954: I Shit on You

[tga]

[Bucho]

Originally Posted by funnygurl1979

I've seen too many unexplained phenomenon not to believe, maybe it's not ghosts but what the hell is it?

It's unscientific and illogical to believe in ghosts. The correct answer is aliens. Possibly ninja aliens.

[maoglone]

Originally Posted by killallhumans

Now, my layman's diagnosis...

It's not actually happening but this doesn't mean she has some phychosis or personality disorder either. I think there are two things going on:

While sleep paralysis is the likely culprit, this could also be low-level Carbon Monoxide poisoning. CO is known, at low levels, to cause people to hear and see shit, in much the same way that people tend to see ghosts, shadow people, and the like. I'll betcha they're living in a super old house--that's where most people "see ghosts," and it's also where most people who die of CO poisoning die of CO poisoning.

[killallhumans]

Originally Posted by maoglone

CO is known, at low levels, to cause people to hear and see shit, in much the same way that people tend to see ghosts, shadow people, and the like.

Perhaps. I jumped to the sleep paralysis explanation because it's in line with the girl's experience of a ghost on her stomach/chest and the sensation of not being able to breath. That being said, nothing would surprise me.

Actually, I take that back--verifiable evidence of ghosts would surprise the shit out of me.

[Junkenstein]

Originally Posted by spooky

Simply a phenomenon you do not understand. Not understanding something should never be a basis for a belief, just an open mind. But I am a Dawkins fan.

I agree. There's hardly any phenomenon that cannot be explained scientifically. Believing in the supernatural is an easy way out.

[EastTexas]

Sounds like there are some other topics later in the show, but I've just heard the first part on my way to work.

On the 911 call how is that cop not being brought up on any charges? I know it's a tv show, but the Seinfeld finale didn't they go to jail over failure to aid? The law being you can be charged for failing to render aid to someone in peril when it's safe for you to do it.

That's precisely what he did. It was the sworn duty of his job and he chose not to do it. This person was in peril and he chose not to render aid in the emergency.
I'd like to see jail time for him.

I do however also agree with him that she's a dumb bitch. While he was trying to parent her, I'd have just said "my dad's dying" and see if the cop reacts a little different rather than go the route of you're gonna get fired for this.

[jonny_d]

Yes 14 26.42%
No 32 60.38%
Unsure 7 13.21%

well done 32 of us!!!

tut tut 21 of you...

if you believe in ghosts, why not werewolves or vampires...

there made up too...

[John Galt]

Originally Posted by jonny_d

Yes 14 26.42%
No 32 60.38%
Unsure 7 13.21%

well done 32 of us!!!

tut tut 21 of you...

if you believe in ghosts, why not werewolves or vampires...

there made up too...

I don't know, maybe some people do believe in werewolves and vampires. Sounds like you'd need another poll for that subset. I will say that I have met some people who suck the life energy out of others and I'd be happy to call them vampires or succubi.

[jonny_d]

Originally Posted by John Galt

I don't know, maybe some people do believe in werewolves and vampires. Sounds like you'd need another poll for that subset. I will say that I have met some people who suck the life energy out of others and I'd be happy to call them vampires or succubi.

yeah... there was a chick on myspace who said 'im protected by the no.1 vampire in europe, so dont fuck with me!'...

please... some people are daft

[killallhumans]

Originally Posted by jonny_d

yeah... there was a chick on myspace who said 'im protected by the no.1 vampire in europe, so dont fuck with me!'...

please... some people are daft

Completely agree. These people will be of no help when the zombie plague sweeps Earth. I won't share a fox hole (or abandon shopping mall) with some superstitious tosser. If you're gonna' survive, you need to be skeptical-thinking, able-bodied and comfortable with a shotgun.

Prepare yourselves people--start with some light reading (HUAR applicable as well) and get ready.