Sir David Attenborough Finds Yeti Evidence Convincing

[LTC8K6]

http://www.internationalskeptics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175

And a forum for these threads too, I guess...

Can't see why the objection to the bigfoot threads with so many other wacky threads.

 

[kitakaze]

Who's David Attenburger?

Lord of the Jinns.

 

[kitakaze]

As I type this six of the first ten threads in this forum are about Big Foot.

A few days ago it was one or two on the page. It's a forum an certain topics flucuate. If makaya325 starts gatling posting, you'll see BF threads capping the GS&P like a beer head (which is most likely what he is drinking at the time).

Now here's one about Yeti, prompted by a throwaway remark on a chat show.

It's the type of thing that Bigfoot enthusiasts get excited about and start waving their hands about. We anticipate this.

Am I the only regular reader of this forum who does not give a toss whether Big Foot exists or not, and has trouble seeing the relevance of the subject to a forum about the paranormal? If not, can I ask - nay beg - the mods to create a subforum for the subject of mythical monsters, where those who do care (for God knows what reason) can discuss them to their hearts' content without bothering the rest of us?

You are not the only member who feels that way. Feel free to voice your opinion on the subject in a thread devoted to it in Forum Management:

Can all the Bigfoot threads please have their own subforum?

There are certain topics I don't find myself very interested in things like homeopathy. It's not really paranormal but fits under general skepticism. Bigfoot is often argued to have a paranormal angle such as the Bigfoot = Fallen Angels thread you can see there. Even without that element it fits quite well in general skepticism and is popular (though mystifyingly so for some).

I am fascinated with Bigfootery because of the personalities and belief systems involved which are very like many other woo. I also have a long attraction and appreciation for the Bigfoot myth.

 

[Moochie]

Whatever the case, I would want something more compelling than an easily counterfeited footprint in the snow to make me even begin to consider the possibility of "Yeti's" existence.


M.

 

[Blackadder]

Old news. I knew that 25 years ago as a young boy:

 

[RayG]

Old news. I knew that 25 years ago as a young boy:

Bigfoot tracks and snow-covered mountains always reminds me of this...



RayG

 

[Drewbot]

Fascinating information about the Shipton print, and the connection of YETI --> BIGFOOT. High amount of info in this article.

http://www.bermuda-triangle.org/html/gigantopithecus--_the_jury-rig.html

Tschernesky wrote a very influential article in the Manchester Guardian about his examination of the Shipton Print, declaring it to belong to a giant. This surprisingly and openly contradicted the Yeti Expedition’s findings. Izzard and Stonor were definite that based on Sherpa stories, the Yeti was no bigger than the size of an average boy of 14 years age. It was between 5 to 6 feet at best, covered in cinnamon hair, had a tall sagittal crest (cone-like head) with a crest of bristly hair down the middle. It yelped, howled, and chattered its teeth. It was omnivorous, and when chasing cattle was even known to go down on all fours.

 

[William Parcher]

At the end of the clip, where he's asked essentially whether what's he's been talking about implies that he believes a yeti existing is likely, he gets cut off quickly by the presenter in the middle of a sentence that starts out "Well, yes-"

I don't think he was cut off in mid-sentence. "Yes" was his answer to the question. Watch again.

(and bear in mind also that it is one which is edited before transmission, so we don't know all that he said).

Of course they can edit, but we can see no breaks in the continuity of the clip provided by The Sun. Do you see/hear evidence of a production edit within that clip?

 

[manofthesea]

It's the type of thing that Bigfoot enthusiasts get excited about and start waving their hands about. We anticipate this.

You anticipate wrongly. Seems like Attenborough is only attempting to restore value to that print that was recently auctioned for an exhorbitant amount. This seems more like an action from a shipton-cake (like pattycake).

Here in the US we have actual scientists actually searching for actual evidence and proof of bigfoot.

 

[Cavemonster]

I don't think he was cut off in mid-sentence. "Yes" was his answer to the question. Watch again.

I watched it again, and I think you're right, the host comes in quickly, but Attenborough seems to be done speaking.

