My brother was vegan, animal lover, dressed as he pleased, strange to others, secretive, had every color as hair color (even leopard print!) and was a discordian.
He chose to live his life without us, his family. We sadly accepted it, letting him the choice to live his life as he pleased. I hadn't heard from him since 1999. Until this spring when I found out of his death. Last year, October 31st, he drowned in the seas of Papua New Guinea. Now finding out more and more about his life without us, I realized he was a big time hardcore discordian. I mean he had discordian symbols branded and tattooed on his body. He was most probably part of this site but I haven't yet found him here.
The anniversary of his death coming up at the end of the month, I would like to know if anyone had good ideas how to honor him as the discordian that he was.
Thanks
Discordianism varies from individual to individual. Even though you haven't really heard from him in over a decade, you would know better than us how to best honor his memory.
Sorry to hear it.
Perhaps suggestions from random strangers is exactly what he would have wanted, in which case, here's mine:
Go to the park on the anniversary of his death and eat a hot dog in the rain.
You could also make a donation to some vegan organization in his name. Check them out first, I hear PETA's actually kinda shady.
Um, I'm not sure there's any one set Discordian funeral/memorial rite. In California, I hear they go all out. Here in Arizona, we just sort of tip them into the Riito river, and wait for the summer rainy season to carry them off. Or go get smashed in the Meetrack, as was done for Coffee Bean.
Set up a FB Page dedicated to awareness of the dangers of swimming at Halloween. Explore innovations in buoyancy, awareness of tidal conditions, and the Law of Fives as it relates to water temperature/moon phases. Call it "Ducking for Apples, and other water based dangers of Halloween"
I'm sorry for your loss, dude. Maybe to honor his memory, like Dok said (and if you're old enough of course) go get a drink or three at a really shitty dive. Or perhaps go play some harmless pranks on strangers for him.
Quote from: BadBeast on October 05, 2011, 05:55:46 PM
Set up a FB Page dedicated to awareness of the dangers of swimming at Halloween. Explore innovations in buoyancy, awareness of tidal conditions, and the Law of Fives as it relates to water temperature/moon phases. Call it "Ducking for Apples, and other water based dangers of Halloween"
Horrible fact: I was born on Halloween. No joke.
Quote from: Doktor Howl on October 05, 2011, 06:01:25 PM
Quote from: BadBeast on October 05, 2011, 05:55:46 PM
Set up a FB Page dedicated to awareness of the dangers of swimming at Halloween. Explore innovations in buoyancy, awareness of tidal conditions, and the Law of Fives as it relates to water temperature/moon phases. Call it "Ducking for Apples, and other water based dangers of Halloween"
Horrible fact: I was born on Halloween. No joke.
Possibly an excellent tactical decision on your Mother's part to slip you in under the radar.
I like all of your ideas. So now I'm thinking 'bout bowling and having hotdogs with vegan cupcakes.
Quick question : have you ever seen a gravestone containing discordian elements (names or graphics)?
I have never seen a discordain headstone. but it would be kinda cool
Tombstone should have the Hand of Eris on it.
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on October 05, 2011, 06:41:12 PM
Tombstone should have the Hand of Eris on it.
I want mine to have the invisible hand on it.
Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on October 05, 2011, 06:41:12 PM
Tombstone should have the Hand of Eris on it.
I was thinking The Sacred Chao for mine, but the Hand of Eris would look pretty nice on a tombstone.
I've always wanted my ashes scattered upwind of a big city whilst the scatterer screams "CHOKE ON IT YOU BASTARDS!"
As such, I've taken care to select friends who are inordinately loud.
My guess is your brother's ashes are unavailable, so I suggest you either take someone else's ashes, use burnt out charcoal, or murder a large dog and then cremate it.
I want an apple, preferably with a worm crawling out.....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v487/Siochain/5f083e60-1.jpg)
I want to be cremated, my ashes mixed with KY jelly, and then have my girlfriend use it to masturbate with until it's all gone.
