Comments on: Blobsquatch? Or Perhaps The Blob? http://www.cryptomundo.com/bigfoot-report/the-blob/ for Bigfoot, Loch Ness, and More Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:46:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: YourPTR! http://www.cryptomundo.com/bigfoot-report/the-blob/#comment-18488 YourPTR! Wed, 11 Oct 2006 04:39:33 +0000 http://www.cryptomundo.com/bigfoot-report/blobsquatch-or-perhaps-the-blob/#comment-18488 Wow what a highly bizarre incident! Strangest I've read on here and very intriguing if true. More details, particulary the alleged animals facial features would be great. As for the skunk theory, as already mentioned they are not native to the British Isles and neither are bears so that likely rules those two possible theories out. Wow what a highly bizarre incident! Strangest I’ve read on here and very intriguing if true. More details, particulary the alleged animals facial features would be great. As for the skunk theory, as already mentioned they are not native to the British Isles and neither are bears so that likely rules those two possible theories out.

]]> By: Mnynames http://www.cryptomundo.com/bigfoot-report/the-blob/#comment-18487 Mnynames Wed, 11 Oct 2006 03:56:00 +0000 http://www.cryptomundo.com/bigfoot-report/blobsquatch-or-perhaps-the-blob/#comment-18487 I tend to see both sides here. There may be a perfectly rational explanation for a seemingly bizarre report, and it is in everybody's interests for that to be considered. On the other hand, it's easy to bend the facts as reported just a little too far- Sometimes here on Cryptomundo, I've seen the CZ equivalent of saying that that 30-foot-long cigar shaped craft that hovered 25 feet over the treeline for 15 minutes MUST have been Venus. It's nice to see that Loren, Craig, et al. quite often has popped in and set us back on track in many of those cases, but they happen all the same. And it's easy enough to do, and no doubt I'm as guilty as most everyone else here when it comes to that too. We all want answers. Sometimes we try a little too hard to get at them. Sometimes, we have to admit there may be no answers to be had, and content ourselves on the questions. Not an easy task... The most frustrating thing about these cases is that sometimes there's not a lot you can do with them, and few conclusions you can make. Either she saw what she said she saw, or she didn't see what she said she saw. If it's the first, well you got me on what the heck it was, almost not even worth speculating. It was some freaky little blob thing. OK. Now what? If it's the latter, well, exactly what parts of what she said she saw didn't she see, and what parts were as she described them? And how can you tell which is which? Maddening, but all that can be done is to record what is presented to us, verify as much as possible, and move on. If this was a one-off event, not much can be said for it, but if similar events recur, then perhaps in time someone will get somewhere with it, or be able to draw some conclusions when new data presents itself. I tend to see both sides here. There may be a perfectly rational explanation for a seemingly bizarre report, and it is in everybody’s interests for that to be considered. On the other hand, it’s easy to bend the facts as reported just a little too far- Sometimes here on Cryptomundo, I’ve seen the CZ equivalent of saying that that 30-foot-long cigar shaped craft that hovered 25 feet over the treeline for 15 minutes MUST have been Venus. It’s nice to see that Loren, Craig, et al. quite often has popped in and set us back on track in many of those cases, but they happen all the same. And it’s easy enough to do, and no doubt I’m as guilty as most everyone else here when it comes to that too. We all want answers. Sometimes we try a little too hard to get at them. Sometimes, we have to admit there may be no answers to be had, and content ourselves on the questions. Not an easy task…

The most frustrating thing about these cases is that sometimes there’s not a lot you can do with them, and few conclusions you can make. Either she saw what she said she saw, or she didn’t see what she said she saw. If it’s the first, well you got me on what the heck it was, almost not even worth speculating. It was some freaky little blob thing. OK. Now what?

If it’s the latter, well, exactly what parts of what she said she saw didn’t she see, and what parts were as she described them? And how can you tell which is which? Maddening, but all that can be done is to record what is presented to us, verify as much as possible, and move on. If this was a one-off event, not much can be said for it, but if similar events recur, then perhaps in time someone will get somewhere with it, or be able to draw some conclusions when new data presents itself.

]]> By: kittenz http://www.cryptomundo.com/bigfoot-report/the-blob/#comment-18486 kittenz Mon, 09 Oct 2006 22:43:35 +0000 http://www.cryptomundo.com/bigfoot-report/blobsquatch-or-perhaps-the-blob/#comment-18486 Sorry Sky King, I don't equate "crypto" with "paranormal". And If we weren't trying to explain hitherto unknown critters in a way that fits them into the natural world, the term "cryptozoology" would not have meaning. There is an old adage in vet school: "When you see hoofprints, suspect horses before you suspect zebras." (That is, if you're not in Africa lol). If a sighting can be reasonably explained as a known creature or phenomenon, that known possibility must be considered, simply because of the law of averages. Sorry Sky King, I don’t equate “crypto” with “paranormal”. And If we weren’t trying to explain hitherto unknown critters in a way that fits them into the natural world, the term “cryptozoology” would not have meaning.

