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It's easy to dismiss the notion at first but there are a number of pieces of solid evidence in favor of its existence. For one, an alleged footprint was once found that had dermal ridges (essentially fingerprints on your toes). An oft-cited argument against its existence is that no one has ever found a body of one. However, we very, very, very rarely find the bodies of dead bears (ones that weren't killed by people, obviously) so that argument dosen't hold water. Additionally, a species of apes called Gigantopithecus once lived in Asia (where many reported sightings of Yetis etc arre found) and they could have migrated to the Americas over the Berring Strait.
It's easy to dismiss the notion at first but there are a number of pieces of solid evidence in favor of its existence. For one, an alleged footprint was once found that had dermal ridges (essentially fingerprints on your toes). An oft-cited argument against its existence is that no one has ever found a body of one. However, we very, very, very rarely find the bodies of dead bears (ones that weren't killed by people, obviously) so that argument dosen't hold water. Additionally, a species of apes called Gigantopithecus once lived in Asia (where many reported sightings of Yetis etc arre found) and they could have migrated to the Americas over the Berring Strait.
Wait...."possibility" in "any form"?
Okay. I'll give you that.
I was reading a section in a book yesterday about Bigfoot, and it got me thinking. What do all of you think about it1?
My view
It's easy to dismiss the notion at first but there are a number of pieces of solid evidence in favor of its existence.
There is no solid evidence.
For one, an alleged footprint was once found that had dermal ridges (essentially fingerprints on your toes).
Fake.
An oft-cited argument against its existence is that no one has ever found a body of one. However, we very, very, very rarely find the bodies of dead bears (ones that weren't killed by people, obviously) so that argument dosen't hold water.
Or, and more than likely, people don't report finding dead animals in a forrest. How often do you hear reports of a dead lizard in a forrest? How often are dead deer reported? Did you hear about that fallen tree branch in the forrest?
Additionally, a species of apes called Gigantopithecus once lived in Asia (where many reported sightings of Yetis etc arre found) and they could have migrated to the Americas over the Berring Strait.
Gigantopithecus
lived about 9 million years ago and we are still able to find bones. How is it that we can't find anything from a bigfoot?
1That is, the possibility of the existence of a Sasquatch in any form.
He actually does exist. He even wrote a book.
Wait...."possibility" in "any form"?
Okay. I'll give you that.
You're thinking imaginary form, aren't you?
Wait...."possibility" in "any form"?
Okay. I'll give you that.
I was reading a section in a book yesterday about Bigfoot, and it got me thinking. What do all of you think about it1?
My view
It's easy to dismiss the notion at first but there are a number of pieces of solid evidence in favor of its existence.
There is no solid evidence.
Call it what you will.
For one, an alleged footprint was once found that had dermal ridges (essentially fingerprints on your toes).
Fake.
Fair.
An oft-cited argument against its existence is that no one has ever found a body of one. However, we very, very, very rarely find the bodies of dead bears (ones that weren't killed by people, obviously) so that argument dosen't hold water.
Or, and more than likely, people don't report finding dead animals in a forrest. How often do you hear reports of a dead lizard in a forrest? How often are dead deer reported? Did you hear about that fallen tree branch in the forrest?
And yet scientists find deer bodies.
Additionally, a species of apes called Gigantopithecus once lived in Asia (where many reported sightings of Yetis etc arre found) and they could have migrated to the Americas over the Berring Strait.
Gigantopithecus
lived about 9 million years ago and we are still able to find bones. How is it that we can't find anything from a bigfoot?
There's a marked difference between people going on huge, grant-funded digs to find bones that may or may not have been exposed by changing environmental conditions and looking for a recent body in a giant forest with one or two people to help you with flashlights. It's simply not an accurate equivalence.
1That is, the possibility of the existence of a Sasquatch in any form.
He actually does exist. He even wrote a book.
Nice.
Photographic evidence!
draco, quick! Email that to Alex Jones!
Call it what you will.
You're the one that called is solid.
And yet scientists find deer bodies.
Exactly! Just like people find dead bears in the forrest, and fallen branches. People just don't have a need to report it. There is nothing special about a dead animal in a forrest.
So your claim that
An oft-cited argument against its existence is that no one has ever found a body of one. However, we very, very, very rarely find the bodies of dead bears (ones that weren't killed by people, obviously) so that argument dosen't hold water.
"doesn't hold water."
There's a marked difference between people going on huge, grant-funded digs to find bones that may or may not have been exposed by changing environmental conditions and looking for a recent body in a giant forest with one or two people to help you with flashlights. It's simply not an accurate equivalence.
According to the Gigantopithecus wiki article,
The first Gigantopithecus remains described by an anthropologist were found in 1935 byRalph von Koenigswald in an apothecary shop.
and
In 1955, 47 G. blacki teeth were found among a shipment of 'dragon bones' (aka, "oracle bones") in China. Tracing these teeth to their source resulted in recovery of more teeth and a rather complete large mandible.
Those don't sound like huge, grant funded digs. ;)
I suggest you go look in the non-existant group for the answers you are looking for.
If dinosaurs could build boats and colonize the world, why couldn't Gigantopithecus?
Seeing as Pangaea hadn't broken up fully by the Early-to-Mid Triassic (when dinosaurs began to appear), they just walked. Gigantopithecus wouldn't get that advantage.
