Gormogon operative KM writes in with this observation regarding the new NASA outreach program to the Muslim world…

I think we’re missing the real purpose our space program could have for the Muslims. This may be what President Obama (a closet Muslim?) is really after. Years ago, I heard that Al’lah was the name of a pre-Muslim Arabian god of the moon and that that is the “god” Muslims worship, not the Jehovah of the Bible. Evidence given for the connection between the moon god and the Muslims Allah was the fact that the Muslims still use the moon as their symbol. Examples: the Red Crescent Society, the crescent on their various national flags, the crescent atop their mosques …. I don’t know what god or God they worship, but they really do have a thing for the moon. What other administration or agency of government could help them with their fixation?

I always thought it was interesting that Americans also had a use for the crescent moon.

No wonder they hate us!

KM may have a point, but than again I’m not sure your average Bedouin would know what an out-house is.

The Mandarin

The Mandarin, whose real name is 吏恆, joined the order in 1309, and introduced the Gormogons into England during the 18th Century.

The Mandarin enjoys spending time with his pet manticore, Βάρἰκος, or Barry (who can be found in the Bestiary). When not in the Castle…well, frankly, nobody is quite sure where he goes.

The Mandarin popularized the fine art of “gut booting,” by which he delivers a powerful kick to the stomach of anyone that annoys him. Although nearly universal today, the act of gut booting or threatening someone or something with a gut boot is solely due to him.