Comments on: Eric Recommends: ‘The Mormon Tabernacle Enquirer’ http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2006/10/30/eric-recommends-the-mormon-tabernacle-enquirer/ Eric D. Snider's blog. Fri, 18 May 2012 02:42:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kathy Tyner http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2006/10/30/eric-recommends-the-mormon-tabernacle-enquirer/comment-page-1/#comment-1624 Kathy Tyner Tue, 31 Oct 2006 20:39:24 +0000 http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2006/10/30/eric-recommends-the-mormon-tabernacle-enquirer/#comment-1624 Eric, Ditto to Eric P.'s comments above. I do miss those days and would indeed like the blog to still be a going concern. Perhaps even on a semi-regular basis. And you and I did meet. You and Eric Samuelson were on a panel for the AML one year when they met at UVSC. 2004 I think it was. I'm shocked you didn't remember basking in all of our collective brilliance as you, Eric and I spoke. Anyway, I found you as funny in person. But hey, I grew up in So Cal, and anyone that can handle growing up in Elsinore has to have a sense of humor. JK! But in all seriousness, thanks for the kudos on the book. I was one of the fledgling writers who was privileged to learn from the geniuses who filled our staff. Although I guess I tend to be part of the stuff we made fun of, I still thought it was a worthwhile endeavor to lampoon it since most of LDS take ourselves waaaaay too seriously!!!! Many of the items that aren't bylined were often collective things that the staff contributed to...a few of the "man on the street" or "views" you've sited above were mine, so I laughed all over again, and felt all warm and fuzzy about it. Thanks!!!! Kathy T, Eric, Ditto to Eric P.’s comments above. I do miss those days and would indeed like the blog to still be a going concern. Perhaps even on a semi-regular basis.

And you and I did meet. You and Eric Samuelson were on a panel for the AML one year when they met at UVSC. 2004 I think it was. I’m shocked you didn’t remember basking in all of our collective brilliance as you, Eric and I spoke. Anyway, I found you as funny in person. But hey, I grew up in So Cal, and anyone that can handle growing up in Elsinore has to have a sense of humor. JK! But in all seriousness, thanks for the kudos on the book. I was one of the fledgling writers who was privileged to learn from the geniuses who filled our staff. Although I guess I tend to be part of the stuff we made fun of, I still thought it was a worthwhile endeavor to lampoon it since most of LDS take ourselves waaaaay too seriously!!!! Many of the items that aren’t bylined were often collective things that the staff contributed to…a few of the “man on the street” or “views” you’ve sited above were mine, so I laughed all over again, and felt all warm and fuzzy about it. Thanks!!!!

Kathy T,

]]> By: Eric Palmatier http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2006/10/30/eric-recommends-the-mormon-tabernacle-enquirer/comment-page-1/#comment-1610 Eric Palmatier Tue, 31 Oct 2006 15:57:59 +0000 http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2006/10/30/eric-recommends-the-mormon-tabernacle-enquirer/#comment-1610 Eric, for some reason, there were a few Erics in the "others." I, too, was an "other" with 1/330th of the book (assuming you counted my "Ode to Me, Ward Clerk" poem on one of the last pages). I had several pieces published over the years that did not make the editing cut (oh well, next book...) I verily, verily value my limited and barely credited involvement with The Sugar Beet. I miss "the old days" of critiquing pieces among the group, tweaking various aspects of each piece to make them work better. Satire is rarely an easy thing to write, and my involvement in SB was, in the least, an educational experience. The authors of the SB are everyday, random folks. We had people from all sorts of professions: some with PhDs, graphic artists, professional instructors, writers, retail store managers, and students. Some are believers, jack-Mormons, New Order Mormons, and ex-Mormons. Some lived in Utah County, Utah, California, Illinois, North Carolina, and Alaska - many have moved around. Some were single; many had spouses, 2.5+ children, and the whole lot. Some needed the SB as a means of confirming their faith, others used it to make social commentary, and a few even used it for cheap therapy. Many of the writers have moved on to new things. Change was inevitable. I believe most of us fondly remember those years, and wish we could be there again. I'm not sure it will ever happen quite so serendipitously again. Readers wishing for a return of The Sugar Beet are welcome to make their case for its return on SB's blog. I know I will. Personally, I thank you for reading and enjoying The Sugar Beet over the years. I’m sure the entire group feels the same way. Go buy the book! (Not getting royalties here) Go visit the blog! Go share the Sugar Beet gospel with the world! Eric P. Eric, for some reason, there were a few Erics in the “others.” I, too, was an “other” with 1/330th of the book (assuming you counted my “Ode to Me, Ward Clerk” poem on one of the last pages). I had several pieces published over the years that did not make the editing cut (oh well, next book…)

