The Top 10 Things Heard During General Conference

10. “Why would they rope off the DOWN escalator?”

9. “Are you following my Tweets?”

8. “What does your colorful stole mean?”

7. “Why can’t we have a protest during the Pensions report?”

6. “We Chang, clergy, New England Conference.”

5. “Je ne comprends pas.”

4. “Please wait for the translator.”

3. “Charles Boayue, clergy, Detroit Conference.”

2. “Bishop, point of order!”

1. “Slowwww downnnn.”


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