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Discordianism vs. Subgenius

Started by ZeroZeroSix, December 15, 2011, 05:57:42 PM

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ZeroZeroSix


Hello there,

I am new to Discordianism, I read the Principia and I also know the Book of the Subgenius.
Therefore I have a few questions:
Is a Discordian at the same time also a Subgenius?
Or are there Discordians who dont accept the Subgenius philosophy at all?
What are the similarities and differences?
I feel attracted to Eris.

The Good Reverend Roger

Quote from: ZeroZeroSix on December 15, 2011, 05:57:42 PM
Is a Discordian at the same time also a Subgenius?
Or are there Discordians who dont accept the Subgenius philosophy at all?
What are the similarities and differences?
I feel attracted to Eris.

1.  I am.

2.  Yes.

3.  Laughing til your guts bleed.

4.  You're fucked.  She's a tease.  She'll steal all your CDs and give you the clap.
" It's just that Depeche Mode were a bunch of optimistic loveburgers."
- TGRR, shaming himself forever, 7/8/2017

"Billy, when I say that ethics is our number one priority and safety is also our number one priority, you should take that to mean exactly what I said. Also quality. That's our number one priority as well. Don't look at me that way, you're in the corporate world now and this is how it works."
- TGRR, raising the bar at work.

Mesozoic Mister Nigel

I am a Discordian and not a Subgenius. I have the book, I've just never read it.
"I'm guessing it was January 2007, a meeting in Bethesda, we got a bag of bees and just started smashing them on the desk," Charles Wick said. "It was very complicated."


The Good Reverend Roger

Quote from: Nigel on December 15, 2011, 06:05:29 PM
I am a Discordian and not a Subgenius. I have the book, I've just never read it.

That's a relief.  It causes swelling of the hate gland, and you're already at critical mass.
" It's just that Depeche Mode were a bunch of optimistic loveburgers."
- TGRR, shaming himself forever, 7/8/2017

"Billy, when I say that ethics is our number one priority and safety is also our number one priority, you should take that to mean exactly what I said. Also quality. That's our number one priority as well. Don't look at me that way, you're in the corporate world now and this is how it works."
- TGRR, raising the bar at work.

Mesozoic Mister Nigel

Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 15, 2011, 06:08:32 PM
Quote from: Nigel on December 15, 2011, 06:05:29 PM
I am a Discordian and not a Subgenius. I have the book, I've just never read it.

That's a relief.  It causes swelling of the hate gland, and you're already at critical mass.

Yeah, I got yelled at for being mean to my ex-husband this morning and I am about to rupture.  :lulz:
"I'm guessing it was January 2007, a meeting in Bethesda, we got a bag of bees and just started smashing them on the desk," Charles Wick said. "It was very complicated."


Cramulus

Quote from: ZeroZeroSix on December 15, 2011, 05:57:42 PM
Is a Discordian at the same time also a Subgenius?

Nope, they're both "opt in" tribes. Being in one doesn't mean you're in the other.

QuoteOr are there Discordians who dont accept the Subgenius philosophy at all?

speaking as a mother,
I borrow a bit from the subgenius philosophy (I find the SLACK concept to be really useful), but I find most of it to be self-important crap designed to puff up your ego and make you feel like you're in the "higher" tribe.


QuoteWhat are the similarities and differences?

that's a pretty involved question I'm not qualified to answer!

A good place to start would be to look at the differences between Kerry Thornley / Greg Hill and Ivan Stang.

Kerry and Greg were zen students, and dress their ideas in eastern clothes (like the sacred chao)
Stang wears a mad scientist costume, and a lot of his ideas wear the capitalist-cult costume (like having to buy membership into the CotSG)



QuoteI feel attracted to Eris.

Careful -- that bitch is on a TEAR this year.


LMNO

Both groups are a fistful of assholes; but only one group asks for $30 first.

Cramulus

Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 15, 2011, 06:40:05 PM
Quote from: Cramulus on December 15, 2011, 06:34:44 PM
I borrow a bit from the subgenius philosophy (I find the SLACK concept to be really useful), but I find most of it to be self-important crap designed to puff up your ego and make you feel like you're in the "higher" tribe.

Note to self:  Do not use satire around people from New York.

Note to Cram:  The whole thing is a take off on Scientology, which actually means that shit when they say it.

I get the satire, it's still a ego wank.


