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Sipech
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From the Pope Benedict XVI Fan Club, the t-shirt that is but a stroke away from being an awful typo. Though the most cynical may argue that it would be apt.

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Mamacita

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Today's ecclesiastical junk mail brought a catalog of fabulous Lenten gifts. Who wouldn't want a tote bag that screams "Salvation: He Nailed It!" .

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Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief. Do justly, now. Love mercy, now. Walk humbly, now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.

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Baptist Trainfan
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But the banner pen is even better (?)
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Mamacita

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quote:
Originally posted by Baptist Trainfan:
But the banner pen is even better (?)

Jeez, that's not even practical!

But you can get a coffee mug or a fridge magnet to match.

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Do not ask how I know about this.

Behold, the Infant Circumcision Trainer (white) (NSFW NSFH NSFA)

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quote:
Originally posted by Doc Tor:
Do not ask how I know about this.

Behold, the Infant Circumcision Trainer (white) (NSFW NSFH NSFA)

I love the Questions & Answers, as well as the Customer Reviews!

[Killing me]

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Stercus Tauri
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It's the "What other items do customers buy after viewing this item?" list that left my mind quietly boggling. The connections are not entirely obvious.

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Pigwidgeon

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And now this stupid thing keeps showing up on my "recently viewed items." Next they'll be using it to make recommendations of other things I might like.
[Help]

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"...that is generally a matter for Pigwidgeon, several other consenting adults, a bottle of cheap Gin and the odd giraffe."
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quote:
Originally posted by Pigwidgeon:
And now this stupid thing keeps showing up on my "recently viewed items." Next they'll be using it to make recommendations of other things I might like.
[Help]

"View and manage browsing history" from your amazon profile is your friend.
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Pigwidgeon

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quote:
Originally posted by Leorning Cniht:
quote:
Originally posted by Pigwidgeon:
And now this stupid thing keeps showing up on my "recently viewed items." Next they'll be using it to make recommendations of other things I might like.
[Help]

"View and manage browsing history" from your amazon profile is your friend.
Good idea! I shall do so.

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You are predestined to like or hate this coffee.

Calvinist Caffeine.

[ 22. May 2017, 17:04: Message edited by: Organ Builder ]

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lilBuddha
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quote:
Originally posted by Organ Builder:
You are predestined to like or hate this coffee.

Calvinist Caffeine.

Mark me amongst the latter. Wonder what wonderful coffee supports causes God "hates"?

And where do I find it? [Devil]

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la vie en rouge
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Spotted by yours truly in Switzerland, bastion of the Protestant Reformation:

Playmobil Martin Luther

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Yep, several of us have one. Mine is perched on the computer now!

I found Luther cake in our local ethnic store. Of course it's been sitting on on my cube wall at work! Comes with a stencil to be used to outline Luther in powdered sugar...

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Er, this is what I've been up to (book).
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Lamb Chopped
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Okay, this isn't right, but I have to have one.

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Er, this is what I've been up to (book).
Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down!

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Guys! I know it's a bit early for Chritmas, but I MUST share the glory. Behold The hipster nativity, praise Baby Jesus.

[ 01. October 2017, 02:06: Message edited by: AmyBo ]

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O! I am so tempted - and you get change from $100 (whatever that is in English these days...).

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Doc Tor
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It's not quite a gadget, but I'd been down for eleventy of these.

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quote:
Originally posted by Doc Tor:
It's not quite a gadget, but I'd been down for eleventy of these.

Oooh! Add that to a Chocolate advent calender and you have a balanced meal.

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quote:
Originally posted by AmyBo:
Guys! I know it's a bit early for Chritmas, but I MUST share the glory. Behold The hipster nativity, praise Baby Jesus.

Just as good as it was last year on this thread...
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Evidence that it is possible to be too minimalist:
The Bauhaus Nativity Set

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Wow, and they want $30 for 11 sticks?

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quote:
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Wow, and they want $30 for 11 sticks?

Excuse me, they are labelled.

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Ian Climacus

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quote:
Originally posted by Hedgehog:
Evidence that it is possible to be too minimalist:
The Bauhaus Nativity Set

They look like cut-offs from a cuisenaire rod factory.

Though 3 [Father, Son and Holy Ghost?] 5-star ratings!; though Mary K made me ponder:
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It is so simple in design that the symbols don't get in the way of a purely religious experience.
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Ian Climacus

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Hail the nails!
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This was a GFG 240 years ago.

"Jesus Statue’s Butt Was Hiding A 240-Year-Old Secret Message Statue’s rear end was actually a time capsule." (HuffPost)

Links to related photos are scattered throughout.

[Killing me]

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