Former "Dharma and Greg" star Jenna Elfman suffered a serious Scientology freak out this week. Was it because her career has stalled and Tom Cruise is getting all the kick ass media attention? Not so much. Elfman and her husband, Bodhi Elfman, lost their shit over a t-shirt. Jenna and Bodhi spied director John Roecker walking through the Los Angeles neighborhood Los Feliz Sunday. As the couple approached, they noticed Roeckers Scientology is gay t-shirt. Bodhi approached Roecker, allegedly saying, "Hey, man, you're making fun of my religion!"

Roecker quickly recognized the couple as actor Bodhi Elfman and his wife, 'Dharma and Greg' star Jenna Elfman. Mr. Elfman's ire was apparently drawn by Roecker's self-made t-shirt, which had a picture of Tom Cruise on the front under the caption "Scientology is Gay!" and a 'Stayin'-Alive'-era John Travolta on the back with the words "Very Gay!"

The ensuing melt-down stopped traffic. The director referenced the story of Xenu, alien ruler of the "Galactic Confederacy," and thats when Jenna Elfman really lost her shit.

Roecker says Jenna repeatedly said "What crimes have you committed?" and began screaming at Roecker, "Have you raped a baby?" as motorists on Los Feliz Boulevard drove by in snarled traffic.

Roecker says it appears that Bodhi Elfman prepared to take a swing at him, but thought against it.

Oddly, a Scientologist apprentice of some sort was with the Elfmans. The couple tried to shield the young man from the offending Xenu references.

Roecker also says that the Elfmans had a young, twenty-something male companion with them whom they continually instructed to move away and cover his ears whenever references to Xenu were made.

Bodhi's rep, Jenni Weinman, does not dispute the argument took place.

"He was out for a Sunday stroll with his wife, when some guy walks by with a t-shirt on, very prominently attacking his religion. Words were extended and Bodhi and Jenna were personally attacked for their beliefs. As they went about their business, the guy continued to try to illicit negative responses from the both of them. As they walked away he continued to scream propaganda and hate at them. Apparently he spent all Monday calling the press to promote himself."

Its appalling someone might use the press to promote themselves. Scientologists never use the press for publicity, do they?

Margot_Dent

Los Angeles, CA

February 2004

JUN 14, 2006 04:02 PM

"you don't know the history of raping babies!"

Shal

Los Angeles, CA

October 2002

JUN 14, 2006 04:06 PM

I am shocked and appalled that Scientologists lost their shit and did something insane. Shocked and appalled. The Scientologists I've met and worked with have been some of the most intelligent, non-manipulative, well-rounded, stable, strong-willed individuals I've ever met.

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Cigarette

Cleveland, OH

April 2004

JUN 14, 2006 04:06 PM

Don't be gl... ah, fuck it.

dead horse.

JennyLou

Danvers, MA

December 2002

JUN 14, 2006 04:09 PM

Alyk said:

That is an awesome shirt!!!

Bev_Antain

Italy

February 2004

JUN 14, 2006 04:12 PM

I'd love a shirt like that actually haha

Landed

I'm lost

March 2006

JUN 14, 2006 04:13 PM

Alyk said:

Roecker also says that the Elfmans had a young, twenty-something male companion with them whom they continually instructed to move away and cover his ears whenever references to Xenu were made.

DeceptiviewFilm

Parlin, NJ

February 2004

JUN 14, 2006 04:16 PM

i want that shirt...not excuses...

I wonder if trey and matt have those shirts

Landed

I'm lost

March 2006

JUN 14, 2006 04:17 PM

But really. The fact is that Los Angeles is a hotbed of Scientology, and while I doubt that this guy was doing anything other than being blisteringly ironic (as opposed to making a genuine statement), you're pretty much holding up a sign that says "HARASS ME" when you wear a shirt like that there.

I live in Florida, a half an hour south of Clearwater, which is another hub of Scientology, and I for one wouldn't wear that shit over there.

Cassiel

Aurora, CO

September 2004

JUN 14, 2006 04:21 PM

DireChocobo

Fairburn, GA

July 2004

JUN 14, 2006 04:24 PM

Damn I want that shirt.

Whats with the high corrolation of "Celebrities" to Scientology?

Shal

Los Angeles, CA

October 2002

JUN 14, 2006 04:27 PM

DireChocobo said:
Damn I want that shirt.

Whats with the high corrolation of "Celebrities" to Scientology?

Scientology is free for celebrities, in order to get more high-profile names attached to the cult in hopes of attracting the kinds of people who seek to emulate celebrities.

There is a celebrity center in Hollywood that is a lovely 4-star-hotel fortress where celebritologists can go for relaxation.

Also, a lot of high-profile celebrities are "seekers" who need to cling to something that feels "spiritual" and feel accepted and loved by a community. Cults are perfect for that.