Gigantopithecus (no matter the subspecies) wouldn't actually be able to cross the Bering Strait land bridge. It was last around during the last Ice Age. It linked Siberia and Alaska. Gigantopithecus, like most great apes, was a tropical animal.
Yes, I know.
The continents have always been much as they are now, there was never any "Pangea", it is absurd to hold that the continents are constantly drifting to and fro over the ocean.
Right? Seriously, you'd need some pretty big currents to move those things.
That would be absurd. No, the continents move infinitesimally slowly due to the arcane powers of an unspeakably ancient cabal of immortal sorcerers.
Who said anything about ocean currents ;) ?
That would be absurd. No, the continents move infinitesimally slowly due to the arcane powers of an unspeakably ancient cabal of immortal sorcerers.
Look, honey, I know you have a fact problem but this is absurd. Come back when you learn to debate, n00b.
CJ, why would you hack poor CHIA's account?
And the usual liberal meathead shows up.
CJ, why would you hack poor CHIA's account?
And the usual liberal meathead shows up.
And Hoodsie has hacked CHIAs!
There is no contineantal drift, the planet has been expanding, duh, I thought everyone new that.
As far as RETs go, that isn't too bad. There's also the Whole-Earth Decompression Dynamics theory out there. Unfortunately both are flawed in their most basic assumption.
There is no contineantal drift, the planet has been expanding, duh, I thought everyone new that.
As far as RETs go, that isn't too bad. There's also the Whole-Earth Decompression Dynamics theory out there. Unfortunately both are flawed in their most basic assumption.
I'm guessing Space Jesus?
Ummmm no. If you had taken the time to do even the most preliminary of research into either of those theories, you'd know that neither of them involves SJ.
Heh. You're just one of the sheeple.
If you are no longer able to constructively contribute to the discussion, please sit silently on the sidelines until such time as you have something intelligent to say.
Nice. There's no discussion here. We were bringing up theories about continental drift's falseness (word?) as part of a "joke." You post one thing and get mad when someone continues the tone of the thread.i might be too hungover though, the hedonistic, pagan Solstice parade is on Saturday.
I could find SJ this Sunday if I wanted. Probably easier to find than the elusive, non-existant Bigfoot?
i might be too hungover though, the hedonistic, pagan Solstice parade is on Saturday.
And I'll not be able to attend my local winery's par-tay. Oh well, drink a lot for me.
And I'll not be able to attend my local winery's par-tay. Oh well, drink a lot for me.
That sucks big time, dood. Are they having a taste-testing?
Of course. They bring in a bunch of other wineries from the state and you sample the stuff and buy what you like. I don't drink a lot of wine but there are a few I enjoy. My typical plan is to sample until I find something sweet that I can drink a glass of, buy the glass and then smoke a good cigar. Quite nice, really.
That does sound cool.
Of course. They bring in a bunch of other wineries from the state and you sample the stuff and buy what you like. I don't drink a lot of wine but there are a few I enjoy. My typical plan is to sample until I find something sweet that I can drink a glass of, buy the glass and then smoke a good cigar. Quite nice, really.
Savage. Fortunately I have a class you can take.
Of course. They bring in a bunch of other wineries from the state and you sample the stuff and buy what you like. I don't drink a lot of wine but there are a few I enjoy. My typical plan is to sample until I find something sweet that I can drink a glass of, buy the glass and then smoke a good cigar. Quite nice, really.
Savage. Fortunately I have a class you can take.
Is this class in the same van as the one I took?
Savage. Fortunately I have a class you can take.
Meh, sweet works with a sweet cigar. Well, too.
Of course. They bring in a bunch of other wineries from the state and you sample the stuff and buy what you like. I don't drink a lot of wine but there are a few I enjoy. My typical plan is to sample until I find something sweet that I can drink a glass of, buy the glass and then smoke a good cigar. Quite nice, really.
Savage. Fortunately I have a class you can take.
Is this class in the same van as the one I took?
I have no idea. I don't own a van, nor would I ever think of getting such a cheap and ugly vehicle. Peasant.
Of course. They bring in a bunch of other wineries from the state and you sample the stuff and buy what you like. I don't drink a lot of wine but there are a few I enjoy. My typical plan is to sample until I find something sweet that I can drink a glass of, buy the glass and then smoke a good cigar. Quite nice, really.
Savage. Fortunately I have a class you can take.
Is this class in the same van as the one I took?
I have no idea. I don't own a van, nor would I ever think of getting such a cheap and ugly vehicle. Peasant.
I dunno, man. One minute I was walking down the road and the nexxt some squirrels dragged me into the back of a van and did some terrible things to me. I kinda just figured you were one of them.
Of course. They bring in a bunch of other wineries from the state and you sample the stuff and buy what you like. I don't drink a lot of wine but there are a few I enjoy. My typical plan is to sample until I find something sweet that I can drink a glass of, buy the glass and then smoke a good cigar. Quite nice, really.
Savage. Fortunately I have a class you can take.
Is this class in the same van as the one I took?
I have no idea. I don't own a van, nor would I ever think of getting such a cheap and ugly vehicle. Peasant.
I dunno, man. One minute I was walking down the road and the nexxt some squirrels dragged me into the back of a van and did some terrible things to me. I kinda just figured you were one of them.
No.