Christina Martin
Christina Martin is a stand-up comic and regular contributor to Viz. Visit her blog for more of her writing. Christina is currently looking to raise money for the Canterbury Oast Trust, a charity which provides long-term care for adults with learning and physical disabilities. If you’d like to help, visit Christina’s Just Giving page.
Articles by Christina Martin
Top Six: Jesus Sightings
If the Lord moves in mysterious ways, then his son moves in downright weird ones. Jesus Christ’s inexplicable predilection for appearing in the snack foods of small-town America has become even more legendary than his early work in the Bible. It started small, toast mostly, the occasional taco or flatbread, but to get those column inches – and please the fans – one must up the ante. Christina Martin selects some of his greatest public appearances
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Which Pope Am I?
Thinking of taking the reins in Vatican City? Wondering how your Papacy might pan out? Size up your Christian credentials by taking our exclusive personality test (Devised by Christina Martin)
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God Trumps Part II
Still struggling to choose the top religion? Pigeonhole yourself for all eternity with the second part of our cut-out-and-keep metaphysical card game. Devised by Christina Martin, illustrated by Martin Rowson
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Diary: Trump cards
Our religions game seemed to annoy everyone. Result! says Christina Martin
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God Trumps Part I
Struggling to choose the top religion? Can't decide between Bible-thumping evangelism or benign, gentle Buddhism? Make the process fun and easy with God Trumps, our cut-out-and-keep metaphysical card game for all the family. Devised by Christina Martin. Cartoons by Martin Rowson.
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Offend who you like, just don’t mention religion
On the stand-up circuit disabled people are fair game. Yet mocking God can get you banned, says Christina Martin
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Jesus my boyfriend
Comedian Christina Martin was all set for her big break - an appearance on the syndicated Paramount Comedy hour. Then she committed an unpardonable offence
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