oh boy Mr Deity turned into Paul Simon with a goaty. I hope you are taller than him though.
Also, you gotta love the advert just right of the screen: "BECOME AN ORDAINED PASTOR. Answer god's call to service. Start preparing online for ministry today!"
I'd love to apply but I'm not sure Mr Deity and god are one and the same... please confirm that you are.
You know, every clip I watched tonight has had an ad next to it saying "Christian Prayer Center - Post a Prayer Request - Thousands will pray for you" Mr Deity is this one of your scams again!! How much will this prayer cost me? Would it be easier to just donate?
SCIENCE SHOWS THAT THE UNIVERSE, because of entropy, couldn't have sustained itself from all eternity. Einstein confirmed that space, matter, and time had a beginning! That beginning had to be supernatural because natural laws have no ability to bring the universe into existence from nothing. The supernatural cannot be proved by science but science points to a supernatural intelligence for the origin and order of the universe ~ HOW FORENSIC SCIENCE REFUTES ATHEISM (Article)
NATURAL LIMITS TO EVOLUTION: Only evolution within "kinds" is genetically possible (i.e. varieties of dogs, cats, etc.), but not evolution across "kinds" (i.e. from worm to human). How were species living and reproducing if their reproductive system and other vital organs hadn't evolved yet? Read my Pravda Internet article: WAR AMONG EVOLUTIONISTS! I discuss: Punctuated Equilibrium, "Junk DNA," genetics, mutations, natural selection, fossils, genetic/biological similarities between species.
@Mogley52 I think you should stop watching old Kent Hovind videos and start reading some basic school boooks about evolution and maybe start talking to some scientists :)
They can explain those things to you much better (and more honest) than your bible-buddies ;)
ALTHOUGH I'M A CONSERVATIVE CHRISTIAN (Baptist), I no longer believe that the Bible teaches eternal torment. The Bible teaches eternal punishment, but it's not eternal torment. In my popular Internet article, TRADITIONAL DOCTRINE OF HELL EVOLVED FROM GREEK ROOTS, I explain how and why teaching of eternal torment entered early into Christianity and how Scriptures have been misinterpreted and taken out of context to support that teaching. ~Babu G. Ranganathan (B.A. theology/biology)
Oh My Lack of... ANY KINDA GOD's. This is soooooo funny and so wonderful.
As a born (not again bi the way) ATHEIST.... I and my very smart mind, just LOVED THIS! PS: Mr Deity, don't stop creating. PPS: I already am aware that U simply can not stop yourself! giggles
@granddad2002 Close. But we pushed the episode with the surprise guest back one in order to deal with something a bit more timely. But look for the return of Lucy on Sunday night/Monday morning.
The creation episodes are great - they really highlight the fact that God would have to be a bungling idiot. I'd love to see more about the problems around human conditions. Specifically marriage - an institution almost as crazy as religion. And how about a priest trying to enter heaven? Or a WestBoro Baptist?
@phonyme400 WBC are lawyers first, "christians" second. They just act like jackwagons until someone flips out and assaults them allowing them to sue for $
I am watching this show very unregularly. Some episodes I love, others not so much. This is the first one I feel compelled to comment on. :)
For any hobby filmmaker like myself, this was just BRILLIANT! Not only the countless references to "fixing it in post", but the apple in front of the apple of the computer, the slow-motion movements (keyframing) of the chatters not speaking etc. That is awesome self-aware comedy!
Oh yeah, and the content of course... funny as usual.
@FlohHeidelberg Thanks so much! It's always nice when someone appreciates all the hard work -- especially the little things like the apples, and the bandwidth choking.
Hey everyone. I'm suddenly poor(er), so I had to unsubscribe. Will someone pick up the slack in my name? I'll love you, love you, love you, love you, love you! (To be sung to the tune of "Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!")
Don't you get it, God is punishing you for your disobedience!!! ................Nah on second though I think you just have crappy luck. Keep plugging away, the more basic stuff the better, prefer substance over production values. Even after complaining about you asking for cash, (earlier sketch) I'll be donating to your rightous cause. Preach on brother.
...aaand there's a banner ad for Liberty University.
I wonder if it might be worth your while to bring in a few BS sponsors. Like, for example, Prairie Home Companion has the likes of Powdered Milk Bisquits, and the Professional Organization of English Majors. I'm picturing something along the lines of "Today's episode has been brought to you by Firmaments R Us."
@FluffyFeralMarmot Are you kidding? A nice firmament is one of the major selling points of any Heaven and Earth creating. I wouldn't think of scrimping. I'm always thinking about resale value.
Fantastic -- tweeted immediately to all clergy in my Twitter stream who were selected because they were born w/funny bones. Like the previous hairstyle. Much more like The Business look.
@misterdeity Well, if you ever consider coming to Vienna, let us know and we'll buy you a beverage of your choice. I guess wine goes best with Strauss. Maybe.
The begging section was particularly tasteless this time. This used to be clever and classy enough for kids to watch too. Now, I'm having second thoughts. Who the heck is your audience?
@gr33nman Well, it's clearly not you. This show has always been aimed at the 18+ crowd. And while we generally keep the shows PG, I certainly never want to be limited in that way, and I absolutely loathe all prudishness. By the way, some of us find George Carlin one of the most "clever/classy" cats to ever walk the face of the Earth. I guess we all have our definitions. Sorry to see you go.
