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Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 29th December 2013, 04:04 PM
Replies: 86
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Because the track it left behind was determined...

Because the track it left behind was determined to that of a bear?



I remember kitakaze commenting on it several years back. That's all I know. While trying to look up more information...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 28th December 2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,525
The Jacobs photographs beg to differ. Come to...

The Jacobs photographs beg to differ. Come to think of it, wasn't the Manitoba footage determined to be a bear as well?



I've heard proponents argue everything from Lizard Man sightings to...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 6th December 2013, 12:17 AM
Replies: 3,231
Views: 427,425
Agreed, especially when filmed under the right...

Agreed, especially when filmed under the right lighting conditions.



Not necessarily. John Humphreys, the special effects artist who created the corpse for "Alien Autopsy," didn't make a peep...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 5th December 2013, 12:56 AM
Replies: 3,231
Views: 427,425
I could very well be. However, the similarities...

I could very well be. However, the similarities I noted earlier have resulted in me waiting for another gorilla suit modification tutorial to finish up before I discuss the matter further. If...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 13th August 2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 3,231
Views: 427,425
I went back and edited the link, which I hope...

I went back and edited the link, which I hope should work now. If it doesn't, try copy-pasting:

http://www.hollywoodgorillamen.com/2013/06/so-fly-and-gorilla-walk-into-bar.html

Or were you...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 13th August 2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 3,231
Views: 427,425
It's worth noting that the image source for many...

It's worth noting that the image source for many of the old costumes we've compared Patty to, Gorillamen.com, has since changed its name (and server) and those images might not work anymore. ...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 20th July 2013, 09:31 PM
Replies: 3,231
Views: 427,425
We interrupt this thread for an important...

We interrupt this thread for an important commercial announcement (http://doubtfulnews.com/2013/07/bob-gimlin-agrees-to-squatch-it/)...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 13th July 2013, 11:05 AM
Replies: 4,712
Merged: Bigfoot follies
Views: 576,657
Let's not forget the time some labs misidentified...

Let's not forget the time some labs misidentified artificial fibers as being real (http://www.csicop.org/si/show/bigfoot_at_50_evaluating_a_half-century_of_bigfoot_evidence)...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 30th June 2013, 08:25 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 49,384
Coleman's change of heart came not too long after...

Coleman's change of heart came not too long after Verne Langdon appeared at the BFF to explain why the Minnesota Iceman was a complete hoax. Like others here, I doubt it was a coincidence...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 27th June 2013, 02:57 PM
Replies: 3,272
Views: 491,054
I don't know the name of it. If you still have a...

I don't know the name of it. If you still have a BFF account, you can try looking up the old Ostman discussion where it's brought up and ask the person who mentioned it.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 27th June 2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 49,384
It seems the new owner has announced plans to put...

It seems the new owner has announced plans to put the Minnesota Iceman back on display (http://doubtfulnews.com/2013/06/minnesota-iceman-to-go-back-on-display)!
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 25th June 2013, 12:14 AM
Replies: 3,272
Views: 491,054
A lot of people forget the revelation at the old...

A lot of people forget the revelation at the old BFF that Ostman's tale was directly lifted from an old Swedish folk tale, right down the the escape via snuff box! From what I understand, he...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 24th June 2013, 11:14 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 49,384
Thanks! It all depends on the...

Thanks!



It all depends on the materials used to create the suit and the storage conditions it was kept in. The Iceman was made of a type of vinyl and spent a good chunk of its time in a...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 22nd June 2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,339
I'm of the opinion that it's just an ancient...

I'm of the opinion that it's just an ancient example of outsider art. The author's fascination with women reminds me of "The Story of the Vivian Girls" by Henry Darger...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 22nd June 2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,643
One of the more modern cryptids, "Devil Monkeys,"...

One of the more modern cryptids, "Devil Monkeys," have been recently debunked (http://frontiersofzoology.blogspot.com/2012/03/devil-monkeys-demolished.html).

Critical thinkers will find many...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 22nd June 2013, 06:09 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 49,384
Thanks! I'm a huge fan of Doug Higley's work. ...

