America's First Openly Pastafarian Politician Sworn Into Office

[DJ_KiDDvIcIOUs]

A small-town council member from New York is making national headlines this week after becoming the first openly Pastafarian politician to be sworn into public office.
Christopher Schaeffer, the newest member of the Pomfret Town Council, isn't just an ordinary member of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster — he's a full-fledged minister.
For those who have yet to be touched by His noodly appendage, Pastafarianism, it is a satirical movement with a serious mission: Keeping the teaching of intelligent design and creationism out of public classrooms.

Schaeffer drew many side glances for his unusual decision to wear a colander to his swearing in on Friday. The colander, or pasta strainer, is the traditional headgear of Pastafarians.
"It's just a statement about religious freedom," said Schaeffer when asked by the Observer about his parody faith. "It's a religion without any dogma."
Bobby Henderson, the church's "founder," wrote in a blog post on the official Flying Spaghetti Monster site, that Schaeffer's behavior will most likely be misconstrued.
"Some people will see it as obnoxious or a sign that he's not taking the oath of office seriously," wrote Henderson. " But I am completely confident that Schaeffer will distinguish himself as a Council member of the highest caliber."
Indeed, Schaeffer told the Observer that his intention was to demonstrate just how inclusive he intends to be.
"Mostly, I'm just looking forward to making sure that the town is run smoothly and we meet the needs of all of our citizens," he told the paper. "If anybody ever has any concerns or questions, I hope they contact me, because I want to make sure that everyone is represented."

Good for him, diversity is always welcomed

 

[Breogan]

Love how proud the old guys in the portraits seem.

 

[Doctor Evo]

Please let this be true.

 

[Feenix]

If this is legit, it would make me so happy.

 

[DJ_KiDDvIcIOUs]

It's 100% true folks, click on any of the blue links in the quotes for more info

 

[MessiahDecoy123]

The first Pastafarian president can't be that far away.

 

[Quasimod0]

Is that a grown man wearing a colander on his head? lol
Who the heck voted for him?

 

[zeroapoc]

Is that a grown man wearing a colander on his head? lol
Who the heck voted for him?

I would have. Did you even read the article?

 

[Quasimod0]

Sure did. Sounds pretty silly. It is just a town council though, nothing too huge

 

[Piper Maru]

Change is coming.

 

[JJJ's Ulcer]

I agree with him trying to keep creationism out of public schools (though I don't think that's much of a problem in New York), but the spaghetti strainer on the head for the swearing-in is disrespectful and immature. You can make your point without resorting to gimmicks.

 

[Piper Maru]

It's a beautiful religion.

 

[jmc]

This reads like an Onion story. lol

 

[Xeno]

America's First Openly Dumbass Politician Sworn Into Office

FTFY

Most politicians at least try to hide the fact that they're dumbasses but this guy wears it proudly on his sleeve head.

 

[JJJ's Ulcer]

America's First Openly Dumbass Politician Sworn Into Office

FTFY

Most politicians at least try to hide the fact that they're dumbasses but this guy wears it proudly on his sleeve head.

Dude, America's been swearing in dumbasses for over 200 years. We've even sworn in a few dumbasses as President.

 

[Xeno]

Dude, America's been swearing in dumbasses for over 200 years. We've even sworn in a few dumbasses as President.

Yes, but not openly dumbass ones. There have been plenty of politicians who are dumbasses or whom the majority recognizes as such, but before this guy there hasn't been one who appeared in public with a colander on his head proclaiming it to the world.

 

[KevanG]

Its kinda stupid but as long as he's actually working at it I don't see the big deal.

 

[JJJ's Ulcer]

Yes, but not openly dumbass ones. There have been plenty of politicians who are dumbasses or whom the majority recognizes as such, but before this guy there hasn't been one who appeared in public with a colander on his head proclaiming it to the world.

Splitting hairs spaghetti strands, aren't you?

 

[NickNitro]

Is that a grown man wearing a colander on his head? lol
Who the heck voted for him?

This is beyond ridiculous and made me lol on a Tuesday morning.

I think I found them 3 new council members as well

 

[Dr.]

...but the spaghetti strainer on the head for the swearing-in is disrespectful and immature.

Disrespecting someone's religious headgear is disrespectful.

 

[The End]

America's First Openly Dumbass Politician Sworn Into Office

FTFY

Most politicians at least try to hide the fact that they're dumbasses but this guy wears it proudly on his sleeve head.

Pretty much all the others openly believe in the god that sent a bear to kill a bunch of kids; but its the pastafarian that's the dumbass.

Okay.

 

[The End]

I agree with him trying to keep creationism out of public schools (though I don't think that's much of a problem in New York), but the spaghetti strainer on the head for the swearing-in is disrespectful and immature. You can make your point without resorting to gimmicks.

The whole thing is a gimmick. It's all got as much validity as having someone do a pinky swear.

 

[MessiahDecoy123]

America's First Openly Dumbass Politician Sworn Into Office

FTFY

Most politicians at least try to hide the fact that they're dumbasses but this guy wears it proudly on his sleeve head.

It's not dumb, it's satire.

sat·ire
ˈsaˌtīr/Submit
noun
1.
the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

 

[NickNitro]

Honestly, as a grown ass man though, how do you expect anyone to take you seriously with a strainer on your head like a 5 yr old. I bet when you open up his office you'll see him banging on pots and pans with ladles screaming gibberish

 

[MessiahDecoy123]

Not all political statements need to be straight forward.