The FSM, Himself, and an intrepid crew of pirates were spotted at this year’s Fremont Summer Solstice Parade in Seattle, Washington:
This amazing display was the work of the Seattle Atheists and Agnostics.
I am the gentlemen in the top photo in the red flannel shirt and crossbones bandanna. The Summer Solstice Parade is organized by Fremont Art Society. The object of the parade is to get art into the community. People all over Seattle converge on this parade and create floats, costumes, and works of art. Seattle Atheists is a non-profit organization which my wife and me are members of (www.seattleatheists.org) the organization wanted to be a part of this parade. We were going to do a theme on evolution, like the march of man. However it was decided that the Flying Spaghetti Monster would get a far better reaction. I can tell you the response was overwhelming. People literally ran out into the streets to pay homage to his Noodleyness and to get blessed by his noodley appendages. There were not any scoffers, just two people holding up signs telling the naked people in the parade to repent and turn to god. His Noodleyness had a few photos taken with naked women painted in chocolate syrup. I certainly wished at that moment that I was a flying spaghetti monster as well.
The people that got it really wanted to be a part of it and were yelling at the top of their lungs “WOOHOO! BLESS ME FLYING SPAGHETTI MONSTER! BLESS ME WITH YOUR NOODLEY APPENDAGES!” His Noodleyness complied with their wishes and as they bowed before the omnipotent meatball, he compassionately reached out one of his magnificent noodley appendages and bestowed a blessing upon their head. After the blessing was conducted I sprinkled dried noodles over upon their heads.
-Shane
I wish I had been there to see it.
Here are a bunch of pictures on flickr:
Who knew that it would take a messy Italian dish of carbs and processed meat to grant Atheism and Agnosticism such an acceptable public format?
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Kudos Bobby!
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I always thought his balls were bigger than that.
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The FSM was built by members of Seattle Atheists for this year’s Fremont Summer Solstice Parade. It was made with paper mache over chicken wire, paint, and rope. We blessed members of the crowd with his noodley appendages, anointing them with dry pasta and encouraging everyone to become pirates to stop global warming. Arrrg!
The FSM will be making another appearance at this year’s Seattle LGBTQ Pride Parade on Sunday, June 29th.
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I haven’t lived in Seattle for almost 10 years, but it might be a lead-up to Seafair. It starts late this month and runs through the beginning of August. The Seafair Pirates are the main attraction in the parade and stand for everything good about pirates. Take a gander over to http://www.seafairpirates.org for more info.
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I was touched by his noodley appendage! Twice at the Fremont Solstice Parade! See the proof.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nlaunceford/2599577820/
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Other than the fact that it’s spelled Fremont and that I knew three of the pirates, no. :-/
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Seattle Atheists did it. A week of loving labor in devotion to Him to create the float. A lot of people seemed to be ignorant (clearly showing that FSM and the theory of UD needs equal time in the classroom) and didn’t understand but otherwise He was well received and many were able to be touched by His noodly appendages. Hopefully we brought a little bit of His sauce of joy into everyone’s life and they will go and educate themselves about His truth. SA handed out many copies of the letter to the Kansas School Board from their booth at the Fremont fair.
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it’s good to see the FSM out and about and meeting his subjects, unlike other deities who hide themselves away and throw earthquakes at people
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Here you are!
http://atheists.meetup.com/33/calendar/8150703/
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The Flying Spaghetti Monster chose to show Himself at the Fremont Solstice Parade. He was attended to by the pirates of SeattleAtheists.org. Many were touched by His noodly appendage that glorious day!
See more photo evidence below!
Mhnaty. :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adventureartist/2599834318/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nlaunceford/2599577820/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sitzmar/2601858300/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlejenithundercloud/2599956264/
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I had planned to contact you a bit later, but it looks like word travels fast on the internets. This was the Fremont Solstice Parade entry for Seattle Atheists (seattleatheists.org).
While we were struggling for an icon to represent our group in the “no words allowed” fair, it just came to us, as though his noodly appendages reached into our heads. At first I was skeptical, being an atheist and all, but after I saw him, all my doubts were erased. I made a full conversion. I am a born-again Pastafarian.
We had no trouble finding participants. Seattle has a very high Pastafarian concentration.
His Noodliness made His way through the crowd, touching people, and blessing them throughout the whole parade route. Many people ran into the street to bow in front of Him and have pasta sprinkled on their heads. I was somewhat surprised by how many people recognized Him. There were points in which large sections of the crowd were chanting “Flying Spaghetti Monster” well before we got there. Like I said, Seattle’s cool.
At one point, He touched two onlookers who were holding giant “Repent” signs. Nothing really happened physically, but you could tell they began to question their particular religious faith. Very powerful stuff.
