So long, Pope Benedict! Great knowing ya!

[mecch]

What a colossal embarrassment and shame. Too bad there's no higher entity that can fire the whole lot and appoint an interim management team to clean up this rotten house. I bet Queen Elizabeth could do it.  That would be historical irony for you.  God should do it.  Or, is this the church God wants?

[WillyWump]

 

All the jokes aside, doesn't he look fantastic in this get up? The shoes are amazing! For realz yall.

[WillyWump]

CNN is reporting that the Pope will be giving up his fab Prada red shoes for a pair of Mexican loafers. Seriously.

Also I want this hoodie. Bring on the Conclave!!

[wolfter]

@Willy, is he only allowed one pair of shoes?  That's awful!  Besides, I didn't realize red shoes were still fashionable.

[Ann]

Besides, I didn't realize red shoes were still fashionable.

Red shoes are always in fashion when you're a Friend of Dorothy.

[Miss Philicia]

Should I dig out my pair of purple crocodile Prada shoes? Wolfie would love them.

[denb45]

Red shoes are always in fashion when you're a Friend of Dorothy.

What is a Friend of Dorothy mean, is that some kinda gay lingo I don't know about 

sorry , but, I've never heard of that terminology before 

HUGS

DEN 

[wolfter]

What is a Friend of Dorothy mean, is that some kinda gay lingo I don't know about 

sorry , but, I've never heard of that terminology before 

HUGS

DEN 

We are so revoking your gay membership!!!!!   Even I, who usually doesn't understand a lot of the gay lingo, know this one.

Remember the ruby red slippers in the Wizard Of Oz?

[denb45]

Remember the ruby red slippers in the Wizard Of Oz?

OK, I googled it, now I get it,    it means your a queer, sorry for all the confusion or harm I may have caused 

HUGS

DEN 

[denb45]

" A homosexual male, often very flamboyant. Derived from the friends of Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. "

Google is my friend after all 


HUGS

DEN 

[Miss Philicia]

wow

[Jeff G]

It means he is light in the red loafers .

[Ann]

Should I dig out my pair of purple crocodile Prada shoes? Wolfie would love them.

I have a pair of purple Doc Martins (you just knew I had DMs, yes?) with itty-bitty flowers on them.



^^like these, but shoes, not boots^^

[thunter34]

(you just knew I had DMs, yes?)

Yes.

[Miss Philicia]

ditto

[Joe K]

What is a Friend of Dorothy mean, is that some kinda gay lingo I don't know about 

sorry , but, I've never heard of that terminology before 

HUGS

DEN 

Dennis,

You really need to get out more.  On a cruise ship, in the greeting lounge, there will always be a sign announcing a "Friends of Dorothy" gathering some where on the ship.  It's been a real life line on some cruises.

That term is like older than dirt.

Joe

[Joe K]

I have a pair of purple Doc Martins (you just knew I had DMs, yes?) with itty-bitty flowers on them.

Ann,

You aren't fooling anyone with your flower DMs.  We want to know what you keep on the "dark" side of the closet.   

Joe

[denb45]

Dennis,

That term is like older than dirt.

Joe

Joe, comment dully noted 

[denb45]

Ann,

  We want to know what you keep on the "dark" side of the closet.   

Joe

Oh, do tell Ann  , now that sound very interesting to me   


HUGS

DEN 

[OneTampa]

When y'all wrap up, please join the other cast members on the veranda for a little knosh:



Extra horsemeat available as a side dish for additional heft.

 

[WillyWump]

[tednlou2]

I just find the media's obsession odd.  Can you imagine any other organization getting this kind of reverence and attention that is so sexist, homophobic, and so mired in scandal?  The child abuse is rampant.  With any other group, the media would chastise them, and certainly wouldn't give them all this attention. 

It is funny, but a sad commentary on journalism, when you have Christiane Amanpour discussing the change in footwear.  Really? 

[mecch]

I just find the media's obsession odd.  Can you imagine any other organization getting this kind of reverence and attention that is so sexist, homophobic, and so mired in scandal?

I am uncertain of your logic.  We know the Church is thoroughly corrupt in part because the Media has willingly covered church scandal, and anti-church activism, for example on the issue of child abuse.

