I kind of
find the whole fashion statement of wearing rosary beads as an accessory pretty
ridiculous. I’m not overly religious or
easily offended so it’s nothing like that.
But I’d like to think that when Jesus was hanging up there dying on the
cross he found little comfort in the fact that his torture and execution would
one day be remembered through a shitty fashion trend sported by steroid infused
guides. But, meatheads aside, you have to admit the crucifixion was a
pretty brutal event to commemorate. At
least Jesus knew what he was in for, though.
And it’s not like he went out alone, he had company up there. Just a couple of random thieves sentenced to die in the most painful way imaginable, no big deal. Imagine how those guys felt?
Like they were just hanging around, chilling
next to Jesus. Then one of them realizes who Jesus is and he's like, “Hey, can't you get us down from here!?’ and Jesus was
all ‘no, it’s cool. This is what’s
supposed to happen. We’re supposed to
die like this so I can redeem the sins of the world and open the gates of
Heaven.’ Then the other guy is like...
“What the shit has that got to do
with us dangling from these crosses!?”
“Relax, my son for this night you
will dine in the house of the Lord!”
“How about tonight I dine in my own
house. You think you can make that
happen, freak show?”
“Well, I could but I’m not going
to. I know it’s hard to understand but our
execution will be celebrated throughout eternity. Every man, woman and child that walks the
Earth from this day forward will remember and honor the supreme sacrifice we
are making.”
“Listen, man. I couldn’t give a crap if the entire
community forgot I was up here right now!
You can make that happen! Hell, you could turn everyone
down there into fluffy bunnies if you felt like it! If you want to go out like a sacrificial lamb that’s your choice but nobody is going to care if I
happen to disappear!”
“Perhaps, but my Father has called
us home and it is home we must go.”
“Fuck you, man! Seriously, of all the people to get stuck
next to during an execution you would think a guy with magic powers would be
pretty accommodating in side stepping the whole death part of dying! But, nooooo!
Not you! The guy that walks
around talking to the sky and curing leprosy doesn’t feel like performing one
last trick before the curtain drops! What a dick!”
“You may insult me however you wish
but know that I forgive you.”
“Man, you’re lucky my hands
are nailed to this cross or I’d pound the shit out of you.”
“You would have no force over me
unless it was given to you from above.
In fact…”
“UUUGGGHHH!!! I CAN'T TAKE THIS GUY!!! Hey…. Roman soldier! Yeah, you.
How much to stab this guy with your spear? Twenty silver coins? No, I don’t have twenty silver coins. Would you do it for ten? You will?
Prove it!”
The
soldier stabs Jesus
“Father! Why have you forsaken me!!! It is not my will but yours!!! I will not bow to
temptation! I will remain strong…”
“OH, WILL YOU JUST SHUT THE HELL UP! ALL YOU DO IS TALK, TALK, TALK! I’M SICK OF IT!!! JUST DIE ALREADY! Hey, Roman soldier! It didn’t work! He’s still alive! What?
You don’t care? Well you fucking
should! Why? All your buddies just saw you stab this guy
and he’s still alive. You’re going to
look like a pussy! What should you do!? I don’t know, if I were you I’d grab that
sledge hammer over there and crack him across his knees. Ya know, so it looks like you were just trying to torture him.”
The
soldier grabs the sledgehammer and cracks Jesus across the knees. Jesus screams in pain.
“Seriously, dude? Man, you're really milking this, huh? If there’s a God He'll put us both out of
our misery!”
At
that moment Jesus dies.
“Finally! What the hell took so long!? Man, that guy just wouldn’t quit. You know what? This isn’t so bad! I mean, the death thing sucks and all but at
least I don’t have to listen to that asshole bitch and moan anymore. We get it, you know? You were here, did some magic, freaked some
people out and now you’re dead. Big
whoop. Ahh. Peace and quiet.”
Just
then the voice of Jesus whispers in his mind.
“My
son, it is me, Jesus.”
“Oh, you’ve got to be fucking
kidding me!!!”