Tag: Humor

  • Popular Mormon Ads Reimagined with Marvel Characters

    Popular Mormon Ads Reimagined with Marvel Characters

    This is what happens when Avengers assemble…in your favorite Mormon Ads! Comic book fan Sean Leslie has recreated popular Mormon Ads with a superhero twist. The results are, dare we say it, super.

    1. Put it on

    2. Some assembly required

    3. Rock solid

    4. Just once won’t hurt

    5. Rise above the blues

    6. You’re never big enough

    7. Temper your temper

    To see more Marvel Mormon Ads, follow Sean on Twitter  and stay tuned for his upcoming website, mormoncereal.com.

    All images © Sean Leslie. 

  • 5 Pictures of 2016 Candidates Holding Scriptures That Aren’t Near as Funny as We Thought They’d Be

    5 Pictures of 2016 Candidates Holding Scriptures That Aren’t Near as Funny as We Thought They’d Be

    We’re so sorry about this. We’ll just apologize in advance.

    1.  Hillary Clinton

     

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    “This will be hilarious!”, we thought. “A lot of Mormons are Republicans, so they probably don’t like Hillary.” “Digitally placing the scriptures in her hands is homerun humor for sure!” We were so wrong, and we apologize. We realize now that there’s nothing funny about this at all.

     

    2. Bernie Sanders

     

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    I don’t know how we even got this far in our photoshopping before we realized what an idiotic idea this was. I mean what is even happening here?! How would Bernie even get ahold of a cookie sheet-sized copy of the original Book of Mormon? It’s preposterous! But we realized that too late unfortunately. We even toyed with working in some kind of pun about Bernie’s unofficial slogan, “Feel The Bern”, like, “Feel the Bern…ing in your bosom”. It’s a shame we didn’t have the sense to shut that down before it made it off the drawing board.

    3. This guy that kept popping up in our Google searches

     

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    Ok ok, so this isn’t even one of the candidates, but every time we tried to search for pictures of the Book of Mormon to use in this absurd article we kept getting a picture of one of the actors from the Book of Mormon play. You know, that play that makes fun of Mormons. Well we saw him enough times that we decided just to cover him up with a bunch of pictures of the real Book of Mormon. Take that fake missionary man!

    4. Donald Trump

     

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    Now even we had the sense to stop ourselves before we tried photoshopping this one. Can you imagine how that would have looked? Trump is about the furthest candidate from the morals taught in the Book of Mormon. Can anyone say sacrilege? Thankfully we came to our senses before risking eternal condemnation for such a crime. And besides, we fired our graphic designer after that Bernie Sanders atrocity above.

    5. Jeffrey R. Holland

     

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    There we go, that’s better. We didn’t even need to photoshop this one. We just took it straight from his talk, Safety for the Soul. Elder Holland isn’t running for president in 2016, but we wish he was. Can you imagine State of the Union addresses? They’d be some powerful stuff.
    We’re real sorry that we even had this idea in the first place. We won’t do it again.

  • Ask Chris: Mormon Relationship Advice from a Very Single Man

    Ask Chris: Mormon Relationship Advice from a Very Single Man

    When we asked our writers if anyone wanted to write an advice column, Chris was almost a little bit too willing. With Valentines day just around the corner, we hope you enjoy some Mormon dating advice from a very single man.

    Dear Chris,

    I’m interested in dating this guy in my singles ward, but I’m concerned that a relationship with someone in my own ward could go sour and negatively affect my spiritual life. What should I do?

    Sincerely,
    Afraid

    Dear Afraid,

    You’re right to be concerned about dating within your own ward. It wouldn’t be the first time that a recently broken-up couple struggles with church attendance to avoid feeling awkward around their ex. You’re much better off looking for dating partners outside of your own ward. I, for the sake of example, am not in your ward, so if you broke it off we could part ways and never speak again, or if things worked out, we could get married and have children and build a life together. You know, if it worked out.

