By contrast, I think P.Z. Myers effectively made a legitimate point, and also provoked a demonstration of the irrationality and double standards of numerous Catholics. It doesn’t make sense to claim that what he did was “ineffective” as though his goal was to persuade Catholics.

What do you think: Was the banner offensive or just a joke?

Well, both of course. It’s by definition offensive, because people were offended. On purpose. And it was just a joke, because he didn’t actually believe that Jesus sucks.

Offending people and having fun: What better way to spend a Saturday?

This show has a somewhat small but loyal cult following here in Canada. It’s been on for quite a long time, actually. The show is about two friends who have these random competitions with each other. Things like… who can dance the longest… or who can go the longest without speaking… or first guy to get a boner loses…. you name it, they’ve probably done it. Kenny, the guy who hired the banner, usually tries to cheat.

There’s really nothing held sacred on the show so everything is fair game. As silly as some of the stunts have been, the show isn’t outlandishly stupid and more often than not, the joke is on them. This latest stunt is entirely keeping within the spirit of the show and I would be very surprised if it caused any kind of uproar at all beyond an article in the paper.

That depends whether you’re looking for quantity or quality of offense. In the United States, Christians win hands down for quantity, but the quality leaves alot to be desired. Besides angry, misspelled, grammatically incorrect death threats, offended Christians don’t pack a lot of ooomph. Offended Muslims, on the other hand, include people who will riot, burn flags and effigies and maybe even try to kill you and everybody who looks like you. That’s some quality offense.