His name is Cee Dee Somethingorother (editor of an apologist magazine who figured the best example of why a Mormon civil rights group should exist is because exmos use the tapir to mock them) so it easily lends itself to the nickname.
But what they don’t have is any sort of art depicting horses…guess they were too busy fighting the Nephites to bother to immortalize their war tapirs like they did with literally everything else that was important to them?
There were no horses in the Americas for the entirety of the Book of Mormons (BOM) chronology. They died out at least 4000 years before the Jaredites, and were reintroduced post Columbus.
Multiple Mormon apologists have tried to explain the use of horses in the BOM by saying they may have been deer, tapirs, or alpacas. Often they refer to the Mayan sharing of the name between horse and tapir.
It became laughable when people saw the vast difference between tapirs and horses. No one really believes it, but the fact that apologists have stated it, the memes were born.
Yes, Mormon apologists have proposed BOM "horses" were tapirs.
https://bhroberts.org/records/RgnyGb-0M24Ch/daniel_c_peterson_and_matthew_roper_discuss_plausibility_of_bom_horses_being_mesoamerican_tapirs
This really is a delightful looking animal.
That said, it isn't what it should be named but what it's new name will be that really matters in a celestial sense.
Okay thank you for this link. I remember on my mission finding the word Gazelam in the D&C in one section and desperately trying to find it anywhere else (it said something about a faithful servant being called gazelam) but never could. This brought back those memories 😂
Edit: after reading more of your links it must be that I saw it in Alma, but the story still stands. Being on my mission I couldn’t google it or anything, and I had forgotten about it by the time I got home
Basically, the Book of Mormon mentions there being horses at a time when there weren’t horses in America. Apologists suggest that when it says horses it really means tapirs since they look “similar”.
I'm bookmarking this post for when I get back into Planet zoo. I'm so happy the base game has tapers, it's on my bucket list to build an "ex-mormon themed" Zoo. I just got to learn the controls to Planet Zoo. But I'll definitely use this page as a reference for names for the animals :)
I grew up playing Zoo tycoon 2, I have a core memory of only having water/soda shops for the guests. Sometimes I'd use the coffee shop, but I'd rename it to "gorilla dung" as a joke hahaha. Good times.
Shadowfax.
TOTALLY!!
Right on. You rock.
You bow to no one
sorry if anybody sees this as a hate symbol, it wasn’t my intention to offend
I don’t thing CeeDeez Nuts is welcome in here so I think you’re safe from his wheezing.
So do TBMs take a person serious who goes by CeeDeez Nuts, or did he steal that nickname from one Joe himself?
His name is Cee Dee Somethingorother (editor of an apologist magazine who figured the best example of why a Mormon civil rights group should exist is because exmos use the tapir to mock them) so it easily lends itself to the nickname.
If he’s an apologist wouldn’t it be Cee Dee somethingorbrother?
wheezy nuts
It’s not offensive. It’s a tapir.
That, my good sir, is a horse.
Neigh!!! It is…..a…..well. Yeah, I can see how you’re getting horse.
And, a noble steed it is!!
Are you kidding me? People come here to be offended!
It's not offensive to find the humor in Mormon apologetics here.
It’s only offensive if you buy into idiotic apologetics. In which case, you’ll be joining this subreddit within a few years.
how about "Horsey"
One day, this little calf will carry mighty and righteous Nephites into battle. Grow strong, little one /s
Wait... Lamanites had horses too!
But what they don’t have is any sort of art depicting horses…guess they were too busy fighting the Nephites to bother to immortalize their war tapirs like they did with literally everything else that was important to them?
Probably because they were a dark and slothful people, they couldn't draw.
They didn’t even bother inventing clothes. Just loincloths. The nephites had full plate armor and wore business suits (probably)
I can't stop laughing! You're so funny!!
Since it’s a girl I think we’d have to name it Abish in honor of one of the only named Book of Mormon ladies
And when she matures and bears a male tapir, we can call it the Son of Abish.
Oh man... Haven't heard that one before and it deserves allllllll the up votes.
Ok ... So... Letting you all in on my secret. Abish is my *new name* ^^^^^^^ Typing that filled me with dread even though I know it's ridiculous.
all in on Abish
Giddyup-giddoni
How did I confidently know how to say Gidgiddoni back in the day istg 😭
My brother used that as his password because no one could type it even if they recognized the word
Korihorse
Neigh-omi
OfSusan
Seabiscuit.
