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SylphrenaTheHonorSpren
TheAdjuster
To be factually correct they actually send them out at 18 now for 2 years, not 19 like i did. Nuku'alofa Tonga 2003-2005.
tRa7ntu0la7
They may not have much experience in life but they sure do know how to be happy in this life, and the next.
Juddernaught83
Boom, truth bomb.
DrGeist
It always astounds me how much imgur upvotes snarky hateful posts to the front page
Vaniel
I'm sorry you are ill-informed and hold my religion in such disdain. I hope you find happiness somewhere and wish you all the best.
SurfHill
The Mormon hate on Imgur is strong today.
NotThatOneTheOtherOne
LOL "today"
Juddernaught83
It's world wide every day. I'm not even active anymore and I find it annoying. It's become such a lazy joke.
DagonR
"Hurr hurr how many wives do you have". "Nigga, I can't even get a girl, how am I supposed to have multiple?"
omg6manykids
Flirt to convert.
phroureo
As a Mormon, I've seen it done.
everythingistakeneventhisone
They send the hottest ones! CONVERT ME!!
ferdturguson
I knew a lot of Mormons were were really chill. Did you know they have fucking full court basketball courts in their churches?
DrMcTouchy
Yup, every one I've been to. It's useful for lots of things.
HorseGirlErection
That's because they have a shit ton of money.
blisfulloblivion
More of a focus on family and an active community. Most lds churches look more like schools than churches. Just with lots of jesus pictures
lawideas
There's a certain irony to this being posted and upvoted on a site populated mostly by college students who think they know the world.
Ilikeitwhenyoucallmebigpapa
Dunno. Seems like the religion has SOMETHING going for it... http://imgur.com/OYtjB9M
ItWasMeIWasTheTurkeyAllAlong
I got that reference.
Amapharm
Okay, Big Papa
Fahargo
Man the Mormans are gonna be pissed when they learn what we did with their ship
adamantos
I don't get it. Is this from a game? Can somebody explain please?
Ilikeitwhenyoucallmebigpapa
SyFy show called The Expanse. It's fantastic. Season 2 is almost done. Lot's to binge.
adamantos
Cool. I’ve already heard that it seems to be a great show. I'll go take a look then.
Tanwolf
Did you know they still teach stuff from the mid-17th century in school? Come on, calculus is so old, why people need to learn it?
LawAndIDGAFAboutEthics
Think they were emphasising the con being primitive.
Jak3Barnes
Because it can help you to solve complex scientific and mathematical problems which can help humanity?
Tanwolf
It was a joke about the OP pointing out 19th century. Doesn't matter what century a book is from, it's either good or bad.
Jak3Barnes
Although, in saying that, religion can help some people to solve complex social and moral problems which help humanity... So....
JamesProton
I like how you didn't just bash on religion. You don't deserve those downvotes :/
Kinger1793
HELLO! WOULD YOU LIKE TO CHANGE RELIGIONS, I HAVE A FREE BOOK WRITTEN BY JESUS!!
Dearslay
NO NO NO, Elder Cunningham! That's NOT how we do it, you're making things up again!
Kinger1793
I saw it in Toronto Earlier this month. It was ABSOFUCKINGLUTELY GREAT!!! Funniest thing i have seen produced in a long time!
NotoriousBadassWhoLovesMusicals
I'VE GOT MAGGOTS IN MY SCROTUM!
thesplashingblumpkins
http://24.media.tumblr.com/34eb62db163f8bedcdafdb70484be66b/tumblr_n12k5wyyRG1s1l7npo10_r1_250.gif
WalrusMuscles
Well you know what to do, just look up at the sky and shout hasa diga eebowai!
Xelbair
Hasa Diga Eebowai!
Affray
I wanted to go see this in Toronto but the tickets are fucking $300. Apparently only rich people can afford to have musical fun.
NotoriousBadassWhoLovesMusicals
I saw the show last saturday for 20£. Going to the lottery takes some time but its worth it! Won it the second time.
acertainjenesaisquoi
Wait what? I got a pair of tickets for the show in the west end for £100. $300 is ridiculous.
Affray
Toronto is the closest place it's playing to me and everything there is stupidly expensive and over priced. Makes me sad.