I verily, verily value my limited and barely credited involvement with The Sugar Beet. I miss “the old days” of critiquing pieces among the group, tweaking various aspects of each piece to make them work better. Satire is rarely an easy thing to write, and my involvement in SB was, in the least, an educational experience.

The authors of the SB are everyday, random folks. We had people from all sorts of professions: some with PhDs, graphic artists, professional instructors, writers, retail store managers, and students. Some are believers, jack-Mormons, New Order Mormons, and ex-Mormons. Some lived in Utah County, Utah, California, Illinois, North Carolina, and Alaska – many have moved around. Some were single; many had spouses, 2.5+ children, and the whole lot. Some needed the SB as a means of confirming their faith, others used it to make social commentary, and a few even used it for cheap therapy.

Many of the writers have moved on to new things. Change was inevitable. I believe most of us fondly remember those years, and wish we could be there again. I’m not sure it will ever happen quite so serendipitously again. Readers wishing for a return of The Sugar Beet are welcome to make their case for its return on SB’s blog. I know I will.

Personally, I thank you for reading and enjoying The Sugar Beet over the years. I’m sure the entire group feels the same way.

Go buy the book! (Not getting royalties here)
Go visit the blog!
Go share the Sugar Beet gospel with the world!

Eric P.

]]> By: Stephen Carter http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2006/10/30/eric-recommends-the-mormon-tabernacle-enquirer/comment-page-1/#comment-1608 Stephen Carter Tue, 31 Oct 2006 15:51:01 +0000 http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2006/10/30/eric-recommends-the-mormon-tabernacle-enquirer/#comment-1608 Oh, and also: Got casserole skilz? The authors of the MORMON TABERNACLE ENQUIRER invite you to their book launch party: Thursday, Nov. 16 7:00 p.m. Sam Weller's Zion Bookstore 254 S. Main St. Salt Lake City Jello and casserole competition Grand prize: A trip to lovely Moab, Utah Bring a casserole and/or jello dish for our Favorite Food of Zion competition (extra stiff competition is expected in the funeral potatoes category!). Prizes include a weekend in Outer Darkness (aka a fabulous creekside canyon retreat in Moab). Please make them edible - they will be judged on taste by expert homemakers from Utah County! Other bookstore appearances scheduled for Mo Tab Enquirer collaborators: Friday, Nov. 17 (7 p.m.): Borders, Provo (4801 University Avenue) Saturday, Nov. 18 (2 p.m.): Borders, Murray (132 E. Winchester, across from Fashion Place Mall) Thursday, Nov. 30 (7 p.m.): Borders, Logan For more info on the book, click here: https://zarahemlabooks.com/displayProductDocument.hg?productId=4 Oh, and also:

Got casserole skilz?

The authors of the MORMON TABERNACLE ENQUIRER invite you to their book launch party:

Thursday, Nov. 16
7:00 p.m.
Sam Weller’s Zion Bookstore
254 S. Main St.
Salt Lake City

Jello and casserole competition
Grand prize: A trip to lovely Moab, Utah

Bring a casserole and/or jello dish for our Favorite Food of Zion
competition (extra stiff competition is expected in the funeral
potatoes category!). Prizes include a weekend in Outer Darkness (aka a
fabulous creekside canyon retreat in Moab). Please make them edible -
they will be judged on taste by expert homemakers from Utah County!

