On Aug 4, 9:43Â am, TruthSlave
home.com> wrote:> Berkeley Brett wrote:
>> (Note: the person posting this message does not agree with the
>> nihilistic viewpoint that follows -- but he does find the expression
>> of it amusing.... :)
>
>> "Deteriorata" is a famous parody of San Francisco radio and television
>> personality Les Crane's spoken word recording of Desiderata . It was
>> written by Tony Hendra and recorded by National Lampoon as part of
>> their National Lampoon Radio Dinner album of 1972.
>
>> The parody earned a great deal of cultural significance and popularity
>> as a frequent presentation on the Dr. Demento radio show. Les Crane
>> himself admitted to preferring this version over his Grammy-winning
>> recording of the original poem.
>
>
>> Deteriorata
>> (National Lampoon)
>
>> (You are a fluke of the universe.
>> You have no right to be here.
>> Deteriorata, Deteriorata)
>
>> Go placidly amidst the noise and waste, and remember what comfort
>> there may be in owning a piece thereof. Avoid quiet and passive
>> persons, unless you are in need of sleep. Rotate your tires. Speak
>> glowingly of those greater than yourself; and heed well their advice,
>> even though they be turkeys. Know what to kiss - and when. Consider
>> that two wrongs never make a right, but that three do. Wherever
>> possible, put people on hold. Be comforted, that in the face of all
>> irridity and disillusionment, and despite the changing fortunes of
>> time, there is always a big future in computer maintenance.
>
>> (You are a fluke of the universe.
>> You have no right to be here.
>> Whether you can hear it or not,
>> The universe is laughing behind your back.)
>
>> Remember the Pueblo. Strive at all times to bend, fold, spindle, and
>> mutilate. Know yourself. If you need help, call the FBI. Exercise
>> caution in your daily affairs, especially with those persons closest
>> to you... That lemon on your left, for instance. Be assured that a
>> walk through the seas of most souls would scarcely get your feet wet.
>> Fall not in love, therefore, it will stick to your face. Gracefully
>> surrender the things of youth: the birds, clean air, tuna, Taiwan -
>> and let not the sands of time get in your lunch. Hire people with
>> hooks. For a good time, call 606-4311, ask for Ken. Take heart in the
>> deepening gloom that your dog is finally getting enough cheese. And
>> reflect that whatever misfortune may be your lot, it could only be
>> worse in Milwaukee.
>
>> (You are a fluke of the universe.
>> You have no right to be here.
>> Whether you can hear it or not,
>> The universe is laughing behind your back.)
>
>> Therefore, make peace with your god, whatever you perceive him to be:
>> hairy thunderer** or cosmic muffin. With all its hopes, dreams,
>> promises, and urban renewal, the world continues to deteriorate. GIVE
>> UP!
>
>> (You are a fluke of the universe.
>> You have no right to be here.
>> Whether you can hear it or not,
>> The universe is laughing behind your back.)
>
>> === end ===
>
>> ** Note: some version have "hoary thunderer" here: I prefer such
>> versions.
>
>> For comparison, a bit about "Desiderata," the writing satirized
>> above. Â It contains many genuinely noble thoughts, in my view. Â (But
>> that doesn't mean we can't satirize it!)
>
>> === Wikipedia ===
>
>> "Desiderata" (Latin for "desired things", plural of desideratum) is an
>> inspirational prose poem about attaining happiness in life. It was
>> first copyrighted in 1927 by Max Ehrmann.
>
>> In the 1960s, it was widely circulated without attribution to Ehrmann,
>> sometimes with the claim that it was found in Saint Paul's Church,
>> Baltimore, Maryland, and that it had been written in 1692 (the year of
>> the founding of Saint Paul's). Nevertheless, the estate of Ehrmann has
>> kept various editions of the work in print. A spoken-word recording of
>> the essay was made by Les Crane and reached #8 on the Billboard
>> magazine charts in late 1971....
>
>
> Ha ha , you guys dont miss a beat, reminds me of that Movie on
> the fate of the Condor. ;)
>
>
>
>> ==============
>
>> Desiderata
>
>> Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
>> and remember what peace there may be in silence.
>> As far as possible without surrender
>> be on good terms with all persons.
>> Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
>> and listen to others,
>> even the dull and the ignorant;
>> they too have their story.
>
>> Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
>> they are vexations to the spirit.
>> If you compare yourself with others,
>> you may become vain and bitter;
>> for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
>> Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
>
>> Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
>> it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
>> Exercise caution in your business affairs;
>> for the world is full of trickery.
>> But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
>> many persons strive for high ideals;
>> and everywhere life is full of heroism.
>
>> Be yourself.
>> Especially, do not feign affection.
>> Neither be cynical about love;
>> for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
>> it is as perennial as the grass.
>
>> Take kindly the counsel of the years,
>> gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
>> Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
>> But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
>> Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
>> Beyond a wholesome discipline,
>> be gentle with yourself.
>
>> You are a child of the universe,
>> no less than the trees and the stars;
>> you have a right to be here.
>> And whether or not it is clear to you,
>> no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
>
>> Therefore be at peace with God,
>> whatever you conceive Him to be,
>> and whatever your labors and aspirations,
>> in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
>
>> With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
>> it is still a beautiful world.
>> Be cheerful.
>> Strive to be happy.
>
>> === end ===
>
>> Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.
>
>
> Now this i quite enjoyed, thanks again..
>
> 'be seeing ya' - The Prisoner.
>
>> --
>> Brett
>>
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God and the Universe are identical.