@misterdeity - Thanks for your reply. I won't unsub yet, but I ask: Would George Carlin ever post photoshopped 'calendar' shots of himself off-stage? To me, the begging shots are you off-stage - not your character. It comes across like Wiener on facebook - sadly telling and desperate. Many of us who grew up Catholic (or otherwise) love this channel for the way it makes us laugh at our preconceptions of religion. There's just got to be a better way to lighten up the begging section.
@gr33nman First, the begging segment in now way represents me "off-stage." That is still very much a character I'm playing. Second, your big problem with the begging segment is my head photoshopped onto a couple of congressmen's twitter pic bodies? Really? That's what you're upset about? I thought it was the C&% and balls thing. Oh, wait! Grammy S, is this you punking me again? You blew it. I know it's you. No one's that much of a prude, G. You overplayed this. Love you! See you at Dad's b-day.
@misterdeity Wow, thanks again for the reply. Didn't understand half of what you said, but that's okay. 'Dogma' was funny. Burgess Meredith in 'Grumpy Old Men' was funny. Mr. Deity is also funny. The begging section - this time - was not. Upset? Nah. Disappointed? Yup. Should I leave the money on the edge of the bed as I tiptoe out in the morning? That's how you're asking for money. Hey, I guess that _is_ funny... Hmm...no... maybe if 'Lucy' said it that way... Let's see how the next one goes.
@gr33nman You are aware that the two photos are actually photos of different congressmen (with my head photoshopped on) who have had to resign because they were sending these photos out looking for sex? And the last one (Cat and balls) is a riff on the fact that Congressman Weiner actually sent a photo of his C@&K and balls? Maybe you just don't keep up with the news?
@misterdeity While Carlin is timeless, you very obliquely set up the jab at Weiner, leaving viewers five years from now to say, 'Huh?' They'll have to research the context to understand it, and by then, the timing and moment are gone. If you're in character while begging, this is out of character with previous bits. Ironically, it comes across as something added in post needing an apologist. I guess we'll have to agree to disagree. I think you're very clever. I look forward to the next one.
@gr33nman Wow! I'm just touched that you think people will be watching this five years from now. Sweet! And Carlin did a ton of stuff that was time-dependent. All comics do. You can't possibly do only "timeless" material. As for "out of character"... I don't think so at all. In a previous begging segment, I wore nothing on the bottom half of my body and a suit jacket, shirt, and tie on the upper half.
P.S.: What awful thing could possibly be out of character for Mr. Beggar?
@gr33nman One more thing. Here are the ratios for you: 243 bazillion emails loving the begging segment vs. you. There's no "agree to disagree". You're just wrong. Sorry. ;-)
@misterdeity Because popularity equals truth, right? I do think people will be watching these in the future if you leave it published. How do you want to be remembered?
Luke 6:26 - Woe to you, when all people speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false prophets.
Luke 9:25 - For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?
@gr33nman Well, yeah, in this venue, popularity is what I'm going for. And when it's you vs. the bazillions, guess what? You lose. Sorry. BTW, not a big fan of scripture -- don't know if you can tell that from the show. But nice try.
@misterdeity 3 sorries... No need to apologize if you're not sincere about it. Like 'Mr. Deity', I don't have to 'believe' in scripture to use it either. And 'popularity' in this case translates into views, which translates into more money from youtube partner advertisements. That's practical. Base humor is a camel whose nose is in your tent, so to speak. But camels have minds of their own. Will you be able to keep it from taking over your tent? It's worth watching just to find out.
@gr33nman I still don't understand what's so "base" or awful for "the children" in that begging segment. Again, I don't do this show for the children anyway. But if you want to see "base" here on YouTube, look up a video called, "First Snow in Athens, GA, 2010." It's completely racist! Nothing but "white" snow. Think about the poor black children watching that. Plus, the lack of camera movement is infuriating -- as is that song. Now, just admit you're a very silly person and be done with it!
@misterdeity First of all, it's my opinion on this one begging section. I cannot be wrong about my opinion. Second, I admire any comedian that can go so many seasons without resorting to lowest common denominators. It shows cleverness and character. Sooner or later the dollar sign drags them all down. Yes Lady Gaga is clever, but she's popular only because she's a soft porn star. Compelling? Yes. You will never be a porn star. Why even go there? Third - do you know if I'm African American?
@gr33nman Hey, I'm already a porn star in my own mind. Second, I've never been impressed with people intentionally avoiding the lowest common denominator. I often do things based on what's going on in the media. That was in the media, and it was damned funny -- at least everyone but you thinks so. So, in this case, your opinion is wrong (and of course you can have wrong opinions). Finally, I don't care about your heritage. I make jokes and poke fun. Deal with it.
@misterdeity I just had a revelation! This is very much like the Smurfs. We have Papa Smurf, a generic combination of other Smurfs (almost always male) and Smurfette. It's the same mix of characters found in Big Bang Theory, Hawaii Five-O, NCIS, The Closer, Castle and many other popular shows. The keystone asset almost always seems to be the 'Smurfette' character. I'd like to hear Amy Rohren's take on this begging section. If she hates it, hey controversy means more views, right? Win win...
