End of the World to Begin May 21, 2011

[Adam Went]

Tom:

There was an interview with Camping played on TV a couple of days ago in which he says something to the effect of "I'm not going to be answering questions about what if it doesn't happen, because this is GOING to happen"....do feel a little sorry for those who were sucked into it and sold their homes, quit their jobs, etc, but at the same time they've really only got themselves to blame for it as well.

Cheers,
Adam.

[Sister Hyde]

"Each of our representatives has stated to us in writing that they are atheists, do not believe in God / Jesus, and that they have blasphemed in accordance with Mark 3:29, negating any chance of salvation."

Priceless.

ahahah someone should post that on their site

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5kOnsY27K4

[Chris]

After all, these folks appear to be still open for business:
USA: http://eternal-earthbound-pets.com/
UK: http://postrapturepetcare.com/

"Each of our representatives has stated to us in writing that they are atheists, do not believe in God / Jesus, and that they have blasphemed in accordance with Mark 3:29, negating any chance of salvation."

Priceless.

[Archaic]

From the Why-Didn't-I-Think-Of-That Department: Post-Rapture Pet Care

I'm glad I didn't pay those Post-Rapture Pet Care guys. I think I'd have lost my deposit.

Yep, you would have Sally. The outfit I read about was charging $135 and promising to care for your pet post-rapture... and guess what? Payment in full up front, no refunds! One guy made over $35,000 and won't have to walk or feed a single pet. Talk about the perfect business model for this end-times economy

So whaddya think, guys? Is it too late for me to open a new franchise??

After all, these folks appear to be still open for business:
USA: http://eternal-earthbound-pets.com/
UK: http://postrapturepetcare.com/

Cheers,
Archaic

[johns]

I predict that Mr Camping will make a new End Of The World Prediction.... and people will believe it.

[c.d.]

I would like to see the Smithsonian grab a billboard or a bench that has a Doomsday message on it. Years from now people who view them should find it highly amusing.

c.d.

[TomTomKent]

Harold Camping is, in my humble opinion, a git. It is ieasy to see him as a petty lunatic who thought the world might end. But this is not the full picture: He told people he was absolutely sure the world would end yesterday and convinced his followers to give him their life savings to warn us.

There was an advertisment campaign to warn people of the coming Rapture on billboards and other media funded by the money he told people they would not need, and he scoffed at the idea of paying it back if the rapture did not happen.

Worse: This is the SECOND time he pulled this stunt. He scares people into giving him money on the basis they "wont be needing it". He did it in the mid nighties, he did it again this year. And will he pay the money back? I hope so. I truly do hope we see a nice newstory that reads: "Camping refunds every cent donated to him." But I very much doubt we ever will.

Sorry, I found this all funny until i actually looked into it, now I am deeply saddened.

[Sally]

I'm glad I didn't pay those Post-Rapture Pet Care guys. I think I'd have lost my deposit.

[Bob Hinton]

Seriously.

I believe that everyone spreading such nonsense should have all their possessions confiscated before the event.

I cannot possibly see why they would object to such an action.

[Adam Went]

Moving right along to December 21, 2012....

I'm sure the believers will argue that at least they got the 21st part right.

Cheers,
Adam.

[Errata]

"Rapture? No I said RAPTORS. But we put out the dino repellant and everything is fine now..."

I'm not 100% convinced that Randy "The Macho Man" Savage didn't top rope elbow us out of an apocalypse.

[Magpie]

The Rapture already happened: July 2, 1937

Only two people made the cut....

[Wickerman]

Camping's radio show, Family Radio, survives on donations & advertizing.
They were still booking spots well into the summer despite promoting the end of the world (how stupid is that).

[belinda]

They must be a quite a loose end today

[Chris]

Though I suppose if Mr Camping himself is still around tomorrow it will be an indication that something has gone a bit wrong.

I must offer my sincere apologies for the error in that link. I don't know how on earth it happened. I'm very sorry if it upset any of the reverend gentleman's followers, particularly at such a difficult time for them.

It should have pointed here.