Contributors:
Glenn is a former folklorist (ABD) trying to juggle a love of satire with a love of Mormonism and a love of folklore (all with one hand tied behind my back). I started this site in the spring of 2007. It has been through various incarnations, but the important thing for you to know is that — for the most part — this is all intended as a fun-loving joke. To see what I mean, read about My Altar Ego. Religion and humor don’t always mix, so consider this your word of caution.
Stephen Erastus Knudsen III
Brother Knudsen (as he prefers to be called) is a lifelong Mormon and keen observer of human behavior, especially in light of his own remarkable righteousness. Stephen is a legend in his own mind with an eye single towards his eventual perfection and imminent translation, a personal goal he will no doubt attain as soon as he refines that last little piece of humility (it could be any day now). Stephen actually prefers to provide his own introduction in his own words. You can read that introduction here.
Marcelo Ixtlilxochitl Marrón is one of only two officially recognized direct descendants of Aaron in the church today (the other is Sister Barbara “Babs” Hubbard of Mudslides, Mo — so there is really only one). As such, he holds the right to the bishopric without the need of counselors, but he would rather focus his energy on his unique spiritual gift: the gift of spirit channeling. Marcelo first realized he had this gift when he was eleven years old. Recalling the incident he says,
“I was playing ‘light as a feather, stiff as a board’ with some non-member neighborhood kids when all of a sudden a great swelling grew in my chest – I opened my mouth and out came the voice of my deceased grandfather, Mahonri Ben-Aaron Marrón, who told me to cease and desist this evil game. So I did. And I have never played it since.”
To date, Marcelo has channeled over 357 deceased members of the church, including Austin and Alta Fife, two of the earliest Mormon Folklorists. He is available for birthday parties, firesides, and missionary homecomings, and has been told by his Stake President that the exercise of his spiritual gift is completely acceptable as long as he only channels the good ones. Brother Marrón recently discovered mormonfolklore.org and asked if he could be a guest author. After hearing his story, how could I refuse?
If you wish to contact any of us directly, you may do so at mormonfolklore@gmail.com.