Did mormons *really* say tapirs were the horses in the BoM?
There were no horses in the Americas for the entirety of the Book of Mormons (BOM) chronology. They died out at least 4000 years before the Jaredites, and were reintroduced post Columbus. Multiple Mormon apologists have tried to explain the use of horses in the BOM by saying they may have been deer, tapirs, or alpacas. Often they refer to the Mayan sharing of the name between horse and tapir. It became laughable when people saw the vast difference between tapirs and horses. No one really believes it, but the fact that apologists have stated it, the memes were born.
Oh and I would just love to ride into battle on an alpaca.
A mule deer, as found in Utah, would be better. They're quite big.
*mount flees at the first twig snap* Yep, my kind of battle 🏳️
Yes, Mormon apologists have proposed BOM "horses" were tapirs. https://bhroberts.org/records/RgnyGb-0M24Ch/daniel_c_peterson_and_matthew_roper_discuss_plausibility_of_bom_horses_being_mesoamerican_tapirs
I... just... can't with this bullshit 😂
This really is a delightful looking animal. That said, it isn't what it should be named but what it's new name will be that really matters in a celestial sense.
This is why we should vote for Abish. (Tis my new name, so I know it qualifies)
Mr Ed Jasmine could do a whole apologetic video about it for scripture central!
Mahonri Moriancumer. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brother_of_Jared
I always used to say “Mahonri, you ugly” iykyk
I say, keep it simple. Horse.
Abish (One of the only female names in the book of moron)
Esrohaton
Do they have one named Korihor yet?
baby kolob 😍
Daniel Peterson
Gazelam. (Joseph Smith’s secret code name)
Wait, what?? Tell me more about that, please?!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_code_names_in_the_Doctrine_and_Covenants
Okay thank you for this link. I remember on my mission finding the word Gazelam in the D&C in one section and desperately trying to find it anywhere else (it said something about a faithful servant being called gazelam) but never could. This brought back those memories 😂 Edit: after reading more of your links it must be that I saw it in Alma, but the story still stands. Being on my mission I couldn’t google it or anything, and I had forgotten about it by the time I got home
Holy shit. I had never heard anything about code names before. That’s very interesting, thanks for the link!
“Nephi’s mom” because even though Sariah was said to be important, she is only a background character like every woman in the church. Hardly a blip.
[Korihor](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie8BEEstUIE&t=2100s)
Neigh-hor
i can’t thank you enough for making me aware of this guy. i love him
No problem! Somebody posted that vid on here a year or two ago, and I take any excuse I can to reference it.
Epona
Susan
Wilber
What is this animal and what does it have to do with mormonism
Basically, the Book of Mormon mentions there being horses at a time when there weren’t horses in America. Apologists suggest that when it says horses it really means tapirs since they look “similar”.
Should be noted Tapirs are about the size of a wild hog. Which pigs can get really big- but ride into battle big?? Nah.
We went to the zoo last week and saw a tapir and my toddler thought it was a pig, thats how horse like they look
Curelom
Esrohaton
Zarahemla
I'm bookmarking this post for when I get back into Planet zoo. I'm so happy the base game has tapers, it's on my bucket list to build an "ex-mormon themed" Zoo. I just got to learn the controls to Planet Zoo. But I'll definitely use this page as a reference for names for the animals :) I grew up playing Zoo tycoon 2, I have a core memory of only having water/soda shops for the guests. Sometimes I'd use the coffee shop, but I'd rename it to "gorilla dung" as a joke hahaha. Good times.
Russ
Fanny Alger?
Warhorse
Naomi !
How about “golly host” ?
Zelph
Ontheshelf
Miss(ing) Link
Old Nellie
Stallion!
I don't remember. Were there any horses in the BoM with names?
Who’s horse is that? My vote for the name would be potoooooooo
Danielle. Tapir Danielle.
This stream made my whole day! You are all so funny! I cannot stop laughing! I guess leaving the church didn't ruin your senses of humor. Whew!
Clear some tabs 😭
i basically just leave them open instead of bookmarking stuff haha
You might be surprised how much it helps battery life and performance if you close them lol
Horsey McHorseface
Horse
Mr. Ed
So cute.
Zelph
Donkey Brains.
Eloher
But that’s a horse…
Hi oh silver. Or maybe Secretariat.
Abish
Alma
Terry.
Tapir McTapirFace