The God Who Wasn't There (2005)

[During the final credits]

Alan Dundes : When my Jesus paper came out, I got a few nasty letters, saying, basically, that people are trying to pray that I'll try to be saved. But I have not yet been saved.

Narrator : Any chance?

Alan Dundes : [shaking his head and grinning] I'm happy the way I am. I'm happy with my life!
[During the final credits]

Alan Dundes : There are jokes about: The Pope dies, and, uh, goes to Heaven, and Saint Peter greets him, as Saint Peter often does in these stories, and says, you know, "You've led a very holy life on Earth, and, uh, if there's anything you want here in Heaven, we'd be glad to accommodate you. We'd like to reward you for your faithful service on Earth. Is there anything we can do for you?" The Pope says, "Well," he says, "you know, I've never seen the original form of the Bible." Saint Peter says, "Okay, fine." He ushers him into a little room. There on the table is the original version of the Bible, and he leaves him alone in there to browse through it. After a few minutes, he hears the Pope exclaim. "Oh," he says, "Oh, my goodness," he says. "The word is *celebrate*!"

Alan Dundes: Self - Professor of Folklore, UC Berkeley