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xstvn · 01-02-2003, 04:05 PM

I saw this advertised on a billboard (!) today, so I guess it's not a joke.

http://huggyjesus.com/index.htm

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This collectable, lovable doll will be cherished for years to come.
All can enjoy the warmth and comfort of Huggy Jesus.
Share His love with this precious gift for your children or grandchildren.

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....As he was praying he looked up and saw a vision of Jesus on the altar.....Jesus' outstretched arms and loving gaze inspired Sean, who was so shaken by what he was experiencing, to cry openly. Tears were streaming down his face as he crawled onto the altar and gave Jesus a hug.

That loving embrace inspired Sean to go out into the world and make a huggable doll in His image so (with a little help from his friends) the whole world could receive a hug from Jesus.

ugh

Didn't jesus say 'I come not with a hug, but with a sword?'

heh

Order today!

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Remember, the sooner you order your Huggy Jesus, the lower and more valuable your number will be!

The Admiral · 01-02-2003, 06:29 PM

I thought you were kidding so I Goolged it and wound up on
Amazon. I thought the depths of bad taste had been plumbed long ago. I was wrong. A new record depth has just been acheived.

The Admiral

Mediancat · 01-02-2003, 07:53 PM

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Jesus' body is made of the highest quality cotton washable fabric.

Sometimes further joking is completely unnecessary.

Rob aka Mediancat

Amie · 01-02-2003, 08:05 PM

I think the huggy Jesus is kinda cute...

xstvn · 01-02-2003, 09:11 PM

No kidding, I saw this on a big outdoor billboard.
(For those in Seattle, saw it on Aurora ave. north of Green Lake)

It had clouds and the head of the creepy HuggyJesus and said:

Huggy Jesus

Coming Soon

Then the URL and a phone number

Now, I don't know if it's the Huggy Jesus that is coming soon or the rapture, either way I'm thinking maybe I'll just stay home this weekend

Debbie T · 01-02-2003, 10:21 PM

Wouldn't this be considered i-doll-atry?

fando · 01-02-2003, 10:50 PM

What we really need is a squeezable stress toy dressed to look like Jesus. If he suffers for our sins, then he will choke on my road rage!

Shake · 01-04-2003, 12:05 PM

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Originally posted by Debbie T
Wouldn't this be considered i-doll-atry?

:notworthy

Ooo! That's bad! I like it!

The Admiral · 01-04-2003, 04:42 PM

Amie

<<I think the huggy Jesus is kinda cute...>>

Amie, don't you think, ah, I mean it seems to me, ah. Oh, forget it.

The Admiral

The Admiral · 01-04-2003, 04:46 PM

On second thought, why should we object in any way? After all, it's the Christians trivialising their own beliefs. I stand aside, after you dear believer.

The Admiral

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01-02-2003, 06:29 PM	#2
The Admiral Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Racine, Wi. USA Posts: 768	I thought you were kidding so I Goolged it and wound up on Amazon. I thought the depths of bad taste had been plumbed long ago. I was wrong. A new record depth has just been acheived. The Admiral

01-02-2003, 08:05 PM	#4
Amie Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New York Posts: 1,626	I think the huggy Jesus is kinda cute...

01-02-2003, 09:11 PM	#5
xstvn Regular Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: WA state Posts: 261	No kidding, I saw this on a big outdoor billboard. (For those in Seattle, saw it on Aurora ave. north of Green Lake) It had clouds and the head of the creepy HuggyJesus and said: Huggy Jesus Coming Soon Then the URL and a phone number Now, I don't know if it's the Huggy Jesus that is coming soon or the rapture, either way I'm thinking maybe I'll just stay home this weekend

01-02-2003, 10:21 PM	#6
Debbie T Regular Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Washington the state Posts: 406	Wouldn't this be considered i-doll-atry?

01-02-2003, 10:50 PM	#7
fando Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Los Angeles Area Posts: 1,372	What we really need is a squeezable stress toy dressed to look like Jesus. If he suffers for our sins, then he will choke on my road rage!

01-04-2003, 04:42 PM	#9
The Admiral Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Racine, Wi. USA Posts: 768	Amie <<I think the huggy Jesus is kinda cute...>> Amie, don't you think, ah, I mean it seems to me, ah. Oh, forget it. The Admiral

01-04-2003, 04:46 PM	#10
The Admiral Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Racine, Wi. USA Posts: 768	On second thought, why should we object in any way? After all, it's the Christians trivialising their own beliefs. I stand aside, after you dear believer. The Admiral

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