webfact Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 'Thailand's Got Talent' apologises for 'disrespecting spirits'AFPBANGKOK: -- The makers of a Thai reality television show have held an apologetic mountaintop prayer ritual after viewers accused them of angering sacred spirits during their last episode."Thailand's Got Talent", which is based on the hugely successful British franchise, found itself in hot water after an episode aired Friday.The opening sequences showed host Na Nuke, a popular comedian, standing on a sacred spot at a northern Thai temple where locals believe the Buddha left a footprint.In Thai culture feet are the least sacred part of the body and great offence can be caused by standing on something considered holy.As criticism built Na Nuke and show producers rushed back to the Wat Chalermprakiat on a mountain in Lampang province on Sunday to conduct a prayer ritual apologising for the gaffe."It disrespected the sacred spirits. So we needed to go to the sacred spirits to apologise, that was the right thing to do," Amaraporn Sangtong, a spokeswoman for Workpoint Entertainment, which owns the rights to the talent contest told AFP on Tuesday.Amaraporn said producers were not aware the spot was considered sacred when they shot the footage months ago."We wanted to show a Thailand tourist attraction, there were no other bad intentions at all," she said.Wat Chalermprakiat is made up of a series of stupas and shrines perched precariously on a picturesque mountain ridge.Although there is no historical evidence the Buddha visited Thailand, locals believe he left a footprint on the mountainside.Thailand is a deeply superstitious country where Buddhism is blended with Animism and local traditions.Friday's slip up is not the first time "Thailand's Got Talent" has caused controversy.In 2012 the show's producers were fined by TV regulators for airing an episode in which a contestant used her breasts to paint a picture.In Malaysia, meanwhile, four western tourists were held for three days last week for stripping naked on Mount Kinabalu, an act some locals say angered tribal spirits and caused a deadly earthquake. -- (c) Copyright AFP 2015-06-16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halloween Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Left or right foot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Seriously, guys? Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 "Although there is no historical evidence the Buddha visited Thailand, locals believe he left a footprint on the mountainside." When will some of the religious boneheads in this country finally concede that the Buddha (i.e. Siddharta Gautama) never went abroad, let alone visited what was then, in the 6th century BCE, not even Thailand, but a sparsely populated, densely forested and practically inaccessible backwater. Hence, he could not possibly have left a footprint in the region. So get over it, boneheads, and instead of moaning and complaining, rather spend your time more wisely and go and rub tree barks to see if you can find some lucky lottery numbers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOC Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Just another day in Disneyland!! Try to impose Western logic here ? Just to realize it, we are wasting our time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimay1 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Thai reality television show.....The opening sequences showed host Na Nuke, a popular comedian, standing on a sacred spot at a northern Thai temple where locals believe the Buddha left a footprint. reality: the world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimay1 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 (edited) "Although there is no historical evidence the Buddha visited Thailand, locals believe he left a footprint on the mountainside." When will some of the religious boneheads in this country finally concede that the Buddha (i.e. Siddharta Gautama) never went abroad, let alone visited what was then, in the 6th century BCE, not even Thailand, but a sparsely populated, densely forested and practically inaccessible backwater. Hence, he could not possibly have left a footprint in the region. So get over it, boneheads, and instead of moaning and complaining, rather spend your time more wisely and go and rub tree barks to see if you can find some lucky lottery numbers! Now I just wonder who would have put that idea in the local people's heads and how much it costs to view the "footprint"? Edited June 16, 2015 by Pimay1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 (edited) Just another day in Disneyland!! Try to impose Western logic here ? Just to realize it, we are wasting our time!! Tell me where are the Catholic and Anglican churches again ? Loonie born again churches in the US ? some Geezer who walked on water, raised the dead and starred in his very own Monty Python movie burning bushes, some 800 year old Geriatric built his own yacht goes to sea with a zoo on board black cats, Witches on broom, broken mirrors Yes western logic Edited June 16, 2015 by Soutpeel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudhopper Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 "Thailand is a deeply superstitious country where Buddhism is blended with Animism and local traditions." Very deep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorramone Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Just another day in Disneyland!! Try to impose Western logic here ? Just to realize it, we are wasting our time!! Tell me where are the Catholic and Anglican churches again ? Loonie born again churches in the US ? some Geezer who walked on water, raised the dead and starred in his very own Monty Python movie burning bushes, some 800 year old Geriatric built his own yacht goes to sea with a zoo on board black cats, Witches on broom, broken mirrors Yes western logic That crap came from the middle-east. