Comments on: Baby Ogopogo Carcass?

By: Zachary S. Martinson

Zachary S. Martinson — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:56:35 +0000

I think that shows like Monster Quest will and does find cryptids, but I don’ think the government will let them say.

To newoyahero, the giant squid was already proven.

Also in a couple bags there is obviously a fish but in one I’m not 100% sure cause the head’s shape.

By: springheeledjack

springheeledjack — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:59:35 +0000

I agree with Andrew Minnesota and others up there…MQ should not be raked over the coals for not finding anything. At best, it’s a roll of the dice…they walk into an environment and spend a really small amount of time looking for something that has evaded capture/sighting for decades…I think they COULD find something but it will be sheer luck at best. As others, the point of MQ is to get general public interested in cryptids to the point where spending more for cryptozoology is seen as worthwhile and a good expenditure of dollars.

What I do not like about MQ is that it is sensationalistic…they play up the mundane and the things that have lilttle or nothing to do with cryptozoology (And I fully understand there is a force back there trying to make things more exciting, and blah, blah, blah). And to be fair, some of their methods are more than a little ridiculous–like getting a bunch of guys to tromp through a minute section of the pine barrens to try and scare up the Jersey Devil–that was the proverbial needle in the haystack and I don’t they should have used that footage unless they had come up with something.

That is, what I believe, ticks people off and gets them negative against MQ–that they (MQ) spend so much air time on some of these approaches and then come up with absolutely nothing. And I agree with that.

Or second, using footage of the Mantauk monster during the show…which obviously had nothing of significance other than filler. And if they spend more than two minutes of air time on the golf balls in Loch Ness business (especially if they play up the fact that they “discovered” something), I am going to get ticked all over again, and think twice about watching on a regular basis.

Like I said, I don’t mind them investigating and looking for cryptids…heck, I don’t even mind if they carry out crazy ideas as long as they don’t use it as a marketing ploy…

By: apithacus

apithacus — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:30:07 +0000

If we can put a man on the moon, its not crazy to say some day we could see a yeti with a spoon.

By: newoyahero

newoyahero — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:45:59 +0000

To everyone saying MQ won’t find something, did you all forget about the giant squid?

By: Haley Fisher

Haley Fisher — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:11:25 +0000

I would certainly have to agree with you here Sean, I was personally a little bit shocked when I heard that Bill announced that what MQ found was a “baby Ogopogo.” To be perfectly honest. I think Bill was WAY too quick to say such a thing and to be frank, the specimen found didn’t resemble anything remotely like an Ogopogo to me. I of course always try to remain optimistic when these things come up, but I will be very surprised if the specimin is an Ogopogo.

When MQ asked for my own personal opinion about the specimen, I tried to remain adamant about these opinions and I hope that in the final version of the episode they will try and show both sides of the coin. I think that this is the most responsibly scientific approach to the issue, seeing as neither Bill or anyone else on that boat knew what it was.

To say that the specimen was a baby Ogopogo before any scientific examination was conducted is in my humble opinion scientifically irresponsible.

By: red_pill_junkie

red_pill_junkie — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:35:55 +0000

Sadly I have yet to see a complete MQ episode here in Mexico.

But the way I see it, the program has 2 clear missions:

*First and foremost, to entertain.

*And second, to make a case that investigating the existence of these creatures is a worthy Scientific endeavor.

Whatever else is gained if these two are met is already a plus.

By: Shane Durgee

Shane Durgee — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:05:22 +0000

as much as tell the world not to get too excited by recent headline’s

Done and done.

Obviously if there was clear, irreproachable evidence of an animal like this it would have made headlines in science journals as well as mainstream news before an episode of MQ aired, but I am curious about the DNA results.

Thanks, Sean (OgopogoTruth?) for clearing things up and for your efforts! I’ll tune in.

By: Greg102

Greg102 — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:51:28 +0000

I agree that it’s “possible” that MQ could find a cryptid, but that’s equivalent to hitting the mega millions lottery 4 weeks in a row. Possible, but not likely, especially when these expeditions are like 2 days at most for majority of them. I enjoy the shows no matter what the outcome, at least history channel is putting its money into something cryptozoology related! They’ve made it to producing a 3rd season, so that’s something to celebrate!!! The most likely chance to find a cryptid is going to be in the ocean, or the orang pendek in Sumatra. Another thing to note is if they actually discovered conclusive evidence of a cryptid, you would hear about it way before the TV show airs. It would send shockwaves throughout the scientific community. I’ll still watch every episode, it’s better than nothing crypto related

By: raisinsofwrath

raisinsofwrath — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:19:46 +0000

The problem is, it’s not entertaining. Odds of finding a cryptid are slim at best but you can still make an entertaining, provocative and informative show. Unfortunately MQ most often fails in their attempt.

With a little retooling I’m sure the show can improve as it is possible to keep the attention of the viewer without shaking hands with Bigfoot.

As for the pictures, it’s completely understandable to not give everything away in lieu of the broadcast.

By: Dj Plasmic Nebula

Dj Plasmic Nebula — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:29:54 +0000

i do not agree. I do believe these shows can find cryptids. all they have to do is look.

Cryptids just walk around. if they weren’t walking, you can find them.