Tuesday, May 23, 2006

Godly Thighs Pulse With Heavenly Power

ClayNation: Pat Robertson's magical protein shake - CBS SportsLine.com: "Here's the text from his Web site:

'Did you know that Pat Robertson can leg press 2,000 pounds? How does he do it? Where does Pat find the time and energy to host a daily, national TV show, head a world-wide ministry, develop visionary scholars, while traveling the globe as a statesman?

One of Pat's secrets to keeping his energy high and his vitality soaring is his age-defying protein shake. Pat developed a delicious, refreshing shake, filled with energy-producing nutrients. Discover what kinds of natural ingredients make up Pat's protein shake by registering for your FREE booklet today. . .'"

It's hard to know where to begin with this nonsense. I haven't tried it lately, but I think I'd probably be pleased with pressing 250 pounds. This claim is preposterous. Note the most important element here-- the media's insistence on trotting this snake-oil salesman out as spokesman for religion. If I were a member of his Levitican cult, I would be ashamed to have such bald-faced lies erupting from the pus of my leader. But the media can't get enough of this charlatan and apparently neither can Republicans, who must buy his shakes in enormous quantities-- no clear thinking person would. But then again 30 something percent of Americans still Bush is just swell so that does leave Pat with a good population of unsold customers.

But remember, after drinking one of these shakes, to contact your doctor if your erection lasts longer than four hours.

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