Comments on: Bigfoot Body: “Georgia Gorilla” Will Shock The World

By: loyalfromlondon

loyalfromlondon — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:46:10 +0000

I had a sighting in the mid 90’s as a teenager. This news excites and worries me beyond words.

If it real, really real, a lot of skeptics will be eating crow and I’ll sleep soundly.

And if its yet another fraud, I’ll continue to be that weird guy that claimed he saw a monster one spring morning.

By: jgarden

jgarden — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:44:46 +0000

I’m curious: While I read Loren’s comments, I can’t help but feel that there is a veiled message in them as some other readers have pointed out. I currently live very, very close to the geographic area of this ‘find’. (1)A large mammal or population of mammals would have a difficult time surviving (unless very nomadic or migratory) a north Georgia winter unnoticed; while somewhat mountainous in topography the forests are devoid of sustaining cover or foliage in the winter; (2) to support homeostasis in that climate would require: hibernation, or large quantities of energy metabolising carbohydrates and protein. (3) the ‘find’ area is a very short drive from a highly populated county just north of Atlanta. A county that has doubled in population and development over the last 10 years. We’re talking about explosive growth and commercial and residential building. (4) Loren’s own comments seem to suggest that our friends at BT quite possibly have something other than what they think they have, so in theory they could simply come across as ‘innocent’ in their claims of a BF, but still may end up with some notoriety for having found an unknown species of primate in North America, or an out of place species in North America, if in fact they are in possession of a real organism at all; (5) certain aspects of the story simply don’t make sense and smell of a hoax on a grand scale and finally - not to rant (6) using simple powers of observation in regard to the ‘freezer photos’ - why a black and white photograph in the age of digital, accessible photography and using some common sense - that would have to be a massive freezer ! If the ‘body’ in the photo had proportions even relatively similiar to a human based on years worth of observation (and my own measurements) where are the shoulders ? At nearly 6 feet across (based on the stated measurements) the shoulders would be prominant in the photo, clearly extending up the sides of the freezer (if on it’s side), and possibly obscuring the head/face from view (if on it’s back). Remember the ‘body’ was in a state of rigor when they found it - how did they stuff it into a chest type freezer and still have a ‘clear’ view of the head/face; and in looking at the proportions of the ‘head’ in comparison to the shots of the freezer and the width, I just don’t see a body that large fitting in that easily. But who knows I could be wrong. These two ‘lucky’ individuals might just be intellectually challenged enough to mess up what would be undisputable, scientific proof of the existence of BF and an answer to one of the world’s greatest mysteries of the 20th and 21st centuries. (And having forgotten to include non biased, neutral and objective scientists, authorities and media in the process.) In my opinion, I don’t think the answer to the BF question lies in Clayton County GA. A hypothetical or theoretical one maybe, but not the one that I’m looking for. I would have called National Geographic, and Jane Goodall for starters for the right direction. Then I would have called my accountant, forget $1M - $10M, the find would be without question, and would be priceless.

By: clancyryan

clancyryan — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:38:05 +0000

@ connie gilbert
there’s a whole episode of monsterquest devoted to all that. if you dont want to bother watching it…

it turns out that the experiments didnt work.

By: Roger Knights

Roger Knights — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:37:26 +0000

Wouldn’t it be awful if this was Penn & Teller’s Act II?

By: Buzzard

Buzzard — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:26:01 +0000

I really hope that this story is true, but based on the circus that these two gentlemen created leading up to this conference, I am doubtful… and who wouldn’t be? If Mr Whitton and Mr Dyer had handled themselves in a more professional manner, then I would be more excited. Wearing Santa hats and talking trash on youtube does nothing but decrease credibility in my opinion. It doesn’t mean they don’t have a body, it simply decreases credibility. The one and ONLY reason why I am even considering getting my hopes is because of Mr Coleman’s post. I have great respect for you sir.

By: Greg102

Greg102 — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:19:15 +0000

I hope at this press conference there is a credentialed scientist who performed the DNA analysis and this scientist tells the press the factual results of the DNA sample. Anything less, will be a little disappointing with regards to the DNA. Clear pictures will be great, but DNA by a bonfide scientist by a respectable lab will mean much much more!

By: Chuckles

Chuckles — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:17:26 +0000

I’m sorry, but if someone had the ability and know how back in the mid-1960’s to manifest a creature, known as the “Minnesota Iceman”, for moneymaking display at carnivals and fairgrounds, then I’m not buying into all the excitement about the “Georgia Gorilla.” Frank Hansen, owner of the Iceman, openly admitted that there were two versions of the Iceman; one purportedly real and the other a replica. He said that he exhibited only the replica at the carnivals and fairgrounds due to the real Iceman’s value and fragility. The only reaction I get when thinking about the possibility of a “Georgia Gorilla” is a real strong feeling of deja vu. Yes, new discoveries are important, but so is one’s personal credibility. Everyone be very, very careful with this one. If, in fact, the Georgia boys have what they say, then I would seriously suggest that they invest some of their newly found money in a school that teaches interpersonal skills, because they sorely lack those skills at the moment. I dismiss the involvement of Biscardi – the modern day Barnum – in this as a money grubbing venture. If the Georgia boys aren’t careful they won’t have even enough money left for the interpersonal skill classes.

P.S. Has anyone checked the zoo’s in the S.E. United States to see if they’ve had a gorilla or large ape pass away recently? Yes, I’m that convinced that this whole thing is a farce.

By: Drosselmeyer

Drosselmeyer — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:13:25 +0000

Well, here’s to hoping that Friday will be a big day in zoological history.

I’m a firm believer of the thoughtform/Tulpa theory. I lean more heavily towards Forteana than cryptids. I do believe there are large undiscovered animals out there, especially in the ocean, but Bigfoot I believe is unlikely to be one of them.

Such creatures are seen all over the world, including England, where a large hominid could not have gone undiscovered for long, and especially not in this day and age. Every inch of England has been explored. There’s simply no room for it to exist as a flesh-and-blood creature.

Even though I think the likes of Bigfoot/Yeti/Sasquatch etc. are paranormal in origin rather than undiscovered animals, I hope I am proved wrong in the following days.

It would make the world so much more interesting.

By: kentmcmanigal

kentmcmanigal — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:12:09 +0000

If this is a hoax, I will be all the more angry because they have pulled a person I really respect, Loren Coleman, into this. They had better be on the level with this thing.

By: MrDanger

MrDanger — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:11:58 +0000

Loren,

Can you please tell us if any other BF researchers are involved please?