Is there an atheist version of "gaydar"? In other words, how can you tell?
I've had a few people, out of the blue (at work) volunteer to me that they are atheist. I didn't ask why, it just seemed like a topic for conversation at the time. Even though it's a very busy workplace and we don't chat much at all.
So I'm wondering, if there is a atheist version of 'gaydar'? Something that makes us think "that person looks like an atheist!". Maybe it's a lack of interest in Xmas, or that is the only person who never mentions going to church, or... what? Seeing that evolve-fish on their car - well, that's obvious. There must be something more subtle.
I've seen a similar situation with Mormons here. Fairly quickly, they seem to identify one another by mentions of their son on a mission, or their trip to Salt Lake City, or, I don't know, their most recent jello recipes. Key words, or key concepts, and maybe mannerisms, seem to help some like-minded people identify one another.
If there is such a 'early detection system', what is it called? Or what should it be called? Somehow 'heathenar' doesn't have that snappy sound.
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Permalink Reply by lynette campbell on -
Hi, Brian-
I have just discovered this site. This discussion was the first one I read.
Your comment:
"If you hear someone ask a person wearing a crucifix "What's the 't' stand for?" They're probably an Atheist."
had ME laughing hysterically...
That was so funny, I might just have to try that on someone.
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Permalink Reply by Jason Spicer on -
I love it. If you really want to be obnoxious, you could try, "Ah, I see you also worship the letter t. May your plosives ever resound." Of course, I'm not sure what to do with a crucifix, but those are super-creepy anyway. I figure people wearing those probably have somebody tied up in their basement and I back away slowly.
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Permalink Reply by Janet Holmes on -
ROFL
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Permalink Reply by Rayray on -
Hehe, I guess it could stand for theist. Just as the A stands for atheist. They have their cross, or t and we have our A, it fits perfectly.
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Permalink Reply by EccentricSM on -
Where I am from there are so few atheists I don't ever assume anyone is an atheist. If I am ever curious though, I have on a couple occasions made mention of the flying spaghetti monster. Odds are if they are atheists they'll know what your talking about, if they're christian they just won't know what the hell your talking about and ignore it. Closest thing to a secret code-word I can think of :)
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Permalink Reply by Julia Rutledge on -
I've certainly used that one, with decent success. I find the completely bafflement of the religious people rather amusing. I've also brought up the invisible pink unicorn on occasion, and when they ask what on earth that is, I just tell them to look it up on Wikipedia, and leave them to it.
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Permalink Reply by Janet Holmes on
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What about Ceiling Cat or is he too niche? I know he's not specifically an atheist meme but I feel he's on our side ...
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Permalink Reply by Angie Jackson on -
Basement cat is on our side.
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Permalink Reply by Richard Healy on -
Revelation 13: 16-18.
Just an idea. ;-)
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Permalink Reply by Sentient Biped on -
Cool! We'll all be looking forwad to seeing your new forehead tattoo! :-)
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Permalink Reply by Julia Rutledge on
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I think the military might have a prob if I got that one...lol!
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