@@AndrewPatrickRalston No, that's actually Michelle Stafford who's on the Young and The Restless. But I see the resemblance to Elizabeth Moss you're talking about.
Back then I always wondered why they used a volcano for the cover when this was about the mind. I was a kid then. Just though it was weird. Now after hearing the Xenu story it all makes sense. 😂
I love how they say Dianetics will help you solve problems not someone else's way and you wont have to use it everyday....yet the entire Infomercial is about using Dianetics everyday
It is famous though. Scientology isn’t like this super prominent organization in terms of every day people. But people of new capital in Florida or California, the kind of people getting botox, and hair transplants, have a certain attraction to the “just win”, capitalist attitude of Scientology
One in five Americans have read it?! Oh really?! Well with around 40 thousands scientologists world wide it doesn't say much for the book. Total unscientific crap
@@infjintegrityvsnarcissism7295Even better, Dianetics was a best seller in 1951. Hubbard toured the country talking to middle-class whites at universities, and small theatres. He was legitimately famous, and the book was organically popular, and successful, long before Scientology.
So, they have an argument. “The mind”, is pretty open to interpretation, they aren’t claiming it’s a psychology or psychiatric book. Plus they’ve bought entire runs of their own book, and forced their members to buy multiple copies. It’s a claim I think they could back up in court if they had to. It’s bs, but advertising is a funny thing.
@@justinturner8278 I agree mind is super vague, but in past rulings purchases made by the publisher, author, or authorial institutions are ruled out as non sales, since they aren't external customers. So they'd probably still win on mind being vague, but past precedence wouldn't be on their side if for best selling. Though honestly the FTC are much more involved in direct sales ads today than they were in 95. My statement was more of a frustrated thought and righteous anger than an actual legal review of their false advertising.
It’s been selling since 1951, and it started its life as a national best seller, but yeah, it’s clearly a misrepresentation. But the book wasn’t obscure. There’s a reason you are here, and aware of Scientology and it’s the unique popularity of Dianetics.
@@fshoaps Technically, I'm here because my first degree is in Cultural Anthro focused on religions & cults and I was fascinated by the cult aspects of survivor's stories. I didn't even learn about the dianetics (god Samsung auto correct refuses to spell that word) until after finding survivor's stories. But, from the mental aspects on my degree, repetition is a key component in retraining the brain, both for good habits and brainwashing, so I don't doubt the system works to retrain people, however I don't agree with how it ended up being used.
9:40 wow that's Bart Simpson's voice actress! She sounds so different from Bart, that's how good she is where her natural voice is absolutely nothing like that of the character she plays, that's a sign of a LOT of talent and competence
So disappointing when I learn people I admire are into this. It's a cult. Period. It preys on weak and impressionable people and drains them of money, independence, and individuality. It's terrifying.
Wasn't there an 80s TV ad of a somewhat girthy businessman guy walking into a dinner and then the dinners lady tells him of how she always thought of him as an arsehole but now somehow he is changed and he is a cool guy ??? For decades I've trying to find someone who remembers that late night infomercial. Not saying for sure it was a scientology ad, but it sure feels like it.
Because they are advertising Dianetics in the ad not Scientology. Dianetics on its own isn't the religion, Scientology is... Doing Dianetics may lead to Scientology but it isn't the religion itself... Scientology as a religion was around since the 50s.
Have you ever felt feelings? Well, if so, Dianetics is for you! Get rid of that pesky reactive mind making you feel things! Also, sign this billion year contract and give us all your money.
This infomercial is hosted by actor Michael Fairman, who left the cult of Scientology in 2011 and has since been declared a 'Suppressive Person'.
The woman at 7:30 looks a lot like Elizabeth Moss. I wonder if that's her mother?
@@AndrewPatrickRalston No, that's actually Michelle Stafford who's on the Young and The Restless. But I see the resemblance to Elizabeth Moss you're talking about.
56ZhenRU Interesting. Thanks for the clarification.
I'm betting if LRH was alive today even he would be an SP LOL These crazy cultists....
@@56ZhenRU Is she a Scientologist??
1 in 5? I do not know anyone who read the book.
soo they're saying dianetics can literally help you get rid of half of your brain ? sounds about right.
Back then I always wondered why they used a volcano for the cover when this was about the mind. I was a kid then. Just though it was weird. Now after hearing the Xenu story it all makes sense. 😂
The really interesting thing about that is that supposedly he came up with the Xenu story many years later.....supposedly.
this is so fucked up when you realize how expensive scientology is especially over a lifetime
I like watching these old Scientology videos.
Still amazes me that this hooked as many as it did. I've heard the low levels are normal sounding..
I don't know anyone who read it or wants to read it. Mention Scientology and the South Park episode is talked about.
I love how they say Dianetics will help you solve problems not someone else's way and you wont have to use it everyday....yet the entire Infomercial is about using Dianetics everyday
They make it sound so famous. No one knows you guys. Maybe one out of 79 Americans has used it as a doorstop.
🤣🤣🤣
It is famous though. Scientology isn’t like this super prominent organization in terms of every day people. But people of new capital in Florida or California, the kind of people getting botox, and hair transplants, have a certain attraction to the “just win”, capitalist attitude of Scientology
One in five Americans have read it?! Oh really?! Well with around 40 thousands scientologists world wide it doesn't say much for the book. Total unscientific crap
It was a popular book back in the 80s and early 90s (pre Internet), because if you were curious your only option was to read it.