    Definitely not in your ward,
    Chris


    Dear Chris,

    My boyfriend recently told me that he’s prayed about it, and thinks we should get married. I don’t feel like I’m ready for that commitment, but I don’t want to disobey the Lord. Should I listen to him?

    Sincerely,
    Obedient

    Dear Obedient,

    Ah, this is a classic Mormon move when a relationship starts to get shaky and boyfriends get desperate. Don’t fall for it. Leave the revelation to those with the proper stewardship, and of course, seek your own personal revelation. You’re an independent woman and can make your own decisions about marriage. But just as a spiritual exercise, as you’ve read my reply have you felt any impressions about me? Write me back and let me know. Please.

    Anxiously awaiting your response,
    Chris


    Dear Chris,

    I feel emotionally and fiscally ready to begin seriously looking for a man to marry, but I’ve been struggling to get asked on dates. What am I doing wrong?

    Sincerely,
    Desperate

    Dear Desperate,

    I know just how your desperation feels. Really, I do. Dating is a fickle game, and sometimes you need to take the initiative and ask guys on dates instead of waiting to be asked. I know it can seem at first that doing so goes against the social norm, but we live in a progressive society where many men hold feminist ideals and are perfectly happy when women ask them on dates. I happen to be one of those progressive men who would be more than happy to have you ask me to go with you to dinner and to the temple and to our wedding and honeymoon and the Celestial Kingdom. I would be flattered.

    In solidarity,
    Chris


    Dear Chris,

    Several of my friends have recommended that I start using Tinder to find dates, but I’m concerned about the shallow nature of online dating. Is Tinder an acceptable way to find a faithful priesthood holder?

    Sincerely,
    Cautious

    Dear Cautious,

    While online dating may not always be an ideal “market’ to find LDS singles, not everyone you meet online is only interested in relationships devoid of commitment and religious activity. Take me, for example, you’ve never met me in person, but if we were to start dating I would certainly hope we could have more than the occasional NCMO. We may be complete strangers, digitally connected only by a few threads of fiber-optic data, but that doesn’t mean we couldn’t beat the odds and grow old together. So in short, yes, give your online acquaintances a chance.

    Not an Internet creep,
    Chris


    Dear Chris,

    I think I’m being followed. You know that uneasy feeling you get when you know someone’s watching you but you’re not sure from where? I get that everywhere! At the grocery store, when I leave work, even when I’m hanging out with my boyfriend. Occasionally I’ve even returned to my apartment to find boxes of flowers and unsigned love notes sitting on my kitchen counter. I live alone and always lock my doors. Should I go to the police?

    Sincerely,
    Creeped Out

    Dear Creeped Out,

    In most cases like this I would say yes, definitely go to the police, but something tells me this admirer has only the purest intentions in mind. Who knows, maybe he’s just a lonely advice columnist who doesn’t think that Brad deserves you. If I were you, I would meet this romantic individual at the docks behind that old fishing wharf down on 23rd avenue right when the sun starts to dip below the marina and the water is bathed in that beautiful golden glow. Who knows, maybe he’ll have a ring for you.

    Ever thought about a spring wedding?
    Chris

    Do you have a question for Chris? Leave it in the comments below! Happy Valentines day!

  • If Disney Characters Were Mormon

    If Disney Characters Were Mormon

    Have you ever wondered what Disney movies would be like if the characters we all know and love were members of the Church? Well, we did. Here are a few examples of classic Disney moments gone Mormon: 

    1. Elder Woody gets a little jealous of Elder Lightyear’s new calling.

     

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    2. It looks like Hercules returned home with a little more than honor.

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    3. Rafiki makes the best ward family history consultant.

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    4. Peter’s confidence is a little too high on his first Sunday at the singles ward.

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    5. Kronk magnifies his calling. #EldersQuorumPresidentGoals.

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    6. Brother Incredible has had a hard time letting go of his missionary days.

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    Did we miss anything? Let us know how you’ve re-imagined Mormon Disney characters in the comments below.

    *All images © Disney Inc. 2016 – We do not own any of the images in this article. 

  • If Millennials Had Been Pioneers

    If Millennials Had Been Pioneers

    What might have been like if millennials had lived during the time of the pioneers? Would they have sang as they walked and walked and posted, tweeted, liked, tagged, shared, and commented on the pioneer trek west? What kind of things would we share? In the spirit of Pioneer Day, enjoy as two time periods collide in #PrairieProbs.


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    Thank heaven for the brave men and women who, without even a Tumblr account, crossed the plains to settle the west. We honor and revere them, but it’s probably a good thing our generation wasn’t asked to brave the wild frontier. I’m sure the pioneers would be glad they don’t have to brave the wild Vine feeds.

    Happy Pioneer Day!

     

  • This Short Video Sums Up Every Sacrament Meeting Cliché

    This Short Video Sums Up Every Sacrament Meeting Cliché

    Did he miss anything?  Comment below with the clichés you hear all the time!

    Like this video? Check out: “This Primary Song Cover Made Us Feel All the Feels”

  • If Disney Princesses Were Sister Missionaries

    If Disney Princesses Were Sister Missionaries

    We all know the Disney princesses for their lovable natures, magical adventures, and proclivity for needing rescue, but what if our favorite Disney princesses had answered the prophet’s call to serve as missionaries? Another opinion is always good when it comes to figuring out their most useful assets as a missionary, if any.

    Belle

    • Strengths: Memorized the entire Standard Works.
    • Most Converts: The sheep

    Sister Belle was quite the scriptorian, and though she avoided them as much as possible, she was quite the formidable opponent in a Bible bash.

    Sister Belle loves The Book of Mormon: "This is my favorite book" - Mormonbuzzz.comBelle’s strengths lay in her knowledge, but she was also extremely social.  She would often gather groups on the street like the original missionaries did.

    Sister Belle would gather large groups to teach the Gospel - Mormonbuzzz.comThough she had many human converts, Belle found most of her success with the humble sheep.

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     Jasmine

    • Strengths: Church tours and avoiding marriage
    • Weaknesses: Kleptomania

    Sister Jasmine was great with kids.  She strived to follow the instructions in Preach My Gospel to seek out and teach families.

    Jasmine-Giving-Pamphlet-To-KidLike most missionaries, Sister Jasmine often found herself in uncomfortable confrontations.  The local “street rats” took it upon themselves to protect the sisters, and were often helping them escape disgruntled shopkeeps.

    Jasmine-HandshakeSister Jasmine found many converts through tracting, but Jasmine’s real talents lay in giving church tours.

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    Ariel

    • Strengths: Unmatched charisma, ASL trained
    • Weaknesses: Mute

    Ariel had always wanted to serve a mission, so when Thomas S. Monson announced that she could leave two years earlier than she had planned, she was ready to go.

    Ariel-Going-On-A-MissionSister Ariel was originally called to the land-dwellers non-speaking mission, but her visa took a while to be approved so she spent some time in the Under-Sea Guppy Speaking Mission

    Ariel-Teaching-The-FishThe culture took some getting used to, so dinners with members were pretty interesting.

    This fish is delicious Bro. & Sis. Eric mormonbuzzz.comUpon her return it didn’t take Ariel long to rekindle her relationship with her high school boyfriend.  They were engaged in two weeks.

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    Mulan

    • Weapon of choice: Pass-along cards
    • Most embarrassing moment: Dressed up as an Elder but got caught

    Sister Mulan had the testimony of a lion.  Her approach was aggressive, but proved to be effective.

    Mulan-Wait-Read-ThisShe became quite fond of the pass-along cards, so when she had the chance to meet the emperor of China, she didn’t hesitate.

    Mulan-Pass-Along-CardsHer persistence paid off, but unfortunately, not everyone appreciated it.

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    Aurora

    • Strengths: Voice of a song-bird
    • Most Embarrassing Moment: Fell into a deep sleep while helping an investigator with a sewing project.