TheTruthIsSomewhere
You know that they have to pay for their own mission trips?
DrMcTouchy
There's a missionary fund, but they are expected to provide most of their funds. The family also sends money. it's a group effort.
Bobninee
They like it when you help pay but if you can't the church pays for it.
TheTruthIsSomewhere
Ah, ok. I read that the family usually has to save up. Thanks for the info!
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TheTruthIsSomewhere
Yes, that's what I meant. I thought that the Church didn't assist in funds, but others have given me insight that they do.
RussellJackman
As an Atheist, Mormons are the only people that I can sit down with and have a rational discussion about religion and faith. 1/
RussellJackman
They have always sat, listened, asked questioned, acknowledged points, refuted others, and ended with 2/
RussellJackman
"Huh. You know, this something I need to bring up with my pastor. Want to come and tell him?" 3/
RussellJackman
And the visit is just that. Not a hard sell. Not a fire & brimstone rebuke. Mad props for Mormons. 4/4
Natsumori
Dude. Live and let live. At least they're out there doing shit with their life.
wadatahmydamie
This post is the difference between atheism and Gervatheism.
TheLastZombieCat
Googled that and found nothing. It's not a thing.
TheLastZombieCat
Apologies, I was one letter off. I found it
madamblueberry
It's still not real. Are you talking about Gervais' beliefs?
JamesProton
Welcome to Imgur, where we hate intolerance. Unless it's religion. Specifically Islam, Mormonism, and many times Christianity.
lordfluffy
Almost every Mormon I've ever met has been a kind, warm, friendly and helpful person. Their doctrine is cartoonish, but the people are okay.
timmytoolie
Is this really happening? Imgur we're better than this! Mormons in Missouri. Look it up. It's stuff like this that leads to worse.
Daytona84
mormons have been persecuted for a long time now. instead of being tarred and feathered people just troll them in the media and on-line
sparkylife64
Group of them came to my door yesterday....telling them I wasn't interested was extremely hard because they were just to damn nice!!!
Thaily
I'm in the Netherlands and have seen them cycle by several times, I'm so confused.. Why are they here!?
Mithi
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proselytism
Thaily
Except it doesn't work. They go up to people and want to talk to people about mormonism and we're like "Wat zeggie?! Laat me met rust!"
JoeinCanada
To take over the world, one person at a time.
seventeenroses
I find it interesting that this religion is the only religion I've seen openly mocked on Imgur.
Mithi
Bias much? I for one mock every religion. But the stupider their origins ... so Co$ of course holds first place.
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VinnieJonesDiary
Really? Because I've seen a whole lot more!
spectheintro
Yeah, this is child's play compared to what Imgurians believe about Islam. That being said, both incidences are repugnant. Mormons rock.
zaiwuh
You haven't been on Imgur long enough.
seventeenroses
It's possible, just what I've seen so far. 2 years, ish.
zaiwuh
I see it with all religions and atheism.
blisfulloblivion
I would argue scientology gets more shit and there's so much anti islam I kind of just tune it out at this point.
seventeenroses
Probably the wisest option.
MeatSparkles
This is so misinformed it hurts.
squidbastard
yeah, they can be 19 now! even less informed!
squidbastard
*18 i messed up
blisfulloblivion
Good life experience. No matter how unlikable i found a kid before their mission after words they would be at least tolerable.
squidbastard
For the most part yeah but the douches who act like any school of thought besides theirs is just so foreign and obscure usually become worse
squidbastard
Just reaffirmed in their superiority and doucheyness
JoeinCanada
You have to admit, they do get their young people out into the world and teach them team work and self sufficiency.
epsiloncrow
All of the ones I've met have done missionary work in 3rd world countries
wadatahmydamie
That's more than @OP ever learned
Cptmike
but at what cost.
JoeinCanada
Know what you are saying, but frankly what's the cost to "average" kids sitting in front of a computer playing video games all the time?
Cptmike
I grew up in a mormon community. The visible ethos are there and my friends sure are friendly but there is a noticable undervedevelopment 1
Cptmike
2 in some of their social skills and you cant miss the "I'm 30 and what if the church is wrong" phase. It's a hoot but you gotta love 'em
JoeinCanada
We have Mormons in Canada, but they don't have a strong presence as in the US. Closest we have are big Amish groups. Different but harnlesss
DagonR
Cere4l
it beats nothing but isnt as good as boyscouts then basically
doyouevenrobot
BSA has been heavily influenced by the mormon church for kind of a while now. And that group has always been into the survivalist thing.
matheydonekilledoldrando
Dum dum dum dum Dumm.