@@infjintegrityvsnarcissism7295Even better, Dianetics was a best seller in 1951. Hubbard toured the country talking to middle-class whites at universities, and small theatres.
He was legitimately famous, and the book was organically popular, and successful, long before Scientology.
Someone needs to do a follow up on all the people the showed and where are they now
SPTV on youtube
I didn't know Bart Simpson was a Scientologist.
Dianetics teaches you how to eat shorts. Bart Simpson’s shorts
Mary Ellen from the Walton’s too.
so is this what made joe rogan buy the book?
Wow.!i totally want dienetics. Wait,never mind I just read the comments,my bad
Wouldn't base my decision on others comments
Just saying
Team Skipper it’s what’s known as a joke lol
I forgot the Waltons were Scientologists! Goodnight, John Boy! Goodnight, Grandpa!
I met Billy Sheehan. He invited my friend and I to have pizza with him at a concert. We didn't have pizza, just said hello.
Goodnight Xenu 🌛
I remember seeing this add as a little kid
Did you join?
These cost so much because that’s what people are willing to pay for it. It’s that good!
Where are all the Dutch angles and tints, though?
Man Animal
I feel like saying it's "the" best selling book on the mind is false advertising. How did they not get slapped by the FTC for that.
I know. I thought that, too.
So, they have an argument. “The mind”, is pretty open to interpretation, they aren’t claiming it’s a psychology or psychiatric book. Plus they’ve bought entire runs of their own book, and forced their members to buy multiple copies. It’s a claim I think they could back up in court if they had to. It’s bs, but advertising is a funny thing.
@@justinturner8278 I agree mind is super vague, but in past rulings purchases made by the publisher, author, or authorial institutions are ruled out as non sales, since they aren't external customers. So they'd probably still win on mind being vague, but past precedence wouldn't be on their side if for best selling. Though honestly the FTC are much more involved in direct sales ads today than they were in 95. My statement was more of a frustrated thought and righteous anger than an actual legal review of their false advertising.
It’s been selling since 1951, and it started its life as a national best seller, but yeah, it’s clearly a misrepresentation. But the book wasn’t obscure. There’s a reason you are here, and aware of Scientology and it’s the unique popularity of Dianetics.
@@fshoaps Technically, I'm here because my first degree is in Cultural Anthro focused on religions & cults and I was fascinated by the cult aspects of survivor's stories. I didn't even learn about the dianetics (god Samsung auto correct refuses to spell that word) until after finding survivor's stories.
But, from the mental aspects on my degree, repetition is a key component in retraining the brain, both for good habits and brainwashing, so I don't doubt the system works to retrain people, however I don't agree with how it ended up being used.
Scientology has lost so many Top Employees over the years.
Still got the big two!
I bet they never honoured that refund guarantee.
I ‘m SOLD, sign me up!👍😂
I wonder when people first started realizing this was a religion...
What?
It wasn’t a religion when the book was published in 1951.
@@fshoaps The only religion that needed to harass the IRS into submission to become one.
2:43 That’s Arthur Penske of the Penske file
I’ll take the smaller office. I’m definitely Penske material.
9:40 wow that's Bart Simpson's voice actress! She sounds so different from Bart, that's how good she is where her natural voice is absolutely nothing like that of the character she plays, that's a sign of a LOT of talent and competence
She's in a cult. Who gives a fuck
I can hear Bart Simpson in her voice here.
So disappointing when I learn people I admire are into this. It's a cult. Period. It preys on weak and impressionable people and drains them of money, independence, and individuality. It's terrifying.
Why does Nancy Cartwright aka Bart Simpson support Scientology? 🤔
If it wasn’t for Dianetics we might not have had Bart Simpson!
Thank you L Ron Hubbard. I will now become a dedicated follower
Remember seeing these, and I was NOT curious.
Billy Sheehan is an amazing bassist.
Wasn't there an 80s TV ad of a somewhat girthy businessman guy walking into a dinner and then the dinners lady tells him of how she always thought of him as an arsehole but now somehow he is changed and he is a cool guy ???
For decades I've trying to find someone who remembers that late night infomercial. Not saying for sure it was a scientology ad, but it sure feels like it.
I heard LRH’s “Excalibur” drove people mad!!!!
Made a guy jump out a window...according to LRH.
I've seen warm friendly emotionless people and didn't like them
Penski material...
16:06 - I'm pretty sure that 'Linda Rogalski' played the Public Executive Secretary in the Orientation film. Looks like the same woman to me.
Take me to Xenu baby!!
China actually allowed this shit to be sold in the country?
They could have hired some better actors....
if this was 95 and they were not calling it a religion - how did they get tax exempt as a religion in 93?
Because they are advertising Dianetics in the ad not Scientology. Dianetics on its own isn't the religion, Scientology is... Doing Dianetics may lead to Scientology but it isn't the religion itself... Scientology as a religion was around since the 50s.
Billy Sheehan is a scientologist???
Oh, wait, he worked for David Lee Roth. Billy must have gone crazy from the heat.
Have you ever felt feelings? Well, if so, Dianetics is for you! Get rid of that pesky reactive mind making you feel things! Also, sign this billion year contract and give us all your money.
😂
Whom's worse? Scientology or Children of God Cult? You cant choose neither nor say both. Okay maybe you can say both.
I'd say children of God, if that's the Cult I'm thinking of.
Cult
:20 need the Brazzers logo there HAHA