The Pope is a Dumbass

The other day, Pope Benedict XVI stated that it is okay for gay male prostitutes to use condoms, to prevent the spread of HIV… but not heterosexuals. WTF?

Now, this is coming from the Pope who last year claimed that he will not condone condom use in Africa, as it alone “does not stop the spread of HIV” and he went on to claim that it might increase the spread of AIDS. But he does condone condom use for male prostitutes because birth control is not an issue for the homosexual (Thank God, otherwise who knows how many kids I would’ve had by now).

Anyway, the Pope’s justification for this goes as follows: He does not approve of “disordered sexuality,” but using condoms to stop infection is a “first step on the road to a more human sexuality.” He still doesn’t believe condoms are “the way to deal with the evil of HIV infection. That can really lie only in a humanization of sexuality.” I guess in order to stop HIV infection we must all be heterosexual and stop using condoms. Or maybe all you heterosexuals should stop making homosexual babies.

This is just another reason why I don’t understand Catholicism. The teachings are so ridonkulous. I guess picking and choosing what you believe in within a faith is how it goes though, since there are always exceptions. Like how in the 60s the Vatican let Catholic nuns in the Belgian Congo use contraceptives as a defense against rape. Very strange, considering the Catholic church is always pretty adamant in upholding that birth control should never be used.

But I guess if you’re a gay hooker, you have a weight lifted off your chest knowing that the Pope fully supports your condom use.

UPDATE: 11/23/10 The Pope has clarified that he endorses condom use by everyone; male, female, or both! This is a step in the right direction.. even though this is a complete 180 on his views from last year.

UPDATE: 12/24/10 The Pope has clarified once again that he endorses condom use by everyone for the prevention of disease... but NOT for birth control. So, if you are a heterosexual who uses condoms because you don't want a kid, see you in hell.

Pay me to have sex with your hot wife? Sure.

Old news article, but still entertaining:

Farewell Four Loko

I think Four Loko is a genius drink. A flavorful, alcoholic energy drink loaded with caffeine that makes you feel not as drunk as you really are? Then the caffeine wears off and BOOM, you are f*cked! 12% alcohol by volume, 23.5-ounce cans, easy to find at 7-11, and only about $2. What a steal.

Sadly, this magic elixir will most likely be banned soon, thanks to the mass idiocy of college students. Recently, nine underage Central Washington University students were hospitalized for drinking too much alcohol, which included Four Lokos. Consequently, these alcoholic energy drinks are being banned across colleges nationwide, and it looks like perhaps altogether.

Now, I totally disagree with banning this product. Why don't we educate people about the dangers, rather than creating a forbidden fruit? Also, why are we considering banning a drink intended for responsible 21+ adults when it was a group of underage kids that drank too much?

My heart goes out to the Four Loko manufacturers, as I sometimes enjoyed their products. (Sometimes = half their flavors suck, but once you find one you like, weeee let the floor start spinnnin!) So I would recommend stocking up on alcoholic energy drinks before they're gone. Not like you can't just order a vodka redbull though, which they have at every single bar these days. Or you can be classy and just snort some coke before taking those shots... it brings the same effect.

**UPDATE**
Four Loko has decided to comply with FDA requests and remove caffeine from their ingredients. It will never be the same :(