Jesus versus Elvis

The similarities between Jesus Christ and Elvis Presley are almost uncanny. Just check the following parallels for yourself. To quote Robert Rankin: 'Amazing stuff!'

• Jesus said "Love thy neighbor." Elvis said "Don't be cruel."
• Jesus is the Lord's shepherd. Elvis dated Cybill Shepherd.
• Jesus was part of the Trinity. Elvis' first band was a trio.
• Jesus walked on water. Elvis surfed (Blue Hawaii, 1965).
• Jesus' entourage, the Apostles, had 12 members. Elvis' entourage, the Memphis Mafia, had 12 members.
• Jesus was resurrected. Elvis had the famous 1968 "Comeback" TV special and many posthumous mall sightings.
• Jesus said "If a man thirst, let him come to me, and drink." (John 7:37). Elvis said "Drinks on me" (Jail House Rock, 1957).
• Jesus fasted for 40 days and nights. Elvis also had irregular eating habits (eg, 5 banana split breakfast).
• Jesus is a Capricorn (December 25). Elvis is a Capricorn (January 8).
• Matthew was a biographer of Jesus. Neil Matthews was a biographer of Elvis (A Golden Tribute).
• "Jesus countenance...like lightning...raiment snow white." (Matthew 28:3) Elvis wore snow white jumpsuits with lightning bolts.
• Jesus lived in a state of grace in a near-eastern land. Elvis lived in Graceland in a nearly eastern state.
• Jesus' mother Mary had an immaculate conception. Elvis' wife Priscilla went to Immaculate Conception H.S.
• People called Jesus a "...glutton and a drunk." (Luke 7:34) People called Elvis "...an overweight druggie...".
• Jesus died for us. Young girls would 'die for' Elvis.
• Even today Jesus has a cult following. Even today Elvis has a cult following.
• Jesus was called "King of Israel.." (John 12:13) Elvis was called "King of Rock n' Roll".

• Jesus was born in humble surroundings. Elvis was born in Mississippi.

The similarities between Elvis Presley (or should I say Elvis Christ since "Christ" is a title, not a surname) and Jesus Christ are truly bizarre...
And they seem to never end:

• Jesus H. Christ has 12 letters.
  Elvis Presley has 12 letters.
• Jesus was the lamb of God.
  Elvis had mutton chop sideburns.
• Jesus' Father is everywhere.
  Elvis' father was a drifter, and moved around quite a bit
• No one knows what the "H" in "Jesus H. Christ" stood for.
  No one was really sure if Elvis' middle name was "Aron" or "Aaron".
• Jesus said: "Man shall not live by bread alone."
  Elvis liked his sandwiches with peanut butter and bananas.
• Jesus was a carpenter.
  Elvis' favourite high school class was wood shop.
• Elvis was the Son of God.
  Elvis first recorded with Sun Studios, which today are still considered to be his foremost recordings.
• Jesus wore a crown of thorns.
  Elvis wore Royal Crown hair styler.

By the way, Jesus Christ wasn't born on December 25 nor in the year 0
And just like the above node said, I think that Jesus is like Elvis. Both were pretty cool guys, but their followers scare me.