There is an old adage in vet school: “When you see hoofprints, suspect horses before you suspect zebras.” (That is, if you’re not in Africa lol). If a sighting can be reasonably explained as a known creature or phenomenon, that known possibility must be considered, simply because of the law of averages.

]]> By: Sky King http://www.cryptomundo.com/bigfoot-report/the-blob/#comment-18485 Sky King Mon, 09 Oct 2006 18:48:37 +0000 http://www.cryptomundo.com/bigfoot-report/blobsquatch-or-perhaps-the-blob/#comment-18485 If we've proved anything here, it's that cryptozoology buffs are totally incapable of dealing with apparent paranormal occurences. Guessing known animals that don't fit in with the (admittedly skimpy) description provided doesn't explain anything. What is this urge by cryptozoology buffs to EXPLAIN everything all about, anyway? The word "crypto" means "unknown", "hidden" or "secret"! If we’ve proved anything here, it’s that cryptozoology buffs are totally incapable of dealing with apparent paranormal occurences. Guessing known animals that don’t fit in with the (admittedly skimpy) description provided doesn’t explain anything.

What is this urge by cryptozoology buffs to EXPLAIN everything all about, anyway? The word “crypto” means “unknown”, “hidden” or “secret”!

]]> By: MBFH http://www.cryptomundo.com/bigfoot-report/the-blob/#comment-18484 MBFH Mon, 09 Oct 2006 12:13:02 +0000 http://www.cryptomundo.com/bigfoot-report/blobsquatch-or-perhaps-the-blob/#comment-18484 We have legends and sightings of Black Dogs in Lancashire (a County to the West of Yorkshire). Strangely enough one of the local names is Trash. Surprising lack of references to Dracula though given the locale! We have legends and sightings of Black Dogs in Lancashire (a County to the West of Yorkshire). Strangely enough one of the local names is Trash.
Surprising lack of references to Dracula though given the locale!

]]> By: kittenz http://www.cryptomundo.com/bigfoot-report/the-blob/#comment-18483 kittenz Mon, 09 Oct 2006 00:17:40 +0000 http://www.cryptomundo.com/bigfoot-report/blobsquatch-or-perhaps-the-blob/#comment-18483 I think it was a big fat dog that kind of waddled with a rolling gait into the ravine after it had greeted the woman's dog. I think it was a big fat dog that kind of waddled with a rolling gait into the ravine after it had greeted the woman’s dog.

]]> By: Kushtaka http://www.cryptomundo.com/bigfoot-report/the-blob/#comment-18482 Kushtaka Sat, 07 Oct 2006 21:02:58 +0000 http://www.cryptomundo.com/bigfoot-report/blobsquatch-or-perhaps-the-blob/#comment-18482 UKCryptid, I believe the above report occurred in County Yorkshire; correct me if I am wrong. In County Yorkshire, the "Black Dogs" are locally referred to as Barguest, Padfoot, Skriker, etc. depending on the actions of the ghostly beast and the locale. There is a history of these Black Dogs in this county. That doesn't mean it was a Black Dog -- just that it's not unprecedented. Most often the reports of such phantom do resemble a VERY LARGE dog, of supernatural size and behavior. It is interesting to note that the Barguest is one of the most shape-shifty forms of the Black Dog. Although, I can't imagine it taking the form of a sedentary trash bag under a bridge. It's hard to try to rationalize something totally irrational, such as the paranormal. If it made sense, it would be normal, not paranormal. I still believe the encounter in the above report was non-cryptid. I don't even believe it to be a Black Dog, based on the reaction of the humans and domestic dog present. I think they encountered a trash bag that was just out minding its own business when these humans sucked it into the world of cryptozoology and the paranormal. Now, about your experience in Pluckley...Pluckley is in County Kent? In County Kent, Black Dogs can be found in the lore throughout. Although your account of "unknown sounds" in the woods doesn't even remotely resemble a Black Dog encounter. That's not to say you didn't experience anything significant -- just that I don't believe it is related to the Black Dogs of that area. Perhaps the sounds are of an unknown natural or supernatural origin. There was no description given. UKCryptid,
I believe the above report occurred in County Yorkshire; correct me if I am wrong. In County Yorkshire, the “Black Dogs” are locally referred to as Barguest, Padfoot, Skriker, etc. depending on the actions of the ghostly beast and the locale. There is a history of these Black Dogs in this county. That doesn’t mean it was a Black Dog — just that it’s not unprecedented. Most often the reports of such phantom do resemble a VERY LARGE dog, of supernatural size and behavior. It is interesting to note that the Barguest is one of the most shape-shifty forms of the Black Dog. Although, I can’t imagine it taking the form of a sedentary trash bag under a bridge. It’s hard to try to rationalize something totally irrational, such as the paranormal. If it made sense, it would be normal, not paranormal. I still believe the encounter in the above report was non-cryptid. I don’t even believe it to be a Black Dog, based on the reaction of the humans and domestic dog present. I think they encountered a trash bag that was just out minding its own business when these humans sucked it into the world of cryptozoology and the paranormal.

