The Flying Spaghetti Monster has stretched its noodles to Polk County.

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Satirical Monsters More Competition for Darwin
E-mails offer Polk school officials a view of the origin of life they say is just as valid as intelligent design.
By John Chambliss
The Ledger

LAKELAND | The Flying Spaghetti Monster has stretched its noodles to Polk County.

The Flying Spaghetti Monster, or FSM, is a satirical group that pokes fun at intelligent design. It first emerged in 2005 during the debate in Kansas over whether the belief should be taught in science classes.

The group has sent dozens of e-mails to Polk County School Board members demanding that the idea of a Flying Spaghetti Monster creating the world receive classroom equal time with other views. The e-mail campaign began after four of seven board members said in November that they supported teaching intelligent design in addition to evolution.

While the idea that a Flying Spaghetti Monster created the world lacks backing in the scientific community, the point, according to those promoting the satire, is that neither does intelligent design.

FSM dates to 2005 when Oregon State University physics graduate Bobby Henderson sent a letter to the Kansas School Board saying "there are multiple theories of intelligent design."

rest of story:
http://www.theledger.com/article/20071211/NEWS/712110392/0/FRONTPAGE

picture of school board at article

[Solly Mack]

1. so the Noodle poked Polk?

[NewJeffCT]

2. Is it just me, or does the FSM look a bit like Cthulhu?

[immoderate]

3. Well, they are both monsters.

--IMM

[DaLittle Kitty]

4. WOW this is a very interesting scientific development.

Yes indeed the competing theory of the FSM is worthy of our students consideration. Where would the human race be were it not for the enigmatic... FSM theory? The FSM is grounded in inuendo and pseudo fact by the secular sectarian coalition that seeks to remind people of our roots in pastascience.

:bounce:Pasta science, long criticized for its cheezy nature has now risen to the level of noveau literatu significant in that the intelligenti designists are greatly befuddled in their vain attempts to refute the FSM's academic supporters who themselves have been decrying the flawed theory of the ID'ers. When will they learn?

The study of FSM should be a critical part of any primary school curriculum if indeed the intelligentsia of design, with their roots in subpar quality over priced italian furniture design and manufacture... are to likewise have their way w/ the school board.

May the FSM have their day. Think of the students! The very future of America is at stake! :nuke: