Papal Blessings for Break Dancers

BeautifulLoser · 01-26-2004, 02:20 PM

http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe....ap/index.html

VATICAN CITY (AP) -- In an unusual spectacle at the Vatican, Pope John Paul II presided over a performance of break-dancers who leaped, flipped and spun their bodies to beats from a tinny boom box.

The 83-year-old pontiff seemed to approve, waving his hand after each dancer completed a move, then applauding for the entire group. He watched the performance from a raised throne.

"For this creative hard work I bless you from my heart," he said.

During Sunday's show, one dancer -- part of a Polish group that helps poor and marginalized youths -- planted his head on the inlaid marble floor of the Vatican hall and spun to loud applause from his group and from Vatican officials.

Another performer flung his body around in a series of spins and handstands.

"Artistic talent is a gift from God and whoever discovers it in himself has a certain obligation: to know that he cannot waste this talent, but must develop it," John Paul said.

Earlier Sunday, members of an Italian Catholic youth organization enthusiastically cheered the pope's weekly remarks in St. Peter's Square. A few were invited into his papal apartment and helped him release doves from his window.

The pope, who suffers numerous ailments but appeared relatively strong Sunday, called out to the other children cheering below his window.

"I love you all. I love you very much," he said.

Isle · 01-26-2004, 02:49 PM

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Originally posted by BeautifulLoser

The Pope continued to show his approval by leaping from his chair and using his cap to perform a triple-360 degree spin on his head

mirrar · 01-26-2004, 02:52 PM

you know you spend way too much time online when you thought it said "paypal blessings"

spa ced · 01-26-2004, 06:12 PM

I saw this on TV.
How ridiculous.

Nimrod · 01-26-2004, 06:16 PM

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Originally posted by spa ced
I saw this on TV.
How ridiculous.

I really don't see the big deal.

Ihaman · 01-26-2004, 06:26 PM

Me neither, I bless people every day when they sneeze.

Geek USA · 01-26-2004, 06:28 PM

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Originally posted by Mirror_Untrue
you know you spend way too much time online when you thought it said "paypal blessings"

spa ced · 01-26-2004, 06:42 PM

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Originally posted by Nimrod
I really don't see the big deal.

It's just kind of stupid. Does the pope really need or want to see breakdancers? Somehow I doubt it. Plus the fact that it makes the news gives it another level of stupidity.

Nimrod · 01-26-2004, 06:43 PM

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Originally posted by spa ced

It's just kind of stupid. Does the pope really need or want to see breakdancers? Somehow I doubt it.

It sounds like he does.

twice · 01-26-2004, 10:24 PM

trippy shit. theyz polska breakdancers, btw.

DeviousJ · 01-26-2004, 11:00 PM

That's really bizarre. That guy's battling the Pope!

Nimrod's Son · 01-26-2004, 11:01 PM

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Originally posted by twice
trippy shit. theyz polska breakdancers, btw.

It looks like someone unlocked "The Pope" in "Street Fighter Extreme" and is battling Ryu!

spa ced · 01-26-2004, 11:39 PM

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Originally posted by DeviousJ
That's really bizarre. That guy's battling the Pope!

The pope got served.

DeviousJ · 01-27-2004, 12:09 AM

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Originally posted by Nimrod's Son
It looks like someone unlocked "The Pope" in "Street Fighter Extreme" and is battling Ryu!

Isle · 01-27-2004, 04:28 AM

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Originally posted by DeviousJ

AAIIEEE yoo kiw my fava!!

ReadMusic · 01-27-2004, 04:40 AM

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Originally posted by Nimrod's Son
It looks like someone unlocked "The Pope" in "Street Fighter Extreme" and is battling Ryu!

That's seriously the funniest thing ever.

Nimrod · 01-27-2004, 01:34 PM

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Originally posted by DeviousJ

Holy crap, Lee.

meow · 01-27-2004, 02:24 PM

the pope probably thought he was hallucinating

MstrGhost · 01-27-2004, 02:41 PM

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Originally posted by Mirror_Untrue
you know you spend way too much time online when you thought it said "paypal blessings"

same here :x

DeviousJ · 01-27-2004, 09:32 PM

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Originally posted by Nimrod
Holy crap, Lee.

Hey, at least I didn't change the text to say 'POPE'

01-26-2004, 02:20 PM	#1
BeautifulLoser Socialphobic Location: Middle of somewhere Posts: 13,755	Papal Blessings for Break Dancers http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe....ap/index.html VATICAN CITY (AP) -- In an unusual spectacle at the Vatican, Pope John Paul II presided over a performance of break-dancers who leaped, flipped and spun their bodies to beats from a tinny boom box. The 83-year-old pontiff seemed to approve, waving his hand after each dancer completed a move, then applauding for the entire group. He watched the performance from a raised throne. "For this creative hard work I bless you from my heart," he said. During Sunday's show, one dancer -- part of a Polish group that helps poor and marginalized youths -- planted his head on the inlaid marble floor of the Vatican hall and spun to loud applause from his group and from Vatican officials. Another performer flung his body around in a series of spins and handstands. "Artistic talent is a gift from God and whoever discovers it in himself has a certain obligation: to know that he cannot waste this talent, but must develop it," John Paul said. Earlier Sunday, members of an Italian Catholic youth organization enthusiastically cheered the pope's weekly remarks in St. Peter's Square. A few were invited into his papal apartment and helped him release doves from his window. The pope, who suffers numerous ailments but appeared relatively strong Sunday, called out to the other children cheering below his window. "I love you all. I love you very much," he said. __________________ __________________________________________________ Sean Casey is a stupid wigger!

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twice Socialphobic Location: kitty in the middle Posts: 10,183	trippy shit. theyz polska breakdancers, btw. __________________ j'en perds la raison dans la mer du japon

01-26-2004, 02:52 PM	#3
mirrar Braindead Location: in our bedroom, after the war. Posts: 19,826	you know you spend way too much time online when you thought it said "paypal blessings"

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spa ced Braindead Location: Machu Picchu Posts: 15,291	I saw this on TV. How ridiculous.

01-26-2004, 06:26 PM	#6
Ihaman Sometimes, though. Location: Hazard, California Posts: 21,274	Me neither, I bless people every day when they sneeze.

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DeviousJ CORNFROST Location: GUREITO DESU YO Posts: 24,891	That's really bizarre. That guy's battling the Pope!

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meow Netflix Me Location: Human Skull! Posts: 27,712	the pope probably thought he was hallucinating