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NeoGreen

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Mon Jul 31, 2017, 07:36 AM Jul 2017

Catholic League to Cheese Shop: Dont Joke About Mother Teresas Nether Regions [View all]

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2017/07/29/catholic-league-to-cheese-shop-dont-joke-about-mother-teresas-nether-regions/




Catholic League to Cheese Shop: Don’t Joke About Mother Teresa’s Nether Regions
July 29, 2017 by Hemant Mehta

The Catholic League’s Bill Donohue has been trying for days to stop what he claims is anti-Catholic bigotry at a place that sells cheese.

And that’s not even the weird part.

The Bedford Cheese Shop, with two locations in New York, has this description of “Brebirousse D’Argental,” a French brie that… oh, no one cares. Here’s what the card says:

A B linens smeared silken sheep’s milk square that’s at once incredibly mild and deep in flavor at the same time. The texture is as close to heaven that we have found here on earth. Kinda like going down on mother Teresa herself, divine. Pair with a mineral rich burgundy and 5 Hail Marys.


That’s what most people would refer to as a “joke.”

It’s not even really offensive. I mean… at least they said she’s “divine,” right? That doesn’t even qualify as anti-Catholic. Hell, it’s a compliment, really. But while she’s a public figure, I could at least understand why some people might think it goes too far. If someone said they found that to be in poor taste and said as much, I would get it.

But Donohue, as usual, turned his anger knob to 11.

If the Bedford Cheese Shop did this to some other religious figure, the owner would be in serious trouble. But she chose to defile Mother Teresa, which is why there will be no physical retaliation. They should nonetheless be punished by everyone, not just Catholics: a boycott is in order.

Donohue wants to put the store out of business because his sense of humor doesn’t match up with the store owner’s. (Though I would totally buy some mozzarAllah.)
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Just the thought! atreides1 Jul 2017 #1
! No Kidding ! progressoid Aug 2017 #4
Well, it *is* offensive cyclonefence Jul 2017 #2
Not so offensive as way over the top Warpy Jul 2017 #3
I threw up in my mouth a little Lordquinton Aug 2017 #5
I'd definitely patronize that shop if I was anywhere in the area. rurallib Aug 2017 #6
Oh ffs. beam me up scottie Aug 2017 #7
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