'BIGGER THAN IMAGINATION
A life-sized Noah's Ark experience.
Come and be amazed.'
Here's the site's link: https://arkencounter.com/
The ark is, of course, located in Kentucky, the state where family trees mostly have only one branch. (It's really hard for me to believe that Kentucky sided with the Union during the Civil War. Go figure.)
Hrafnkell Haraldsson from politicususa.com had this to say about Ark Encounter:
'Built With Tax Breaks , Ark Encounter Hires Only Christians but Scams All'
WARNING: Politicususa is partisan as all hell. (But, that's why I like it!)
Anyway, here's the link to the politicususa.com article: http://www.politicususa.com/2016/07/11/tax-dollars-ark-encounter-hires-christians.html
I found this quote from Haraldsson to be especially interesting:
'Look, we've all seen the Jurassic Park movies, right? Even if you haven't, you've head of dinosaurs? I submit to you, if, as Ken Ham insists, Noah's Ark also carried dinosaurs, then it came to rest on the top of Mount Ararat a ship of the dead. Because if you throw a T-Rex or a few raptors on that thing, everything else is going to be eaten.'
I thought perhaps Haraldsson was exaggerating, until I found this quotation on another page of the Ark Encounter site:
'... Levi, an AiG fabricator for the Ark Encounter, is working on applying the fabric fur to Mr. Anisodon. This guy and his mate are going to live in the second-largest pen size on the Ark. The only larger cage on the ship will contain a pair of young nigersaurs—a variety of sauropods: big plant-eating dinosaurs with long necks and tails.'
So yep, they're actually going there. Here's the proof: https://arkencounter.com/blog/2016/06/21/half-furred-anisodon/
Dinosaurs are extinct, the flood is a convenient reason why. Why wold someone insist that dinosaurs were on the ark?
Quote from: Pergamos on July 13, 2016, 02:21:13 AM
Dinosaurs are extinct, the flood is a convenient reason why. Why wold someone insist that dinosaurs were on the ark?
Because the Bible says ALL of the living creatures.
Quote from: Pergamos on July 13, 2016, 02:21:13 AM
Dinosaurs are extinct, the flood is a convenient reason why. Why wold someone insist that dinosaurs were on the ark?
Fundamentalism.
So presumably they went extinct after the flood, but the bible doesn't mention the extinction of the dragons. Silly fundies, given this convenient reason why there aren't dinosaurs or unicorns nymore and they don't accept it.
Quote from: Pergamos on July 13, 2016, 08:55:33 AM
So presumably they went extinct after the flood, but the bible doesn't mention the extinction of the dragons. Silly fundies, given this convenient reason why there aren't dinosaurs or unicorns nymore and they don't accept it.
I was really hoping this would be about the OTHER ARK. Was expecting fried Nazis and polydimensional transflux catapoint events.
Fuck. The dinosaurs were dead long before The Garden experiments... mythology ruint. :sad:
Did read about your players' characters on the other thread. Care to threadjack with me Pergamos? Just on the ark of the covenant stuff alone I'm sure there's a better historical fiction to be had along the way.
For instance, the AoC was recorded to be made of a particularly porous wood and coated outside and in with pure gold. The solid gold lid was quite possibly fit to make the thing a capacitor of sorts. Like the REALLY big modern ones that will catch a potentially lethal charge just sitting around from ions in the air.
Have any of the ruling factions acquired such a device? GOOD GOD!! Do the bloody Nazis have it!? :eek:
heh, just what capacities the Nazis have is still unknown. It is known that they were spending a lot of time in Zebu, and that one city, which was having trouble with cultists, and had actually vanished into a hole in the earth from which eldritch horrors were emerging no longer has any eldritch horrors. Nazi operatives were spotted nearby around the time the things stopped emerging
:)
Something tells me them players be in fer sum shit!
Three (3) posts? Seriously, that's it? Three (3) posts, and you call that a thread highjacking?! That's not a thread highjacking, that's just pitiful.
Anyway, Bill Nye, "The Science Guy," toured the new Ark Encounter theme park, and had this to say:
"On a hopeful note, the parking lots were largely empty, and the ark building is unfinished. We can hope it will close soon."
Here's the link to the full article: http://www.sltrib.com/home/4106022-155/a-flood-of-contention-bill-nye
Oh, and from the picture, their ark doesn't even float, or anything. At $40 for adults ($31 for seniors), $28 for children, and $10 for parking, I'd, at least, expect the thing to float.
Or what's the point of having an arch-ballast capacitor, in the first place?