Should I die single, I'd like my ashes to be snuck into the substrate of a popular line of dildos.
I want to be walled up in a public building, so some poor workman 30 years from now gets traumatized for life.
Quote from: Carika on October 05, 2011, 05:08:41 PM
My brother was vegan, animal lover, dressed as he pleased, strange to others, secretive, had every color as hair color (even leopard print!) and was a discordian.
He chose to live his life without us, his family. We sadly accepted it, letting him the choice to live his life as he pleased. I hadn't heard from him since 1999. Until this spring when I found out of his death. Last year, October 31st, he drowned in the seas of Papua New Guinea. Now finding out more and more about his life without us, I realized he was a big time hardcore discordian. I mean he had discordian symbols branded and tattooed on his body. He was most probably part of this site but I haven't yet found him here.
The anniversary of his death coming up at the end of the month, I would like to know if anyone had good ideas how to honor him as the discordian that he was.
Thanks
I'm sorry for your loss.
Discordians (generally) value freedom, laughter, and creativity.
My advice: If you want to honor him, don't do it at a sad and solemn occasion. You should be toasting to his memory with your friends. My guess is that he'd want you to be having fun, not crying.
I also like the suggestion about eating a hot dog on a friday, maybe at a bowling alley. Our religion was founded in a bowling alley - they are a good symbol of the kinds of things Discordians find holy.
My family is aware that if I kick it, I want my tombstone to be a gumball machine protected by a little umbrella.
Quote from: Cramulus on October 05, 2011, 08:47:52 PM
My family is aware that if I kick it, I want my tombstone to be a gumball machine protected by a little umbrella.
That's very very cute!
I'd like to be donated to the body farm.
Quote from: Cramulus on October 05, 2011, 08:47:52 PM
My family is aware that if I kick it, I want my tombstone to be a gumball machine protected by a little umbrella.
Would they restock it too?
they'd better, or I will haunt the fuck out of them
I'm sure he would of gotten a kick out of seeing me in here reading all your great answers. He was unlike anyone I've ever met and I'll always love and respect him.
Someone mentioned something about his ashes not being available, in fact he was buried there in Papua New Guinea. I'm not even sure if there's something there to mark the spot. I do have some clothes of his I was thinking of burning to get the ashes from and spread those somewhere.
Everyone here is right about this not being an event to cry but one to celebrate so I think bowling on friday having hot dogs and vegan cupcakes will be the way to go.
That sounds like a great idea!
Quote from: Carika on October 06, 2011, 01:11:17 AM
I'm sure he would of gotten a kick out of seeing me in here reading all your great answers. He was unlike anyone I've ever met and I'll always love and respect him.
Someone mentioned something about his ashes not being available, in fact he was buried there in Papua New Guinea. I'm not even sure if there's something there to mark the spot. I do have some clothes of his I was thinking of burning to get the ashes from and spread those somewhere.
Everyone here is right about this not being an event to cry but one to celebrate so I think bowling on friday having hot dogs and vegan cupcakes will be the way to go.
:cheers:
To be honest it sounds as if he already arranged the most discordian memorial imaginable for himself.
Quote from: Carika on October 06, 2011, 01:11:17 AM
I'm sure he would of gotten a kick out of seeing me in here reading all your great answers. He was unlike anyone I've ever met and I'll always love and respect him.
Someone mentioned something about his ashes not being available, in fact he was buried there in Papua New Guinea. I'm not even sure if there's something there to mark the spot. I do have some clothes of his I was thinking of burning to get the ashes from and spread those somewhere.
Everyone here is right about this not being an event to cry but one to celebrate so I think bowling on friday having hot dogs and vegan cupcakes will be the way to go.
Whatever the Spirit of Discord moves in you.
