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[Mike's Beard]

Now we all have a better idea of just what Clown School graduation really looks like. "We'll remember always, graduation day..." What's with the white lines across his forehead?? Did he have a lobotomy?

I think the baseball cap he'd been wearing all day was on a little too tight.

[oldsurferdude]

What's with the white lines across his forehead?? Did he have a lobotomy?

No. As two seconds' research would tell you, Hindus, before celebrating their birthday in a secular manner, are meant to perform religious ceremonies ( pūjā ), including pūjā to Ganesh (which we see in some of the other pictures) and Shiva. The vibhuti, three horizontal white lines across the forehead, are a sign of devotion to Shiva and a way of purifying both the person who has them applied and anyone who looks upon him.

But of course that doesn't matter, does it? Just carry on ignorantly mocking the deeply-held beliefs of a billion or so people because they're a bit different from whatever it is *you* believe, rather than take two seconds to look anything up. After all, this way you get to insult someone who you rabidly hate for no good reason...

Well, ok, but I did think it may have been residue from the two sided tape he uses to keep his hat from falling off.

[leggo of my ego]

What's with the white lines across his forehead?? Did he have a lobotomy?

No. As two seconds' research would tell you, Hindus, before celebrating their birthday in a secular manner, are meant to perform religious ceremonies ( pūjā ), including pūjā to Ganesh (which we see in some of the other pictures) and Shiva. The vibhuti, three horizontal white lines across the forehead, are a sign of devotion to Shiva and a way of purifying both the person who has them applied and anyone who looks upon him.

But of course that doesn't matter, does it? Just carry on ignorantly mocking the deeply-held beliefs of a billion or so people because they're a bit different from whatever it is *you* believe, rather than take two seconds to look anything up. After all, this way you get to insult someone who you rabidly hate for no good reason...

Well, ok, but I did think it may have been residue from the two sided tape he uses to keep his hat from falling off.

 

[G.C]

Michael Edward Love. is there anything he can't do?

[Gertie J.]

yes. he can't blow his nose.

[Mikie]

The Loves check out the Mike/ Examiner thread on SS.net

(Stan making mental note of posters to beat-up )

Stan's e-mailing Rocky.   First targets on the agenda: Oldsurferdude and Smile Brian.

[oldsurferdude]

Bring it on man. In fact, bring  mYke, AND Brooth too-I'd just luhv a slice of that 50 million dollar carrot (gluten free) cake.

[Mikie]

Brooth.  Ha Ha Ha Ha!  Brucccccce.

[Kurosawa]

yes. he can't blow his nose.

His nose is on the critical list.

[SMiLE Brian]

I am ready for a showdown, fights at the BBs monument later......

[tony p]

has Stan Love (or even Steve) ever spoken at length about their time in the BB's?

id imagine theyd have some stories to tell

[SMiLE-addict]

Happy B-day Mike!

And good to hear your father is still around at the rip old age of 95!

[Mikie]

has Stan Love (or even Steve) ever spoken at length about their time in the BB's?

id imagine theyd have some stories to tell

Stan has reminisced about it in interviews but not in any detail. He even had a website with memorabilia for sale to make a buck. That's before his son made it big in the NBA.

[Shady]

I have to wish Mike a belated happy birthday and wish him more to come..

That said, in the past year he hasn't exactly been the greatest example of the TM lifestyle. Apparently you can still be a manipulative backstabber while meditating four times a day.

[Rob Dean]

I have to wish Mike a belated happy birthday and wish him more to come..

That said, in the past year he hasn't exactly been the greatest example of the TM lifestyle. Apparently you can still be a manipulative backstabber while meditating four times a day.

Fair play , got to say the man looks superb (not just for his age) and wow what a pad he lives in - and belated B'day to M.E.L.

[Moz from Oz]

I am ready for a showdown, fights at the BBs monument later......

Great. Can spectators come ? Can you make it about 11am Thursday morning ? The monument is my first stop after landing in LA and picking up the hire car.

[Micha]

yes. he can't blow his nose.

His nose is on the critical list.

I never found out what "His nose is on the critical list" is supposed to mean.

[Andrew G. Doe]

Now we all have a better idea of just what Clown School graduation really looks like. "We'll remember always, graduation day..." What's with the white lines across his forehead?? Did he have a lobotomy?

Having had one yourself, I figured you'd know.

[Iron Horse-Apples]

Its like 1970 Mike never went away. Am I the only one who thinks this should be his stage outfit? I'm genuinely serious.

[The Shift]

All credit to the guy º he must have known there'd be some smart-arsed comments in the wake of posting these but it's obviously something he believes in deeply, and believes in strongly enough to go ahead anyway. Respect levels just went up. Again.

[Justin]

Yeah I agree.  Good for Mike.  I was happy to see those pics. 

[Eric Aniversario]

Happy B-day Mike!

And good to hear your father is still around at the rip old age of 95!

Really?  I didn't know that...

[oldsurferdude]

Now we all have a better idea of just what Clown School graduation really looks like. "We'll remember always, graduation day..." What's with the white lines across his forehead?? Did he have a lobotomy?

Having had one yourself, I figured you'd know.

Whoa! the AGDSTER takes a shot at what we call humor! Holy sh*t!! The Pope of all Beachbohydem strikes out and tries to make funny but his Junior High School attempt falls flat on his ugly face. How sad-and he thought he was God. But to his tragic awakening, he's not nor will he ever be. Poor baby-somebody has to break the news to him. Did you send your man mYke a birthday card? Did you tell him what a cool guy you think he is? Do you meditate like the lovester does? Do you levitate like the mYkster does? I'll bet you do. Hey, I'll bet you have his and Brooth's autograph, too. Do you have Sunflower?

[Mikie]

All credit to the guy º he must have known there'd be some smart-arsed comments in the wake of posting

That's funny.  As you well know, we say "Smart-ass" in the U.S.  And if I say that to somebody over here, it would have some impact if I called somebody a "Smart-ass". But if I called somebody a "Smart-arse" they might laugh or look at me funny and it wouldn't have any impact.

But maybe if I said "Smart-arse" with an English or Aussie accent......     

[DonnyL]

Those photos are seriously great !  I only wish Mike would play shows in this garb again like he did in the late '60s ... I think it suits him.