I am not sure the media revers the Catholic Church.  The media reports on anything it considers a story, or that it thinks the public considers a story. 

A lot of coverage does not equal respect and reverence.

However, I will give you this.  The tone is not consistent.  Individual reporters will cross over into reverence.  Not unlike coverage of the Windsors. 

[mecch]

My take on sartorial exuberance such as red silk opera opera pumps, etc.

This is my view about men, not women. Its really about gay men, metrosexuals, dandies, Catholic clergy, post-preps, and forever alternative types. 

For example, espadrilles. And white bucks.  I  like them on a guy late teens to mid to late twenties.  (White bucks on a 30 something American guy.... no thanks.  Ok for espadrilles on a middle aged Frenchman, but some American queens at a beach resort, um no.)   Bow ties...  (High water pants for suits -- it was the "golden boy" look on Wall Street in the mid-eightes.  Thom Browne just reiterated it, didn't create it...)  Baseball caps...  College Hoodie...  Fred Armisen nails the wardrobe don'ts of 40 something alternatives, in Portlandia.

You gotta put away this stuff until your mid 50's...  Wretched old Cardinals and The Holy Father look great in their exuberance...  Old trolls can and should work any super gay look that tickles them, (they must try to outdress Elton John, Liberace, Jerry Garcia, Dame Edna, Colonel Gaddafi, the Mararishi Mahesh Yogi, Andre Leon Talley, combined) no matter how ridiculous, and its a pity he's ditching his fab red slippers...

In fact maybe its not his choice, maybe they come with the job and lessor mortal souls can't get near them....  You know this one is going to end up in smelly crocs and a burgandy velour track suit.

[Ann]

Ann,

You aren't fooling anyone with your flower DMs.  We want to know what you keep on the "dark" side of the closet.   

Joe

Oh, do tell Ann  , now that sound very interesting to me   


HUGS

DEN 

If I told ya, I'd have to kill ya.

[denb45]

If I told ya, I'd have to kill ya.

Would you consider torturing me naked w/ a long feather instead , I suppose we can work something out here 

HUGS

DEN 

[WillyWump]

So I just heard on Tv that the reason the Popes shoes are red, is to symbolize the blood of a martyr? Or something like that.

I wonder what the Mexican loafers he is putting on right now signifies?.

[denb45]

So I just heard on Tv that the reason the Popes shoes are red, is to symbolize the blood of a martyr? Or something like that.

I wonder what the Mexican loafers he is putting on right now signifies?.

Friends of Dorthy (for the Red shoes) 

and Freedom from the church, perhaps

(for the euro loafers) 


HUGS

DEN 

[Jeff G]

I bet he has a closet full of them red popey shoe's he's holding back on them . He will wear them when he tunes into Rupauls Drag race on LOGO .

[Miss Philicia]

I wonder what the Mexican loafers he is putting on right now signifies?.

Probably the viral load count of all the underage boys in your neighborhood that you've infected over the past five years.

[Jeff G]

I was raised cathylick so yall need to lay of Benedict . Admire him for being a real estate magnate and a snappy dresser at least . 

[Joe K]

I wonder what the Mexican loafers he is putting on right now signifies?.

I read that these loafers were given to Benny while he was in Mexico, by one of his followers.  He said that they fit so well, he was going to wear them when he went into hiding retirement.

Joe

[WillyWump]

I read that these loafers were given to Benny while he was in Mexico, by one of his followers.  He said that they fit so well, he was going to wear them when he went into hiding retirement.

Joe

Ah Ok. I wasn't sure if it was "a thing"  sanctioned by the church, like the Red shoes.. Good for him, you really cant beat a good pair of Mexican loafers.

[anniebc]

Red shoes are always in fashion when you're a Friend of Dorothy.

Amen sister!

Aroha
Jan

[mitch777]

I've never owned a pair of red shoes but I did have a pair of blue suede shoes in the late 70's.
went to see Quentin Crisp in New Haven and he pointed them out to the entire audience.
(actually in a complimentary way)
embarrassed never the less.
Maybe I was a "friend of the smurfs"?

[WillyWump]

So It's official, we are Popeless.

Am I the only one feeling a bit lost and scared?

What happens if a Demons come and invade the Earth during this time who will lead the charge against them.. MissP?

