New York Post snarks on devout Tibetans praying for the Dalai Lama
July 4, 2024 5:05 PM   Subscribe

This is why we can’t have nice things

His Holiness is currently recuperating in New York City after a successful knee surgery.

He continues to be mum on reincarnation plans as well.
posted by St. Peepsburg (6 comments total)

This post was deleted for the following reason: Comes off as problematic. -- Brandon Blatcher



 
Well, I feel like if Catholics were gathered to pray for the Pope as he underwent surgery the Post probably wouldn't have lead their article with a joke like "They’re Tibet-ing on a speedy recovery."
posted by mmoncur at 6:34 PM on July 4 [2 favorites]


Sorry for any confusion - I made this post to let people know that the Dalai Lama is currently stateside in his first visit since ~ 2017, and to be aware of the general status of his health.

But I also thought the undercurrent of snark in the NY post article was hilarious. To snark on pious devotees even more.

Mode can delete this post if it misses the mark!
posted by St. Peepsburg at 6:49 PM on July 4 [1 favorite]


I assume the poster found it interesting and wanted to share. Why does anyone post? TIL the Dalai Lama was in the US and that he has knee problems, a condition that arouses my sympathy. So, the post is good for that, at least.

This is getting MeTa-ish, but, if the post isn’t interesting to you, why not read another? It’s less aggravating to you and the people engaging with the post.

Wishing the Dalai Lama a quick recovery and good physical therapy.
posted by GenjiandProust at 6:55 PM on July 4


Mod note: One comment removed, responses left up for context. Please just engage with the post or avoid it if you don't like it, thanks!
posted by Brandon Blatcher (staff) at 6:58 PM on July 4


The article is kinda racist? I don't think a whole MeTa is needed to delete the post and request that the OP make a new post on the topic from another news article that isn't racist.
posted by tivalasvegas at 7:19 PM on July 4 [3 favorites]


the NY post article was hilarious. To snark on pious devotees even more.

I don't think that's how we do tolerance or pluralism.
posted by ambrosen at 7:24 PM on July 4 [2 favorites]


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