RIPFatTony
RIPFatTony
somethingcleverbutnotreally
Hey, I may not agree with them but dam are they polite and kind people
heffasaurusrex
That's only if they're a minority. Once they hit majority status the crazy shit starts.
Rengii
To an extent. No matter how nice you are I'll still think you're a cunt if you show up at my house trying to force your views on me.
seventeenroses
Your definition of "force" is laughable.
Revaqq
If that's your definition of force, then I wonder how bad someone yelling at you is
Rengii
Wait you're saying the Mormons in your area don't waterboard the Jesus into you?
SeenTheWolf
Say what you will about the religion, I also think it's stupid, but Mormons are some of the nicest people I've ever met.
HorseGirlErection
Everyone always says this. How did they get that reputation? No, they have about the same nice-to-asshole ratio as any other group.
KillingTlme
Like all religions, if you ignore the top 1% who are corrupt ass fucks, then yes.
causality
There is a difference between being nice and being polite. Mormons are exceptionally polite.
EmeraldLight
I only know two mormon families and they are the absolute nicest people I've ever known. Maybe it's because we're Canadian to boot?
DamnedAustin
As with many situations, blame Canada.
geckomama
Two guys knocked on the door while we were moving a few years back. They actually helped us for a few hours with loading the uhaul.
SlakAttak
Growing up in Utah, mormons were some,of the most judgemental people I've ever met.
DamnedAustin
Sometimes. After I moved away from Utah, every time I go back to visit it's more and more clear that most of them are "nice".
Mushroombadger
I've known 2 mormons. One was a cunt and one was a decent person.
SeenTheWolf
Really? I do live in England so maybe location plays a part in it.
LordSatanHimself
Maybe. I live in California, had 2 Mormon friends who were nothing but nice to me and everyone around them.
TheCobb1
50% success rate is pretty good, I've always assumed society was 85% cocksuckers, and not the good kind.
BenSnow97
Well, most of the time the cocksuckers are the louder ones
benbernards
thanks! :-) you're nice too
BigChunkyBubbles
I've no experience with the Utah Mormons. Sounds like they're a little more radical based on these comments. Ones I've met in CA are nice.
blisfulloblivion
The Utah/Idaho ones are a bit isolated and dine areas have taken things to an extreme. The farther you get from Utah the more normal they be
thereverseapachemaster
Try living in Idaho where they are the majority. Not nice in those circumstances.
TheMythicalJackalope
Only when they want to convert you. Once you say you don't want to be they are dicks.
twostepsfromlost
It's hit and miss, some are sweet some are saccharine. They are indeed very cliquey which can be hard for outsiders esp in small communities
TravisLambert
I've known two Mormons who have left the church, both were disowned by their family and none of their old church friends would talk to them
TravisLambert
seem like nice people
BlackHartMTB
I worked in Utah and one of my employees was disowned and excommunicated because he wore an iron maiden shirt to school.
blisfulloblivion
As someone who left the church I have a hard time believing that. Takes a lot more to get officially kicked out.
BlackHartMTB
He might have left out some details, that might have been the final straw.
DamnedAustin
Unless you're gay or black. I saw a lot of gay kids thrown out of their houses, and casual racism is a favorite hobby. -Former Mormon.
blisfulloblivion
Depends on local culture. Growing up out east we had 3 gay guys and a lesbian divorcee in my ward and a bunch of black families. Also ex-lds
blisfulloblivion
Also had two guys who used to be part of a biker gang in the ward.
DamnedAustin
That's true. This was all more noticeable in Utah and Idaho.
blisfulloblivion
Yeah, I really did not care for the mormon culture out in Utah/Idaho. Feel like the farther you get from Salt Lake the better it gets.
OhLurkOverThere
Can confirm, they're nice to your face, and in conversation, but try to make friends with one. They're also very critical to other Mormons.