Does everyone get a holiday from Sin now? Should I start drinking and dancing and loading up on tricks?

Meanwhile while the world is falling apart due to no Pope, (Dennis Rodman is chumming it up with Kim Jong Il in N, Korea, etc..) the Cardinals are laughing it up and having tea, not the least bit worried about getting down to Conclave business. 

Scary times my friends, scary times.

-W

[Miss Philicia]

What happens if a Demons come and invade the Earth during this time who will lead the charge against them.. MissP?

Since you ask me, I think your hypocrisy is stunning. You get riled up when anyone makes the slightest comment about your religion, then you turn around and indulge in continual, atrociously bigoted anti-Catholicism.

But hey, you're from Texas where hypocrisy grows on trees. Or rather parched tumbleweed.

[WillyWump]

and indulge in continual, atrociously bigoted anti-Catholicism.

Well us Methodists need someone to poke fun of, besides I'm an equal opportunity bigot and focus my energies not only on Catholics, but Pennsylvanians,

Oh PS- Grumpy Cat says..

[denb45]

So It's official, we are Popeless.

Am I the only one feeling a bit lost and scared?

Scary times my friends, scary times.

-W

Ohhhhhh NOOOOOO  who will save all of them un born babies 

[Andy Velez]

Shoes, shmooze. At least the (ex) Popiness is not lost and scared. 'cause he took his good looking Popie assistant to keep him holy company at the b&b Gandolfo retreat, just as snug as two uhmmm somethings in a something.

[OneTampa]

So It's official, we are Popeless.

Am I the only one feeling a bit lost and scared?

What happens if a Demons come and invade the Earth during this time who will lead the charge against them.. MissP?

Does everyone get a holiday from Sin now? Should I start drinking and dancing and loading up on tricks?

Scary times my friends, scary times.

-W

No need to fret my brethren.  You can remain awash with his holiness and keep those pesky demons and other sinful invaders at bay by using Pope on a Rope!  That's right, refresh your earthly being each day AND have that heavenly scent!



(Quick talk announcer: Pope-on-a-rope-available-at-all-Walmart-stores-nationwide-Get-yours-today!)

 

[WillyWump]

Shoes, shmooze. At least the (ex) Popiness is not lost and scared. 'cause he took his good looking Popie assistant to keep him holy company at the b&b Gandolfo retreat, just as snug as two uhmmm somethings in a something.

I noticed that as well! The assistant seemed a bit happy...maybe because now he can have Benny all to himself. and yes, the assistant is quite handsome.

Ps- lmao @ Pope on a Rope. I actually think we have that in our Walmarts down here. SA is a big Catholic town, you cant swing a dead cat without hitting a Catholic down here. And they are all up in a tizzy over this.

[OneTampa]

I'm coming OUT!  I want the world to know... *

British Cardinal Admits Sexual Misconduct:

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/europe/united-kingdom/130303/british-cardinal-keith-obrien-admits-and-apologiz

*Apologies to Ms. Diana Ross.

[mitch777]

I'm coming OUT!  I want the world to know... *

British Cardinal Admits Sexual Misconduct:

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/europe/united-kingdom/130303/british-cardinal-keith-obrien-admits-and-apologiz

*Apologies to Ms. Diana Ross.

It would be wonderful to one day hear a Cardinal come out with pride.
(even after retirement)

[WillyWump]

HAPPY CONCLAVE DAY!

Let's do this!!

Now I will be out fishing with the boy, so if a Pope is chosen today (white smoke) then MissP I need you to text me so I can drop to my knees and do some Hail
Marys or something

[anniebc]

Oh PS- Grumpy Cat says..

I hope Grumpy get in, at least he hates everyone, we know where we stand with him.

Aroha
Jan

[Miss Philicia]

***BREAKING NEWS*** black smoke just went up

[anniebc]

***BREAKING NEWS*** black smoke just went up

Who needs a Pope anyway, surely us Catholic's can find our own way in life.

Aroha
Jan

[OneTampa]

***BREAKING NEWS*** black smoke just went up

Link:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/12/black-smoke-appeared-at-sistine-chapel-chimney-live-stream_n_2861974.html?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl3%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D282850

[mitch777]

where are the women voting for the pope?
maybe in the next century???
hmmmmmm.......