the next question someone asked was, “is jason lee really a scientologist?” it was bizarre. smith said that yes, he is, and the whole audience went “booooooo.” smith defended him, saying that scientology is no weirder than worshipping a jewish carpenter from 2000 years ago. “and besides,” he said, “it’s not like scientology is what defines him or anything. ethan suplee’s a scientologist, too, and neither of them has ever tried to convert me. they’ll talk about it if you bring it up, but otherwise they’re not going to say anything.”

i wanted to raise my hand and say, “but xenu is weirder (and worse!), because at least christianity doesn’t require you to PAY TO FIND OUT WHAT IT IS.” but i didn’t.