Thanks! I'm a huge fan of Doug Higley's work. Your link also gives me an excuse to link to this (http://www.sideshowworld.com/13-TGOD/2013/Higleys/Big-Foot.html‎).

Getting back on the subject...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 19th June 2013, 11:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,210
My money's on the "truth" of the story either...

My money's on the "truth" of the story either being that kids believe in closet monsters or that the writers "spiced up" the story of a missing child.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 19th June 2013, 11:22 PM
Replies: 3,231
Views: 427,425
This sounds like a variation on Chris Walas'...

This sounds like a variation on Chris Walas' comments on the old BFF, where he noted that the brown-furred gorilla costume from "Phantom of the Rue Morgue" (1954) was sold to someone with TV...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 19th June 2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 3,272
Views: 491,054
Exactly. It always kills me how many proponents...

Exactly. It always kills me how many proponents fail to take this (and overlaid animal tracks) into account when they breathlessly discuss tracks made in remote locations. Then again, it's amusing...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 19th June 2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 49,384
Considering that Hansen had originally wanted to...

Considering that Hansen had originally wanted to do a frozen alien exhibit before he opted to go the ape man route, I thought you all might be interested in this...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th June 2013, 10:31 PM
Replies: 3,231
Views: 427,425
More fun with Google Books: Al Hodgson spoke...

More fun with Google Books:

Al Hodgson spoke with Patterson after 6:00 pm on the alleged filming date...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th June 2013, 09:46 PM
Replies: 3,231
Views: 427,425
Greg Long's The Making of Bigfoot now has free...

Greg Long's The Making of Bigfoot now has free previews available on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Making-Bigfoot-Inside-Story/dp/1591021391) and Google Books...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th June 2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 3,272
Views: 491,054
Another factor to consider when it comes to...

Another factor to consider when it comes to cryptid sightings is out of the way pranks (http://pumpkinrot.blogspot.com/2013/06/the-wooded-clown.html) and other forms of guerilla...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th June 2013, 08:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,664
Do tell...

Do tell...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th June 2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 814
Views: 150,058
Because, even if his claim about Patty's head...

Because, even if his claim about Patty's head being too small to fit a human head inside is true, it still doesn't rule out a person in a costume. In addition to JREF favorite Red King...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 1st March 2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 4,697
Views: 470,455
Farewell Parn!

Farewell Parn!
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 7th February 2013, 10:22 PM
Replies: 431
Views: 40,046
I'd imagine you could whip up one using a dead...

I'd imagine you could whip up one using a dead bear. Removing the claws and tail would leave you with a "Bigfoot" body and modifying the head would complete the job. On a related note, searching...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 24th October 2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 736
Views: 56,049
I'm confused by the constant claims that Tontar...

I'm confused by the constant claims that Tontar hasn't denied hoaxing the Elbe Trackway. Am I the only one who remembers this (bolding by me):
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th September 2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 6,000
Views: 685,932
Seems to me that the easiest solution to this...

Seems to me that the easiest solution to this would be to set up the cameras in a way that a camera can't be removed from behind without another camera capturing a picture of the mover.
...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th September 2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 6,000
Views: 685,932
According to an email to Drewbot from Dr....

According to an email to Drewbot from Dr. Meldrum:



Bolding by me. If you believe you're really dealing with wood apes with midtarsal breaks, surely that information could be used to formulate...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th September 2012, 04:13 PM
Replies: 6,000
Views: 685,932
Have you given any thought to collecting as many...

Have you given any thought to collecting as many of the allegedly thrown items as possible? It sounds like a perfect way to find some fingerprints. Don't forget the rubber gloves, plastic bags and...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 16th August 2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 10,306
Views: 1,528,298
Maybe kitakaze could be persuaded to look into...

Maybe kitakaze could be persuaded to look into this?
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 5th July 2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 10,306
Views: 1,528,298
I can't help but wonder if this has anything to...

I can't help but wonder if this has anything to do with kitakaze's documentary.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 4th July 2012, 09:20 PM
Replies: 10,306
Views: 1,528,298
Sounds like a worthwhile endeavor. I Am Bigfoot...