Quote from: Gray Area on July 21, 2016, 10:55:38 AM
Three (3) posts? Seriously, that's it? Three (3) posts, and you call that a thread highjacking?! That's not a thread highjacking, that's just pitiful.
:lulz:
God Responds To Ken Ham Blaming Atheists For Ark Park Failure
"Ham has placed the blame for the perceived failure of his project on 'atheists and secularists."
Here's the link: http://thegoodlordabove.com/god-responds-ken-ham-blaming-atheists-ark-park-failure/
But, he didn't blame Discordians. Sad.
Quote from: Brother Mythos on June 20, 2017, 11:43:24 PM
God Responds To Ken Ham Blaming Atheists For Ark Park Failure
"Ham has placed the blame for the perceived failure of his project on 'atheists and secularists."
Here's the link: http://thegoodlordabove.com/god-responds-ken-ham-blaming-atheists-ark-park-failure/
But, he didn't blame Discordians. Sad.
I feel as if we're letting the side down.
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"Creationist blames dreadful attendance at Ark theme park on tax-starved city not supplying 'tourist services'"
So, Creationist Mr. Ham has yet another culprit to blame for his failure.
I don't think Mr. Ham understands the part he's playing in his god's plan. In any case, he doesn't seem to be too happy with it.
Here's the link: http://www.rawstory.com/2017/07/creationist-blames-dreadful-attendance-at-ark-theme-park-on-tax-starved-city-not-supplying-tourist-services/
"Could a $10 sale mean no more taxes for Noah's Ark theme park?"
The bilking of gullible Kentucky taxpayers continues.
As per the article: "On June 29, Williamstown City Attorney Jeffrey Shipp sent a letter to the Biblical amusement park Ark Encounter, rejecting their request to be exempted from a new safety tax because they are a religious organization.
Shipp said it was clear that Ark Encounter is a for-profit entity, which is how it has been listed with the Secretary of State's office since 2011.
But the day before, Ark Encounter LLC sold its main parcel of land — the one with the life-size Noah's Ark — for $10 to their non-profit affiliate, Crosswater Canyon. Although the property is worth $48 million according to the Grant County Property Valuation Administrator, the deed says its value is only $18.5 million.
That's the latest salvo in an escalating argument between local officials and Ark Encounter, but some are worried Ark Encounter's maneuver is a precursor to declaring itself exempt from all taxes, including property taxes that help fund Grant County schools."
Here's the link: http://www.kentucky.com/news/state/article161782438.html
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"Noah's Ark exhibit wants to take back the rainbow from gay people"
Here's the link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hLcpCN06zU
Quote from: Brother Mythos on July 25, 2017, 12:15:09 AM
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"Noah's Ark exhibit wants to take back the rainbow from gay people"
Here's the link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hLcpCN06zU
Not working. It looks faaaaaabulous.
I'm not going to lie - when I was younger I did wonder if Joseph was perhaps gay based on his amazing technicolour dreamcoat.
That's a good idea--in fact, why not technicolor dreamcoat the entire bible?
Quote from: Bu☆ns on July 28, 2017, 05:48:31 PM
That's a good idea--in fact, why not technicolor dreamcoat the entire bible?
Jonathan/David OTP
Attendance collapses at Creationist Ark museum after Kentucky taxpayers spent millions building theme park
But, our favorite religious theme park is still grimly hanging on.
As per the article:
"Despite receiving millions in tax-payer subsidies, attendance at the Ark Encounter museum in Kentucky continues to collapse as the Creationist theme park looks for new ways to keep from sinking.
According to a report from the Friendly Atheist, founder Ken Ham must report monthly attendance at his Biblical entertainment complex as part of an agreement with the town of Williamstown where they pay a "safety fee" for each ticket sold.
The entertainment and educational complex that features dinosaurs interacting with humans, saw attendance this past September drop to 69,207 paying visitors — a 17 percent drop from last year's same-month attendance of 83,330.
As Hemant Mehta notes, that follows a trend of a declining — and accelerating — drop in attendance from last years numbers."
Here's a link: https://www.rawstory.com/2018/10/attendance-collapses-creationist-ark-museum-kentucky-taxpayers-spent-millions-building-theme-park/
Quote from: Brother Mythos on October 25, 2018, 04:14:27 AM
The entertainment and educational complex that features dinosaurs interacting with humans,
I had an interaction with a dinosaur the other day. It pooped on my car. I do not think a depiction thereof would help with museum attendance.
Quote from: chaotic neutral observer on October 25, 2018, 05:06:27 AM
Quote from: Brother Mythos on October 25, 2018, 04:14:27 AM
The entertainment and educational complex that features dinosaurs interacting with humans,
I had an interaction with a dinosaur the other day. It pooped on my car. I do not think a depiction thereof would help with museum attendance.
