Roecker also notes that during the aural assault, the Elfmans instructed a young man in his "twenties" accompanying them to "move away and cover his ears" whenever Xenu was mentioned.
Sweet Jesus, these people are totally out of this world.
Much to the dismay of innocent passersby, Jenna also repeatedly said "What crimes have you committed?" and began screaming at Roecker, "Have you raped a baby?"
Wow, that's kind of off the topic of bizarre religion, but who knows what goes on within the hallowed halls of Scientology. Perhaps she was giving him a pre-interview to determine his eligibility for the selective and expensive religion.
Since there are always two sides to every story, the Elfmans, not wanting to miss an opportunity to defend their goofy religion, issued their own statement on said events through their rep, Jenni Weinman:
"He [Bodhi] was out for a Sunday stroll with his wife [Jenna], when some guy walks by with a t-shirt on, very prominently attacking his religion. Words were extended and Bodhi and Jenna were personally attacked for their beliefs. As they went about their business, the guy continued to try to illicit [sic] negative responses from the both of them. As they walked away, he continued to scream propaganda and hate at them. Apparently he spent all Monday calling the press to promote himself."
Hmmm... that's two sides of a story all right.
I am going to err on the side of Roecker in this case, as the stories of Scientologists getting their thongs all bunched up are too numerous to ignore. The most glaring example is the fervent defense to Scientology put up by the supposedly "gay" man himself, Tom Cruise, the most famous un-official spokesperson for the religion.
Highlights of his struggle and subsequent failures to project Scientology in the best possible light have been summarized thoroughly here on Blogcritics, but for those of you new to the subject due to living under a rock on Mars, I will give a brief rundown.
Article comments
— go to most recent comments1 - Iloz Zoc
Wow. I am speechless. Maybe I should have chosen sci-fi instead of horror. It's hard to create a religion out of Pinhead and Jason. Hey, wait a minute--I could use Cthulhu! Yippee. I have seen the light.
2 - Mark Saleski
sweet xenu! these people are totally...uh, something.
ah, and i see dawn, you're looking as hot as ever.
3 - Eric Olsen
yes Il, all religions have their implausibilities, but Scientology seems cobbled from the fever dreams of a sci-fi writer. Oh wait, it was.
Nice job Dawn!
4 - Mark Saleski
disclaimer: i've actually read "dianetics".
not proud of it or nothin' tho...
5 - DJRadiohead
Jenna better dial up ol' Xenu a little more often- her career, if you could call it that, is disappearing fast.
6 - Dawn
Yeah Mark, these weekly make-overs are fun, but man, it's tiresome.
Scientology is the most ass-cracked, double-whacked, hardcore-smack nonsense to be concocted by man.
I'd rather be known as a Wiccan or a Satanist for crying out loud.
7 - Mat Brewster
So, wait, you're saying Incident II didn't really happen?
Oh great leader of the galactic confederacy, why must you fool me so?
8 - Dawn
What career DJR? And tell me that having a show that pokes fun of Buddhism isn't the richest of ironies.
9 - Mark Saleski
at least wiccans have cool bumper stickers.
10 - Dawn
And cool fashion accessories!
11 - Mark Saleski
i was gonna say that but then the freaking dj will take my ManCard(tm) away from me again.
12 - Dawn
DJ is a little cranky these days.
Or wait, is it Mark that's cranky? Or maybe it's that Suss fellow?
I can't keep track anymore.
13 - Iloz Zoc
Oh, my god! I just realized Xenu spelled backwards is...Unex...aghhh! I can't breathe...I shouldn't, gasp, have said that...gasp...ughhhh...(sound of body hitting floor, then silence).
14 - DJRadiohead
Don't worry, Saleski, yours is still in a severe state of revocation.
I'm 12% less grouchy this week than last.
15 - Mark Saleski
i'm not cranky anymore, since i've been eclipsed by the dj.
16 - Dave Nalle
yes Il, all religions have their implausibilities, but Scientology seems cobbled from the fever dreams of a sci-fi writer. Oh wait, it was.
Not only that, but it was created on a bet between Hubbard and Heinlein over who could launch the most successful bogus religion.
The scary part of all this is that from all accounts Jenna and Bodhi are the LESS insane members of the giant Elfman clan of loonies.
Dave
17 - Ty
What I find interesting is how much Scientology bashing there is. Sure they deserve it because if you have to spend money to be in the religion and advance in it (that's why you hear of celebs in it, they can afford it!).
Mormons ask for tithe, but don't require it. You definitely don't have to pay a fee to sign up and don't have to fork over hundreds of thousands to be a member.
Here is the funny thing: If Scientology dropped any money requirements WHATSOEVER, would it still be the source of jokes?
I contend it should not be, because then it would be just as legitimate a religion as any other.
I think they SHOULD drop all money requirements so they can make this argument. The fact they do not shows that they are not a religion, just a way to extort HUGE sums of money out of suckers.
18 - Eric Olsen
very interesting points Ty!
And I think the husband looks more like a gnome than an elf
19 - Dawn
Wow Eric, I hadn't even considered what uncanny, but appropriate name Elfman is for a guy like Bodhi. Hehe, nice observation!!
20 - Rebecca
Why are these people so sensitive, when on one hand they claim to be so sure of themselves and know about everything? (Like Tom Cruise claims to know about medications and psychology.)They don't seem to be able to let anything roll off their backs or take a joke.
21 - Arch Conservative
I can't believe they hoodwinked Vinny Bobarino.
22 - Dawn
They seemed to have hoodwinked a few people.
23 - Triniman
I wonder if born and raised Scientologist Beck has had any bizzare outbursts? Or, has he mostly flown beneath the radar?
24 - handyguy
Thank you for this hilarious article, which brightened my afternoon. The best part is that no embellishment was required, just a light varnish of low-key sardonic wit. Terrific stuff!
25 - DrPat
Mark Saleski: "I see Dawn"
Sure that's not the light of Xenu (or Xemu or Zebu or whatever)?
Good one, Dawn! You bring light to darkness...