Posted on 12/17/2005 11:48:33 PM PST by mcg2000
Church of Planetology?
I am going to start the Church og GivMeMoney
A few past plantform issues while he ran for mayor (against Herenton and Jerry Lawler - yes, the wrestler).
The Ambassador to Earth of -Zambodia- is a huge, socially progressive nation, renowned for its complete lack of prisons. Its hard-nosed, hard-working, intelligent population of 679 million enjoy some of the most opulent lifestyles in the region, unless they are unemployed or working-class, in which case they are variously starving to death or crippled by easily preventable diseases.
The small, liberal, pro-business government concentrates mainly on Defence, although Commerce and Education are on the agenda. Income tax is unheard of. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Soda Sales, Woodchip Exports, and Information Technology industries.
Citizens are expected to be proficient in at least five languages, university graduates and new home-owners toil in labour camps to work off their debts, zambodian narwals are becoming popular in pet stores nationwide, and elevator music has been replaced by thrash metal played at maximum volume. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is a major problem, probably because of the country's utter lack of prisons. -Zambodia-'s national animal is the zambodian narwal, which teeters on the brink of extinction due to widespread deforestation, and its currency is the mongo.
* each Monday is a Zambodian Holiday
Prince Mongo
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Robert Hodges, better known by his self-styled moniker Prince Mongo, is a Memphis eccentric and minor political personality. He claims to be the ambassador of the planet of Zambodia.
He is most notable for a September 2002 run-in with the Shelby County General Sessions Court, which had ordered him to remove a collection of patio furniture, beach umbrellas, mannequin heads, toilet seats, and other items from his front yard. He challenged the order in court, appearing in a green cape and goggles, green body paint, and festooned with a rubber chicken. He was charged with contempt of court, sent to prison for ten days, and was fined $13,875.
He vowed to fight the case, but on June 10, 2004, pled guilty and paid a $500 penalty.
Does anyone remember Mongo's dog's name? The dog wears some kinda goofy outfit and is referred to as a "general" or something like that?
This place brings back not so great memories for me. It was off-limits to the local Marines (in training at NAS Memphis) due to too many underage girls allowed on the premises. My then husband and his friends went there at least once or twice regardless of the ban (the one time I am aware of was a week before I moved down there), and I later found a girl's phone number in ex's phone book from that night. I am surprised it is still around. The Navy and Marine guys used to call it the "Peach Pit."
And I'd still vote for Prince Mongo over ANY Ford.
Enjoyed your post.
Mongo seems a "perfomance artist".
Excellent site encyclopedic on the subject:
http://www.sniggle.net/
That's Prince Mongo's Planet, which was downtown. I've never been there and thought it had been shutdown.
Ashlar Hall is on Central Ave. right before it runs into Lamar Ave. It's an old midtown style house with three floors. It was called The House in late 1973 and early 1974. The new "in" place to be, off of Overton Square and a totally different ambiance. Each of the three floors, counting the one underground, had a different theme. Downstairs had low lights with a live band. Main floor was the standard early '70s meat-market style, with a bar and tables. Upstairs was mainly a game room with Pong, Air Hockey, Foose Ball, and Shuffleboards with and without side bumper rails. It was a hot nightclub for a few months and then faded and closed. Later it was redecorated and opened as The Castle. Closed again. Then Mongo bought it.
Mongo only pawn, in game of life.
Good grief.
Mongol!!? Santa Maria!!!
mongo's dog's name was stussy (at least that was the dog that he had in Ft. Lauderdale in 2000). Can you believe that we went to spring break adn stayed in his house for a week?! It was a crazy time!!! My friends sent me this link...we haven't seen or heard from Mongo since that spring break. I'm glad to hear that he's still around and kicking!
Mongo straight!
OIP
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