Jack Kuskoff Praise The Cage
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The document describes how some fans have developed beliefs and practices centered around actor Nicolas Cage that mirror the components of a religion as defined by anthropologist Clifford Geertz. Some fans engage in rituals like watching Cage films daily and praying to images of him. Writings by these fans provide a creation story and commandments attributed to Cage to establish a system of meaning and rules for followers. While unusual, the behaviors meet the definition of a religion according to Geertz's framework of symbols, moods/motivations, and an underlying order or existence.
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- 1. Praise the Cage When Fandom Becomes Religion
- 2. Geertz’s Definition • A System of Symbols • Acts to Establish Moods and Motivations • By formulating a general order of existence with • Such an aura of factuality that • The moods and motivations seem realistic
- 3. In Layman’s Terms… • Things that convey meaning • That create feelings and behaviours • By providing a reason for existence • Appears as the only ‘true’ meaning • Is the underlying foundation of everyday life
- 4. Symbols
- 5. Feelings and Behaviours “I wake up in the morning, and watch a different Cage film, praying the whole time.” “Every Sunday we light candles to his image and watch Ghost Rider…” “I have pictures of him everywhere and pray to him twice a day.” “I watch Con-Air every morning, and The Rock at night. I pray to our Lord at least twice a day.
- 7. A Reason Why The Universe Exists “The Cage performed a Divine Pelvic Thrust, and the Universe was created at great speed…” - The Cat of Creation, n.d
- 8. Belief That This is the Only True Faith “If the people do not follow my word…They will become infested with bees and die!” - The Cat of the Hive, n.d “Our faith shall never fall, for with you, our souls are free.” - The Cat of Decay, n.d
- 9. Is The Foundation of Everyday Life “They drafted the Ten Demandments, which are to be followed by everyone who worships the Cage…” -The Cat of Discovery, n.d “3: Thou shalt not fall prey to John Travolta or his evil minons…” -The Cat of Discovery, n.d “6: Thou shalt beware of the bees...” -The Cat of Discovery, n.d “8:…thou shalt actively and peacefully preach and promote the worship of the Lord Nicolas Cage.” -The Cat of Discovery, n.d
- 10. It Ticks the Boxes… By Geertz’s definition, Cagenism can be considered a religion. However, this is not a perfect definition nor analysis.
- 11. Challenging Common Perception • Religion: Beliefs and practices held by many. • Cult: Beliefs and practices held by few.
- 12. Despite The Absurdity Despite Its Ridiculousness It Is Exceptional It Is Nic Cage.
- 13. References Berger, P. (1967). The Sacred Canopy. America: Anchor Books. Chernus, I. N.d. Religion as a Cultural System: The Theory of Clifford Geertz. Retrieved from http://www.colorado.edu/ReligiousStudies/chernus/4800/GeertzSummary.htm Geertz, C. (1993) Religion as a Cultural System. New York, Fontana Press. Winter, A. N.d. The Cat of Creation. Retrieved from https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D- 2uPpYtf_xSMwuVe7BevUY4kiMvFf4Pf7ErVom2P60/edit?usp=sharing Winter , A. N.d. The Cat of the Hive. Retrieved from https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LaM946pi92KbDQfODVVbbi6bjQlw7iGmSHPjHgen7e8/edit?usp=s haring Winter , A. N.d. The Cat of Decay. Retrieved from https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KfhJW1Fq6qsOhQoQArIzHs3WJQzwbWAFDe_zXGdJl1U/edit?usp =sharing Winter , A. N.d. The Cat of Discovery. Retrieved from https://docs.google.com/document/d/17FfDndFAUAA8qgb4fO9Ycr5XDrXHUiTgy2sIJ-uTHak/ edit?usp=sharing
- 14. Additional Data I 89% Do you believe Nicolas Cage is the One True God? 11% 0% No. Yes, but only as a joke. Yes, I am of true faith.
- 15. Additional Data II 92% 8% No. Yes. Do you believe Nicolas Cage is the creator of the universe and all that exists and occurs within?