    Sister Aurora was particularly adept at working with the woodland creatures.  Many avian families were united in the Gospel during her ministry.

    Aurora-Together-ForeverShe wasn’t afraid to talk to anyone, and her questions were as golden as her hair.

    aurora-MormonsUnfortunately Sister Aurora developed a bad case of narcolepsy, and after 13 months returned to her castle to recover.  After the spell was broken she was blessed to be able to return and complete her 18 months.

    Cinderella

    • Strengths: Hard-working & Service-minded
    • Weaknesses: Often distracted by dreams of marrying a handsome prince

    Sister Cinderella had a kind heart, and was often found helping people with household chores.

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    She would go to great lengths to help her investigators keep their commitments.  She even once switched out a family’s entire stash of coffee with hot chocolate.

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    For Sister Cinderella the evening schedule was never an issue.  She was more than grateful for an excuse to be in well before midnight.  When her companions would question her about her peculiar aversion to pumpkins and mice, she would just sigh heavily and stare off into space.  Sister Cinderella was always obedient, but before all else she made sure to follow the instruction to have attractive shoes.

    Pocahontas

    • Strengths: Testimony as strong as the tallest oak trees.
    • Weaknesses: None. She was flawless.

    Pocahontas was actually a convert to the Church.  After reading and praying about the Book of Mormon, she knew what she had to do.

    Pocahontos-Reading-The-Book-Of-MormonSister Pocahontas had faith like you wouldn’t believe, almost too much sometimes.

    Pocahauntus-LeapingSister Pocahontas was patient as the rushing waters, and her lessons as varied and interesting as the colors of the wind.  She took seriously the council in Preach My Gospel to, “Not be afraid of silence,” and occasionally had to quiet her companions to let the Holy Ghost do His work.Pocahauntus-Spirit

    Snow White

    • Strengths: Extremely neat & tidy, and always baked pies for district meeting
    • Weaknesses: Morning schedule.

    Sister White was very tidy, and always made sure to keep her apartment clean.  She and her companion were once transferred into an area to replace the Elders, and were astonished to find that whole place had been infested with vermin.

    Snow-White-CleaningSister White was a diligent missionary, but the morning schedule wasn’t her strong point.

    Snow-White-TiredDespite her weaknesses, Sister White was an extraordinary missionary.  The food-related near death experiences of her past life came in handy when teaching The Word of Wisdom, and she helped many an investigator escape addictions.

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    And they all lived happily ever after.

    *All images © Disney Inc. 2015 – We do not own any of the images in this article

  • 13 Moments Only Ward Music Directors Understand

    13 Moments Only Ward Music Directors Understand

    1. That moment when you think that a hymn starts on the up-beat, but it doesn’t.

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    2. That moment when the melody’s way too high for you, so you totally lip sync it in front of everyone.

    3. That moment when someone makes it their business to tell you that you’re not doing your calling right.

    4. That moment when you’re seriously tempted to hold out the fermata an extra three or more seconds just to mess with everybody.

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    5. That moment when you have to struggle with the music stand during the song intro because it’s way too low.

    6. That moment when the organist is not picking up your cues to play faster.

    7. That moment when you’re so focused on singing the song right that you forget what your arms are doing.

    8. That initial moment when you realize that the next hymn is a 6/8.

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    9. That moment when you accidentally start belting out the wrong verse and lead everyone astray.

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    10. That moment when you tell everyone to sing verse seven instead of verse three and they all forget.

    11. That moment when you give everyone the opportunity to stand up during the intermediate hymn.

    What you expect them to do:

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    What they really do:

    12. That moment when Sacrament meeting has gone overtime and the last song is four verses and a chorus long.

    13. That moment when you notice that, in spite of everything, no one is paying any attention to you tryin’ to magnify your calling anyway.

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    Have any funny or embarrassing music director moments? Share them in the comments below and we may feature you in a future post!