Living in Hollywood, the biggest landmarks in this city are the Scientology buildings. Not to stereotype, but everytime someone passes by one of their bldgs close to the Kodak Theater (the Oscar’s), they actually invite anyone to try if they are “stressed out”. No joke, just like the South Park episode.
A few months back I was visiting my parents in Florida. As we were walking down Lincoln Road in Miami Beach, someone approached my mother asking if she wanted a “stress test.” I quickly said NO, and pulled my mother away. I then explained to her that it was the Scientologists.
I know; I’ve been on that street. The dead-eyed anorexic women stand on the sidewalk inviting people to come inside for their personality test. I told her to get the hell away from me.
I ran across one of these places on Hollywood Blvd when I was young and before I knew what Scientology was. But as the lady was trying to hand me literature and lure me into the building, alarm bells went off in my head telling me to get away from this cult freak right now. I declined and went on my way.
I don’t see how anybody can fail to recognize them as a dangerous cult at first sight.
Sounds like Clearwater — the creepiest town in FL, and that’s saying something.