In the larger context of the interview though, Attenborough's message seems to be that the footprint is puzzling, that it may leave the question open, rather than that it makes the existence of a Yeti seem likely.

I can't say, just on the basis of this clip that he doesn't believe that a yeti exists, but it's a casual fluff interview on a light news show, done to promote other work. If he went on Conan O'brien I wouldn't work from the assumption that everything he said was a clear window into his mind, and I think the same applies here. the tone is playful and speculative. Off the cuff.

 

[shandyjan]

It was the Jonathon Ross show..which isnt news, but comedy light entertainment. Nothing serious gets to play out on that show. I'd wait to see more, I dont think he's not skeptical... just liking and hoping it pans out in his lifetime.

 

[William Parcher]

I like Attenborough a lot. I've got Life of Birds, Life of Mammals and Blue Planet on DVD. It will be interesting to see if this goes anywhere. The Bigfooters made quite a big deal when they learned that Goodall believes in Bigfoot and Yeti after saying so on National Public Radio.

Here's some sifaka fun in honor of Sir David.

 

[kitakaze]

You anticipate wrongly.

You missed WP's link?

Here in the US we have actual scientists actually searching for actual evidence and proof of bigfoot.

You must tell little mak this. Maybe he'll listen to you.

 

[LONGTABBER PE]

Here in the US we have actual scientists actually searching for actual evidence and proof of bigfoot.

Yeah and they have done a wonderful job so far. Bigfoot orgies, peafowl diets, 30 foot steps, no consistent dermals, and rocks thrown at a cabin with those scientists hiding.

Yep, absolutely stellar performance for those scientists, Yesseriee. I bet Bindernagel is going to sew the garment shut with his account.

I'm sure his "scientific" account will be right up there with Fahrenbach's famous talk and Meldrum's foot evidence.

 

[Correa Neto]

Well, I gess we all (OK, with the exception of many a footer) know that the Goodall Foundation removed the Wikipedia citation regarding her support to bigfootery. I would not be surprised to see history repeating.

BTW, what if Attenborough is not very well informed on things bigfoot-related?

 

[manofthesea]

BTW, what if Attenborough is not very well informed on things bigfoot-related?

I think he's refering to yeti. But I must congratulate you on keeping his religion out of this. He must be an avowed member of the Church of England. I gess that carries more credibility than being a Mormon.

Perhaps Davey boy will apply real science here and have the footprint classified Anthropoides Nepaliborealis or something sciency like that.

 

[xblade]

Why would there be only one footprint?

 

[manofthesea]

Yeah and they have done a wonderful job so far. Bigfoot orgies, peafowl diets, 30 foot steps, no consistent dermals, and rocks thrown at a cabin with those scientists hiding.

I'm sure his "scientific" account will be right up there with Fahrenbach's famous talk and Meldrum's foot evidence.

I was refering to Americans. I believe that Dr. Fahrenback is a Euro. Along the lines of that Russian Dr. who gets along so well with the pancake lady. Must be the southern "hospitality".

It wasn't too long ago, months in fact, that another American scientist was met with the same derision and ridicule here at JREF. His name is Dr. Hansen from NASA and he proposes global warming and tipping points. I don't think they hold any animosity towards cynics and naysayers however, it comes with the territory.

 

[kitakaze]

I think he's refering to yeti.

Yeti is not Bigfoot-related? It's the jinns right? Tell me it's a jinn thing.

 

[kitakaze]

Here in the US we have actual scientists actually searching for actual evidence and proof of bigfoot.

I was refering to Americans. I believe that Dr. Fahrenback is a Euro. Along the lines of that Russian Dr. who gets along so well with the pancake lady. Must be the southern "hospitality".

Fahrenbach was not a scientist in the U.S. trying to support Bigfoot with science and attempting to make scientific observations about them?

It wasn't too long ago, months in fact, that another American scientist was met with the same derision and ridicule here at JREF. His name is Dr. Hansen from NASA and he proposes global warming and tipping points. I don't think they hold any animosity towards cynics and naysayers however, it comes with the territory.

OT. Original Tang.