Beware the Believers

[lamplighter]

YouTube - Richard Dawkins - Beware the Believers
I don't know if this was posted else where before but I happened upon this viral video that was actually supposed to promote Expelled, but ended up having the opposite effect and became a favorite among atheists, as it is an excellent portrayal of creationist paranoia.

 

[fantome profane]

I have seen it before, and I think it is absolutely hilarious. You really have to give them credit for this, it is well done, clever and very funny.

But the main theme here is anti-intellectualism. The main thing they are making fun of Dawkins for is having a PhD in science. How embarrassing for him. It is as if this alone disqualifies his opinion on any topic related to the biological sciences.

I also think it is a little sexist in the way it treats Eugenie Scott, she doesn’t deserve that.

But over all it is as I said incredibly funny. I love the little details the included, like the Darwin fish on Dawkins hat, and Hitchens with his cigarette, and I loved Dennett in that pimp outfit.

 

[Riverwolf]

I found it stupid.

I don't see humor in this kind of immaturity.

 

[lamplighter]

I found it stupid.
I don't see humor in this kind of immaturity.

What you don't like satire that backfires? That's what makes it so amusing.

I also think it is a little sexist in the way it treats Eugenie Scott, she doesn’t deserve that.

Yeah I can't imagine her with a love trail and beer gut, slapping a jiggling her belly, or at least I don't want to anyway.