@gr33nman Amy thinks the begging segment is funny. If she didn't, it wouldn't have gone up. That's the kind of power women have on this show. I bow down and worship the ground she walks on.
@kaywest207 Yea!!!! You're the first one to get it (or at least comment about it here). Good job! I've been waiting for someone to point that out. I almost had Mr. Deity say, "Bueller?"
I was watching this vid and it dawned on me..that the Bible does NOT say the Earth was created in seven days, it says it was created in the BEGINNING. Then the first day did not end until later when god made light and dark and the sun set on the 1st day. But when was 'the beginning'? Apparently the Earth was just sitting around formless for a while. That pesky Bible.
Mr. Deity in my home country while I am in the States. Looks like god doesn't want us to meet - and since Mr. Deity is the one and only himself, it sadly looks like Mr. Deity avoids meeting me.
The problem with believers isn't that they're stupid. Many of them are brilliant. The real problem is that they have not critically analyzed their beliefs. They are credulous. They are incurious. They are, in other words, not skeptical. I think we non-believers need to teach the controversy.
So funny that you and ZOMGitsCriss made vids at almost exactly the same time with almost exactly the same theme, but still quite different and both really funny. Clearly a sign from heaven that it's time for my joint.
@Snagabott Talk about even more Devine intervention. You and I made almost the exact same post at the exact same time. I wonder if you're typing in a reply about my post right now. Does God even have YouTube access to be messing with us like this? Heh...
I'm also hoping Edward Current is going to upload a video on this subject too.
You certainly do have a few 'this has been flagged as spam' messages. Does that mean someone subscribed, discovered that you speak the plausible truth, and quickly flagged you so lightening wouldn't strike them? Interesting...
@BigIdeaSeeker Season 2 was sponsored by a third-party, non-YouTube site, which is why I believe it never made it to YouTube. Subscribing to the Mr. Deity podcast via iTunes gave me access to Season 2 ... but I don't know if that approach still works. Good luck.
@mrrealtime Well, to me, the problem is that these Holy Books are believed by a lot of intelligent people who should know otherwise. Most of the believers I meet (aside from the crazy religious/right variety) are not stupid in any way.
@misterdeity "Most of the believers I meet are not stupid in any way." "Holy Books are believed by a lot of intelligent people who should know otherwise." Then aren't they stupid in at least one way?
@misterdeity Except that way ;-) But yes, I know what you mean...as if their minds have watertight compartments which seal off the rational side from the religious side....
I would contest that stance, as it seems an act of stupidity to engage in willful ignorance. That's basically what faith boils down to: "I don't know so I will accept this explanation without proof or critical thought." One really must question how close we shall split the hair between stupid people and people who wantonly engage in stupid behavior.
@Santo3x7 But religious people don't see it that way. When I was religious, I thought atheists were the ignorant, stupid ones. We live in a country where the vast majority simply assumes the existence of God and the veracity of the Bible. They have apologists who can make great sounding arguments, and very few people have the desire, need (and sometimes, ability) to unravel those arguments. Trust me, there are many factors involved, the least of which is intelligence.
The most compelling argument will not make a faulty assumption any less faulty. Faith operates on the justification of that assumption regardless of how faulty it is. The lack of either the wisdom (will) or intelligence (ability) to reject that assumption in light of fact is, by it's definition, stupidity.
Faith is belief without proof, with no proof you cannot establish fact, and without facts you cannot be said to know anything. Faith is simply belief in ignorance.
@misterdeity Almost as scary as the number of intelligent people who respond to religious conflicts/violence with the words, "we should respect all religions". That really burns me
The Religion or Peace T-Shirt looks cool. But where was Lucy? Upset you've posted pics on-line, maybe? Love you folks! Keep it up, and I hope B.C. treated you well! Glad you came to Canada, Mr. Deity!
I run an anime convention in Alabama, and we have banned both Iceland and Tornados from our convention Kami-Con (Icelanders are welcome, but the country has to stay where it is). The story is Iceland Volcanic ash almost made it so one of our major guest from the UK couldn't make it, and Tornados recently attacked out town in Tuscaloosa.
oh boy Mr Deity turned into Paul Simon with a goaty. I hope you are taller than him though.
Also, you gotta love the advert just right of the screen: "BECOME AN ORDAINED PASTOR. Answer god's call to service. Start preparing online for ministry today!"
I'd love to apply but I'm not sure Mr Deity and god are one and the same... please confirm that you are.
zaxxxon 5 days ago
just stop watching are 4:40 and you can avoid the begging
IzzySpeaks 4 months ago
Oh my self?
hollykuzin 5 months ago in playlist Mr. Deity Season Four
You know, every clip I watched tonight has had an ad next to it saying "Christian Prayer Center - Post a Prayer Request - Thousands will pray for you" Mr Deity is this one of your scams again!! How much will this prayer cost me? Would it be easier to just donate?
