Anybody believe that John Edwards really speaks to the dead?

SteveBsjb · 04-01-2006, 09:46 PM

I was thinking about going to one of his gallery sessions.

$150 a ticket.

I'm crazy, right?

funkykule · 04-01-2006, 10:08 PM

yes..but it would be cool...justify it like I do with all luxuries: "If I went out one night I counld easily spend x amount of money on bullshit. If I do this I get to be sober for the whole thing!"

If its not the money bothering you, just think of it as research into how suggestion can control peoples minds!
there-now book the tickets.

SteveBsjb · 04-01-2006, 10:32 PM

Okay. It's not the money really.

I guess my hesitation is due to my real reason for going. I lost someone last year. I never believed in that John Edwards guy before. But, now... I just want to believe I will see her again, or something.

Anyway, I don't expect to be bilked, I can go into it with and enjoy it just as a "show". But the thought that he might be for real, and I'll be there... is scary.

DucksNuts · 04-01-2006, 10:38 PM

I would go, because I would be interested to see what would happen.

Deep down I tend to be skeptical that he communicates with the spirit world, and I think I would be a bit of a challenge for him....unless he can communicate with my dearly beloved and departed Rotti

That said, I would be a hypocrit if I said that I dont believe in the spirit world and that they can communicate in some ways. Considering I live in a well know haunted house and have seen some weird goings on over the past 2 years.

I agree with funkykule, if the money doesnt bother you....BOOK!! then you can tell me what it was like

DucksNuts · 04-01-2006, 10:40 PM

Bugger Steve, you replied whilst I was typing (I got distracted by shoes on overstock).....

I get what you mean about being a tad scary if he is real...what a trip.

funkykule · 04-01-2006, 10:44 PM

a.you obviously want to go..so go!
b.I dont know what bilked means
c. Honestly..I don't think you (or anyone) will find what you are looking for in a place/situation like that. But I think you could get something out of it.
I went to a fortune teller once. I didn't necessarily believe everything she said but it was calming for me to think there was something else there, that it wasn't all just down to us.

d. that probably is not the response required. let me know and I can rustle something up.

xoxoxoBruce · 04-01-2006, 11:08 PM

At least you wouldn't be kicking yourself later wondering, what if.

footfootfoot · 04-01-2006, 11:22 PM

IMO, he's more full of shit than a latrine at a boyscout jamboree.

One of my pals from my gaffer days has worked on his show and has told be that the usual thing is to take 3 or 4 hours of taping cut out all the dead ends, false trails, etc and come up with an edited show that seems pin point accurate.

I think Penn Gilette did a story about him or his technique.

My sister and I were jsut talking about him today, vis a vis our dad who just passed away. I guess if it helps you deal with your grief, and it makes someone a millionaire in the process, then what harm could there be in it?

My dad was a big fan of his, he also loved the "silver bullet". (Not the beer, the magic)

Beestie · 04-02-2006, 12:32 AM

Lemme see if I get this. A guy lies through his teeth and then charges you $150 for an opportunity to prove him wrong.

How does one win this game?

Griff · 04-02-2006, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beestie

How does one win this game?

Invest in him.

Happy Monkey · 04-02-2006, 07:51 AM

He does nothing more than cold reading. In fact, something less, since he listens in on people in line when they're talking about the person they're hoping to contact.

He's a ghoul.

Undertoad · 04-02-2006, 08:11 AM

What do you call someone who uses understood questionning techniques to fool willing dupes into believing he has a connection with their most loved ones who are recently dead?

Douchebag is too light a term.

SteveDallas · 04-02-2006, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

What do you call someone who uses understood questionning techniques to fool willing dupes into believing he has a connection with their most loved ones who are recently dead?

Rich?

SteveBsjb · 04-02-2006, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Griff

Invest in him.

Haha! Great answer. What did Bailey do? He partnered with P.T. Barnum.

"This way to the wonderous Egress!"

A sucker is born every minute.

Happy Monkey · 04-02-2006, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

Douchebag is too light a term.