ZeroZeroSix


By the way: Is the Jehovah-1 in the book of the Subgenius considered the same Jehovah of the bible?

It's my last question about Subgenius :wink:

The Good Reverend Roger

Quote from: ZeroZeroSix on December 15, 2011, 08:00:04 PM

By the way: Is the Jehovah-1 in the book of the Subgenius considered the same Jehovah of the bible?

It's my last question about Subgenius :wink:

Sometimes.

JHVH is the God recognized by the Christians.  At least, they think it is.

Jehovah-1 is a space demon that masquerades as JHVH, and spends all day convincing people to be Calvinists.
" It's just that Depeche Mode were a bunch of optimistic loveburgers."
- TGRR, shaming himself forever, 7/8/2017

"Billy, when I say that ethics is our number one priority and safety is also our number one priority, you should take that to mean exactly what I said. Also quality. That's our number one priority as well. Don't look at me that way, you're in the corporate world now and this is how it works."
- TGRR, raising the bar at work.

The Good Reverend Roger

Quote from: Cramulus on December 15, 2011, 07:28:38 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 15, 2011, 06:40:05 PM
Quote from: Cramulus on December 15, 2011, 06:34:44 PM
I borrow a bit from the subgenius philosophy (I find the SLACK concept to be really useful), but I find most of it to be self-important crap designed to puff up your ego and make you feel like you're in the "higher" tribe.

Note to self:  Do not use satire around people from New York.

Note to Cram:  The whole thing is a take off on Scientology, which actually means that shit when they say it.

I get the satire, it's still a ego wank.



We should put up a list of acceptable jokes.
" It's just that Depeche Mode were a bunch of optimistic loveburgers."
- TGRR, shaming himself forever, 7/8/2017

"Billy, when I say that ethics is our number one priority and safety is also our number one priority, you should take that to mean exactly what I said. Also quality. That's our number one priority as well. Don't look at me that way, you're in the corporate world now and this is how it works."
- TGRR, raising the bar at work.

The Good Reverend Roger

Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on December 15, 2011, 07:26:01 PM
Both groups are a fistful of assholes; but only one group asks for $30 first.

Yeah, but that group also gives you TRIPLE YOUR MONEY BACK if you fail to attain salvation.
" It's just that Depeche Mode were a bunch of optimistic loveburgers."
- TGRR, shaming himself forever, 7/8/2017

"Billy, when I say that ethics is our number one priority and safety is also our number one priority, you should take that to mean exactly what I said. Also quality. That's our number one priority as well. Don't look at me that way, you're in the corporate world now and this is how it works."
- TGRR, raising the bar at work.

Mesozoic Mister Nigel

Quote from: Cramulus on December 15, 2011, 07:28:38 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on December 15, 2011, 06:40:05 PM
Quote from: Cramulus on December 15, 2011, 06:34:44 PM
I borrow a bit from the subgenius philosophy (I find the SLACK concept to be really useful), but I find most of it to be self-important crap designed to puff up your ego and make you feel like you're in the "higher" tribe.

Note to self:  Do not use satire around people from New York.

Note to Cram:  The whole thing is a take off on Scientology, which actually means that shit when they say it.

I get the satire, it's still a ego wank.



Joke you don't enjoy, but is enjoyed by other people here, = ego wank?

Interesting angle...
"I'm guessing it was January 2007, a meeting in Bethesda, we got a bag of bees and just started smashing them on the desk," Charles Wick said. "It was very complicated."


LMNO

TGRR, quick question: do Subgenius' squabble amongst themselves as much as Discordians?

AFK

Quote from: ZeroZeroSix on December 15, 2011, 05:57:42 PM

Hello there,

I am new to Discordianism, I read the Principia and I also know the Book of the Subgenius.
Therefore I have a few questions:
Is a Discordian at the same time also a Subgenius?
Or are there Discordians who dont accept the Subgenius philosophy at all?
What are the similarities and differences?
I feel attracted to Eris.

Not precisely the same but there is overlap.  The SG philosophy is a bit more assertive, type-A compared to Discordia, from my perspective.  There are a lot of bits I like but alot that I don't really dig.  Like Cram talked about, the bits on Slack are really good and resonate with me.  And the commentaries on human society.  It's when it gets into the sci-fi stuff that it loses me.  I know it's satire, but I feel in some places it gets a little lost in the satire.  But the powerful pieces are still just as powerful for my money. 
Cynicism is a blank check for failure.