ErlofCambridge 5 months ago
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SCIENCE SHOWS THAT THE UNIVERSE, because of entropy, couldn't have sustained itself from all eternity. Einstein confirmed that space, matter, and time had a beginning! That beginning had to be supernatural because natural laws have no ability to bring the universe into existence from nothing. The supernatural cannot be proved by science but science points to a supernatural intelligence for the origin and order of the universe ~ HOW FORENSIC SCIENCE REFUTES ATHEISM (Article)
Mogley52 6 months ago
NATURAL LIMITS TO EVOLUTION: Only evolution within "kinds" is genetically possible (i.e. varieties of dogs, cats, etc.), but not evolution across "kinds" (i.e. from worm to human). How were species living and reproducing if their reproductive system and other vital organs hadn't evolved yet? Read my Pravda Internet article: WAR AMONG EVOLUTIONISTS! I discuss: Punctuated Equilibrium, "Junk DNA," genetics, mutations, natural selection, fossils, genetic/biological similarities between species.
Mogley52 6 months ago
@Mogley52 I think you should stop watching old Kent Hovind videos and start reading some basic school boooks about evolution and maybe start talking to some scientists :)
They can explain those things to you much better (and more honest) than your bible-buddies ;)
photographer85 6 months ago in playlist Mr. Deity Season Four
@Mogley52 Pravda? Seriously? BWA!HA!HA!HA!HA!HA!
Learn some science, son.
DoctorX101 5 months ago
@Mogley52 The vast majority of "kinds" came from eukaryotes, and as such, they are all the same "kind".
Anything else?
rynther 4 weeks ago
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ALTHOUGH I'M A CONSERVATIVE CHRISTIAN (Baptist), I no longer believe that the Bible teaches eternal torment. The Bible teaches eternal punishment, but it's not eternal torment. In my popular Internet article, TRADITIONAL DOCTRINE OF HELL EVOLVED FROM GREEK ROOTS, I explain how and why teaching of eternal torment entered early into Christianity and how Scriptures have been misinterpreted and taken out of context to support that teaching. ~Babu G. Ranganathan (B.A. theology/biology)
Mogley52 6 months ago
O-M-S! Awesome.
audiesmomma 6 months ago
@audiesmomma is oms...oh my son?
amberview30 5 months ago
@amberview30 Oh my science!
audiesmomma 5 months ago
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audiesmomma 5 months ago
@amberview30 Oh My Self
frightenedsoul 2 months ago
Oh My Lack of... ANY KINDA GOD's. This is soooooo funny and so wonderful.
As a born (not again bi the way) ATHEIST.... I and my very smart mind, just LOVED THIS! PS: Mr Deity, don't stop creating. PPS: I already am aware that U simply can not stop yourself! giggles
mystiraemeadows 7 months ago
Strauss-con.... you just can't plan for bad publicity.
tazgrento 7 months ago
@tazgrento I've watched this near a dozen times and I only just now get the joke!
TheMidwestAtheist 6 months ago
If anyone can create a metafighuv, it's the crew at Mr. D!
ZeDingoBlag 7 months ago
Smooooooosh!
marfita 7 months ago
301st comment :-)
ianmathwiz7 7 months ago
"With Me all things are plausible". LOL!!!!
bombria 7 months ago
More P.Z. Myer. The surprise guest?
granddad2002 7 months ago
@granddad2002 Close. But we pushed the episode with the surprise guest back one in order to deal with something a bit more timely. But look for the return of Lucy on Sunday night/Monday morning.
misterdeity 7 months ago
CHANGE THE VIDEO PICTURE AND YOU'LL GET A LOT MORE VIEWS. EVERYONE THINKS IT IS A BEGGING SEGMENT.
stuckinspacetime 8 months ago
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@stuckinspacetime begging segments are just as hilarious as the rest. :-)
DamnedNationalists 8 months ago
east to east and west to west and never the twain shall meet :)
TEARDUCTER 8 months ago
Hilarious! well done thanks
TEARDUCTER 8 months ago
"More apologists..."
Damn you deity!
arsenelupin123 8 months ago
i love this...
Angeltears2431 8 months ago
If I ever get married, I want Mr. D to perform the ceremony. Is that probable?
nvalentino75 8 months ago
@nvalentino75 Absolutely! I'm doing my first this year.
misterdeity 8 months ago
And another classic from Mr D and the team.
gerard1875 8 months ago
Fucking brilliant Great Job Man
CWJohnson1990 8 months ago
The creation episodes are great - they really highlight the fact that God would have to be a bungling idiot. I'd love to see more about the problems around human conditions. Specifically marriage - an institution almost as crazy as religion. And how about a priest trying to enter heaven? Or a WestBoro Baptist?
phonyme400 8 months ago
@phonyme400 WBC are lawyers first, "christians" second. They just act like jackwagons until someone flips out and assaults them allowing them to sue for $
triftenC 8 months ago
@triftenC That wouldn't surprise me. It is clearly their goal to antagonize.
phonyme400 8 months ago
John needs a better connection.
Phluffey 8 months ago
he sounds like sunny moore
RainK9 8 months ago
"OMS" - brilliant.
bonjohen 8 months ago
Christianity -- Being fixed in post since ~30 C.E.
StarmanHaxor 8 months ago
OMY, this is one of my favorite Mr Deitys of all time. Bravo sirs, bravo.
kaywest207 8 months ago
@kaywest207 Thanks!
misterdeity 8 months ago
I am watching this show very unregularly. Some episodes I love, others not so much. This is the first one I feel compelled to comment on. :)
For any hobby filmmaker like myself, this was just BRILLIANT! Not only the countless references to "fixing it in post", but the apple in front of the apple of the computer, the slow-motion movements (keyframing) of the chatters not speaking etc. That is awesome self-aware comedy!
