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[–] Impractical_Island@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I mainly call it that because it's porous, as I've taken up one of Ed Gein's hobbies. But it's more like two peas smushed together.

[–] Regrettable_incident@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I wonder if you are thinking of Albert Fish? Although he was more of a needles-in-the-taint aficionado.

[–] Impractical_Island@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Was it Fish? I used to be an expert on this shit, used to make dating profiles saying I was looking for the Homolka to my Bernardo. I guess since I healed so much, my mind stopped gravitating to such dark places. Now I just have a cult where I teach flesh alchemy. It's for the kids!

[–] Regrettable_incident@lemmy.world 1 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Honestly, I could be wrong. . . Been a long time since I was really interested in that stuff too. You must have had some interesting experiences off of that dating profile.

Yep, Long live the new flesh!

[–] Impractical_Island@lemmy.world 1 points 22 hours ago (2 children)

The most effective way to break the ice was to ask someone what their opinion of the universe was. Then we'd have a meaningful discussion on the big picture ideas. My "cult" is an educational art project where I teach philosophy, spirituality, and mental health skills to help people heal and self-actualize. I think the FBI is going to say I'm literally the devil when I am only a cop. I think. I also think my life partner falsely accusing me of much, but that's just cuz he's CIA and helping me build a good cover story. I've already been arrested for assaulting him because my God is he skilled in manipulation and deception. I love him though. He's not only helped me quit meth but he taught me much about Buddhism that I was ignorant to.

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

Have you ever read A Scanner Darkly? That's what these comments remind me of. Not in a good way.

[–] Impractical_Island@lemmy.world 0 points 8 hours ago

Yea, we do both the legal and illegal work in the CIA. A band is a thing with many fans that can cross borders with near-impunity. ;)

[–] Regrettable_incident@lemmy.world 2 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

I mean, if you're teaching those things and in America, you're probably going to end up on a list somewhere, sure. Congrats kicking the meth, I struggled for decades with smack.

[–] Impractical_Island@lemmy.world 0 points 7 hours ago

I was already on all the lists by time the Crazy Indigo Aliens, which is an acronym, decided to make contact with me on an acid trip twelve years ago. Now I stare at goats, which is a cultural reference to a movie about Project Star Gate, which IS MKULTRA; they're our enlightenment programs. The reason they have the FBI tracking popular artists like Andy Warhol is to get the most pig-headed to listen and learn about the sorts of things I teach, and I guarantee I've trained many law enforcement persons over the years.