, obviously, I believe such a day should clearly be chosen in accordance with The Law of Fives. But, beyond that, I got nothin'. I'm unaware of the day, month, or even the year of the Wedding and Wedding Feast of Peleus and Thetis ever being recorded in any calendar system. And, to make matters worse, even trying to accurately estimate the year of the Wedding and Wedding Feast of Peleus and Thetis appears to put us in the situation of having to assign a Before Year of Our Lady of Discord (BYOLD) date to it. But, I guess that's just par for the Discord.
So, any potentially enlightening ideas? Anyone? After all, this could lead to we the Discordians actually celebrating a holiday that is truly worthy of, and directly, unambiguously associated with Our Lady of Discord herself.
Hail Eris!
All Hail Discordia!
#24
Aneristic Illusions / Re: The Best Christmas Gifts f...
Last post by Abbot Mythos - November 30, 2025, 11:07:22 AMHere's a gift item with a lot of possibilities! And, that's 'cause, depending upon "Your Custom Message," you could give this gift to either a MAGAt, or a member of the Resistance 2.0! Now, how many gifts can you think of, that don't contain alcohol, that can do that?!
And, on top of that, you could purchase one for yourself, and then become an instant "photo op worthy" sensation at the public protests many of us will be attending in the run-up to the 2026 Midterm Elections!
POSOTUS Life Size Cutout Cardboard Figure with Your Custom Message
(This item is also available in a variety of smaller sizes, at more affordable prices.)
And, on top of that, you could purchase one for yourself, and then become an instant "photo op worthy" sensation at the public protests many of us will be attending in the run-up to the 2026 Midterm Elections!
POSOTUS Life Size Cutout Cardboard Figure with Your Custom Message
(This item is also available in a variety of smaller sizes, at more affordable prices.)
#25
Aneristic Illusions / Re: The Republicult™ On Parade
Last post by Abbot Mythos - November 29, 2025, 10:10:09 PMKash Patel's behavior as FBI director has earned him a new nickname, according to former special agent
"The nation's top law enforcement official has been referred to as the 'Make-a-Wish Director' behind his back due to his many extravagant trips and activities,"
As per this article:
""So he flies to see OV [Ohio Valley] score the winning goal on a 757, a jet that he used for the 'render safe' mission, on the ready to dismantle a nuclear bomb if it's found in the United States.
"He goes to UFC fights, he goes to the Boondoggle Ranch [a private hunting ranch in Texas] during a government shutdown for four days. He goes to a golfing outing in Scotland with his buddies on the G5 jet.
"He then flies to Happy Valley to see his girlfriend singing the national anthem at a wrestling match.""
What a guy. He definitely acts like Turd Reich material to me.
"The nation's top law enforcement official has been referred to as the 'Make-a-Wish Director' behind his back due to his many extravagant trips and activities,"
As per this article:
""So he flies to see OV [Ohio Valley] score the winning goal on a 757, a jet that he used for the 'render safe' mission, on the ready to dismantle a nuclear bomb if it's found in the United States.
"He goes to UFC fights, he goes to the Boondoggle Ranch [a private hunting ranch in Texas] during a government shutdown for four days. He goes to a golfing outing in Scotland with his buddies on the G5 jet.
"He then flies to Happy Valley to see his girlfriend singing the national anthem at a wrestling match.""
What a guy. He definitely acts like Turd Reich material to me.
#26
Aneristic Illusions / Re: The Best Christmas Gifts f...
Last post by Abbot Mythos - November 29, 2025, 11:22:43 AMNow, here's a memorable gift, a true "objet d'art," that any cultured MAGAt will treasure forever:
The Friendship Statue - Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein - 2025
The Friendship Statue is destined to become the enduring symbol of, and immortalize, the Trump and Epstein Era of Western Civilization. Is there any doubt that when the prototype of this statue is built on the scale of the Neoclassical style Statue of Liberty, the Art Deco style Christ the Redeemer, and the American Romanticism style Mount Rushmore National Memorial, that it will be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
The Friendship Statue - Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein - 2025
The Friendship Statue is destined to become the enduring symbol of, and immortalize, the Trump and Epstein Era of Western Civilization. Is there any doubt that when the prototype of this statue is built on the scale of the Neoclassical style Statue of Liberty, the Art Deco style Christ the Redeemer, and the American Romanticism style Mount Rushmore National Memorial, that it will be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
#27
Aneristic Illusions / Re: The Best Christmas Gifts f...
Last post by Abbot Mythos - November 28, 2025, 11:19:51 AMIt's officially Black Friday in the USA! And so, it's most definitely that time of year again!
Now, the odds are your MAGAts list is shorter than it was last year. I can't even remember the last time I saw a MAGAt proudly wearing their official, Made-in-China MAGAt hat in public. Still, that doesn't mean we should let a MAGAt forget that we know who they really are this holiday season.
Unfortunately, the absolutely perfect gift, those Gavin Newsom designer Knee Pads, marketed "For all your groveling to Trump needs -- now in Republican red. For the low low price of your soul," are already sold out.