Oh yeah, and the content of course... funny as usual.
FlohHeidelberg 8 months ago
@FlohHeidelberg Thanks so much! It's always nice when someone appreciates all the hard work -- especially the little things like the apples, and the bandwidth choking.
misterdeity 8 months ago
Hey everyone. I'm suddenly poor(er), so I had to unsubscribe. Will someone pick up the slack in my name? I'll love you, love you, love you, love you, love you! (To be sung to the tune of "Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!")
AtheistinFundyLand 8 months ago
Don't you get it, God is punishing you for your disobedience!!! ................Nah on second though I think you just have crappy luck. Keep plugging away, the more basic stuff the better, prefer substance over production values. Even after complaining about you asking for cash, (earlier sketch) I'll be donating to your rightous cause. Preach on brother.
Cougar139tweak 8 months ago
I dig the hair.
...aaand there's a banner ad for Liberty University.
I wonder if it might be worth your while to bring in a few BS sponsors. Like, for example, Prairie Home Companion has the likes of Powdered Milk Bisquits, and the Professional Organization of English Majors. I'm picturing something along the lines of "Today's episode has been brought to you by Firmaments R Us."
lazyperfectionist1 8 months ago
Delightful episode!
"With me, all things are plausible!" Too funny.
And, gosh, some people have really got their knickers in a twist about the begging session. Maybe the full moon made them grumpy or something...
Ellie49 8 months ago
@Ellie49 OMS! That's it!
lazyperfectionist1 8 months ago
The placement and meaning of the apples makes me laugh my ass off. Brilliant.
ThePTB 8 months ago
Impressive begging section.
Had i had any money, i'd give it to you.
muslimsgotohell 8 months ago
"HolyBookPro" teehee...the devil is in the details, eh?
iamheasyouaremeandwe 8 months ago
anyone catch "OMS"? I'm guessing this means "Oh My Self"?
lasombradeluz 8 months ago
"I can probably get some apologists to work on it later." Ell, oh, ell.
tychoSNM 8 months ago
Don't scrimp on the firmament, you'll regret it.
FluffyFeralMarmot 8 months ago
@FluffyFeralMarmot Are you kidding? A nice firmament is one of the major selling points of any Heaven and Earth creating. I wouldn't think of scrimping. I'm always thinking about resale value.
misterdeity 8 months ago
Fantastic -- tweeted immediately to all clergy in my Twitter stream who were selected because they were born w/funny bones. Like the previous hairstyle. Much more like The Business look.
SWGOTU 8 months ago
wtf you were not REALLY in Vienna, were you? That was a joke, right??!
tigsdk 8 months ago
@tigsdk Right.
misterdeity 8 months ago
@misterdeity Well, if you ever consider coming to Vienna, let us know and we'll buy you a beverage of your choice. I guess wine goes best with Strauss. Maybe.
tigsdk 8 months ago
Soooooooooooop funny! Please keep Tom forever! He fits right in to your show.
FreidasGarden 8 months ago
@FreidasGarden Tom is great!!! And a pure delight to work with.
misterdeity 8 months ago
'OMS' - classic Deity.
yermom2000 8 months ago
I love the hair style very unique...
WICKEDMAN9MM 8 months ago
The begging section was particularly tasteless this time. This used to be clever and classy enough for kids to watch too. Now, I'm having second thoughts. Who the heck is your audience?
gr33nman 8 months ago
@gr33nman Well, it's clearly not you. This show has always been aimed at the 18+ crowd. And while we generally keep the shows PG, I certainly never want to be limited in that way, and I absolutely loathe all prudishness. By the way, some of us find George Carlin one of the most "clever/classy" cats to ever walk the face of the Earth. I guess we all have our definitions. Sorry to see you go.
misterdeity 8 months ago
@misterdeity - Thanks for your reply. I won't unsub yet, but I ask: Would George Carlin ever post photoshopped 'calendar' shots of himself off-stage? To me, the begging shots are you off-stage - not your character. It comes across like Wiener on facebook - sadly telling and desperate. Many of us who grew up Catholic (or otherwise) love this channel for the way it makes us laugh at our preconceptions of religion. There's just got to be a better way to lighten up the begging section.
gr33nman 8 months ago
@gr33nman First, the begging segment in now way represents me "off-stage." That is still very much a character I'm playing. Second, your big problem with the begging segment is my head photoshopped onto a couple of congressmen's twitter pic bodies? Really? That's what you're upset about? I thought it was the C&% and balls thing. Oh, wait! Grammy S, is this you punking me again? You blew it. I know it's you. No one's that much of a prude, G. You overplayed this. Love you! See you at Dad's b-day.
misterdeity 8 months ago
@misterdeity Wow, thanks again for the reply. Didn't understand half of what you said, but that's okay. 'Dogma' was funny. Burgess Meredith in 'Grumpy Old Men' was funny. Mr. Deity is also funny. The begging section - this time - was not. Upset? Nah. Disappointed? Yup. Should I leave the money on the edge of the bed as I tiptoe out in the morning? That's how you're asking for money. Hey, I guess that _is_ funny... Hmm...no... maybe if 'Lucy' said it that way... Let's see how the next one goes.
