So here is the story, my friend married a girl who does not celebrate christmas, but they are having a "get together" tonight. Would it be taboo, to bring a "Festivus pole" as a joke? I think it is funny, but dont want to offend anybody. She is a Jehovah's witness, but festivus is more of a joke than anything right???
2006-12-22 23:51:49 · 6 answers · asked by O Jam 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The original comedy routine which introduced "Festivus" to the public clearly lampooned the entire idea of holiday tradition. There seems little reason to assume that such a contemporary reference would offend a practicing Jehovah's Witness, especially if it unfolded as part of a joke.
Obviously, if "Festivus" ever does catch on as a seriously observed commemoration, it would be difficult to disconnect it from earlier pagan rites involving phallic worship.
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2006-12-23 09:08:17 · answer #1 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go for it! If it provokes some airing of grievances then you have succeeded in bring on one of the Festivus traditons. Double bonus!! Happy Festivus to you.
2006-12-24 01:07:16 · answer #2 · answered by ColMad 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If she watched Seinfeld it would great. If not it may fall flat as a joke. Give it a try.
2006-12-23 07:54:09 · answer #3 · answered by shadouse 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Of course you can just remember to air those grievences!
2006-12-23 12:24:38 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a festival for the rest of us - why not, if she can take a joke
2006-12-23 07:54:02 · answer #5 · answered by girl from oz 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Great idea !
Bring some pasta too.
Ramen !
2006-12-23 07:53:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