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Has anyone ever play with this board? I never played with the Ouija Board, but I've always heard bad stories related to it, so I'm pretty relunlant to try. So, has anyone play Ouija, and do you have any stories?

haven’t but I want to

well the guy who used to sit next to me in math apparently did it all the time but never smashed the glass (or something) and he had to move out of his house because of all the pissed off ghosts

haven’t but I want to

well the guy who used to sit next to me in math apparently did it all the time but never smashed the glass (or something) and he had to move out of his house because of all the pissed off ghosts

I always heard that you were susspose to put the pointer on Goodbye, maybe he didn't do that.

I always heard that you were susspose to put the pointer on Goodbye, maybe he didn't do that.

either way he's an idiot for doing it alone

I suppose if I ever use a Ouija board it will be one of the time when you just can’t think of anything to say :p

either way he's an idiot for doing it alone

I suppose if I ever use a Ouija board it will be one of the time when you just can’t think of anything to say :p

lol, yea, you should never do it alone.

Ideomotor effect. Fun stuff.
http://www.randi.org/encyclopedia/ideomotor%20effect.html

Superstitious tripe.

Superstitious tripe.

good fun though

Only bad story I've ever heard is that it's a waste of money.

Ideomotor effect. Fun stuff.
http://www.randi.org/encyclopedia/ideomotor%20effect.html

With a serving of the Barnum Postulate on the side:

"A fool and his money are soon parted (http://www.hasbro.com/games/default.cfm?page=search&product_id=9470)."

I gave one to some kids at my church last year. My pastor was so upset he actually came to my house and preached about witchcraft to me.

I had friends who swore by the Ouija. You would see them get on it and it would spell all kinds of crazy nonsense. Yet, the moment I put my finger on the thing, it either wouldn't move or would spell gibberish. They tried to tell me it was because I was a 'nega-psychic'. Or it could have been that it's a whole lotta bs...


It's massed produced by Parker Brothers. Think about it.

I gave one to some kids at my church last year. My pastor was so upset he actually came to my house and preached about witchcraft to me.

Ha. Also, where did you come from?

With a serving of the Barnum Postulate on the side:

"A fool and his money are soon parted (http://www.hasbro.com/games/default.cfm?page=search&product_id=9470)."

Oooooooh! It's glow in the dark!

Why do ghosts always communicate through the Ouija board? Why not Etch-a-Sketch or Scrabble?

I think I've found my ghostly calling. Well, once walking around in girl's changerooms gets old and stale.

I was talking about this with my girl friends mom the other day she said that she knew a girl that lived across the street that always asked the Ouija for more freedom from her domineering parents. And over time she became more free (Prolly a coincidence), started having sex and doing drugs, that type of shit. And one time when she was over this girls house sleeping over she a face in her mirror, always following her. I'm not sure how true this story is, or howsure the mom is but I'm pretty interested in trying it out now.

Oooooooh! It's glow in the dark!

:eek: SHINEY!!!!!!!! *impulse buys 50 million*

Why do ghosts always communicate through the Ouija board? Why not Etch-a-Sketch or Scrabble?

I think I've found my ghostly calling. Well, once walking around in girl's changerooms gets old and stale.

So.... never?

Never tried. But I want to... but I won't try it at my house...

So.... never?

I'll just have to haunt the changerooms in hopes that someone brings an Etch-a-Sketch or Scrabble board. I'm hoping for Etch-a-Sketch so I can prove my wicked ghost sketching skills.

:eek: SHINEY!!!!!!!! *impulse buys 50 million*

Well I just bought 50 million.........and 1!

Why do ghosts always communicate through the Ouija board? Why not Etch-a-Sketch or Scrabble?

I think I've found my ghostly calling. Well, once walking around in girl's changerooms gets old and stale.

I want ghosts to talk to me through etch-a-sketch!

Well I just bought 50 million.........and 1!

I bought a billion of the original though. I win. :p

I want ghosts to talk to me through etch-a-sketch!

Seriously, don't mess with this sh*t, what if it's real eh? WHAT THEN?

Seriously, don't mess with this sh*t, what if it's real eh? WHAT THEN?

Call Ghostbusters!

Call Ghostbusters!

Can you get a refund from Wal-Mart if Egon blasts your Ouija board with his particle blaster backback thing?

I want ghosts to talk to me through etch-a-sketch!