Did you save that poop?
Dinosaur Dung Worth Big Bucks At AuctionAs per the article:
"A pile of dinosaur dung 130 million years old sold at a New York auction for nearly $1,000.
The prehistoric deposit fetched $960 at Wednesday's auction, said a spokeswoman for Bonhams New York. Its pre-auction estimate was $450."
Here's an old link: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dinosaur-dung-worth-big-bucks-at-auction/
If people are willing to pay that much for dinosaur poop that's so old it turned to rock, just think what they'd be willing to pay for some fresh stuff.
The creator of our favorite religious theme park has made the news feeds once again.
Noah's Ark Creationist Ken Ham Wants You To Warn Kids About Hell On Halloween
As per the article:
'Ken Ham, the creationist behind a Noah's Ark attraction in Kentucky, is calling on followers to warn children about an "eternity in hell" on Halloween.
"I want to encourage believers again this year to use this day as an opportunity to share the gospel with kids and their families," Ham said on his blog as he hawked $17.99 "learn and share" kits. The kits include pamphlets and "dino" dollars to distribute to trick-or-treaters instead of candy.'
Here's a link: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/ken-ham-halloween-hell_us_5bd14a66e4b0d38b587fbe0b
So, "dino" dollars ... I have to believe Discordians can get in on this "religious currency" thing too. "Eris drachma," maybe? Although, "Discordian Dollars" does have a certain ring to it.
Quote from: Brother Mythos on October 26, 2018, 02:08:04 AM
Quote from: chaotic neutral observer on October 25, 2018, 05:06:27 AM
Quote from: Brother Mythos on October 25, 2018, 04:14:27 AM
The entertainment and educational complex that features dinosaurs interacting with humans,
I had an interaction with a dinosaur the other day. It pooped on my car. I do not think a depiction thereof would help with museum attendance.
Did you save that poop?
Dinosaur Dung Worth Big Bucks At Auction
As per the article:
"A pile of dinosaur dung 130 million years old sold at a New York auction for nearly $1,000.
The prehistoric deposit fetched $960 at Wednesday's auction, said a spokeswoman for Bonhams New York. Its pre-auction estimate was $450."
Here's an old link: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dinosaur-dung-worth-big-bucks-at-auction/
If people are willing to pay that much for dinosaur poop that's so old it turned to rock, just think what they'd be willing to pay for some fresh stuff.
I didn't save it, but there's a great place underneath the overpass where I can get more. I'm gonna make a billion selling this stuff on eBay.
Quote from: Brother Mythos on October 28, 2018, 02:22:20 AM
So, "dino" dollars ... I have to believe Discordians can get in on this "religious currency" thing too. "Eris drachma," maybe? Although, "Discordian Dollars" does have a certain ring to it.
Chaos-coin? We could make it a cryptic-currency. The coins would change value randomly after every transaction.
Quote from: chaotic neutral observer on October 28, 2018, 11:10:05 PM
Quote from: Brother Mythos on October 26, 2018, 02:08:04 AM
Quote from: chaotic neutral observer on October 25, 2018, 05:06:27 AM
Quote from: Brother Mythos on October 25, 2018, 04:14:27 AM
The entertainment and educational complex that features dinosaurs interacting with humans,
I had an interaction with a dinosaur the other day. It pooped on my car. I do not think a depiction thereof would help with museum attendance.
Did you save that poop?
Dinosaur Dung Worth Big Bucks At Auction
As per the article:
"A pile of dinosaur dung 130 million years old sold at a New York auction for nearly $1,000.
The prehistoric deposit fetched $960 at Wednesday's auction, said a spokeswoman for Bonhams New York. Its pre-auction estimate was $450."
Here's an old link: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dinosaur-dung-worth-big-bucks-at-auction/
If people are willing to pay that much for dinosaur poop that's so old it turned to rock, just think what they'd be willing to pay for some fresh stuff.
I didn't save it, but there's a great place underneath the overpass where I can get more. I'm gonna make a billion selling this stuff on eBay.
You're welcome!
Quote from: chaotic neutral observer on October 28, 2018, 11:11:59 PM
Quote from: Brother Mythos on October 28, 2018, 02:22:20 AM
So, "dino" dollars ... I have to believe Discordians can get in on this "religious currency" thing too. "Eris drachma," maybe? Although, "Discordian Dollars" does have a certain ring to it.
Chaos-coin? We could make it a cryptic-currency. The coins would change value randomly after every transaction.
So, Chaos-cryptic-currency. I think Goddess Eris would approve.