Still Waters Posted July 21, 2017 #1 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Quote People in the west Stirlingshire village of Killearn could be giving Loch Ness a run for its money. Main Street resident Jimmy Wright (66) snapped this odd sight while walking his son’s dog on Crow Hill - known locally as ‘the cowfield’. These days such things cause ripples on social media. Jimmy told the Observer: “I put it on Facebook - but I was taken aback at just how much response it received. It definitely has people talking.” http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/residents-stirlingshire-village-react-sighting-10823510 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpandMyMind Posted July 21, 2017 #2 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Yeah, it was a treestump. Was all over Facebook. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Narcisse Posted July 21, 2017 #3 Share Posted July 21, 2017 If you don't really examine the pic, it looks like a creature. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acute Posted July 21, 2017 #4 Share Posted July 21, 2017 "Mystery creature"? If it's stationary, it's most likely a tree stump. If it wears a kilt, plays the bagpipes, and dances a jig, it's probably a Scot. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereologist Posted July 21, 2017 #5 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I was looking for a creature on the wood. Apparently, there isn't much happening in that town. A stump causes great excitement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essan Posted July 21, 2017 #6 Share Posted July 21, 2017 3 hours ago, ExpandMyMind said: Yeah, it was a treestump. Which makes it a close relative of Nessie, if not Nessie herself 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Caspian Hare Posted July 21, 2017 #7 Share Posted July 21, 2017 The legendary Pareidoliasaurus! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papageorge1 Posted July 21, 2017 #8 Share Posted July 21, 2017 3 hours ago, ExpandMyMind said: Yeah, it was a treestump. Was all over Facebook. Has the photographer admitted that it was a tree stump or is that just a claim by skeptics? If he admits it was a hoax then I think that would be reprehensible for a retired NHS general manager for mental health services in Glasgow. I believe cryptozoology to be a serious field. Now, I would have no problem with this amusement if he was honest at the end of his initial reporting. Or was it the news reporter hoaxing us? So, do we know if the photographer admits it is a hoax? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpandMyMind Posted July 21, 2017 #9 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Just now, papageorge1 said: Has the photographer admitted that it was a tree stump or is that just a claim by skeptics? If he admits it was a hoax then I think that would be reprehensible for a retired NHS general manager for mental health services in Glasgow. I believe cryptozoology to be a serious field. Now, I would have no problem with this amusement if he was honest at the end of his initial reporting. Or was it the news reporter hoaxing us? So, do we know if the photographer admits it is a hoax? I have no idea. It was other people that had also seen it who said it was a tree stump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereologist Posted July 21, 2017 #10 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Does the photographer have to admit a hoax to reassure the gullible that it was indeed a hoax? Is it reprehensible for a " retired NHS general manager for mental health services in Glasgow " to possibly have a good laugh? No. This is absolutely hilarious. http://mysteriousuniverse.org/2017/07/land-nessie-reported-by-dog-walker-in-scotland/ Quote Being concerned about the safety of his fellow Stirlingers (Sterlingites? Stirlinguists?), Wright immediately reported the unusual and possibly dangerous creature to the police, the military, wildlife experts and local hunters. Quote What about those holding out hope that the lack of Nessie sightings this year may be due to the monster going mobile (and apparently shrinking – curse you, climate change!) and moving to Stirlingshire or one of its nearby lochs? The opening line says it all Quote If the Loch Ness Monster is spotted on land rather than in the water, is it still a tree stump? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papageorge1 Posted July 21, 2017 #11 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Just now, ExpandMyMind said: I have no idea. It was other people that had also seen it who said it was a tree stump. Ah, there are always skeptical claims against any crypto claims. I am not making a final conclusion then, but I do lean to the stump explanation. If it is a stump, I am nonplussed by the photographer or reporters behavior. They might say 'harmless fun', but I would disagree without an honest disclosure in the end. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Waters Posted July 21, 2017 Author #12 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I would say he posted it on Facebook for fun just to see what comments it generated. However, there's method in his madness so good luck to him. Quote “At the end of the day if it gets people talking and gives everyone a bit of escape from all the bad news there seems to be at the moment then it’s all good. If it brightens up someone’s day and makes some money for charity all the better.” 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereologist Posted July 21, 2017 #13 Share Posted July 21, 2017 There is no need to admit a joke when the joke is so obvious. I can't find anyone on the internet taking this seriously. Even Coast to Coast sees it as a joke. A funny comment: "Looks like a weather balloon. It always is, isn't it" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papageorge1 Posted July 21, 2017 #14 Share Posted July 21, 2017 17 minutes ago, stereologist said: There is no need to admit a joke when the joke is so obvious. What was so obvious to a newbie to the subject? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebDandelion Posted July 21, 2017 #15 Share Posted July 21, 2017 5 hours ago, acute said: "Mystery creature"? If it's stationary, it's most likely a tree stump. If it wears a kilt, plays the bagpipes, and dances a jig, it's probably a Scot. LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetoroam Posted July 21, 2017 #16 Share Posted July 21, 2017 1 hour ago, papageorge1 said: What was so obvious to a newbie to the subject? A newbie on what subject...fake nessie stories or tree stumps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papageorge1 Posted July 21, 2017 #17 Share Posted July 21, 2017 10 minutes ago, freetoroam said: A newbie on what subject...fake nessie stories or tree stumps? This particular creature/stump. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrover Posted July 22, 2017 #18 Share Posted July 22, 2017 8 hours ago, papageorge1 said: What was so obvious to a newbie to the subject? That it's a tree stump, nothing more, nothing less. I'd assume it's OK to assume that level of knowledge. As in, a tree stump presented in any context is still obviously a tree stump. It's a tree stump. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papageorge1 Posted July 22, 2017 #19 Share Posted July 22, 2017 21 minutes ago, oldrover said: That it's a tree stump, nothing more, nothing less. I'd assume it's OK to assume that level of knowledge. As in, a tree stump presented in any context is still obviously a tree stump. It's a tree stump. Balderdash!! Absolutely not clear or intended to be clear in the OP photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc14 Posted July 22, 2017 #20 Share Posted July 22, 2017 (edited) Should be titled "Interesting tree stump photographed" 45 minutes ago, papageorge1 said: Balderdash!! Absolutely not clear or intended to be clear in the OP photo. Balderdash? What do you think it is? Edited July 22, 2017 by Merc14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereologist Posted July 22, 2017 #21 Share Posted July 22, 2017 2 hours ago, papageorge1 said: Balderdash!! Absolutely not clear or intended to be clear in the OP photo. Are you on drugs or something? It is obviously a stump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papageorge1 Posted July 22, 2017 #22 Share Posted July 22, 2017 2 hours ago, Merc14 said: Should be titled "Interesting tree stump photographed" Balderdash? What do you think it is? A photo meant to confuse the innocent without confessing up in the article. Despicable!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereologist Posted July 22, 2017 #23 Share Posted July 22, 2017 A photo to confuse the extremely gullible that have never seen a stump before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papageorge1 Posted July 22, 2017 #24 Share Posted July 22, 2017 59 minutes ago, stereologist said: Are you on drugs or something? It is obviously a stump. I've never done drugs. Why is it so obvious? It could look like a baby nessie out on stroll too!! And I pride myself on my meticulous attention to detail!! There was nothing obvious to a man with my level of fine discernment. I am calling despicable journalism!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrover Posted July 22, 2017 #25 Share Posted July 22, 2017 6 hours ago, papageorge1 said: I am calling despicable journalism!! Why? You're not meant to take it seriously. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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