Friday, October 3, 2008

Touchy Hindus



Another Hollywood star has run afoul of the Hindus. This time it's Natalie Portman, who's getting ripped for her appearance in ex-boyfriend Devendra Banhart's Bollywood-style video for Carmensita. "The images used in the video are revered in Hinduism and are not to be thrown around loosely for dramatic effects," said important Hindu Rajan Red. "We invite Hollywood to immerse itself in Hinduism, but we ask that actors and actresses, directors and producers take our religion seriously and respectfully."

Or what? You'll burn them in effigy? Sorry Hindus, but I stopped taking you seriously a long time ago. Your religion is even sillier than most and the way you over-react to every perceived bit of mockery is truly sad. Honestly, how long have people been practicing your faith? Pretty much forever. But you think Natalie Portman dressing up like an Indian girl and doing some hand motions is going to damage you? Grow a sense of humor dot-heads. And dial back on the wife-burning, 'kay?