Reminder: stick figure science contest

Don’t forget to send in your drawings to the Stick Figure Science contest! And remember the point is not to bash religion but to counter the arguments of anti-evolutionists. The deadline is May 31.

April 15th, 2009 3:00 PM by Phil Plait in Antiscience, Cool stuff | 10 comments | RSS feed | Trackback >

10 Responses to “Reminder: stick figure science contest”

1. LarianLeQuella Says:
April 15th, 2009 at 4:06 pm

I just drew mine with pen and ink! Although I think I need to have my wife actually make it somewhat artistic with her mad Photoshop Illustrator skillz!
2. Senethior459 Says:
April 15th, 2009 at 4:17 pm

I had a great argument, but then I checked the rules. Sadly, using Douglas Adams’s Babel Fish argument wouldn’t be allowed… That’s a great one, too.
3. A West Palm beach bum Says:
April 15th, 2009 at 4:21 pm

We Floridians very much appreciate the support. The situation is not as serious as Texas, but it would be best to address this issue before it becomes an 800 lb. gorilla. This year’s legislation is dead, but you can bet they’ll be back again next year.

Thanks again.
4. zar Says:
April 15th, 2009 at 5:33 pm

If you need inspiration, check the “why evolution is true” post. Actual quote:

“you folks
are just like the creationists… priests preaching a religion
that is based on facts, not faith.”

Hilarity!
5. The Chemist Says:
April 15th, 2009 at 6:03 pm

I know you’ve mentioned this a while back, and it’s been a little agonizing. I’ve been thinking of starting up a little webcomic with a friend. This might be a good way to kickstart things.

For whatever reason though, I’m happy trouble thinking of something snazzy, smart, simple, funny, and pro-evolution. Damn you mental block! Damn you!
6. The Chemist Says:
April 15th, 2009 at 6:04 pm

Ugh! above should read, ” I’m having trouble…” Massive brainfart on my part.
7. LarianLeQuella Says:
April 15th, 2009 at 6:29 pm

I gotta call Poe on that reply. People can’t be that blatantly ignorant, can they?
8. LarianLeQuella Says:
April 15th, 2009 at 6:30 pm

^^^^^^^
Meant for zar’s post… Sigh, wish we had edit here…
9. IVAN3MAN Says:
April 15th, 2009 at 7:14 pm

Larian LeQuella:

People can’t be that blatantly ignorant, can they?

Men often join the Foreign Legion ‘to forget’ in the desert environment. So, Larian, it appears that you have been posted in Qatar for far too long and, consequently, you have forgotten how dumb some people, e.g., Kent E. Hovind, can be in your usual residence of Florida — especially in the Bible Belt!
10. Mark Says:
April 29th, 2009 at 10:04 pm

You guys really love your religion of evloution don’t you. I certainly admire your ferver and enjoy reading your worshipful dialogue on the various evolutionary beliefs. If I didn’t already have a religion, I might be tempted to join yours.

Mark the public school teacher

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