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halloween Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Let's say I accept that Buddha hopped over to Thailand (nobody noticed him missing) and came down so hard he left a footprint in solid rock. How does standing on a footprint become so offensive? I was planning (before the big quake) to take the g/f to Buddha's birthplace. Are we allowed to walk where he once walked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby nz Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Shows that the BKK fella is on the right track telling people that it is disrespectful to the spirits to chuck rubbish in the klongs. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/832972-curse-succeeds-in-stopping-litterbugs-thai-official-says/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadGeordie Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 All of you detractors should be ashamed, you will not be saying these type of things if you do manage to survive the forthcoming earthquake. Remember what happened just a few weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyHead Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Of course, the Buddha came to Thailand. Why wouldn't he? Thailand is the best thing since sliced bread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 It's as daft as the CEO holding an exorcism to stop his planes skidding off the runway; or enlisting small boats to make the Chao Praya flow faster or asking a Pattaya policeman to stop crime without first offering money .... feel free to add to this list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 It's as daft as the CEO holding an exorcism to stop his planes skidding off the runway; or enlisting small boats to make the Chao Praya flow faster or asking a Pattaya policeman to stop crime without first offering money .... feel free to add to this list. its as daft as some geezer rising from the dead and defying the laws of physic's by walking on water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooHaa Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Just another day in Disneyland!! Try to impose Western logic here ? Just to realize it, we are wasting our time!! western logic - jesus face in in root vegetables and religions based on faith. divorcing married couples in protest of gay marriage. how very smug are we. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 "Although there is no historical evidence the Buddha visited Thailand, locals believe he left a footprint on the mountainside." When will some of the religious boneheads in this country finally concede that the Buddha (i.e. Siddharta Gautama) never went abroad, let alone visited what was then, in the 6th century BCE, not even Thailand, but a sparsely populated, densely forested and practically inaccessible backwater. Hence, he could not possibly have left a footprint in the region. So get over it, boneheads, and instead of moaning and complaining, rather spend your time more wisely and go and rub tree barks to see if you can find some lucky lottery numbers! must be between 6th century BC and 1st after as he lived 700 years as some seriously believe..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 It's as daft as the CEO holding an exorcism to stop his planes skidding off the runway; or enlisting small boats to make the Chao Praya flow faster or asking a Pattaya policeman to stop crime without first offering money .... feel free to add to this list. its as daft as some geezer rising from the dead and defying the laws of physic's by walking on water Just another day in Disneyland!! Try to impose Western logic here ? Just to realize it, we are wasting our time!! western logic - jesus face in in root vegetables and religions based on faith. divorcing married couples in protest of gay marriage. how very smug are we. And because THAT happens elsewhere, makes THIS in any way better...because...?! 2 wrongs make a right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggusoil Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Seriously, guys? Really? Are you serious John McEnroe another one of those moments the sound of one hand clapping one foot tapping have people nothing better to do? Thailand's Got Talent. Yes. Lets not go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggusoil Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Just another day in Disneyland!! Try to impose Western logic here ? Just to realize it, we are wasting our time!! Tell me where are the Catholic and Anglican churches again ? Loonie born again churches in the US ? some Geezer who walked on water, raised the dead and starred in his very own Monty Python movie burning bushes, some 800 year old Geriatric built his own yacht goes to sea with a zoo on board black cats, Witches on broom, broken mirrors Yes western logic That crap came from the middle-east. Yes and is so enamoured by the West they have turned it into logic. Or some have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 And because THAT happens elsewhere, makes THIS in any way better...because...?! 