Discordians tend to be a varied bunch, but one thing that is often true is the tendency, when eating a hamburger (for example), to EAT THE /HELL/ outta that hamburger. Sounds like he always took things to the wall, so you could honor his memory by enjoying the hell outta life. Classical Discordian activities of eating hot dogs and bowling aside, this is what really matters.
If you're familiar with his "Holy Name", feel free to share. It could last forever around here....
Pope David X / Saint Stoic Hermit the wise old fool
so, it appears that the handle "Saint Stoic Hermit" appears on the member list of the House of the Kiwi Cabal...
have you talked with them?
Actually that's how I first found out about his discordianism, I just didn't take it seriously when I saw that. I haven't spoken to them mainly because their site hasn't changed in over 10 yrs so it seems to me they're not very active.
You might email them anyway... I've reached people by emailing through seemingly untouched websites before. Someone's paying for hosting!
Quote from: Nigel on October 05, 2011, 05:37:38 PM
Perhaps suggestions from random strangers is exactly what he would have wanted, in which case, here's mine:
Go to the park on the anniversary of his death and eat a hot dog in the rain.
And don't forget to feed the bun to the birds
Tonight, on Halloween, is the anniversary of his death. It was his favorite day of the year.
Quote from: Carika on October 31, 2011, 11:38:12 PM
Tonight, on Halloween, is the anniversary of his death. It was his favorite day of the year.
I will include his holy name in my litanies tonight, and he will get a portion of Irish whiskey that for some odd reason I have found spiritually acceptable to waste on dead people. Note, however, that has less to do with me being Discordian, and more to do with me being a superstitious Irishman.
Quote from: Nph. Twid. on November 01, 2011, 01:08:07 AM
I will include his holy name in my litanies tonight, and he will get a portion of Irish whiskey that for some odd reason I have found spiritually acceptable to waste on dead people. Note, however, that has less to do with me being Discordian, and more to do with me being a superstitious Irishman.
I like that.
Quote from: Carika on November 01, 2011, 02:23:11 AM
Quote from: Nph. Twid. on November 01, 2011, 01:08:07 AM
I will include his holy name in my litanies tonight, and he will get a portion of Irish whiskey that for some odd reason I have found spiritually acceptable to waste on dead people. Note, however, that has less to do with me being Discordian, and more to do with me being a superstitious Irishman.
I like that.
I will refer to him as Pope David Ecks rather than Pope David the Tenth. Seems right to me.
Well you're right, it was Pope David X (ecks) and not the tenth
I may be a day late reading this, but as a professional mariner I feel compelled to honor a discordian who died at sea.
In your brother's honor and in observance of the ancient struggle between Eris and Poseidon, I will perform what is known as the Oceanic Purification Ritual in which the salty and life-depriving water of the sea is treated with the essence of the life-sustaining land and the holy crops it bears that provide humanity's greatest source of sustenance and comfort in times of hardship.
In short, I'm'a pour a beer off the starboard side for him.
lol, that's great!
Have a pool party in his honor
Hello all! Would any of you who offered up funerary suggestions be interested in chatting with me? I'm working on a collection of funeral rites and would love your input/ideas and so on. (email: covenofleaves@gmail.com or insta: acrowandthedead)
Quote from: covenofleaves on December 09, 2019, 05:14:07 PM
Hello all! Would any of you who offered up funerary suggestions be interested in chatting with me? I'm working on a collection of funeral rites and would love your input/ideas and so on. (email: covenofleaves@gmail.com or insta: acrowandthedead)
Regrettably, the original posters in this thread are either themselves long-since deceased, the unfortunate victims of Spiders, or currently located in Tucson.
Quote from: covenofleaves on December 09, 2019, 05:14:07 PM
Hello all! Would any of you who offered up funerary suggestions be interested in chatting with me? I'm working on a collection of funeral rites and would love your input/ideas and so on. (email: covenofleaves@gmail.com or insta: acrowandthedead)
Dump them into a wash and let the coyotes manage things. They're really good at that.
Howl,
In Tucson