In an astonishing turnabout, the Society of Atheists Touting Anti-religious Naturalism or SATAN has issued a press release bestowing the title "Believer's Worst Nightmare" upon the Durian (Pictured at left... see 6/01/2006). This tropical fruit, little known in the west outside of China Town is beloved for its complex flavour, the custardy smoothness of its fleshy inner pods, and its reknowned aphrodisiac qualities. Then there are the negatives: A smell so pungent( described as a combination of rotting fish, limburger cheese, and the NYC subway system) that it's illegal to bring them on planes in Singapore, its razor sharp, rock hard exterior that can only be opened with an axe and its annoying habit of killing people by falling on them. More people are killed annually by falling durians then by all other fruit combined! (with the exception of the notorious exploding fig of Abu Dhabi)
What kind of God would produce such a delicious, foul smelling and dangerous food? Is he a cruel hoaxster?....not likely. Maybe the Earth wasn't designed for us after all. A simple twist of fate and our species lucks out in the evolutionary arms race and attains dominion over the planet instead of a race of hyper-evolved avocados . Until next time I'll be back on the agnostic fence, perched proudly, and enjoying a nice bowl of guacamole.
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