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Eric - 2004-06-07 23:31:04 Shoot. I thought I might have gotten the name wrong. The pretty one. Hale-Bopp, I think. (quick Google)--yep, Hale-Bopp. I note while Googling that a 39-member cult committed suicide at the appearance of this comet, convinced they'd be picked up by a UFO...a shame; you wonder how people convince themselves of such nonsense (practical Virgo nature speaking).* * * * * * * * * * * * Eric - 2004-06-08 07:56:13 They were excellent web designers who worked at far-below market prices too. I still have a pair of Nikes like the ones they all wore. I was lucky to escape and be de-programmed.* * * * * * * * * * * * Hillary - 2004-06-08 08:07:51 I think it's rather nice that they thought they were joining a comet. The Jonestown people were told that they were being surrounded by mercenaries. (that article doesn't mention it, but most of the men in Heaven's Gate had themselves castrated.)* * * * * * * * * * * * Laura - 2004-06-08 08:44:38 Except for the lucky escapees of course. Ypsidixit is grateful that readers represent such a wide range of backgrounds. It adds a richness to the blog. * * * * * * * * * * * * raymond - 2004-06-08 11:27:47 better we should experience a little Venus after suffering MarsGoneMad* * * * * * * * * * * * Laura - 2004-06-08 11:29:42 Well, that's true enough.* * * * * * * * * * * * gallery-blonde - 2004-09-04 21:59:23 gallery blonde* * * * * * * * * * * * Bookmarks-Rimming - 2004-10-03 08:25:00 Bookmarks Rimming* * * * * * * * * * * * add your comment: |