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The Birth of the SubGenius
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20:09 - 26:17 (06:08)

The SubGenius is a trademarked piece of art and copyright movement that originated through the distribution of pamphlets, whose co-founder Doug Smith discusses its inception and the violent defense by its believers.

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The Church of SubGenius began with an original pamphlet that was left at dry cleaners and other places until the founder's wife got mad.
20:09 - 23:54 (03:45)
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Church of the SubGenius
Summary

The Church of SubGenius began with an original pamphlet that was left at dry cleaners and other places until the founder's wife got mad. This led to the creation of the idea which sparked a revolution, and the front of the pamphlet read "the world ends tomorrow" and "you may die."

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The Birth of the SubGenius
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The Tale of the Church of the SubGenius
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Stuff You Should Know
The Church of the Subgenius refers to Pink Boys as the individuals who follow along with the societal norms, spending their money on catalog items, and are not aware of their status as Subgenii.
23:54 - 24:58 (01:03)
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Church of the Subgenius
Summary

The Church of the Subgenius refers to Pink Boys as the individuals who follow along with the societal norms, spending their money on catalog items, and are not aware of their status as Subgenii.

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The Birth of the SubGenius
Episode
The Tale of the Church of the SubGenius
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know
Bob Dobbs, the iconic clip art, was once part of a clip art catalog but now it sits as a trademarked piece of art as part of the copyright subgenius.
24:58 - 26:17 (01:19)
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Clip Art
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Bob Dobbs, the iconic clip art, was once part of a clip art catalog but now it sits as a trademarked piece of art as part of the copyright subgenius.

Chapter
The Birth of the SubGenius
Episode
The Tale of the Church of the SubGenius
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know