gr33nman 8 months ago
@gr33nman You are aware that the two photos are actually photos of different congressmen (with my head photoshopped on) who have had to resign because they were sending these photos out looking for sex? And the last one (Cat and balls) is a riff on the fact that Congressman Weiner actually sent a photo of his C@&K and balls? Maybe you just don't keep up with the news?
misterdeity 8 months ago
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gr33nman 8 months ago
@misterdeity While Carlin is timeless, you very obliquely set up the jab at Weiner, leaving viewers five years from now to say, 'Huh?' They'll have to research the context to understand it, and by then, the timing and moment are gone. If you're in character while begging, this is out of character with previous bits. Ironically, it comes across as something added in post needing an apologist. I guess we'll have to agree to disagree. I think you're very clever. I look forward to the next one.
gr33nman 8 months ago
@gr33nman Wow! I'm just touched that you think people will be watching this five years from now. Sweet! And Carlin did a ton of stuff that was time-dependent. All comics do. You can't possibly do only "timeless" material. As for "out of character"... I don't think so at all. In a previous begging segment, I wore nothing on the bottom half of my body and a suit jacket, shirt, and tie on the upper half.
P.S.: What awful thing could possibly be out of character for Mr. Beggar?
misterdeity 8 months ago
@gr33nman One more thing. Here are the ratios for you: 243 bazillion emails loving the begging segment vs. you. There's no "agree to disagree". You're just wrong. Sorry. ;-)
misterdeity 8 months ago
@misterdeity Because popularity equals truth, right? I do think people will be watching these in the future if you leave it published. How do you want to be remembered?
Luke 6:26 - Woe to you, when all people speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false prophets.
Luke 9:25 - For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?
gr33nman 8 months ago
@gr33nman Well, yeah, in this venue, popularity is what I'm going for. And when it's you vs. the bazillions, guess what? You lose. Sorry. BTW, not a big fan of scripture -- don't know if you can tell that from the show. But nice try.
misterdeity 8 months ago
@misterdeity 3 sorries... No need to apologize if you're not sincere about it. Like 'Mr. Deity', I don't have to 'believe' in scripture to use it either. And 'popularity' in this case translates into views, which translates into more money from youtube partner advertisements. That's practical. Base humor is a camel whose nose is in your tent, so to speak. But camels have minds of their own. Will you be able to keep it from taking over your tent? It's worth watching just to find out.
gr33nman 8 months ago
@gr33nman I still don't understand what's so "base" or awful for "the children" in that begging segment. Again, I don't do this show for the children anyway. But if you want to see "base" here on YouTube, look up a video called, "First Snow in Athens, GA, 2010." It's completely racist! Nothing but "white" snow. Think about the poor black children watching that. Plus, the lack of camera movement is infuriating -- as is that song. Now, just admit you're a very silly person and be done with it!
misterdeity 8 months ago
@misterdeity First of all, it's my opinion on this one begging section. I cannot be wrong about my opinion. Second, I admire any comedian that can go so many seasons without resorting to lowest common denominators. It shows cleverness and character. Sooner or later the dollar sign drags them all down. Yes Lady Gaga is clever, but she's popular only because she's a soft porn star. Compelling? Yes. You will never be a porn star. Why even go there? Third - do you know if I'm African American?
gr33nman 8 months ago
@gr33nman Hey, I'm already a porn star in my own mind. Second, I've never been impressed with people intentionally avoiding the lowest common denominator. I often do things based on what's going on in the media. That was in the media, and it was damned funny -- at least everyone but you thinks so. So, in this case, your opinion is wrong (and of course you can have wrong opinions). Finally, I don't care about your heritage. I make jokes and poke fun. Deal with it.
misterdeity 8 months ago
@misterdeity I just had a revelation! This is very much like the Smurfs. We have Papa Smurf, a generic combination of other Smurfs (almost always male) and Smurfette. It's the same mix of characters found in Big Bang Theory, Hawaii Five-O, NCIS, The Closer, Castle and many other popular shows. The keystone asset almost always seems to be the 'Smurfette' character. I'd like to hear Amy Rohren's take on this begging section. If she hates it, hey controversy means more views, right? Win win...
gr33nman 8 months ago
@gr33nman Amy thinks the begging segment is funny. If she didn't, it wouldn't have gone up. That's the kind of power women have on this show. I bow down and worship the ground she walks on.
misterdeity 8 months ago
@misterdeity Consider me the 243 bazillion-and-first one :-)
ianmathwiz7 7 months ago
You sir, just picked up another subscriber. Awesome vid.
zeldasaver 8 months ago
love the apple concealing the apple logo
underweightHater 8 months ago
@underweightHater I thought that was a good one too. Thanks.
misterdeity 8 months ago
So the "Anyone" bit was a shot at Ben "no intelligence" Stein, right? Nice touch.
kaywest207 8 months ago
@kaywest207 Yea!!!! You're the first one to get it (or at least comment about it here). Good job! I've been waiting for someone to point that out. I almost had Mr. Deity say, "Bueller?"
misterdeity 8 months ago
We can fix it in post.
jussts 8 months ago
"OMS" - hahahaha, I take it this stands for "Oh MySelf"
Marcus21999 8 months ago
2 people don't want to be unemployed apologists.
logsdonj 8 months ago
@logsdonj
Ha. Love it!
kaywest207 8 months ago
you are so going to hell :-) Look at all the warnings: earthquake, vulcanic eruption, tornado's... lol
MissDoloresD 8 months ago
What's with the hair?
zo219 8 months ago
Nice touch with the lag and buffer in GoToDeity!
