Fleecing the Christians

[Paul the Human]

Lately, this commercial (in the Hide tag) has been playing a lot. At first, whenever I saw it, I just felt kind of disgusted by the stench of bullshit, but then I started thinking. The people behind this product are probably not Christians at all. They are Capitalists doing what Capitalists do best: taking advantage for the sake of monetary gain. Specifically, they are cashing in on the superstitious delusions of a large group of people. It’s Brilliant!

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Prayer Cross

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The gullibility of Christians is simply begging to be conned into spending money on bullshit and I can’t help feeling like it would be a blast to exploit them that way. I just need some good product ideas.

Hmm. What about selling prayers? Atheist Forums could go into business selling the power of prayer to those in need of god’s intervention (under an alias, obviously). If they can sell those stupid crosses, we could certainly sell prayers, right? And there would actually be prayers. Everyone that joins purchases prayers for some need they have and also becomes part of the ‘prayer circle’ for the needs of others… all of which are posted to the website so they know what to pray about… and for our amusement. We could make boatloads!

Heheh! Any other ideas?

[Minimalist]

The Vatican will sue them for butting in on its territory!

[Oldandeasilyconfused]

The Vatican will sue them for butting in on its territory!

I'll say! There is a souvenir shop just outside the Sistine chapel which has to be seen to believed for crass commercialism and unsurpassed vulgarity of content. They even sell Papal blessings on fake vellum.

Savelli Vatican shop has served its customers with professionalism in Vatican City since 1898.
There are three Savelli stores in the Vatican City which offer over 2,500 square meters of showroom space . We offer the widest selection of vatican souvenir, stamps and calendar available in Rome. All the accessories are created for Savelli by artisans and are not available in other souvenir shop. Your satisfaction is our priority.

http://www.savellireligious.com/catholic...n_shop.htm

[Minimalist]

They've probably got a supply of pieces of the "true cross" wrapped in plastic.

Catholics are so dumb they wouldn't care.

[Oldandeasilyconfused]

Catholics are so dumb they wouldn't care.

Yeah, but compared with say the evangelicals, Jw's and Mormons,they're the intelligentsia of Christendom.

Suddenly,I feel unwell, I don't know why.

[Dotard]

I just need some good product ideas.

Had this idea long ago. Just no capital to start fleecing the gullible.

Idea:

Go get a cheap-ass wooden cross from your local cheap-ass cross dealer for about $10. Make certain it has a tag or title plate affixed to it that says "Cross of Calvary".

Then take it home and smash it into 1000(s) of little pieces. Get a boatload of tiny test tubes with stoppers. Place one sliver of the smashed cross into each tube.

ACTUAL PIECE OF THE CROSS OF CALVERY!! LIMITED SUPPLY! ACT NOW! Comes with a certificate of authenticity. (print some up on the home computer) Only $19.95 each!

You won't be lying. Each sliver is an actual piece of the cross of calvary and your certificate states the sliver came from the cross of calvery. Make the certificate all pretty and fancy-shmancy.

Advertise in the stupid people "news"papers like the Enquirer, the Sun, etc.
In the ad make sure to "talk it up". Just think of owning this reminder of God's unlimited Love. When Jesus died on this cross it was for you, blah blah blah blah. Appeal to that emotion.

For added fun put "For every order $1 will be donated to further the work of the Lord funding missionaries" or something like that. Just make sure you do the old lady in the missionary position and give her $1 so you won't be lying and you can keep your morality respectable.

[Minimalist]

Suddenly,I feel unwell, I don't know why.

I know why!

[Zen Badger]

You still can't beat the post rapture pet care service.

That IMHO is sheer evil genius.

[Caecilian]

You still can't beat the post rapture pet care service.

That IMHO is sheer evil genius.

Yeah, that is/ was a truly brilliant scam. For anyone who doesn't know about it:

We are a group of dedicated animal lovers, and atheists. Each
Eternal Earth-Bound Pet representative is a confirmed atheist, and as such will still be here on Earth after you've received your reward. Our network of animal activists are committed to step in when you step up to Jesus.

They agree to look after your pets post-rapture for a fee of $115 plus $15 for each additional pet. Link to their homepage here.

[Zen Badger]

I wonder how many idiots signed up for it.