This weekend marks the first full weekend of Lent Madness, in which fans must survive 48 hours of vote deprivation. Lent Madness Withdrawal (LMW) is a well-known phenomenon, though its cure remains elusive. Maple Anglican has provided a handy video guide to surviving LMW, and we encourage you to check it out. Oh, and if you don’t like the way he spelled a few words, remember that he is Canadian. Language is used differently up there, eh?
Last year, the SEC issued guidance on long-term LMW, and some of these techniques may help you this weekend. We are also forming support groups on Facebook and Twitter. You might like to look at glittering objects on Pinterest too. Together, we’ll get through it.
Remember, there is hope: Monday morning brings the epic battle we’ve all been waiting for. Martin Luther vs. Martin Luther King, Jr.
You asked for suggestions on how to survive Lent Madness – well here’s mine.
I’m spending lots of time scouring the Internet trying to determine the Real, Legal and God-Given Name of Maple Anglican.
I’m also looking for examples of badly used Oxford Commas.
Slight correction on Canadian English. It should say ,”Language is used different down there, eh.” Acknowledging that the listener already knows what the speaker has said, “Eh” reinforces the affirmation of the sentence.
Seems like one of the ways is to watch a utube video showing at least one extremely sacrilegious practice! Sure wouldn’t ‘catch me doing that!
Thank you Carolyn for the brief tutorial on Canadian. Much appreciated, eh!
A very entertaining video – but what about us poor Methodists for whom counting incense granuals is not available to us? Maybe counting Communion wafers would be an acceptable substitute???
can’t wait.
Will Lex Luthor get a bracket slot opposite the winner of the match between his two namesakes?
Weekend withdrawal has me so messed up I am watching NASCAR wothout beer. It is that painful.
Or you can have someone from your church photoshop pictures of saints on a snippet from the Brady Bunch theme song.
To Carol,
Few people know who I am. Heck, not even the SEC or the Celebrity Bloggers do. Don’t obsess over it though because in the end who “Maple Anglican” is isn’t important: I’m just a messager and the message is much more important.
Lots of Love, eh
MA~
Is “messager” Canadian for “messenger”? (And did I put the closing quotation marks in the right place?)
Hahaha. I love how everyone picks on Scott for not being a parish priest.
Tim made me do it.
er….could someone please help me to identify what extermities are? I’m so messed up missing the contest.
Hands, fingers, feet, toes.
Thanks, MA, because of you I have to actually go to church tomorrow.
I thought writing a sermon would help with LMW. It’s doesn’t. I find myself trying to figure out how to put references to LM in there, so there will be more victims/addicts in my part little part of the world…
I do have a suggestion though. You could get a jump on Monday’s contest by lobbying in favor of your favorite Martin Luther. May I offer this? http://ergofabulous.org/luther/
This quote of Luther’s that http://ergofabulous.org/luther/ gave me was not helpful to me as I was trying to finish my sermon: “Even if your writings were from an angel from heaven I would take this horrible document, and, after having used it as toilet paper, wipe its nose.” 🙁
This website is supplied in support of Dr King, yes? Particularly after reading the ‘explanations’ link!
Can not watch the grass grow……Can not find any; just snow. Surprised there is grass to watch in Canada in February.
That part was shot in Lexington, Kentucky. Oddly, I do have a small amount of grass exposed in my front yard right now.
Loved the video. It will certainly help relieved the LMW condition.
I hope I don’t find out that you made Jane Papa…..et.c….etc…..etc…. count all those granules of incense. And by the by….(are there “e’s” on the “bys” or not?) did she and her order-lady cohort get raises that they certainly and richly deserve as they are faced with grumpy and recalcitant deacons from Middle Tennessee and other parts of the U.S. of A.????? They’ve received letters of recommendation (hint..hint) and they are most deserving. But don’t let me tell you how to run your office, Exec. COM !!!!!