Reader: Judgment Day is supposed to be on May 21 — so see you on May 22

The comments section of Joel Warner's post about a billboard proclaiming that May 21 is Judgment Day has taken on a life of its own, with Biblical-verse droppers facing off against those who dare to doubt. Group the following reader in the latter category...
By Michael Roberts
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The comments section of Joel Warner’s post about a billboard proclaiming that May 21 is Judgment Day has taken on a life of its own, with Biblical-verse droppers facing off against those who dare to doubt.

Group the following reader in the latter category.

Ytaimaishu writes:

LOL. Humans have such wonderful imaginations! We can come up with wonderful stories all the time. It’s just too bad when people live them out, people actually believe this stuff and start “making plans”. Acting isn’t just for fiction, “acting truthfully under imaginary circumstances” happens all the time. Look forward to seeing the excuse coming May 22nd.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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