Well, South Park used "Biggest Douche in the Universe". Aliens came down from space and personally gave him the award and everything.

04-01-2006, 09:46 PM	#1
SteveBsjb Operations Operative Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Moved from Manhattan to Edgewater, NJ. Posts: 713	Anybody believe that John Edwards really speaks to the dead? I was thinking about going to one of his gallery sessions. $150 a ticket. I'm crazy, right? __________________ "It's only an internet community."

04-01-2006, 10:32 PM	#3
SteveBsjb Operations Operative Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Moved from Manhattan to Edgewater, NJ. Posts: 713	Okay. It's not the money really. I guess my hesitation is due to my real reason for going. I lost someone last year. I never believed in that John Edwards guy before. But, now... I just want to believe I will see her again, or something. Anyway, I don't expect to be bilked, I can go into it with and enjoy it just as a "show". But the thought that he might be for real, and I'll be there... is scary. __________________ "It's only an internet community."

04-01-2006, 11:08 PM	#7
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	At least you wouldn't be kicking yourself later wondering, what if. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

04-01-2006, 11:22 PM	#8
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	IMO, he's more full of shit than a latrine at a boyscout jamboree. One of my pals from my gaffer days has worked on his show and has told be that the usual thing is to take 3 or 4 hours of taping cut out all the dead ends, false trails, etc and come up with an edited show that seems pin point accurate. I think Penn Gilette did a story about him or his technique. My sister and I were jsut talking about him today, vis a vis our dad who just passed away. I guess if it helps you deal with your grief, and it makes someone a millionaire in the process, then what harm could there be in it? My dad was a big fan of his, he also loved the "silver bullet". (Not the beer, the magic) __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

04-02-2006, 12:32 AM	#9
Beestie -◊\|≡·∙■·∙≡\|◊- Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Parts unknown. Posts: 4,081	Lemme see if I get this. A guy lies through his teeth and then charges you $150 for an opportunity to prove him wrong. How does one win this game? __________________ ♠ ♥ ♣ ♦

04-01-2006, 10:08 PM	#2
funkykule professional bowler Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 134	yes..but it would be cool...justify it like I do with all luxuries: "If I went out one night I counld easily spend x amount of money on bullshit. If I do this I get to be sober for the whole thing!" If its not the money bothering you, just think of it as research into how suggestion can control peoples minds! there-now book the tickets.

04-01-2006, 10:38 PM	#4
DucksNuts Bitchy Little Brat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,067	I would go, because I would be interested to see what would happen. Deep down I tend to be skeptical that he communicates with the spirit world, and I think I would be a bit of a challenge for him....unless he can communicate with my dearly beloved and departed Rotti That said, I would be a hypocrit if I said that I dont believe in the spirit world and that they can communicate in some ways. Considering I live in a well know haunted house and have seen some weird goings on over the past 2 years. I agree with funkykule, if the money doesnt bother you....BOOK!! then you can tell me what it was like

04-01-2006, 10:40 PM	#5
DucksNuts Bitchy Little Brat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,067	Bugger Steve, you replied whilst I was typing (I got distracted by shoes on overstock)..... I get what you mean about being a tad scary if he is real...what a trip.

04-01-2006, 10:44 PM	#6
funkykule professional bowler Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 134	a.you obviously want to go..so go! b.I dont know what bilked means c. Honestly..I don't think you (or anyone) will find what you are looking for in a place/situation like that. But I think you could get something out of it. I went to a fortune teller once. I didn't necessarily believe everything she said but it was calming for me to think there was something else there, that it wasn't all just down to us. d. that probably is not the response required. let me know and I can rustle something up.

04-02-2006, 07:51 AM	#11
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	He does nothing more than cold reading. In fact, something less, since he listens in on people in line when they're talking about the person they're hoping to contact. He's a ghoul. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

04-02-2006, 08:11 AM	#12
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	What do you call someone who uses understood questionning techniques to fool willing dupes into believing he has a connection with their most loved ones who are recently dead? Douchebag is too light a term.

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