Prepare NOW...The End is NEAR - or - maybe - my own photos of Epic FAIL

[Mira]

I saw this parked at the side of the highway.
Behind the vehicle is a store where you can quickly get cash for the trip.



Showing you the other side as well. As you can see no money that could have helped some of the poorest among us was spared in wrapping this truck with expensive graphics.

[wickerwoman]

1. Do I get my money back from the Bible when it doesn't happen?

[Mira]

3. Don't think so. But if it does, and if I win the DU ipad (I'm a lucky Golden Ticket holder)

you can have that AND my car.

[FarLeftFist]

2. Hilarious, parked outside a quick cash/pawn shop

[HughBeaumont]

34. The name in the first photo fits all too well.

[L0oniX]

4. Can I have the truck?

[Mira]

5. Depends on if the driver is saved , if yes, he won't need it n/t

[ixion]

6. "The Bible Guarantees It"

...

:rofl:

[AsahinaKimi]

7. I wonder how many people will

give away all their possessions..because of this. I would imagine if it doesn't happen, there will be quite a few people without cars, homes or clothing..

[ixion]

11. Perhaps next time they'll think twice?

:shrug:

I would imagine that a) some people will be happy to return their stuff, or that b) they gave away stuff contingent on it actually, you know, rapturing, as it were.

For the few sad souls who unequivocally gave away everything, well, perhaps they can go to familyradio.com and find shelter.

Most importantly, I hope that next time they consider the value of a 'biblical guarantee'.

I'm all for Freedom of Religion, and so since these people are exercising that freedom.

[OffWithTheirHeads]

13. Why? They couldn't think the first time.

[ixion]

20. yeah, I don't think it's likely

but you never know.

[Renew Deal]

44. The bible guarantees there are false prophets

That's the only thing about these guys that relates to the Bible.

[Warren DeMontague]

8. Judgment Day?

Does this mean I can finally order a Summer Glau terminator from amazon.com?

[TheCowsCameHome]

9. I can't wait to loot the truck after the big event.

I don't know what I'll do with the bibles, but that rig should be a money-maker.

[hifiguy]

28. Recycle, recycle!

:)

[fascisthunter]

10. some will do anything for money

and others will pay anything to those who seek their money, just claim to represent god.

[notadmblnd]

12. it looks like it is supposed to happen at 12:00.

wonder if that's noon or midnight?

[stevedeshazer]

14. Yeah, and which time zone?

This is important.

[blondeatlast]

39. It has to be noon; remember that midnight can't really be ascribed to either day. nt

[Wednesdays]

15. Wow...if I had no conscience or integrity, I could make a fortune!

Seeing as there are plenty of businesses related to this...that speaks volumes about the state of this country.

[Scuba]

16. When it doesn't happen, they'll say "our prayers saved the world", to which one can reply....

..."yeah? and how's that prayin' for peace thing working?".

[FiveGoodMen]

19. What makes you think THOSE people are praying for peace?!

[Maeve]

17. I have it on good authority that their website is paid up for several years

I know someone who is doing tech support for them....:eyes:

I believe it's called "hedging your bet"

[DirkGently]

18. Love the "Bible guarantees it!" Looks like a 10% off sticker at Barnes & Noble. Classy.

[BrklynLiberal]

21. Meanwhile they tear out their hair if there are any ads that mention the possibility

of any alternative to accepted religious beliefs....like agnosticism or atheism.

[guruoo]

22. Their web site's paid up until 2012, just in case

Domain Name: FAMILYRADIO.COM
Registrar: NETWORK SOLUTIONS, LLC.
Whois Server: whois.networksolutions.com
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[Mira]

23. Thank you for that. It is hilarious and sad at the same time. n/t

[blondeatlast]

36. LOL! nt

[dixiegrrrrl]

24. Would be interesting to see where the truck sign ends up on May 22.

[Mira]

25. Good thinking, it's not far from my house, I'll go check. n/t

[blondeatlast]

37. If you can, let us know what happens to the banners and how fast they

are changed/removed!

Thank you, this is a fun thread.

[RagAss]

26. Good thing I was SAVED from religion by an Education !

[Taverner]

27. So is this going to be "The Next Great Disappointment?"

Could this be called 'RetroMillerism'?

[Adsos Letter]

29. Millerite-redux

[nadinbrzezinski]

31. Let us join in prayer that this is the case

remember... that put the kibbush on the second great revival... would be grand if the lord in all his wisdom decided to put a kibbush on this current insanity by ahem... sticking to Biblical exegesis... "ye shall not know the time or day of my coming."

To this one, can I have an amen?

[brooklynite]

30. Okay, what's with firestorm in the second photo?

-I- was told the was going to be an earthquake.....

[Capitalocracy]

40. You try and photoshop an earthquake.

Easier said than done!

[Courtesy Flush]

32. Is the guy in the pic taking a dump?

They could have chosen a better graphic.

[Capitalocracy]

38. After years of constipation, this man will go on May 21, 2011.

Cry mightily unto God!

[struggle4progress]

33. They have a quote from Jonah on the truck? That's the story where the guy, who didn't want

to prophesy the doom of Ninevah, got stuck with it anyway, and then got all grouchy because his prophesy didn't come true

[davidthegnome]

35. Huh

It really shocks me that people actually put that shit on trucks, on billboards, in magazines, articles, etc. Do they honestly believe that the world will end on may 21st which there isn't any indication of... even in the Christian bible? I know, or should know, because I've read both testaments and no where did I see such a thing mentioned. The sad thing is, all that time in bible study? You can't trade it in for something more useful, like video game playing or scratching your ass.

At one point in time I was a Catholic, I wonder how I would have reacted to this if I hadn't been overwhelmed by the power of the dark side and left the church...

Sarcasm aside, when I first saw one of those big ugly signs, while on a commuter rail in MA, it spooked me a bit. I looked at it without thinking for a moment and was briefly quite a bit scared. Once I recovered from that, I was more stunned from the stupidity of people who without any evidence or valid reasoning believe the world is going to end on a specific day - well, Saturday, actually. It seems an attempt to promote fear.. I'm wondering why. There must be some motive, not everyone involved in this could be a true believer. All of this fuss over the prediction of some wannabe prophet who has been wrong at least twice before? Are there really that many.. well, incredibly stupid people?

Who stands to profit from peddling this nonsense and convincing others that it's true? How do you make money in such a scheme? It all just boggles my mind, but I'm sure profit is the motive, somehow.

(edited for grammatical errors - the ones I noticed)

[Kurovski]

41. I'm gonna be pretty god-damned mad if all the same old shit is here on the 22nd.

Really looking forward to the wing-ding.

[Canuckistanian]

42. The Bible guarantees it?

Do I get my money back if it doesn't happen? Can I trust them?

[krispos42]

43. I don't see a Good Housekeeping seal on the Bible.

I guess it's "no warranty express or implied"

[Kurovski]

49. God will be fired, once and for all.

[Rex]

45. I love the blue ribbon seal of approval, a Nancy Grace guarantee!

Tee hee and har har! :rofl:

[brooklynite]

46. If the Bible is divinely inspired...

...why wasn't someone inspired to write: the world will end exactly 734,015 days after the birth of the Messiah? instead of requiring obscure numerology?

[deutsey]

47. I was in NYC last weekend and saw an interview with a guy

who sunk $140,000 of his life savings into buying billboards/bus stop signs/etc. around the city promoting this nonsense.

[mikeytherat]

48. Odd that their domain, familyradio.com, doesn't expire until May 13, 2012.

Why would they renew it for a full year after the 'pocyclypse? You don't think this is some sort of ruse, do you?

Administrative Contact:
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