John Stamos shares a bizarre encounter with Scientology. From being kicked out to remembering vivid interactions, social media has much to say about this intriguing episode from the Full House star’s past.
John Stamos recently shared an unusual tale of being kicked out of Scientology, and social media users are buzzing. The actor revealed his strange experience during an interview with Matt Friend on the podcast Friends in High Places. Entertainment Weekly covered the story where Stamos recalled first visiting the Scientology building after being invited by a girl from his acting class when he was just 16 or 17 years old. Little did he know, his antics would not sit well with the personnel there.
The Reddit thread that broke the story saw numerous entertaining comments. User irisxxvdb commented, “Being too annoying for Scientology is a badge of honor,” capturing what many felt about the actor’s amusing misadventure. Another user, omega_grainger69, humorously claimed, “He’s a sleeper cell. Will be activated when needed,” giving a conspiratorial twist to Stamos’s story.
While Stamos’s brief dalliance with Scientology ended on a humorous note, not all celebrity experiences with the organization are as light-hearted. Leah Remini, for example, has been vocal about her complicated relationship with Scientology. In a Reddit AMA, she discussed various controversial practices within the church. One question from user OneBoredBrer delved into the most horrible thing she encountered in Scientology, shedding light on darker aspects of the organization.
Some reactions to Stamos’s story can be seen in various other comments. User Superdogbiter1 remarked, “He is very lucky,” while Vorstadtjesus added, “Well, that’s also a way to save yourself from them. He was lucky, good for him!” These comments reflect the general sentiment of Stamos escaping the infamously controversial movement.
Not all celebrity engagements with Scientology end the way they do for Stamos. Scientology has managed to keep celebrities like Tom Cruise and John Travolta committed to its fold for decades by offering them special treatment and confidential auditing sessions. On the other hand, celebrities like Laura Prepon and Bijou Phillips left the church, disenchanted with its practices and its impact on their personal lives.
It’s always intriguing how different personalities respond to Scientology’s unique approach. As demonstrated by John Stamos, some get booted out almost immediately, while others stay entangled for years before breaking free. Whether Stamos’s story will diminish or highlight the enigmatic allure of Scientology to potential celebrity members remains to be seen.