Madness:FAQ
Madness.WIKI FAQ
Welcome, traveler of the absurd! Here are some answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions (and some you probably didn’t even think to ask).
What is Madness.WIKI?
Madness.WIKI is a collaborative encyclopedia of the strange, surreal, and spectacular.
It is curated by a community of contributors and overseen by The Professor, a minister of Dudeism, a student of the Church of the SubGenius, and a veteran of Dr. Steel’s Army of Toy Soldiers.
Who can edit Madness.WIKI?
Anyone with a registered account can edit most pages if trusted by The Professor
Why is it called "Madness"?
Because sanity is overrated. Because the world itself is a grand cosmic joke. Because someone had to document it — and why not us?
Cultural Context FAQ
What is Dudeism?
Dudeism is a modern philosophical movement inspired by the chill wisdom of The Dude from The Big Lebowski. It promotes a lifestyle of relaxation, non-materialism, easygoingness, and taking it easy, man. Technically, it’s a registered religion — but really, it’s more about learning to abide in a chaotic world. Learn more at Madness:Dudeism.
What is The Church of the SubGenius?
The Church of the SubGenius is a parody religion (or maybe the truest religion?) founded in the 1950s (or maybe 1979 — who’s counting?). It satirizes religion, conspiracy theories, consumerism, and modern culture, all under the divine guidance of their prophet, J.R. "Bob" Dobbs. Their motto? "Slack off." Get your Slack at Madness:Church_of_the_SubGenius.
What is a "Toy Soldier"?
A Toy Soldier is a member of Dr. Steel’s Army of Toy Soldiers — a playful real-world movement dedicated to imagination, creativity, and fun. Rather than wage real wars, Toy Soldiers "fight" for a Utopian Playland where creativity and individuality reign supreme. Their battle cry is for fun, art, and a better, more whimsical world. Explore more at Madness:Toy_Soldiers.
Who was Dr. Steel?
Dr. Phineas Waldolf Steel (simply known as Dr. Steel) was a musician, performer, and charismatic leader of the Army of Toy Soldiers. Blending industrial music, mad science, and playful futurism, he crafted a universe where world domination was just a cover story for promoting creativity and fun. Dr. Steel officially retired from public life in 2011, but his dream of a Utopian Playland lives on. Discover the legacy at Madness:Dr._Steel.
Reality is optional. Questions are mandatory.