Now lets compare with the advert for Cranmer Hall (the Theological college attached to Durham University). They are very proud of the fact that three of their former students have made it as Bishops recently. Amazingly I know one of them well (Keith Sinclair on the far left) He married us, and baptized Owen. He was our parish priest for 5 years. I also have worked for Chris Edmonson, (in the middle) at Lee Abbey where he was warden. Just to make sure that its covered by someone I have e-mailed them both to poke fun at them for arguably the most ridiculous advert I have ever seen. Here it is:
There is so much to say:
1) One holding a bible, one a crucifix, and Keith hits the jackpot by holding a raazor - presumably a comment on his beard, but what has it got to do with God, Cranmer Hall etc etc. There should be more beards in the anglican church, not less.
2) None of them play sport (I've played touch rugby with Keith and Cricket with Chris - neither set the world alight)
3) Gillet's advert essentially suggest that if you are closely shaved women will drape themselves all over you. - Does this mean Bishops trainined at Cranmer get the same treatment?
4) The razor Keith is holding is a womens one
5) I assume the implication is that if you train at Cranmer you are likely to become a bishop... not sure about the message that sends.
But over all, and by far the most important thing (imagine Nelson from the simpsons...) Ha Ha... to all three.
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