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Can someone explain. . .
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:11 am
by jayhawker536
Why is Scientology made such a big deal when it comes to Tom Cruise and it's not when it comes to John Travolta?
Like many, I view it more as a cult than a religion, but why is it that TC takes such a big hit about it and JT does not?
Re: Can someone explain. . .
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:12 am
by TheCalvinator24
Not completely sure, but perhaps because Cruise is much more "in your face" about it.
Re: Can someone explain. . .
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:15 am
by Catfish
I'm no expert in this area, but could it be that Tom is annoying about it and thus invites criticism whereas John is not and does not? Or is John annoying about it too and I'm just not aware of it? As I said, I'm no expert.
Re: Can someone explain. . .
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:16 am
by peacock2121
Tom Cruise defends and often pushes Scientology.
John Travolta is a Scientologist.
Re: Can someone explain. . .
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:16 am
by gsabc
Maybe because JT has already taken his razzing for it after "Battlefield Earth".
Re: Can someone explain. . .
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:18 am
by minimetoo26
It's the same as a bunch of things here on the bored. As long as it's your thing, fine. Get in everyone's face and try to make it their thing, too, not cool.
Re: Can someone explain. . .
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:21 am
by Beebs52
Because Tom C. is a gigantic nutball in general. He'd be annoying if he were a mainstream religion. Creepy nutball. Good actor, though.
Re: Can someone explain. . .
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:21 am
by jayhawker536
Oh, ok, I get it. Sort of like the born again Christians coming out like they have discovered something new and have to save the rest of us sinners. Like we never believed in Jesus Christ before their light bulb came on.
Re: Can someone explain. . .
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:22 am
by minimetoo26
jayhawker536 wrote:Oh, ok, I get it. Sort of like the born again Christians coming out like they have discovered something new and have to save the rest of us sinners. Like we never believed in Jesus Christ before their light bulb came on.
'Zactly!
Re: Can someone explain. . .
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:25 am
by peacock2121
jayhawker536 wrote:Oh, ok, I get it. Sort of like the born again Christians coming out like they have discovered something new and have to save the rest of us sinners. Like we never believed in Jesus Christ before their light bulb came on.
Like that - Cruise thinks your light bulb is still not on and wants to show you why your light bulb is not on and you are a jerk for not being able to see that it's not on. And, if your light bulb were on, you would be like him and not like Brook Shields.
Re: Can someone explain. . .
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:29 am
by TheCalvinator24
peacock2121 wrote:you would be like him and not like Brook Shields.
I think you mean Brooke Shields.
Re: Can someone explain. . .
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:30 am
by AnnieCamaro
peacock2121 wrote:
And, if your light bulb were on, you would be like him and not like Brook Shields.
Short?
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Re: Can someone explain. . .
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:31 am
by Hello, Mini!
Would you like to hear all about the joy and beauty that will enter your life if you accept the wonder that is Hello Kitty?
I thought not.
Rats.
Re: Can someone explain. . .
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:34 am
by tlynn78
"Battlefield Earth".
Hands down, the best book to be turned into the worst movie ever.
t.
Re: Can someone explain. . .
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:34 am
by TheCalvinator24
AnnieCamaro wrote:peacock2121 wrote:
And, if your light bulb were on, you would be like him and not like Brook Shields.
Short?
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Now that's funny right there.
Re: Can someone explain. . .
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:37 am
by peacock2121
TheCalvinator24 wrote:peacock2121 wrote:you would be like him and not like Brook Shields.
I think you mean Brooke Shields.
My light bulb is out, cut me some slack.
Re: Can someone explain. . .
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:37 am
by ToLiveIsToFly
jayhawker536 wrote:Why is Scientology made such a big deal when it comes to Tom Cruise and it's not when it comes to John Travolta?
Like many, I view it more as a cult than a religion, but why is it that TC takes such a big hit about it and JT does not?
Cruise reminds me of Kirk Cameron.
Re: Can someone explain. . .
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:38 am
by TheCalvinator24
ToLiveIsToFly wrote:jayhawker536 wrote:Why is Scientology made such a big deal when it comes to Tom Cruise and it's not when it comes to John Travolta?
Like many, I view it more as a cult than a religion, but why is it that TC takes such a big hit about it and JT does not?
Cruise reminds me of Kirk Cameron.
Cruise is so much a better actor than Cameron.
But, I like Cameron.
Re: Can someone explain. . .
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:40 am
by Hello, Mini!
peacock2121 wrote:TheCalvinator24 wrote:peacock2121 wrote:you would be like him and not like Brook Shields.
I think you mean Brooke Shields.
My light bulb is out, cut me some slack.
You can tell him MAC is makeup and Mac is a computer, and you'll be even.
If you like that tit-for-tat stuff......
Re: Can someone explain. . .
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:40 am
by MarleysGh0st
tlynn78 wrote:"Battlefield Earth".
Hands down, the best book to be turned into the worst movie ever.
I haven't read
Battlefield Earth, but I'd nominate
Starship Trooper for that award!
Re: Can someone explain. . .
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:44 am
by TheCalvinator24
peacock2121 wrote:TheCalvinator24 wrote:peacock2121 wrote:you would be like him and not like Brook Shields.
I think you mean Brooke Shields.
My light bulb is out, cut me some slack.
At least I didn't put a winking smiley in it.
I'm just being chatty.
Re: Can someone explain. . .
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:45 am
by earendel
MarleysGh0st wrote:tlynn78 wrote:"Battlefield Earth".
Hands down, the best book to be turned into the worst movie ever.
I haven't read
Battlefield Earth, but I'd nominate
Starship Trooper for that award!
I haven't read BE either, but I'd certainly go along with ST being the worst book-to-movie adaptation ever.
Re: Can someone explain. . .
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:46 am
by SportsFan68
earendel wrote:MarleysGh0st wrote:tlynn78 wrote:
Hands down, the best book to be turned into the worst movie ever.
I haven't read
Battlefield Earth, but I'd nominate
Starship Trooper for that award!
I haven't read BE either, but I'd certainly go along with ST being the worst book-to-movie adaptation ever.
Yay! Brilliant chattiness!
Re: Can someone explain. . .
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:47 am
by peacock2121
TheCalvinator24 wrote:peacock2121 wrote:TheCalvinator24 wrote:
I think you mean Brooke Shields.
My light bulb is out, cut me some slack.
At least I didn't put a winking smiley in it.
I'm just being chatty.
You made me laugh. The winking smiley probably would not have produced that reaction.
chatty boy
Re: Can someone explain. . .
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:47 am
by peacock2121
SportsFan68 wrote:earendel wrote:MarleysGh0st wrote:
I haven't read Battlefield Earth, but I'd nominate Starship Trooper for that award!
I haven't read BE either, but I'd certainly go along with ST being the worst book-to-movie adaptation ever.
Yay! Brilliant chattiness!
That was not a fail.