Holier Than Thou

Season 3, Episode 5, Aired
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The guys take on Mother Teresa, Gandhi and the Dalai Lama to reveal the truth about the so-called enlightened spiritual leaders.
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  • Penn and Teller tackle the basic idea that "nobody's perfect" by shining on light on people we THOUGHT actually were: Mother Teresa, Gandhi and the Dalai Lama.

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    By AaronBSam, Jun 16, 2006 Report Abuse
    As I classified this episode, it clearly is one that reminds me why I watch this series. While some episodes can be borderline "mean" (I don't know HOW with such a clever title!) this one simply clears up misguided notions that we all thought to be true. Notions that "Mother Teresa was a saint" and "Gandhi wanted us all to love one another in peace". These guys DO the research, dig up the truths about past dealings, and show that no person is so one-sided - especially if that side seems to be undeniably good. And while they'll admit that some of the things these folks did were possibly great, the idea that they are "perfect" or "Holier Than Thou" is... the title of their show.moreless

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    • Teller once again speaks in this episode, helping Penn pronounce Mother Teresa's birth name, Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu. Edit
    • The angry letter at the beginning of the episode was "sent in" by fellow juggler Michael Goudeau. Goudeau is Penn's co-host on his FreeFM radio show, and a producer for Bullshit. Edit

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