Russian Debtor Uses 2012 Excuse
A Russian man is refusing to pay a traffic fine because the predicted end of the world on December 21 makes the payment pointless. He owes a 1,000 rubles ($32) after a traffic accident. The unnamed man...
View ArticleOhio Serpent Mound Vandalized by New Age Cult
This is a bit strange – possibly the first ever act of vandalism by a New Age cult. Historically such cults have been quite inward and insular, with any harm being kept within their own minds and...
View ArticlePrison for Ronald Weinland
Ronald Weinland runs Church of God Preparing for the Kingdom of God. He is known by many 2012ers because in numerous places 2012ers hang out he offered a free 2012 book: 2008 – God’s Final Witness,...
View ArticlePic de Bugarach: Access Denied
Pic de Bugarach has been in the news previously, with authorities expressing concern regarding the large number of New Agers who believe this small French village is a refuge from 2012 disasters. Oh,...
View ArticleSan Diego Folk Preparing For Dec 21
You might note that well-regarded Mayan scholar Mark Van Stone, while saying there was no doomsday predicted by the ancient Maya, was happy to call his book 2012: Science and Prophecy of the Ancient...
View ArticleRussians Freaking Out Over 2012
According to the New York Times, there have been scattered reports of unusual behaviour from across Russia, reportedly prompted by predictions of Armageddon. The reports include “collective mass...
View ArticleAustralian PM Makes Doomsday Video
Australia’s Prime Minister Julia Gillard had the following to say about the Mayan doomsday on Dec 21, 2012: “My dear remaining fellow Australians, the end of the world is coming. …It turns out that the...
View ArticleChinese Freaking Out Over 2012
Vendors in China’s Sichuan province have run out of candles and matches, due to the rumor that says to expect three days of darkness starting Dec 21. On the other side of the coin, Chinese registry...
View ArticleEnd of the World Burger
This gravity-defying burger is not actually for sale at Carl’s Jr. TGIF is one of the many other chains cashing in on the 2012 meme.
View ArticleEnd of the Gravy Train
The “official” 2012 website (http://www.december212012.com/) – yep, that’s the first clue that it is a marketing exercise, now announces on their homepage Welcome To Our New Beginning: We have entered...
View ArticleRussian Debtor Uses 2012 Excuse
A Russian man is refusing to pay a traffic fine because the predicted end of the world on December 21 makes the payment pointless. He owes a 1,000 rubles ($32) after a traffic accident. The unnamed man...
View ArticleOhio Serpent Mound Vandalized by New Age Cult
This is a bit strange – possibly the first ever act of vandalism by a New Age cult. Historically such cults have been quite inward and insular, with any harm being kept within their own minds and...
View ArticlePrison for Ronald Weinland
Ronald Weinland runs Church of God Preparing for the Kingdom of God. He is known by many 2012ers because in numerous places 2012ers hang out he offered a free 2012 book: 2008 – God’s Final Witness,...
View ArticlePic de Bugarach: Access Denied
Pic de Bugarach has been in the news previously, with authorities expressing concern regarding the large number of New Agers who believe this small French village is a refuge from 2012 disasters. Oh,...
View ArticleSan Diego Folk Preparing For Dec 21
You might note that well-regarded Mayan scholar Mark Van Stone, while saying there was no doomsday predicted by the ancient Maya, was happy to call his book 2012: Science and Prophecy of the Ancient...
View ArticleRussians Freaking Out Over 2012
According to the New York Times, there have been scattered reports of unusual behaviour from across Russia, reportedly prompted by predictions of Armageddon. The reports include “collective mass...
View ArticleAustralian PM Makes Doomsday Video
Australia’s Prime Minister Julia Gillard had the following to say about the Mayan doomsday on Dec 21, 2012: “My dear remaining fellow Australians, the end of the world is coming. …It turns out that...
View ArticleChinese Freaking Out Over 2012
Vendors in China’s Sichuan province have run out of candles and matches, due to the rumor that says to expect three days of darkness starting Dec 21. On the other side of the coin, Chinese registry...
View ArticleEnd of the World Burger
This gravity-defying burger is not actually for sale at Carl’s Jr. TGIF is one of the many other chains cashing in on the 2012 meme.
View ArticleEnd of the Gravy Train
The “official” 2012 website (http://www.december212012.com/) – yep, that’s the first clue that it is a marketing exercise, now announces on their homepage Welcome To Our New Beginning: We have entered...
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