Oh, we also made some FSM FAQ sheets and a lot of little fluffy FSM plushies to give away. They were adorable. Keep spreading the word!
Check out some more pictures from the fair: Facebook group Seattle Atheists.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=15258672927
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http://fremontartscouncil.org/events_solstice.html
And I have a couple more pictures, but can’t figure out how to post them.
DaveJ
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I am a new convert. Looking for some blessings from The Great FSM. Great site!
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Who made that?! Fantastic. Wish I could have been there. I felt his noodly touch upon me throughout though.
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You Atheists are the worst kind of filth, and you should be ashamed of yourselves for parading your meatballs and spaghetti at a family-oriented event like this fine Fremont celebration. I have not been to Fremont, but I’m certain it is filled with God-loving and God-fearing people like me, not the Godless commies and hippies in San Trans-cisco. Now that we have Ben Stein and his hard-hitting documentary on our side, it won’t be long before the Supreme Court allows God back into our schools. I’m praying for you all. Praying that you die slow, painful deaths and spend eternity doing unsolvable Sudoku puzzles with a pen!
-Angry Christian (the best kind there is!)
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He might spit alfredo sauce at you, but never will he throw earthquakes. ;)
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If you search on flickr for “fremont solstice spaghetti” you get a lot of photos of these folks and their righteous entourage
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Looks amazing. I don’t know if this kind of thing ever happens here in Toronto but I’d like to know beforehand so I could be there.
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Truly one with His Noodly Peoples! It warms a body’s heart it does. Buddha was one for hanging out under the lotus tree, but he was too quiet. Shiva always wanted to destroy stuff. Jehovah is like a peeping tom, hiding in the bushes spying on you – hoping to catch you doing something wrong. But, the Noodly Master knows how to to get down with the crowds. If you want to feed 100’s of people – keep your bread and fishes (although I am rather fond of sushi), give me pasta any day of the week!
If laughter is indeed the best medicine, this site and its ‘inhabitants’ will let me live forever! So far, so good.
cheers
PC
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I was touched by His noodly appendage! Here’s a picture.
http://picasaweb.google.com/Gartuzzi/SolsticeFestival/photo?authkey=Vk8_pPLx_BA#5214754277357222258
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I was there, as I go every year. The Spaghetti Monster float was awesome.
The best part was this. The Seattle Fremont Solstice Parade is known for being highly political (aka anti-Bush and even a little smutty). A few dozen naked (well, body painted) bicylists crash the parade every year and people cheer loudly for them. It’s a bit of a Seattle tradition. Also, every year 3 or 4 religious zealots come and hold very large printed signs that state things like “God is watching you! Repent! *pair of wide eyes staring at you pictured* and it names a bible verse. The flip side will say something like “God has given you over to your obsession with perversity.” Well, this year as the Flying Spaghetti Monster went by, the people holding his tentacles repeatedly poked at the large signs. It was quite hilarious.
Hope He makes an appeareance again next year!
bl@ster
Seattle, WA
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yeahh, the gospel of the FSM is spreading out like fire, I think we can start talking seriously of a summit with all the important leaders of the movement to make pastafarianism the official religion of the Roman Empire………….just kidding
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There were a couple of Christians there holding generic signs protesting immorality. The pirates gently touched the signs with his noodley appendages – it was beautiful.
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Mmmmm. Tasty.
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I wouldn’t mind being pillaged by a couple of those pirate babes… Arrrr…
Ramen.
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Damn, I’m a resident Seattle atheist as well. Where can I get in touch with SA? I was out of town *CRIES*
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Before this year’s Fremont Solstice parade I knew NOTHING of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. A friend had to explain it all to me after the parade. Now I am perusing websites to learn more about this faith. To join do I need to get baptized in a tub of marinara sauce?
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A moment of glory.
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They brought our beloved FSM to the Seattle Pride Parade too where he showed his love and acceptance by blessing anyone, gay, straight, etc, who wished. The parade was boring, but when FSM arrived, the crowd perked up and some people started shrieking with gleee. And I must admit, he was the only reason I stuck around, since I missed him in Fremont.
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Love it!! Macys needs one next dont you think….
Tons of kudos to those involved!
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ScurvyFettucini, i am the guy in the green camo hat, blessing people to the right of the float!
you can reach the seattle atheists here:
http://www.seattleatheists.org
thanks!
PAt
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As the bald and half blind one (believe me, walking for two hours with an eye patch can be disorienting when you have two good eyes), I must say, that was a kick to do. Note to self, get boots next time, sneakers didn’t look so good. Not bad for 1 week of preparation on the FSM!
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Aw man, FSM AND pirates?! Too cool.
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