Now, about your experience in Pluckley…Pluckley is in County Kent? In County Kent, Black Dogs can be found in the lore throughout. Although your account of “unknown sounds” in the woods doesn’t even remotely resemble a Black Dog encounter. That’s not to say you didn’t experience anything significant — just that I don’t believe it is related to the Black Dogs of that area. Perhaps the sounds are of an unknown natural or supernatural origin. There was no description given.

]]> By: CryptoInformant http://www.cryptomundo.com/bigfoot-report/the-blob/#comment-18481 CryptoInformant Sat, 07 Oct 2006 17:23:09 +0000 http://www.cryptomundo.com/bigfoot-report/blobsquatch-or-perhaps-the-blob/#comment-18481 I like fat-cat right now. I like fat-cat right now.

]]> By: Mnynames http://www.cryptomundo.com/bigfoot-report/the-blob/#comment-18480 Mnynames Sat, 07 Oct 2006 15:59:06 +0000 http://www.cryptomundo.com/bigfoot-report/blobsquatch-or-perhaps-the-blob/#comment-18480 UKCryptid, What did these unknown sounds sound like? Were they suggestive of some type of animal, something more Human-like, or even stranger than that? Just curious... UKCryptid, What did these unknown sounds sound like? Were they suggestive of some type of animal, something more Human-like, or even stranger than that? Just curious…

]]> By: UKCryptid http://www.cryptomundo.com/bigfoot-report/the-blob/#comment-18479 UKCryptid Sat, 07 Oct 2006 10:42:12 +0000 http://www.cryptomundo.com/bigfoot-report/blobsquatch-or-perhaps-the-blob/#comment-18479 They allowed their dog to 'investigate'? That's just wrong. Firstly it could have been an injured animal or even just a healthy one that could have either killed their dog or been killed by the dog. Secondly if they really feel safer with a dog then it needs to stay with them, did they look behind them when they let the dog go? Anyway, it was most likely a wild boar or an escaped pot-bellied pig or similar and the night lighting made it hard to ID. As for letting the dog chase any animal though, that's just irresponsible. As for the comments made about the phantom dogs, yeah they've been noted many times in different places of England/Britain. I've never seen a report in that area but if anyone knows of any it would be good to read. The only place I will say I've actually been scared/spooked was in some woodlands in Pluckley. I don't believe 99% of ghost stories, so I didn't go there for the fact Pluckley is meant to be extremely haunted, I went because of numerous 'unknown sounds' coming from the woods, and sure enough there were strange noises I'd never heard before. Pluckley is one place said by a few to have one of these large, black 'phantom dogs'. Seems tricky to find info on it though, just from a few locals. They allowed their dog to ‘investigate’? That’s just wrong. Firstly it could have been an injured animal or even just a healthy one that could have either killed their dog or been killed by the dog. Secondly if they really feel safer with a dog then it needs to stay with them, did they look behind them when they let the dog go? Anyway, it was most likely a wild boar or an escaped pot-bellied pig or similar and the night lighting made it hard to ID. As for letting the dog chase any animal though, that’s just irresponsible.

As for the comments made about the phantom dogs, yeah they’ve been noted many times in different places of England/Britain. I’ve never seen a report in that area but if anyone knows of any it would be good to read. The only place I will say I’ve actually been scared/spooked was in some woodlands in Pluckley. I don’t believe 99% of ghost stories, so I didn’t go there for the fact Pluckley is meant to be extremely haunted, I went because of numerous ‘unknown sounds’ coming from the woods, and sure enough there were strange noises I’d never heard before. Pluckley is one place said by a few to have one of these large, black ‘phantom dogs’. Seems tricky to find info on it though, just from a few locals.

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