Anyone Think "Corproate Raiders" Was A Commentary On Scientology?

*ZariusTwo* · 09-29-2008, 09:05 PM

I just finished watching it again, and if what I think of it now is accurate, it's shot up from number six in my top ten to number two. The whole quasi Xenu-esque "Grand Arising", weathly members, brainwashing....

..Sensetive subject of course, so tread carefully

*Scandia* · 09-29-2008, 09:21 PM

Any and every cult in general. Not necessarily Scientology specifically.

**Jester** · 09-29-2008, 09:40 PM

It's all about Scientology. It's a well know fact that Clint Eastwood was once a big man in the faith, thus Casey being brain washed.

That was a joke, btw.

*ZariusTwo* · 09-29-2008, 10:27 PM

What cult isnt?

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 09-30-2008, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

What cult isnt?

It look like it's about propaganda and brainwashing in general, whatever it's religious, political, economic or philosophic. Brainwashing is in much science fiction. But it's also about capitalism.

*KROW* · 09-30-2008, 07:03 PM

Watching it for the first time, no. I was just thrilled to see Casey again. Watching it later in syndication, still no. But, after seeing it again as recently as last week, I did pick up the similarities... and found them damn funny.

As far as the episode being a direct commentary on Scientology, I really couldn't say.

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Scandia Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,265	Any and every cult in general. Not necessarily Scientology specifically. __________________ Turtles fight with honor!!!

09-29-2008, 09:40 PM	#3
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	It's all about Scientology. It's a well know fact that Clint Eastwood was once a big man in the faith, thus Casey being brain washed. That was a joke, btw. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

09-29-2008, 10:27 PM	#4
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09-30-2008, 07:03 PM	#6
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	Watching it for the first time, no. I was just thrilled to see Casey again. Watching it later in syndication, still no. But, after seeing it again as recently as last week, I did pick up the similarities... and found them damn funny. As far as the episode being a direct commentary on Scientology, I really couldn't say. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*