Sounds like a worthwhile endeavor. I Am Bigfoot covered most of the bases (although I doubt they'll let you try it one or know much about it), but you should definitely get some pictures of the feet...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 4th July 2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 893
Views: 71,315
I seem to recall one of the old school...

I seem to recall one of the old school researchers explaining it away by claiming that "old Indians" were known to walk like that.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 27th June 2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 10,306
Views: 1,528,298
I've always been shocked that skeptics haven't...

I've always been shocked that skeptics haven't raised this issue more. Wouldn't this sort of issue with the center of gravity be impossible in a real animal? If so, isn't this slam dunk proof that...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 22nd June 2012, 05:07 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 16,874
Funny you should mention that......

Funny you should mention that... (http://doubtfulnews.com/2012/05/got-your-back-is-the-hovey-bigfoot-from-a-movie)
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 6th May 2012, 06:49 PM
Replies: 4,697
Views: 470,455
Ketchum's behavior mirrors an incident where...

Ketchum's behavior mirrors an incident where Gimlin bailed out of a convention when he heard that some skeptics might be attending. Said incident is noted in Chris Murphy's Bigfoot Film Journal and...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 26th April 2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10,306
Views: 1,528,298
Here's...

Here's (http://www.internationalskeptics.com/forums/album.php?albumid=314&pictureid=2274) the picture in question (try to ignore the inserted text).

Skeptical Greg's right, though. If the PGF was...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 14th April 2012, 05:58 PM
Replies: 6,000
Views: 685,932
It's impossible for a frame from a copyrighted...

It's impossible for a frame from a copyrighted film to be in the public domain, due to its status as a derivative work.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 12th April 2012, 08:44 PM
Replies: 10,306
Views: 1,528,298
Those of you who remember my using pictures of...

Those of you who remember my using pictures of the costume from a Japanese monster movie called "Half Human" might recall that I've commented about a photograph showing the costume posed with a...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 10th April 2012, 06:55 PM
Replies: 1,846
Merged: Finding Bigfoot
Views: 255,831
Sadly, I haven't a clue.

Sadly, I haven't a clue.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 10th April 2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 1,846
Merged: Finding Bigfoot
Views: 255,831
I post in Bigfoot threads because: -I enjoy...

I post in Bigfoot threads because:

-I enjoy interacting with the people here.

-I both learn and get to share what I know about special effects and nature.

-When it comes to unintentional...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 10th April 2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 10,306
Views: 1,528,298
Actually, that is copyright. Modern copyright...

Actually, that is copyright. Modern copyright law grants copyright immediately, although registration at the copyright office is suggested in order to aid protecting your work.

On a side note,...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 10th April 2012, 05:55 PM
Replies: 10,306
Views: 1,528,298
Pretty much, although there are some other things...

Pretty much, although there are some other things to consider. As far as I'm concerned, this (http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/12/06/comic-book-urban-legends-revealed-132) is the best...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 10th April 2012, 03:03 PM
Replies: 10,306
Views: 1,528,298
I believe you're thinking of trademarks. It took...

I believe you're thinking of trademarks. It took years for the owners of "It's A Wonderful Life" to do anything about it, but we all know how that ended. Many people out there operate under the...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 5th April 2012, 07:37 PM
Replies: 10,306
Views: 1,528,298
If they wanted to make a copyrighted version of...

If they wanted to make a copyrighted version of NOTLD now, they would have to make significant changes to the film. I recall that some people involved in the original (but not George Romero) filmed...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 5th April 2012, 06:19 PM
Replies: 4,697
Views: 470,455
I like how Bigfoot is supposedly human and yet...

I like how Bigfoot is supposedly human and yet still retains its magical ability to sense cameras.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 5th April 2012, 06:11 PM
Replies: 10,306
Views: 1,528,298
Just a quick note: It is my understanding that,...

Just a quick note: It is my understanding that, under the old US copyright laws (at least, those prior to 1978) a work had to do the following in order to secure a copyright: 1) Have a copyright...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 20th February 2012, 07:46 PM
Replies: 10,306
Views: 1,528,298
Happy Presidents' Day!...

Happy Presidents' Day! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgqZhjQWJ1A)
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