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ZiNgA BuRgA · 16/03/2010 04:25 PM

Quote:Jobcentre ejects Jedi Knight
Refuses to dehood, stormtroopers intervene

A Southend Jedi Knight who refused to dehood in his local Jobcentre was escorted from the premises by security stormtroopers, the Sun reports.

Chris Jarvis, 31, is described as a Star Wars fan and member of the International Church of Jediism. Said church's intergalactic hoodie uniform is at odds with the strict doctrine of the Department for Work and Pensions, which may require Jobcentre "customers" to remove crash helmets or hoods for "security reasons".

Following his ejection, Jarvis filled out a complaint form and within three days got a written apology from branch boss Wendy Flewers. She said: "Wee are committed to provide a customer service which embraces diversity and respects customers' religion."

Jediism was officially "recognised" as a religion back in 2001. At the time, no one could have suspected the potential pitfalls of acknowledging this apparently harmless sect, but Jedi hoods may now join burqas on the list of possible threats to national security.

Regarding burqas and the like, Jarvis protested: "I was just standing up for my beliefs. Muslims can walk around in whatever religious gear they like, so why can't I?"

Fair enough, but here's a handy suggestion for avoiding aggro: the next time you're confronted by security operatives, just dismiss them with a wave of the hand and a "this is not the hoodie you're looking for" and go about your job hunting in peace. ®

- Source: [The Register]

1-R · 16/03/2010 04:33 PM

Lol, when did employers started seeking out Jedi's? Ahaa

eKusoshisut0 · 16/03/2010 04:34 PM

 I had no idea Jediism was a religion. But am glad to see that he stood up for his beliefs

ZiNgA BuRgA · 16/03/2010 04:41 PM

Lunar Wrote:Lol, when did employers started seeking out Jedi's?

Huh? The Sith have been trying to hire Jedis for years. But when they finally got one, they had to patch him up and he had to wear a black mask for the rest of his life (and didn't last long either).

Assassinator · 16/03/2010 04:44 PM

Start a new religion that lets you walk around with machine guns and rob banks.

S7* · 16/03/2010 04:55 PM

Assassinator Wrote:Start a new religion that lets you walk around with machine guns and rob banks.

I'm a believer.

roberth · 16/03/2010 05:28 PM

Senseito7 Wrote:
Assassinator Wrote:Start a new religion that lets you walk around with machine guns and rob banks.

I'm a believer.

I couldnt leave her if i tried?

deathmock5 · 16/03/2010 08:50 PM

roberth Wrote:
Senseito7 Wrote:
Assassinator Wrote:Start a new religion that lets you walk around with machine guns and rob banks.

I'm a believer.

I couldnt leave her if i tried?

not a trace, a doubt in my mind

1-R · 16/03/2010 09:32 PM

greg from psp-hacks Wrote:
Lunar Wrote:Lol, when did employers started seeking out Jedi's?
Huh? The Sith have been trying to hire Jedis for years. But when they finally got one, they had to patch him up and he had to wear a black mask for the rest of his life (and didn't last long either).

Are you wearing a black mask right now? :o

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