YouHaveANiceUvula
Genuine Mormons who practice "love one another" are. Utah/Idaho secluded born and raised Mormons are judgements cunts
blisfulloblivion
Yes!!! Both my fiance and I have had bad experience with Idaho/Utah variety. Even other mormons rag on the Utah members.
YouHaveANiceUvula
Anytime you get one type of people concentrated in one area, they are cruel to outsiders. Too true for the lands settle by Mormon pioneers
blisfulloblivion
Pretty much any group. Sometimes I wonder if the stress from maintaining a perfect image in mormon communities causes some to snap
YouHaveANiceUvula
It does! Anti depressant, opioids, and porn addictions are huge and they have a fairly high suicide rate, esp in teens.
snet328
Their holy book is veritably dis-genuine, they are a cult.
DagonR
A cult is founded on a person's charisma, and generally ends when that person is no longer alive. A cult would'vedied when Joseph Smith did.
DagonR
A cult is founded on a person's charisma, and generally ends when that person is no longer alive. A cult would'vedied when Joseph Smith did.
snet328
Yeah just like that Church of Scientology cult that fizzled once L. Ron Hubbard died.
TheLords
Yeah for the most part.
DagonR
I don't know enough about scientology to call it a cult. If the set of beliefs isn't mostly founded on the charisma of Hubbard, I'd hesitate
snet328
L. Ron Hubbard wrote a work of fiction with the intention of starting a cult.
LunarEcklipse
Was born into Mormonism here, but left because of some very dicey treatment of gays and blacks that I couldn't tolerate anymore.
MerkinInMyGrannyPanties
Good for you putting morals, values, and human rights above your (and your family's) beliefs.
pgdave
No, they're not nice. They're polite. There's a huge difference.
missmalice
My only interaction with Mormons was when my husband and I were on one of our very first dates. We went to the park and there was a huge (1)
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gathering of people in nice clothes. I joked that there were Mormons because they all had creepy smiles and were oddly uniform. So the (2)
missmalice
two of use were just on the swings when one of the men from the gathering approached us. He was quite friendly and talked with us for (2)
missmalice
a while and then he handed us each a pamphlet. My husband is white and I'm black. He knew we were a couple. His pamphlet had a white (4)
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couple on the front and mine had a black couple. After he gave those to us and left, we laughed all the way back home. We always talk (5)
eggmuffin
No, they're not. They ACT nice.
kaarbaak1337
If they act nice to you all the time you interact with them, does it matter if it's just an act?
eggmuffin
I'm sorry, but I'm confused. Are you asking me to explain to you the difference between acting nice and being nice?
FluffyPuddles
Crazy nice.
DagonR
Fuck you! I'm a nice person!
ResplendentCassowary
Until you're black.
kfigs
Or a female leader in the workplace
dinobots56
I know a Mormon family and they are genuinely disgustingly nice. And they also don't hate gays because they acknowledge it isn't a choice 1
dinobots56
They think you should still get married and procreate. But you know. Nobody is perfect.
TheLords
Actually a common view. Good on them.
dinobots56
I find religion fascinating. I don't believe really. But I'm always genuinely curious and they always let me ask all of my questions
TheLords
Yeah I totally get that. getting to explore someone's idea and try and see a different perspective is genuinely fun.
KeeleonOhms
As long as youre not a woman who doesnt want to get married. Or gay. Or black.
Ostinisdehsechz
they're all a hit and miss. i had a mormon family donate a car to me and my husband when we had our second baby.
MerkinInMyGrannyPanties
Not the ones in Utah. Lived there 8 years. They can tell who you are. The kids wouldn't play with mine unless mine went to their church.
RoundThreeFIGHT
I live in utah and am a former mormon. Sounds like you just had shitty neighbors
NiceCatchBlancoNinoTooBadYourAssGotSacked
Sounds a lot like some Southern Baptists I know.
CarotchMeWindShear
Yeah. I live in Utah, and I'm Mormon. My mom never let me hang out with the kids across the street.
SeenTheWolf
Ah well that doesn't sound too nice at all, I live in England so the only ones I've met are on their mission so 19-21 years old.
MerkinInMyGrannyPanties
My daughter went to their church just so she could play with the neighbor kids. That's sad when we tell people not to change who they are.
