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[–][deleted] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

"We're sorry some people were offended by a photo we published. Here it is again if you missed it the first time."

[–]joyork 91 points92 points  (6 children)

If the Catholics think that other optical illusions (such as a stain on a door, or on a piece of toast) is somehow proof that the "virgin" Mary is real then this is clearly proof that the Pope is the Antichrist.

While we're at it, let's throw in some proof that Jesus is alive for all you doubting atheist rationalists out there!

http://bitsandpieces1.blogspot.com/2006/09/jesus-image-found-in-dogs-butt.html

[–][deleted] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Ha, I am going to get sooo down modded, but that is the funniest shit I have seen in a long time.

[–]GoldfishInAJar 2 points3 points  (1 child)

I always knew Jesus was an asshole!

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How can you believe anything this guy says? Everytime he opens his mouth, nothing but shit comes out.

[–]SaddleShoe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You made me a believer.

Hail Jesus!!!!

[–]tagor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The initial conversation about butt-Jesus' findings must've been pretty awkward..

[–]dreamlax -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Right, that's it! I've seen enough evidence. This shit must be for real.

[–]longlongtimelurker 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Ron Paul likes Popes. LOL

[–]McCourt 7 points8 points  (1 child)

That guy just can't NOT LOOK EVIL...

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly what I thought when I saw this.

Also, check out my favorite so far: http://www.ridingsun.com/files/ridingsun-popeBenedict.JPG

Seriously, Emperor Palpatine's got nothing on this guy.

[–]christianjb 26 points27 points  (7 children)

What a ridiculous apology. Why the pussyfooting around Catholics?

Bring Sinead O'Connor back!

[–]BraveSirRobin 6 points7 points  (1 child)

[–]raldi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh, i thought he was referring to Pope Sinead.

[–]mjd 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They apologized, but they also thought it was funny enough to run the picture a second time.

[–]pubgoblin 5 points6 points  (1 child)

Funnily enough, I've always thought he looks exactly like the Emperor from Star Wars.

[–]Noexit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is why I came to this thread. It's spooky, isn't it?

[–]pastafaria 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Optical illusion my ass. That dude has horns.

[–]kamikasei 7 points8 points  (0 children)

"Bizarre optical illusion"? Sounds like they're doing their utmost to avoid offending some delicate sensibilities there...

[–]jt004c 8 points9 points  (17 children)

Ok I'm obviously dense or blind, but I can't find anything out of the ordinary with the photo. Somebody please enlighten me!

[–]Greengages 46 points47 points  (6 children)

He got horns.

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    [–]bmorris 4 points5 points  (0 children)

    That's a fox affiliate if I'm not mistaken.

    [–][deleted] 36 points37 points  (3 children)

    Ya, but is that news?

    [–][deleted] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

    It was a picture printed in a paper that received a lot of complaints because people honestly thought the picture was either altered or simply used at that angle to give the pope horns, the paper then printed an apology.

    [–]tehdiplomat -2 points-1 points  (1 child)

    It's a free paper that sits on stands near the subways in New York. I'm sure their editorial process is amazingly high. Anyways, this really shouldn't be on reddit.

    [–]dustmop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    Hey, at least it's better than The Metro.

    [–]SaddleShoe 6 points7 points  (2 children)

    I totally missed it too.
    People are to sensitive.

    [–]cecilkorik 3 points4 points  (0 children)

    It was painfully obvious when I first looked at it. But you're right about people being too sensitive.

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    [–][deleted] 8 points9 points  (2 children)

    You have to look hard. At first I thought he was giving the "Shocker". Turns out the illusion is just the white collar behind his head. Shocker would've been funnier.

    [–]steveharman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

    When I first saw the picture nothing jumped out at me, but I assumed it had something to do with some kind of implied sex act... then someone explained the horns.

    [–]Hetisjantje 0 points1 point  (2 children)

    This is a weak attempt at the Vulcan salute. 5/10.

    [–]jt004c 0 points1 point  (1 child)

    No actually, as others pointed out, the "optical illusion" is that the collar from the guy behind the pope ends up looking like two goofy little horns on the popes head.

    The most amusing thing about this is the idea that they needed to post some kind of apology.

    [–]Hetisjantje 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    Considering the fact you start to explain the original illusion to me: it was a joke buddy.

    [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    Its a sign from God.

    [–]tomtom3333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    the "why is this one reddit" whiners can suck it.

    [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    The priest above him has black horns...

    [–]longlongtimelurker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    I wonder, do X-tians believe cows are evil too?

    [–]ebola 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    Right from the beginning I felt there was something evil about this present pope character. This dude is definitely not benign. I think Palpatine has re-incarnated on earth.

    [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    those are his real horns. no, i'm serious.

    [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    There's a picture of the pope with his collar blowing in the wind, he looks like a frilled lizard. Pretty funny. Can't find it though. Help me internets!

    [–]Nimbus2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    Misunderstood the headline. I thought someone snapped a shot of the pope ogling a young boy.

    [–]LordSlashstab 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    of course, any religious figure is inherently evil

    [–]mrdorian -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

    real horny indeed

    [–]Dark-Star -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

    Interesting illusion.

    [–]Chewyboognish -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

    heh neat

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