Other bookstore appearances scheduled for Mo Tab Enquirer
collaborators:

Friday, Nov. 17 (7 p.m.): Borders, Provo (4801 University Avenue)

Saturday, Nov. 18 (2 p.m.): Borders, Murray (132 E. Winchester, across
from Fashion Place Mall)

Thursday, Nov. 30 (7 p.m.): Borders, Logan

For more info on the book, click here:

https://zarahemlabooks.com/displayProductDocument.hg?productId=4

]]> By: Stephen Carter http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2006/10/30/eric-recommends-the-mormon-tabernacle-enquirer/comment-page-1/#comment-1607 Stephen Carter Tue, 31 Oct 2006 15:47:56 +0000 http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2006/10/30/eric-recommends-the-mormon-tabernacle-enquirer/#comment-1607 I don't know if it will be worth it Eric, but you can take a gander at the faces of myself, Paul Browning and Chris Bigelow if you go to parkcity.tv, click on the "Watch Now" button and navigate your way to October 24 at about 6:18 p.m. You'll probably see Orrin Hatch's face first but don't let that scare you. We'll be up next plugging the book. And boy oh boy are we funny. Thanks for the review. I don’t know if it will be worth it Eric, but you can take a gander at the faces of myself, Paul Browning and Chris Bigelow if you go to parkcity.tv, click on the “Watch Now” button and navigate your way to October 24 at about 6:18 p.m. You’ll probably see Orrin Hatch’s face first but don’t let that scare you. We’ll be up next plugging the book. And boy oh boy are we funny.

Thanks for the review.

]]> By: Eric Herman http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2006/10/30/eric-recommends-the-mormon-tabernacle-enquirer/comment-page-1/#comment-1602 Eric Herman Tue, 31 Oct 2006 14:46:32 +0000 http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2006/10/30/eric-recommends-the-mormon-tabernacle-enquirer/#comment-1602 Ah, I got an ad for this in my e-mail and wondered if you had any part in it. Sounds very funny. Ah, I got an ad for this in my e-mail and wondered if you had any part in it. Sounds very funny.

]]> By: Eric D. Snider http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2006/10/30/eric-recommends-the-mormon-tabernacle-enquirer/comment-page-1/#comment-1576 Eric D. Snider Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:43:55 +0000 http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2006/10/30/eric-recommends-the-mormon-tabernacle-enquirer/#comment-1576 robcan: I'll ask. Michael: Oh, I can reveal their identities. They're credited on the book's title page: Paul Allen, Paul Browning, Christopher Kimball Bigelow, Stephen Carter, Amy Chamberlain, Chris Giauque, Todd Robert Petersen, Eric Samuelsen, Kathy Tyner, Holly Welker, "and others." (I'm one of the "others.") Of those, I think Samuelsen is the only one I've ever met in person. He's a BYU theater professor and a delightful fellow. I don't know much about the other writers, what they do, who they are, what their deal is, etc. The book puts pseudonyms on each of the articles, with no indication which pseudonym applies to which writer. robcan: I’ll ask.

Michael: Oh, I can reveal their identities. They’re credited on the book’s title page: Paul Allen, Paul Browning, Christopher Kimball Bigelow, Stephen Carter, Amy Chamberlain, Chris Giauque, Todd Robert Petersen, Eric Samuelsen, Kathy Tyner, Holly Welker, “and others.” (I’m one of the “others.”) Of those, I think Samuelsen is the only one I’ve ever met in person. He’s a BYU theater professor and a delightful fellow. I don’t know much about the other writers, what they do, who they are, what their deal is, etc. The book puts pseudonyms on each of the articles, with no indication which pseudonym applies to which writer.

]]> By: Michael Bronson http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2006/10/30/eric-recommends-the-mormon-tabernacle-enquirer/comment-page-1/#comment-1575 Michael Bronson Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:25:48 +0000 http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2006/10/30/eric-recommends-the-mormon-tabernacle-enquirer/#comment-1575 WOW!!! I always wondered who the geniuses were behind the Sugarbeet. Thank you for this. Maybe you could tell us a little more about the other writers...without actually revealing their identities? WOW!!! I always wondered who the geniuses were behind the Sugarbeet. Thank you for this. Maybe you could tell us a little more about the other writers…without actually revealing their identities?

]]> By: robcan2 http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2006/10/30/eric-recommends-the-mormon-tabernacle-enquirer/comment-page-1/#comment-1567 robcan2 Mon, 30 Oct 2006 22:54:01 +0000 http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2006/10/30/eric-recommends-the-mormon-tabernacle-enquirer/#comment-1567 Any chance you could get access to those angry letters and post them? Any chance you could get access to those angry letters and post them?

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