Is Magic 8 Ball an Idol?

[Quiddity]

I think in Britain, it's the "Magic Dart-Board," as found in many pubs...

How does that work?

 

[namguy]

That's ridiculous, a very poor way of introducing a point.

 

[sojourner]

Ask a question, throw the dart. Wherever it lands on the board is your answer. This works on the same principle as closing your eyes, opening the Bible and putting your finger on the page. Many a business man has saved himself from financial ruin by reading the words, "Chapter 13."

 

[Quiddity]

Ask a question, throw the dart. Wherever it lands on the board is your answer. This works on the same principle as closing your eyes, opening the Bible and putting your finger on the page. Many a business man has saved himself from financial ruin by reading the words, "Chapter 13."

Ha! Good one. I think I may just make my financial decisions that way...

 

[Papersock]

That's ridiculous, a very poor way of introducing a point.

What's ridiculous? And what point do you think is being introduced?

 

[FatMan]

What's ridiculous? And what point do you think is being introduced?

Doesn't a ball by definition lack a point??

 

[sojourner]

Doesn't a ball by definition lack a point??

Only if it's not someone's head...

 

[Booko]

Is Magic Eight Ball an idol? Asking it questions is sort of like praying to it.
Why isn't there a religion built around the magic 8 ball?
Or is there?

I formed a religion around my Pet Rock.

 

[Azakel]

I formed a religion around my Pet Rock.

Rockism, sounds good. Can I be a High Priest(lol)

 

[Nanda]

Rockism, sounds good. Can I be a High Priest(lol)

There's already a Rockism.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockism

 

[Azakel]

There's already a Rockism.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockism

Dang, oh wells. Never mind then, hehe.