FAIR conference

Post by **_livy111us** » Fri May 25, 2007 5:56 pm

Hey everybody, FAIR has just announced the speakers at the upcoming FAIR conference. They can be found here:

http://www.fairlds.org/conf07a.html

Post by **_moksha** » Fri May 25, 2007 7:04 pm

Do you think they could have a special table with Mormon Discussion Board flags on it during lunch?

What do you mean it would have to be on the loading docks?

Post by **_harmony** » Fri May 25, 2007 7:27 pm

moksha wrote:Do you think they could have a special table with Mormon Discussion Board flags on it during lunch?

What do you mean it would have to be on the loading docks?

Those would be the loading docks in New York City?

Post by **_Blixa** » Fri May 25, 2007 8:11 pm

I'm tempted to go. I will be in SLC at the time...

Post by **_Bond...James Bond** » Sat May 26, 2007 3:25 am

And they didn't invite me to speak on my freestyle prose poem "The Battle of the Titans: Scratch vs DCP (in the Steel Cage)"...an allegory for how modern man can get back to his primalistic roots?

For Shame FAIR Conference...for shame.

Post by **_Blixa** » Sat May 26, 2007 3:46 am

I think what will actually be the deciding factor in my not going is seeing Terryl Givens in person.

Ok..there are many reasons. But I don't think I could look at the Lord of the Dance without guffawing out loud...

Post by **_moksha** » Sat May 26, 2007 5:58 am

Blixa wrote: But I don't think I could look at the Lord of the Dance without guffawing out loud...

Blixa, could you refresh our memory on his relationship with dancing. I imagine "The Battle of the Titans: Scratch vs DCP (in the Steel Cage)" would be well received at the loading dock luncheon.

Post by **_Dr. Shades** » Sat May 26, 2007 6:17 am

moksha wrote:Blixa, could you refresh our memory on his relationship with dancing. I imagine "The Battle of the Titans: Scratch vs DCP (in the Steel Cage)" would be well received at the loading dock luncheon.

I think she's referring to the PBS documentary in which Givens made the bizarre assertion that Mormons incorporate dancing as part of their religious devotion, that Mormons raise their kids to dance, that there's a dance studio on every street corner that the Mormons all attend, etc.

Post by **_Blixa** » Mon May 28, 2007 10:12 pm

Shades is right. Given's nutty dance rant was by far the strangest thing I've yet heard asserted by/about Mormonism. And that's saying a whole lot.

Post by **_Doctor Steuss** » Wed May 30, 2007 5:59 pm

Blixa wrote:Shades is right. Given's nutty dance rant was by far the strangest thing I've yet heard asserted by/about Mormonism. And that's saying a whole lot.

I'm wondering if Givens has a theory of where Mormonism fits into this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMH0bHeiRNg

(On a side note, I actually enjoy Givens, and dug the books of his that I've read. In fact, I'd be so bold as to say I have a man-crush on Givens... so there... neener-neener).

Anyone know if clothing is optional at the conference?