Whats your opinion on Mermaids (Page 2) jimeeze1: After reviewing the press release I am appalled that a nature show would purposely mislead the public into thinking it was looking at a documentary....I know that they stage things as recreations but to outright lie and say that this is a real oceanic scholar and use an actor and fake clips for rating is so wrong I don't know where to begin....for one; the transition is entirely possible, but now if any real proof is presented will be looked at with so much doubt that something real may be overlooked....I used to love the animal documentaries; now I wonder how much of it was staged.....so sad! LiptonCambell: Animal documentaries have been staged since the beginning. Disney's award winning documentary on Lemmings,"White Wilderness" showed them committing suicide as a form of population control. Completely staged. They killed lemmings instead, and made it look like a suicide, pushing them off cliffs It won an Academy Award. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Wilderness_(film) Corwin: My opinion on Mermaids? A little Tempura batter, deep-fried at 375F until crispy and golden-brown... some lemon-wedges and a little fresh-ground pepper... now THAT'S some good eatin'. There's an old wives-tale that they sing when you drop them into the oil, but it's probably just the sound of the steam escaping. jimeeze1: If those images of Ruby's are fake; they are damn good ones....imagine what it would cost to recreate what is lying there on the beach.....and who would profit from such an endeavor.! Corwin: The images aren't fake... but the latex mermaid doll is. Sure, it's some pretty good latex work... probably cost a couple of thousand $US to make. As for who is profiting... well, obviously the producers of the fake-documentary about mermaids likely made a ton of money with the good ratings that those kinds of shows usually get. Which is also why they're pasting those photos all over the internet for promotional purposes. There is no shortage of gullible people who eat that kind of BS up like hotcakes... present company included. (Edited by Corwin) calybonos: Just out of curiosity, how much does a good latex Mermaid cost? ....and where would I find one? Corwin: Here Piggy... you could try these guys out. ---> https://secure.realdoll.com/ I'm not sure if they have a mermaid in their inventory, but I'm certain they could do a custom job for ya. And Realdoll do top notch work... way better than that skinjob mermaid in those photos. But it'll cost you... their dolls run from $5000 to $7000 each. And, you're welcome. calybonos: I already have an inflatable cow, but some times a guy feels like a little surf and turf. Corwin: Maybe they copy themselves through a process similar to cellular mitosis, and just split themselves into two identical mermaids. Still... not a very "sexy" way of going about this whole reproduction process. Oh, and Jimeeze... I found that info on that website I posted for Caly. They also apparently accept most major credit cards, and I imagine they can customize a mermaid version for you with all the naughty bits included, so no worries. And you're welcome. Corwin: I am of the opinion that mermaids cheat on their income taxes. And this could be proven... I'd bet that if you looked on record you would find that not ONCE has a mermaid EVER filed a tax return. jimeeze1: I like keeping an open mind about things but after seeing some of the misinformation that is being presented on shows that are supposed to be documentaries really upsets me....you cant trust the government; broadcasting networks or anybody these days....its a shame; so I just keep digging and listening to everyone and the truth usually rises to the top....thanks to blogs like these peeps are far more informed than when I was young and now with so many eyes and ears the truth will eventually shine through....good work peeps; keep it up! ghostgeek: I think mermaids belong with those other chimeras of myth, the satyrs, as charming fancies of the idle mind. Now the giant octopus is a different matter entirely. Some things exist and some things don't. BeautifulGoddess001: Mermaids don't exist. It's called folklore. Mythology. Just like the Greek/Roman gods. They don't exist. Neither does the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot or the Yeti. (Edited by BeautifulGoddess001) Corwin: Leprechauns exist though... I've seen one on television commercials where these rotten kids are always trying to steal his breakfast cereal. BeautifulGoddess001: ^ Is that supposed to be funny? I fail to see the humor. Obviously it's a cartoon. Corwin: No, I was being completely serious.... but, he's a cartoon you say? Hmmm... I may have to reevaluate my previous hypothesis. | Science Chat Room 1 Person Chatting Similar Conversations |