N21X 8 months ago
The best written episode everly that was to be of the writing. Well done.
sKepptiksowat 8 months ago
I've been watching for awhile now and I have yet to see you smite anyone.
TheIAMINU 8 months ago
@TheIAMINU Be careful what you wish for.
misterdeity 8 months ago
@misterdeity You Know how he is when he's off his "medication".
TheIAMINU 8 months ago
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@misterdeity "Be careful what you wish for." ha!!
medleyofdictions 8 months ago
I love the apples. I really want one. So tempting.
wwlddms 8 months ago
Is that a placebo band?
jemremyc 8 months ago
Earthquake and ash cloud, huh? God must really hate you.... ;)
minski76 8 months ago
I like how at the end he begs for money just like a christian god does. Never breaks character. Nice.
RRasmus 8 months ago
Metaphive...I love it. =)
starsfan6878 8 months ago in playlist Mr. Deity Season Four
HolyBookPro :)
askegg 8 months ago
If you have an job opening for an apologist....I'd like to audition.
frane9r9r 8 months ago
you took the Janitor's Brain Trust, he doesn't like it when people take his Brain Trust...
schweiz1983 8 months ago
I was watching this vid and it dawned on me..that the Bible does NOT say the Earth was created in seven days, it says it was created in the BEGINNING. Then the first day did not end until later when god made light and dark and the sun set on the 1st day. But when was 'the beginning'? Apparently the Earth was just sitting around formless for a while. That pesky Bible.
GoddessAntares 8 months ago
The hair on your head looks like the tread on my new all-terrain truck tires!
CRUClEFICTION 8 months ago
OK what the hell happened to your hair? O_O
stiimuli 8 months ago
Mr. Deity in my home country while I am in the States. Looks like god doesn't want us to meet - and since Mr. Deity is the one and only himself, it sadly looks like Mr. Deity avoids meeting me.
ashraghil 8 months ago
Brilliant, Brian....although I have expected a 'WE'LL DO IT LIVE...F*** IT, WE'LL DO IT LIVE!" ;-)
ChuckyJesus666 8 months ago
I hope a Mitt Romney episode is in the works.
ryanisflyboy 8 months ago
That must be it everything is messed up because God is going to fix it in post........
seeker6789 8 months ago
Cosco.......LOL
seeker6789 8 months ago
The buffering and choppiness on everyone's webcams was a nice touch.
Maphysto 8 months ago
You're metaphiving my metaphors when I phough you was on phree.
8DX 8 months ago
The problem with believers isn't that they're stupid. Many of them are brilliant. The real problem is that they have not critically analyzed their beliefs. They are credulous. They are incurious. They are, in other words, not skeptical. I think we non-believers need to teach the controversy.
mjcobd 8 months ago
What does OMS stand for?
Nemesis000000 8 months ago
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SkepticStream 8 months ago
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@Nemesis000000
It stands for "Oh myself" lol you know like oh my god except since he is god he say oh myself
SkepticStream 8 months ago
So funny that you and ZOMGitsCriss made vids at almost exactly the same time with almost exactly the same theme, but still quite different and both really funny. Clearly a sign from heaven that it's time for my joint.
Snagabott 8 months ago
@Snagabott Talk about even more Devine intervention. You and I made almost the exact same post at the exact same time. I wonder if you're typing in a reply about my post right now. Does God even have YouTube access to be messing with us like this? Heh...
I'm also hoping Edward Current is going to upload a video on this subject too.
JamieTateJamieTate 8 months ago
It's funny how you and ZOMGitsCriss uploaded videos within two days of each other about the same subject. Must be Devine intervention, eh?
JamieTateJamieTate 8 months ago
I like the apple in front of the Apple logo.
poetofmathematics 8 months ago
It took me a moment to get the weiner reference, but that was hilarious as hell! xD
FungusyHam 8 months ago
For the first time in a long time, I can actually guess what the "Brian 'whatever' Dalton" refers to...
ianmathwiz7 8 months ago
holybook pro LoL
spinoroni 8 months ago
Loved the begging segment!
Nasika 8 months ago
Lmao "silent letters are tug" oh that one hit me hard. oh that was good.
Loved it.
mitenzouki 8 months ago
OMS...? does that translate to "Oh My Self"...?
RobNurgundy 8 months ago
What's with Mr. Deity's hair? Did I miss something?
SubconsciousGatherer 8 months ago
OK, Senor Dios, how many years have you been holding on to that metaphor, metafive joke?
rcreative1 8 months ago
Where are the bananas???
MistressInked 8 months ago
"With Me, all things are plausible." Great. Really good writing on this episode.
nothingnesswithouten 8 months ago
I want to apply for apologist/zer, I heard you have a need and a budget for that good job.
