By GARANCE BURKE The Associated Press updated 2 hours 36 minutes ago 2011-05-24
ALAMEDA, Calif. — California preacher Howard Camping says his prophecy that the world would end was off by five months because Judgment Day actually will come on Oct. 21.
The independent Christian radio host said Monday the apocalypse will come five months after May 21, the original date he predicted.
The sad thing is how many weak-minded, gullible people will actually believe this ridiculous garbage.
Here in Brooklyn, I know of a friend of a friend who is actually
in seclusion because the world didn't end and he's still here! But again, he is a
very emotionally disturbed person. Seriously.
And, of course, the media is partially to blame for giving Howard Crackpot national exposure. This fool is just going to keep on keeping on with his insane drivel until he croaks! (Since he's quite up there in years, I suggest that - for strictly chronological reasons - he's a lot closer to being "raptured" than most of us!)
So, the world didn't end this time? My calculations were off - you've all got a few more months. But it will absolutely, positively end next time! Oh, wait - I blew it again? Don't go away, we're all gonna definitely get raptured the next time! Just a few more months, folks, and then KA-BOOM!
It's like that old question: If a tree falls in a forest and there's no one there to hear it - does it make any sound? Well, for me, Howard Crackpot is that tree in the forest. The press should simply stop covering him. No one there, no noise. Hopefully.
Signor V.