Pishy Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 He indeed had a Zoroastrian funeral. Zorastrianism is the oldest religion of Iran as well as once having been the primary religion. With the introduction of Islam, many Zoroastrians first went to the straight of Hormuz then decided they needed to keep it moving, and landed in various countries. There are some very interesting side notes Re Zoroastrianism, decent article here: http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20170406-this-obscure-religion-shaped-the-west Yes, it's a Christian fundamentalist country and queens used to terrify them, still true to an extent. I remember watching the Benny Hill Show as a kid and being amazed at the contrast of what was acceptable humor vs what appeared on US television. Strangely enough, Americans frequently comment how stuffy and uptight Brits are. When Freddie went for the macho look, Queen plummeted in the US, they used to throw razors on the stage, it was "too gay". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 1 minute ago, Pishy said: He indeed had a Zoroastrian funeral. Zorastrianism is the oldest religion of Iran as well as once having been the primary religion. With the introduction of Islam, many Zoroastrians first went to the straight of Hormuz then decided they needed to keep it moving, and landed in various countries. There are some very interesting side notes Re Zoroastrianism, decent article here: http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20170406-this-obscure-religion-shaped-the-west Yes, it's a Christian fundamentalist country and queens used to terrify them, still true to an extent. I remember watching the Benny Hill Show as a kid and being amazed at the contrast of what was acceptable humor vs what appeared on US television. Strangely enough, Americans frequently comment how stuffy and uptight Brits are. When Freddie went for the macho look, Queen plummeted in the US, they used to throw razors on the stage, it was "too gay". During the war (bear with me) British prisoners of war used to do a bit of variety which involved dressing up as women. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pishy Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 3 minutes ago, DieselDaisy said: During the war (bear with me) British prisoners of war used to do a bit of variety which involved dressing up as women. That doesn't surprise me in the least, and from what I've seen, it means nothing in regard to one's sexual orientation, it's stage, humor. One American film I really liked as a kid was "Tootsie", where Dustin Hoffman dresses up as a woman but the plot and reasoning is totally different. He was a convincing woman and no one knew he was really a man. brits do it overtly , everyone knows it's a man and that's part of the humor, the guy dressed as a woman with hairy legs making a spectacle . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMonster Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 2 hours ago, DieselDaisy said: he had a Zoroastrian funeral I read. The Brits love a good queen. Frankie Howard and Kenneth Williams. British blokes love to dress as women also, especially at cricket matches. No wonder the yanks think we are all wooftas. I told you cricket is gay. But you were going all "oh no you didn't!" on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Cnut Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Quote During the war 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Powerage5 Posted September 11, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2017 A few more from my UK trip - still catching up on all of my pictures Looking winded at the top of Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh: Portmeirion in Wales: The Roman Baths in Bath: Stonehenge: Mapledurham Watermill near Reading - the location of the first Black Sabbath album cover: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlingrl03 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Me in my outfit for the show at the Alamodome....such a f'in great show! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Black Sabbath Posted September 11, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2017 A few randoms from my "touring" over the summer seeing GN'R. 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithium Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 On 11.9.2017 at 9:23 AM, Black Sabbath said: A few randoms from my "touring" over the summer seeing GN'R. Nice biceps. Can I feel them? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 3 hours ago, Lithium said: Nice biceps. Can I feel them? If there was one thing to get you out of hiding, I knew what it would be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithium Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I'm always lurking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 On 9/10/2017 at 9:12 PM, Powerage5 said: A few more from my UK trip - still catching up on all of my pictures Looking winded at the top of Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh: Portmeirion in Wales: The Roman Baths in Bath: Stonehenge: Mapledurham Watermill near Reading - the location of the first Black Sabbath album cover: Amazing pictures. Love seeing the younger generation out there exploring and living life to the fullest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Iron Maiden shirt of course obligatory, although I noticed you have foregone Maiden in Edinburgh for a light pink number. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 On 9/21/2017 at 2:30 AM, DieselDaisy said: Iron Maiden shirt of course obligatory, although I noticed you have foregone Maiden in Edinburgh for a light pink number. Didn't wanna hike up a mountain in one of my Maiden shirts, I wanted something more comfortable But don't worry - I'm working on my pics from the US tour, and the Maiden shirts are back - this one is Washington DC: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMonster Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Where's your mother? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 55 minutes ago, SoulMonster said: Where's your mother? You already asked me a couple pages back, and I already answered - she's cut back on touring quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitha_whiskey Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 1 hour ago, SoulMonster said: Where's your mother? You've been around here a lot longer than me, so I realize you have a history with people here. But I've seen you fucking with some people who haven't been around long enough to piss you off. What's your deal man? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMonster Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 6 hours ago, Powerage5 said: You already asked me a couple pages back, and I already answered - she's cut back on touring quite a bit. Oh sorry, my brain is fried. 5 hours ago, Fitha_whiskey said: You've been around here a lot longer than me, so I realize you have a history with people here. But I've seen you fucking with some people who haven't been around long enough to piss you off. What's your deal man? I wasn't aware I was, but thanks and I will take this as a corrective measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Some pictures from the Southwest in June: Historic Mission Control at NASA in Houston 'Membering the Alamo in San Antonio Monument Valley 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMonster Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Monument Valley looks awesome. Was that your GF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Cnut Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Always wanted to go to Monument Valley...John Ford films and all that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 6 hours ago, SoulMonster said: Monument Valley looks awesome. Was that your GF? Yeah. It is amazing, but sadly we couldn't drive the whole valley, our car wasn't suited for it. Got less than a mile into the trail and nearly got stuck. Gotta go back someday with a more suitable vehicle and drive the whole thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 I wear this garb to prevent British children from throwing pebbles at me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiraMPD Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 2 hours ago, Jabberwocky said: I wear this garb to prevent British children from throwing pebbles at me ... does it work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 6 hours ago, KiraMPD said: ... does it work? Pretty much. See what the little bastards did to me beforehand? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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