Btw, you created nig before lig or the other way around?
nietzschescode 8 months ago
“We can fix it in post”, “Call the apologist” You are going to need a lot/all of them! ;O) Hahahahaha!!! ★★★★★
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Katalyzt 8 months ago
You certainly do have a few 'this has been flagged as spam' messages. Does that mean someone subscribed, discovered that you speak the plausible truth, and quickly flagged you so lightening wouldn't strike them? Interesting...
Lea10Cox 8 months ago
LOL
"With me all things are plausible..."
johnycannuk 8 months ago
Oh and best Mr. Deity in ages.
etnlIcarus 8 months ago
@etnlIcarus Yes!! The best in a long time. I was kind of disapointed with the direction Mr deity was taking, but I'm glad they're back on track....
bernytheman 8 months ago
Hahahaha...fucking awesome.."metaphor......next level....metafive".
mykegoh 8 months ago
Can anyone tell me where I can watch Mr. Deity season 2?
BigIdeaSeeker 8 months ago
@BigIdeaSeeker Season 2 was sponsored by a third-party, non-YouTube site, which is why I believe it never made it to YouTube. Subscribing to the Mr. Deity podcast via iTunes gave me access to Season 2 ... but I don't know if that approach still works. Good luck.
PedregosoRios 8 months ago
yeah...the bible is stupid. So sad that this is still believed by morons.
mrrealtime 8 months ago
@mrrealtime Well, to me, the problem is that these Holy Books are believed by a lot of intelligent people who should know otherwise. Most of the believers I meet (aside from the crazy religious/right variety) are not stupid in any way.
misterdeity 8 months ago
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@misterdeity "Most of the believers I meet are not stupid in any way." "Holy Books are believed by a lot of intelligent people who should know otherwise." Then aren't they stupid in at least one way?
cablepanos 8 months ago
@misterdeity it was a typo, I spelled "Mormon" wrong. Sorry!
mrrealtime 8 months ago
@misterdeity Except that way ;-) But yes, I know what you mean...as if their minds have watertight compartments which seal off the rational side from the religious side....
ChuckyJesus666 8 months ago
@misterdeity You nailed it.
Intelligence =/= critical thinking.
terracottapie 8 months ago
@misterdeity I feel like I only deserved 3 of those thankyous so thank you!
Roenazarrek 8 months ago
@misterdeity
I would contest that stance, as it seems an act of stupidity to engage in willful ignorance. That's basically what faith boils down to: "I don't know so I will accept this explanation without proof or critical thought." One really must question how close we shall split the hair between stupid people and people who wantonly engage in stupid behavior.
Santo3x7 8 months ago
@Santo3x7 But religious people don't see it that way. When I was religious, I thought atheists were the ignorant, stupid ones. We live in a country where the vast majority simply assumes the existence of God and the veracity of the Bible. They have apologists who can make great sounding arguments, and very few people have the desire, need (and sometimes, ability) to unravel those arguments. Trust me, there are many factors involved, the least of which is intelligence.
misterdeity 8 months ago
@misterdeity
The most compelling argument will not make a faulty assumption any less faulty. Faith operates on the justification of that assumption regardless of how faulty it is. The lack of either the wisdom (will) or intelligence (ability) to reject that assumption in light of fact is, by it's definition, stupidity.
Faith is belief without proof, with no proof you cannot establish fact, and without facts you cannot be said to know anything. Faith is simply belief in ignorance.
Santo3x7 8 months ago
@misterdeity What's missing hear is that knowledge can only cure ignorance; One requires wisdom to cure stupidity.
MsWanderer1 8 months ago
@misterdeity @TheIAMINU - I think most cases can be explained by indoctrination from birth.
iamagi 8 months ago
@misterdeity Almost as scary as the number of intelligent people who respond to religious conflicts/violence with the words, "we should respect all religions". That really burns me
phonyme400 8 months ago
@misterdeity "...in any way."
Well, in any *other* way. I mean no offense... Okay, well maybe a little.
WintersetCoyote 8 months ago
@mrrealtime well ain't that kinda the point? Thinking people can't really fall of it.
linkuei83 8 months ago
this should start EVERY Sunday School lesson....
lawbag1 8 months ago
The Religion or Peace T-Shirt looks cool. But where was Lucy? Upset you've posted pics on-line, maybe? Love you folks! Keep it up, and I hope B.C. treated you well! Glad you came to Canada, Mr. Deity!
tripleVeeVee 8 months ago
lol @ 0:09 I thought Adblock was turned off.
SoundwaveRomania 8 months ago
C... and balls! :D
ObakeOnna 8 months ago
I run an anime convention in Alabama, and we have banned both Iceland and Tornados from our convention Kami-Con (Icelanders are welcome, but the country has to stay where it is). The story is Iceland Volcanic ash almost made it so one of our major guest from the UK couldn't make it, and Tornados recently attacked out town in Tuscaloosa.
Daoutsida05 8 months ago
@Daoutsida05 "I run an anime convention in Alabama"
For some reason, I find this statement hilarious.
etnlIcarus 8 months ago
bite that apple!
disturbthedead 8 months ago
metafive :)
tewster 8 months ago
The christian mingle add in the corner I think is falling on deaf ears
Drunkenprophet23 8 months ago
I'm planning to fix my life in post.
Maxdwolf 8 months ago