But, this politically appropriate Christmas Ornament is still available from Amazon.com for $ 7.95:
Now, the odds are your MAGAts list is shorter than it was last year. I can't even remember the last time I saw a MAGAt proudly wearing their official, Made-in-China MAGAt hat in public. Still, that doesn't mean we should let a MAGAt forget that we know who they really are this holiday season.
Unfortunately, the absolutely perfect gift, those Gavin Newsom designer Knee Pads, marketed "For all your groveling to Trump needs -- now in Republican red. For the low low price of your soul," are already sold out.
But, this politically appropriate Christmas Ornament is still available from Amazon.com for $ 7.95:
#28
Aneristic Illusions / Re: No, It's Not an Article On...
Last post by Abbot Mythos - November 27, 2025, 07:29:15 PMTrump Muses New Term for Republicans Who Avidly Support Him Amid High-Profile Divisions Within the MAGA Base
As per this article:
"In his latest attempt to expand the vocabulary of the MAGA base, Trump mused over new terms that could be used to describe Republicans who are loyal to him.
"There is a new word for a TRUMP REPUBLICAN, which is almost everyone," he said via Truth Social. "It is, TEPUBLICAN??? Or, TPUBLICAN???"
In the hours after the post was shared, several of Trump's supporters used the terms, and even his son, Donald Trump Jr., joined the discourse to suggest the exact word should be "Trumplican.""
Now, all of the above sound lame to me. I mean, those fuckers have no imagination, and aren't even trying. But, if the POSOTUS is hell bent on changing the name of his party to a word that begins with "T," and really, really wants the new name to accurately describe both himself, and those who are loyal to himself, I suggest Turdpublicult™ for his political party, and Turdpublican™ for his individual supporters.
Oh, and I also have an idea for a new, more appropriate party logo/mascot to go along with the new names.
As per this article:
"In his latest attempt to expand the vocabulary of the MAGA base, Trump mused over new terms that could be used to describe Republicans who are loyal to him.
"There is a new word for a TRUMP REPUBLICAN, which is almost everyone," he said via Truth Social. "It is, TEPUBLICAN??? Or, TPUBLICAN???"
In the hours after the post was shared, several of Trump's supporters used the terms, and even his son, Donald Trump Jr., joined the discourse to suggest the exact word should be "Trumplican.""
Now, all of the above sound lame to me. I mean, those fuckers have no imagination, and aren't even trying. But, if the POSOTUS is hell bent on changing the name of his party to a word that begins with "T," and really, really wants the new name to accurately describe both himself, and those who are loyal to himself, I suggest Turdpublicult™ for his political party, and Turdpublican™ for his individual supporters.
Oh, and I also have an idea for a new, more appropriate party logo/mascot to go along with the new names.
#29
Apple Talk / Re: Tales from the Cutting Edg...
Last post by Doktor Howl - November 27, 2025, 02:49:13 AMToday at work:
Me: "Laura, you and I are working Christmas so the guys with young kids can be off."
Laura: *scowl*
Me: "Yes, but you get Thanksgiving off."
Laura: *scowls more*
Me: "Just call me Mr Cratchet."
Laura: "IF YOU CALL ME IN TOMORROW, I WILL PERIOD SHIT ON YOUR DESK."
Me: "..."
Laura: "DO YOU THINK I'M BLUFFING?"
Me: "No, no, I don't think you're bluffing at all."
Laura: "I gotta go do some shit."
Me: "What shit? It's quitting time."
Laura: "I just remembered we have to inspect the sewer access."
Me: "But we did that last week."
Laura: "INSPECT THE SEWER ACCESS. WE MUST FUCKING."
Me: "..."
Laura: *grabs radio* "Everyone meet me at the leechfield." *leaves*
At this point, I chickened out and fucked off for the long weekend. This is not Hamish's first BBQ. No.
Me: "Laura, you and I are working Christmas so the guys with young kids can be off."
Laura: *scowl*
Me: "Yes, but you get Thanksgiving off."
Laura: *scowls more*
Me: "Just call me Mr Cratchet."
Laura: "IF YOU CALL ME IN TOMORROW, I WILL PERIOD SHIT ON YOUR DESK."
Me: "..."
Laura: "DO YOU THINK I'M BLUFFING?"
Me: "No, no, I don't think you're bluffing at all."
Laura: "I gotta go do some shit."
Me: "What shit? It's quitting time."
Laura: "I just remembered we have to inspect the sewer access."
Me: "But we did that last week."
Laura: "INSPECT THE SEWER ACCESS. WE MUST FUCKING."
Me: "..."
Laura: *grabs radio* "Everyone meet me at the leechfield." *leaves*
At this point, I chickened out and fucked off for the long weekend. This is not Hamish's first BBQ. No.
#30
Apple Talk / Re: ITT: Call It Now, Be Right...
Last post by Chelagoras The Boulder - November 26, 2025, 10:53:57 PMQuote from: Doktor Howl on November 12, 2025, 03:26:18 PMlook if its about my mother, we snuck her into your borders fair and square. She's your problem now. Eris help you.Quote from: Chelagoras The Boulder on November 11, 2025, 06:57:49 PMthe funniest option would be Pacifica or the New Callifornia Republic, or whatever we end up calling it, proposes an EU-style American Union that includes pretty much every nation in the North and South Americas, EXCEPT the US.
If you do not include Southern Arizona, there will be war.
