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The Velvet Prophet.

Kievan-Prussia
26-02-2006, 09:42
http://www.velvetprophet.com

Seven startling similarities between Elvis and Muhammad:

* Both have a cult-like following.
* Elvis built his career on rock. Muhammad built his career on a rock.
* Millions of pilgrims flock to Graceland. Millions of pilgrims flock to Mecca.
* Elvis served in the military. Muhammad led the military.
* Elvis was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. Muhammad also came from nowhere.
* Both had a real taste for virgins.
* Both live forever in velvet.
Kroisistan
26-02-2006, 09:47
This is the most retarded thing I've ever seen.
The South Islands
26-02-2006, 09:50
This is the most retarded thing I've ever seen.

*agrees*
The Chinese Republics
26-02-2006, 09:56
*agrees*
seconded
Demented Hamsters
26-02-2006, 09:59
Totally retarded.
Especially since Elvis is Jesus and not Mohammad.
To wit:
* Jesus said "Love thy neighbor." Elvis said "Don't be cruel."
* Jesus is the Lord's shepherd. Elvis dated Cybill Shepherd.
* Jesus was part of the Trinity. Elvis' first band was a trio.
* Jesus walked on water. Elvis surfed (Blue Hawaii, 1965).
* Jesus' entourage, the Apostles, had 12 members. Elvis' entourage, the Memphis Mafia, had 12 members.
* Jesus was resurrected. Elvis had the famous 1968 "Comeback" TV special and many posthumous mall sightings.
* Jesus said "If a man thirst, let him come to me, and drink." (John 7:37). Elvis said "Drinks on me" (Jail House Rock, 1957).
* Jesus fasted for 40 days and nights. Elvis also had irregular eating habits (eg, 5 banana split breakfast).
* Jesus is a Capricorn (Dec 25). Elvis is a Capricorn (Jan8).
* Matthew was a biographer of Jesus. Neil Matthews was a biographer of Elvis (A Golden Tribute).
* "Jesus countenance...like lightning...raiment snow white." (Matthew 28:3) Elvis wore snow white jumpsuits with lightning bolts.
* Jesus lived in a state of grace in a near-eastern land. Elvis lived in Graceland in a nearly eastern state.
* Jesus' mother Mary had an immaculate conception. Elvis' wife Priscilla went to Immaculate Conception H.S.
* People called Jesus a "...glutton and a drunk." (Luke 7:34) People called Elvis "...an overweight druggie...".
* Jesus died for us. Young girls would 'die for' Elvis.
* Jesus was born in humble surroundings. Elvis was born in Mississippi.
* Even today Jesus has a cult following. Even today Elvis has a cult following.
* Jesus was called "King of Israel.." (John 12:13) Elvis was called "King of Rock n' Roll".