2 wrongs make a right? your correct, but by the same token, don't you believe people should think before getting all self righteous and slagging off some one else's beliefs....you agree...? my comments are coming from someone who is an Atheist/Agnostic, or what every title you care to apply to some one who doesn't believe in a benevolent all seeing man in the sky and associated fairy stories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornhack Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I believe everyone has the right to believe whatever makes them happy. I believe so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seastallion Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I want to see the breast painter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noahvail Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I believe everyone has the right to believe whatever makes them happy. I believe so. So the people who fought on both sides of the crusades, the jihadists, and the ISL (to name but a very few) are acceptable because their actions, based on their beliefs, made them happy? I guess you really are happy in your belief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceruhe Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Thai temple where locals believe the Buddha left a footprint.In Thai culture feet are the least sacred part of the body and great offence can be caused by standing on something considered holy. So wait what...did Buddha make the place holy by visiting or did he visit a holy place already, left his footprint and did something offensive and the obvious flew over the head for...centuries? Getting rid of all religions/superstutions/blabla asap will be a huge step forward for humanity as a whole....wouldn't even care if it's a global genocide by tomorrow, nevermind the mess that will ensue...the remaining people will obviously be smart enough to start acting on the important stuff right away instead of praying for food and what have you that will be short....or rather abundant lol :/ What can I say, I'm a heartless dictator at heart with the best interest for "all" afterall /sigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mot Dang Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Just another day in Disneyland!! Try to impose Western logic here ? Just to realize it, we are wasting our time!! Tell me where are the Catholic and Anglican churches again ? Loonie born again churches in the US ? some Geezer who walked on water, raised the dead and starred in his very own Monty Python movie burning bushes, some 800 year old Geriatric built his own yacht goes to sea with a zoo on board black cats, Witches on broom, broken mirrors Yes western logic oooooooh ... you'll burn for that one. I can just see now on some street corner in bible country USA tomorrow, a placard saying "God hates Soutpeel and Obama". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggt Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 You Farangs do not laugh...many of you are guilty of disrespecting the spirits of Jack Daniels and Jim Beam on a regular basis... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 (edited) Just another day in Disneyland!! Try to impose Western logic here ? Just to realize it, we are wasting our time!! Tell me where are the Catholic and Anglican churches again ? Loonie born again churches in the US ? some Geezer who walked on water, raised the dead and starred in his very own Monty Python movie burning bushes, some 800 year old Geriatric built his own yacht goes to sea with a zoo on board black cats, Witches on broom, broken mirrors Yes western logic oooooooh ... you'll burn for that one. I can just see now on some street corner in bible country USA tomorrow, a placard saying "God hates Soutpeel and Obama". God cant hate anyone...God doesn't exist .....Now if you told me Father Xmas hates Soutpeel, i may be a tad concerned As someone else put it Fairy stories for adults...... and besides what happened to turn the other cheek, forgive thy enemy...a bit hypocritical don't your think ? Edited June 17, 2015 by Soutpeel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Just another day in Disneyland!! Try to impose Western logic here ? Just to realize it, we are wasting our time!! Tell me where are the Catholic and Anglican churches again ? Loonie born again churches in the US ? some Geezer who walked on water, raised the dead and starred in his very own Monty Python movie burning bushes, some 800 year old Geriatric built his own yacht goes to sea with a zoo on board black cats, Witches on broom, broken mirrors Yes western logic I hate to be pedantic, but the star of the Monty Python movie was not Jesus Christ. It was Brian. Even Brian's mother admitted "He's not the Messiah, he's a very naughty boy!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.png.3b3332cc2256ad0edbc2fe9404feeef0.png)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now