Did You Know If You Do CrossFit You Are Part Of A Cult...Seriously?

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30TH, 2010

6:30pm

That's right folks. A cult! And you are a volunteering participant. Seriously!

Ever heard the words, "Drink the Kool-Aid" at the gym? That's one of the favorite slogans of CrossFit.

Ok. Don't believe me? Let's turn to the definition of "cult" and see if what we do and what you sign up for fits the bill. This will be fun.

We'll begin by covering the definition of a "cult".

"CULT"

A cult is a group or movement exhibiting a great or excessive devotion or dedication to some person, idea or thing and employing unethically manipulative techniques of persuasion and control (e.g. isolation from former friends and family, debilitation, use of special methods to heighten suggestibility and subservience, powerful group pressures, information management, etc.) designed to advance the goals of the group's leader(s).

1. People are put in physical or emotionally distressing situations...oh YEAH!
2. Their problems are reduced to one simple explanation...CrossFit!
3. They receive unconditional love, acceptance, and attention from a charismatic leader or group...you better let me know if you feel any other way!
4. They get a new identity based on the group...well, at least some of you have nicknames!
5. They are subject to entrapment (isolation from friends, relatives and the mainstream culture)...the fact that CrossFit is ALL you can talk about doesn't help your relationships...plus, many CrossFitters end up ditching thier friends who don't themselves convert...the people at CrossFit are just so much cooler than your old friends and honestly, if they don't become followers, you'll have NOTHING in common to talk about any more anyways.

A couple of the major differences between our cult, which is CrossFit, and other cults are that members of our secret society are considered "super"human, not "sub"human, and our cult was formed to enhance the functionings of our government and works closely with them on improving relevant deficiencies, not work against them.

Coach-Drink-Up-Justin

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