One of our tipsters came through for us today with some hilarious screenshots from the latest testimonials video that was sent out to Scientology members. In the past, we’ve had the video itself, and we hope eventually to get this one. But for now, we’re just really happy to get these glimpses of Scientologists high on L. Ron Hubbard. What a gas.
The video appeared on a DVD which came with the new issue of International Scientology News, the magazine that documents all of church leader David Miscavige’s claims of expansion. Over at Mike Rinder’s blog, the former Scientology spokesman has been breaking down those expansion claims from the new issue.
But we always love the testimonials video for its driving beat and the wacky claims that Scientologists make about whatever product they’re pushing this year — it’s always the bestest ever.
So let’s take a look at the glimpses of Scientology nirvana that were included in this year’s video.
We’ll start with this interesting look at a room at Scientology Media Productions labeled “Central ingest.” One of our oldtimers can help us understand that one, we hope…
Now, let’s hear about some wins from folks fresh off the E-meter…
Hey, isn’t this Australian singer Kate Ceberano gushing about reaching OT 8, the top of the Bridge? Wow, she’s superhuman now and can affect matter with only her mind…
We really don’t know what’s going on with this butterfly, but it sounds major…
Anyone recognize this woman who feels like Iron Man? She sure looks familiar to us…
You don’t want to get between this lady and her eternity…
You think this guy includes his superpower in his online dating profile?
And finally, here’s maybe the best thing of all. The “Internet unit.” So this is where all the socks come from! Everyone wave hello!
Thanks again to our tipster for these great screengrabs. As for the video itself, if there’s anyone who can get us a copy, we’d sure like to see these folks in action.
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Posted by Tony Ortega on July 23, 2016 at 07:00
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