Subject: Slaanesh would probably think it's hilarious, though.
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Posted on: 2018-11-11 04:27:00 UTC
The fact that Scientology was invented by a science fiction author as part of a bet with a friend to see who could get more people to follow their fake religion, and then didn't stop when lots of people started taking it seriously, seems like something the God of Excess would get off on. {= P
It was probably Tzeentch's idea, though.
~Neshomeh
This just feels right:
for reference:
I love this type of scathing hidden or not-so-hidden reference. (The more hidden, the better, in my opinion, so it doesn't derail the story, but in this case, it's just great as is.)
-Twistey
The lore behind the whole Scientology thing sounds more like post-Slaanesh Eldar than Genestealer Cults, to be fair.
The fact that Scientology was invented by a science fiction author as part of a bet with a friend to see who could get more people to follow their fake religion, and then didn't stop when lots of people started taking it seriously, seems like something the God of Excess would get off on. {= P
It was probably Tzeentch's idea, though.
~Neshomeh
Wish the friend in question was Lovecraft, but life has a rule against being awesome.
Considering Lovecraft's views perhaps that's for the best.
... was apparently based on when he found out his grandmother was Welsh.
Accurate honestly. Although ironically Genestealer cults are only about half as evil as the Church of Scientology.
At least Scientology will only eat us metaphorically.
Yeah I've seen that one kicking around the interwebs. And honestly, at least before the Star-Children 'grace' us with their presence they don't try to make off with all our money and turn our family against us.