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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Bigfoot was a Hoax

Bigfoot was just a hoax -- of course. A rubber suit. Some researchers turned over an undisclosed sum for the "carcass" in ice. (It'd be interesting to know the amount of money, but I'm sure it's disclosure is protected by a nondisclosure clause, and by amply protection for the Georgia charlatans that they were absolved of all liability.

If you're looking for at least a small bit of justice, here it is:
On Tuesday, Clayton County Police Chief Jeff Turner said he has not spoken to
Whitton but processed paperwork to fire him.
"Once he perpetrated a fraud, that goes into his credibility and integrity," Turner said. "He has violated the duty of a police officer."
What's really sad is that these guys could do it all again in 2 years, and I suspect they'd get just as much attention then as they got now.

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4 comments:

  1. Harry Knopp6:55 PM

    I don't think anyone was truly surprised by this, but just for fun you can find a link to the video of them unthawing "Bigfoot" (and other Bigfoot links) on http://www.USAMediaGuide.com

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  2. Anonymous9:24 PM

    it was all in good fun, though, right?

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  3. John Fleck7:31 AM

    I'm puzzled over what caused the media avalanche. People try to get media attention for their outlandish claims all the time, and usually get ignored. Why did this one stick?

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  4. Dano9:15 AM

    Why did this one stick?

    Michael Phelps, 14-year old gymnasts and olympic beach volleyball overload?

    Best,

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