DagonR
I'm mormon, and I'll tell you that Utah has a larger than average "shitty suburban parents" population. It's not because of the church, 1/2
DagonR
because the state is largely homogeneous suburban communities, and that leads to stereotypical soccer mom behavior, with a religious twist.
sedyana
Spent a decade in Happy Valley, you get a whole new perspective on Mormons there. They are weary of people outside their church.
TwoVhsCopiesOfGoodfellas
Wary* weary is tired.
sedyana
My mistake.
WhathasmylifecometooIshouldjustdrinkbleach
They're pretty tired of those shitheads with their logic and reason
iusedtobeaspyuntil
Can confirm. Was Mormon until just a few years ago. The friendliness is a front (in most cases). Thankfully I still hung out non-Mormons.
blisfulloblivion
Its more the local subculture. Can't stand the ones out west (ID/UT) but out east they are easily some of my favorite people.
MerkinInMyGrannyPanties
Were you a Mormon spy?? Or were those two things separate?
iusedtobeaspyuntil
Sadly, no. I was full on Mormon born & raised in Utah. Soooo glad I'm out!
thanksguy
I'm sorry man, or girl, never know on here. I loved there till I was 12. I know TA not much, but I always tried to be friends with everyone
yepthatguy
Mormon church leadership spoke out on this a couple of years ago, telling members excluding others (especially kids) isn't ok.
pele20
But what if the kids are gay?!?!?!? Hahahahahahahaha avoided at all costs.
elppapple
Jesus tells us to love our neighbor and live by the golden rule but that doesn't stop assholes from being assholes.
MerkinInMyGrannyPanties
Sadly, they needed to say this out loud. Also, the ward in our town never got that memo. My in laws are part of the church too. They hate me
yepthatguy
Sorry to hear that. It was actually spoken about in general conference. I think it was by Dallin H Oaks.
pele20
Spend 21 years in Utah and learn to hate mormons so much that you study their religious beliefs to talk even more shit. They are pricks.-
blisfulloblivion
Everyone hates Utah mormons. The farther you get from the home base the more normal they become.
pele20
That's what I've heard. The ones from California are supposedly pretty down to earth. Meanwhile Utah ones thoroughly believe they will -
pele20
Rule their own universe when they die lmfao.
blisfulloblivion
Pretty much all outside of Utah, Idaho, and Arizona(mini Utah) are chill.
Drougals
I feel like the happiness is fake and a bit of a front for the church.
BigglesMcSqueez
Trash my religion all you want, I still will not think bad about you. People seem to forget what good it does for people, n thats ok.
wadatahmydamie
You are, without a doubt, the rudest Latter Day Saint I've ever seen. Y'all are okay by me
BigglesMcSqueez
Internet high five, i have to confess though, I've been inactive since adulthood, parents were fanatics, and I knew i needed to find my 1/
BigglesMcSqueez
Own path in life, I'm exactly the worst example of a mormon, I can't deny my beliefs, and I don't disagree with science either. Ur awsum!
lordfluffy
There is exactly 1 reason to believe something: b/c it's true. All the LDS I've talked to have been good people and their social support /1
lordfluffy
network is the best I've seen in an organization, but the doctrine and dogma of the Church are suspect and less supported by historical /2
lordfluffy
research than mainstream Christianity. The insular nature of the Church is also of some concern. I'd love to see other religious bodies /3
lordfluffy
emulate some of their structures, but the core is rotten. This taints the good that the Church does. The absurdity of it is worth comment
BigglesMcSqueez
Fair assessment, definitely less harsh than what others have said about it, wish people actually read what you said and not downvoted you.
wadatahmydamie
If energy can't be created or destroyed, where did it come from? Some people look to scripture for that answer. If they're kind, why judge?
lordfluffy
Let me ask you this: what is the point of a religion?
wadatahmydamie
Disclaimer: I'm not religious. As for the point, it can be different things to different people. Encouragement, meaning, and so on.
lordfluffy
I disagree. That's like saying the point of exercise is to promote structure in your daily routine. Side effect, not purpose.
lordfluffy
Because you can't make clean dishes in a dirty sink.
wadatahmydamie
Oh. "Sorry LDS church, all your charity work and disaster relief efforts are meaningless because sir Trilby says your sink is dirty."
lordfluffy
Never worn a Trilby. I debated buying a Furby, though.
