I just finished Schrodinger's Cat and already did the Illuminati Trilogy a couple of weeks ago. I was wondering what those two books from the reading list are like as in funny, metaphysical, mind bending, etc.
I read the reviews on Amazon but they are not really all that enlightening. I'd like to get some input from people here as to what the books are about/like.
Quote from: TechnocracyI just finished Schrodinger's Cat and already did the Illuminati Trilogy a couple of weeks ago. I was wondering what those two books from the reading list are like as in funny, metaphysical, mind bending, etc.
I read the reviews on Amazon but they are not really all that enlightening. I'd like to get some input from people here as to what the books are about/like.
Book of Subgenius = 4/10.
Revelation X (the sequel) = 11/10, but you have to read the BotSG first, or you'll miss half of the jokes.
I read the Book of the Subgenius long before I ever read the PD.
But I have no idea how to explain in any way shape or form what the hell it's about.
Quote from: SssBella, Oracle of DoomI read the Book of the Subgenius long before I ever read the PD.
But I have no idea how to explain in any way shape or form what the hell it's about.
Did you try to read it straight through? (http://bbs.fuckedcompany.com/icons/nono.gif)
There's a secret way to read it.
Yes, I did.
But then I lost it and found it again and started up where I'd left off.
Does that count as reading it straight through?
Quote from: SssBella, Oracle of DoomYes, I did.
But then I lost it and found it again and started up where I'd left off.
Does that count as reading it straight through?
Yep.
Trick is, read it through, but everytime it starts jabbering about space demons, etc, skip ahead til it makes sense again.
Then, when you're done, go back and ONLY read the weird shit.
i have it
it's currently keeping the other books on the shelf from touching each other
am i supposed to read it, too?
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i have it
it's currently keeping the other books on the shelf from touching each other
am i supposed to read it, too?
No. It causes cerebral hemmoraging in small furry animals.
I lost it again, anyway. Actually, I'm thinking that it probably got left behind when I moved a couple of years ago.
Quote from: SssBella, Oracle of DoomI lost it again, anyway. Actually, I'm thinking that it probably got left behind when I moved a couple of years ago.
That's just "Bob" reclaiming his own.
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i have it
it's currently keeping the other books on the shelf from touching each other
am i supposed to read it, too?
I am so confused, you only have 3 books :shock: or is the BotSG in more than one piece :?
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i have it
it's currently keeping the other books on the shelf from touching each other
am i supposed to read it, too?
I am so confused, you only have 3 books :shock: or is the BotSG in more than one piece :?
He bought GWB's library.
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i have it
it's currently keeping the other books on the shelf from touching each other
am i supposed to read it, too?
I am so confused, you only have 3 books :shock: or is the BotSG in more than one piece :?
it's a 3-book shelf. only this <--------------------------------------------------------------------------------> wide.
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i have it
it's currently keeping the other books on the shelf from touching each other
am i supposed to read it, too?
I am so confused, you only have 3 books :shock: or is the BotSG in more than one piece :?
it's a 3-book shelf. only this <--------------------------------------------------------------------------------> wide.
Better than a book as wide as a shelf like that :shock:
Mang & I can cover the Book of Lies pretty well for you. I'll start.
1. Lot's of Kabbalistic in-jokes. You'll need at least a basic understanding of Kabbala to get them.
2. Thinly disguised how-to manual on Tantric sex magic (alter spelling of "magic" as you will).
3. Crap poetry. The guy was a lot of things, but even Fred Durst wrote better rhymes.
4. Triple-entendra in-jokes dissing the OTO, Golden Dawn, and the other institutionalized dogmatic occult orders.
5. Only a good read if you like esoteric puzzles.
Mang will probably have a few things to add...
icould adda thing or two as well, but since el has covered teh msot obvious...
Quote from: Eldora, Oracle of AlchemyQuote from: doubtless incidentQuote from: Eldora, Oracle of AlchemyQuote from: fluffy
i have it
it's currently keeping the other books on the shelf from touching each other
am i supposed to read it, too?
I am so confused, you only have 3 books :shock: or is the BotSG in more than one piece :?
it's a 3-book shelf. only this <--------------------------------------------------------------------------------> wide.
Better than a book as wide as a shelf like that :shock:
the cookies and pie books are on one side
and the shit slinging books are on the other
there'd be more
but i can only reach up so high
all the other books are up where the gnomes think i can't reach
but i'm working on a plan
Book of Subgenius....was actually meant to be read?
Fuck.
I suspect next thing you'll tell me is that I have to read the PD too.
Shit.
The Book of Lies is a total rip on all occultism. It is the funniest piece of crap ever written by Crowley (except for Magic without Tears) Crowley tricked the shit out of hundreds of Madjgickquians...and his work is still doing it. You can find the Book of lies online.
Quote from: LMNOMang & I can cover the Book of Lies pretty well for you. I'll start.
1. Lot's of Kabbalistic in-jokes. You'll need at least a basic understanding of Kabbala to get them.
2. Thinly disguised how-to manual on Tantric sex magic (alter spelling of "magic" as you will).
3. Crap poetry. The guy was a lot of things, but even Fred Durst wrote better rhymes.
4. Triple-entendra in-jokes dissing the OTO, Golden Dawn, and the other institutionalized dogmatic occult orders.
5. Only a good read if you like esoteric puzzles.
Mang will probably have a few things to add...
actually L', i think you got it covered. would add that he was also trying to show off to his girlfriend. now there's a great reason to write poetry... :lol:
::hi fives teh Mang::
Nothing like calling your girlfriend the Whore of Babylon to set the mood...
The Book of Subgenius is a very popular book where I come from, second only to Men Are From Mars And Women Are From Venus, which is basically what you call Bible here.