Normalface
As much as I disagree with Mormonism f*** the maker of this meme, you are obviously as immature and unenlightened as the people you mock
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cogs
When I was young, a Mormon family on our street had our names recorded in Granite Mountain as a Christmas gift, so I got that goin' for me.
AdamGenesis
What does that even mean?
JoeinCanada
It means he gets to go to heaven and you don't (plus you don't know how to use Google, apparently.)
cogs
I guess it was something about our family's history being preserved, which would result in being "saved" or some rough equivalent.
AdamGenesis
Well .... congratulations? Do you get to visit the "Granite Mountain" and see for yourself?
cogs
Probably not. Not a Mormon, never asked.
CharlesFuckingBronson
You laugh now, but someday one of these motherfuckers is gonna survive being set on fire and thrown off the grand canyon...
ILovedUnicornsFirst
None of the ones that have come to my door have, yet.
Akurei00
Jehovah's Rasputin.
BumpusMcPhumpusAngeletes
Then the centuries long breeding program will be complete. They will have finally found...the Maximum Overmormon
MichaelMars
The burned man lives!
aidymouse
None of mine have yet.
allginger
Aren't survivors supposed to be shot?
katwa
Didn't take.
Forsooth167
If you harm Daniel or any of the Sorrows or Dead Horses, I will find you. Make no mistake. God willing, you will not leave this valley.
Candyman216
How many have you tried this with so far?
ToeThumbs
1) Was in India last year, hadn't seen a fellow Caucasian in 2-3 days. While in taxi, drive by train station and see dude waiting. Short -
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2) sleeved white button up with tie and name tag. Unmistakably an LDS elder. Good people
Branmaster4
Best comment all day as far as I'm concerned.
John12093487456
UMDhockey17
And he'll survive bc the fire inside him burned brighter than the fire around him
MeMomsSpaghetti
Some of the slaves are spreading stories of the Burned Man again.
BeNNyBooZe
Mistborn?
RadioactiveCanuck
They didn't say the name, right? They had better not have said the name!
monocline
*whispers* Joshua Graham...
RadioactiveCanuck
fuck-
Gdeadman
Wait why are you commenting on fallout stuff? Damn nord -_-
GerbilAssassin666
What?
Gibblesmish
Fucking plebs
GadenKerensky
He was Mormon, yeah, but... he isn't exactly a 'nice' fellow. Righteous, maybe, but he'll fuck you up if you cross him.
theloneponderer
Yeah but Caesar will fuck you up with a cross.
GadenKerensky
Really? Because a few 20mm grenades sorted him out real nice.
AriothVulpe
If you kill him with a bullet crafted with one of his Denarii, you get an achievement: "Render unto Ceasar's".
AriothVulpe
- "'s"
GadenKerensky
Yeah, but that's primitive. I wanted to show his troglodyte ass tech still wins wars. And it did.
imakedndreferencesatinappropriatetimes
Mormons really are tough motherfuckers. It's all the cheesy potatoes
ILovedUnicornsFirst
I just learned I'm destined to be a Mormon.
HappyInMyHead
Wait, he was Mormon? How'd I miss that? What'd I miss? I got he was religious, but I figured he was like a Messianic Jew or something...
Branmaster4
"He was a holy man from out of the Utah..." -Vulpes Inculta
NiceCatchBlancoNinoTooBadYourAssGotSacked
Mormons are p much the only religious group that survived Fallout's apocalypse. The Followers of the Apocalypse are all Mormons.
vauhtihirmu
I think Arcade mentioned they just settled in the abandoned Old Mormon Fort, I don't remember any mention of them being Mormon.
NiceCatchBlancoNinoTooBadYourAssGotSacked
I thought I heard somewhere they were actual Mormons. I'm probably mistaken.
vauhtihirmu
Now that I think further about it, I think they started out in California and spread their work east at around the same time as the NCR (1)
ImBrutallyHonest
Joshua mothafuckin Graham!
theretheyretheir
John Galt
Dramacian
Honest Hearts.
Horseymcfaceyface
I fucking loved Zion
Inkliest
I'd play a game just following Zion or Sierra Madre, awesome stuff.
Inkliest
Well, if Dead Money actually worked on my computer.