I can so see that in Scary Movie...

I don't put much stock into it, but I've seen a few weird things (or coincidental) regarding the Ouija. My friend and I asked a "spirit" "Where are you?" and it responded "outside" so we looked out her front door and a blackbird was just sitting there staring at us. Another time I was really bored so I tried it by myself (I know everyone says it's stupid to do so, but I didn't think it would truly matter) and a cat I had leapt on my bed and ran sideways across a wall.

One friend said she tried to destroy it, but it wouldn't burn so she threw it in the garbage and found it in the trunk of her car the next day. Most likey she just made that up.

Can you get a refund from Wal-Mart if Egon blasts your Ouija board with his particle blaster backback thing?

Yeah, and you don't even need a receipt!

I don't put much stock into it, but I've seen a few weird things (or coincidental) regarding the Ouija. My friend and I asked a "spirit" "Where are you?" and it responded "outside" so we looked out her front door and a blackbird was just sitting there staring at us. Another time I was really bored so I tried it by myself (I know everyone says it's stupid to do so, but I didn't think it would truly matter) and a cat I had leapt on my bed and ran sideways across a wall.

One friend said she tried to destroy it, but it wouldn't burn so she threw it in the garbage and found it in the trunk of her car the next day. Most likey she just made that up.

Made out of asbestos perhaps?

With a serving of the Barnum Postulate on the side:

"A fool and his money are soon parted (http://www.hasbro.com/games/default.cfm?page=search&product_id=9470)."

Why the hell would anyone buy a Ouija board? You can just make one with a plank of wood, a hobby knife/chisel/magic marker, and a piece of glass... ffs.

I am not sure what I think about it, my mom used to have one and she and my dad would contact the "spirits" that haunted our house (to be clear, weird stuff happened at the house, but I don't believe it was "haunted by spirits")

I think it's either a stupid board game for slumber parties, or something I don't wish to get involved with, probably both. ;)

Has anyone ever play with this board? I never played with the Ouija Board, but I've always heard bad stories related to it, so I'm pretty relunlant to try. So, has anyone play Ouija, and do you have any stories?

I've got a bridge for sale, you interested?

I've got a bridge for sale, you interested?

Ooooh! Oooooh! I'll take ten!

Made out of asbestos perhaps?

LOL. I'm pretty sure she was lying, but I won't entirely reject the possibility because I wasn't there.

I am not sure what I think about it, my mom used to have one and she and my dad would contact the "spirits" that haunted our house (to be clear, weird stuff happened at the house, but I don't believe it was "haunted by spirits")

Yeah, it's just a new house... it creaks and groans a lot.

GET OUT!!!

>.>

<.<

Who said that?

Yeah, it's just a new house... it creaks and groans a lot.

GET OUT!!!

>.>

<.<

Who said that?

Nice Amityville quote there.

I don't know what to make of it myself. I've heard one story from my friend that she was playing around with it, and got scared so she took her hand off of the pointer, and it was still moving. I guess the only way to find out if it really works or not is to try it for myself. Not in my house though.

Nice Amityville quote there.
Amityville? I actually got it from Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby...
:D

I don't know what to make of it myself. I've heard one story from my friend that she was playing around with it, and got scared so she took her hand off of the pointer, and it was still moving. I guess the only way to find out if it really works or not is to try it for myself. Not in my house though.
Meh, half of me thinks it's a crock of shit, and the other half has a hyper-active imagination that keeps me up all night after I see The Ring...

Has anyone ever play with this board? I never played with the Ouija Board, but I've always heard bad stories related to it, so I'm pretty relunlant to try. So, has anyone play Ouija, and do you have any stories?
I'm agnostic on supernatural phenomenon.

I'm agnostic on supernatural phenomenon.

meaning....?

I'm agnostic on supernatural phenomenon.

Well, if you want to stay agnostic, I wouldn't look behind you. (o).(o)

Amityville? I actually got it from Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby...
:D


Meh, half of me thinks it's a crock of shit, and the other half has a hyper-active imagination that keeps me up all night after I see The Ring...

I dunno, I've saw two films that show the piece moving by itself.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2RpQCap6Uw

This one could be debunked as magnet under the table or strings etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5faLCrv89U

Well, it's just too damn dark to see it moving by itself. There are a few places where you can see it fully, but still there's room for debunking.

I dunno, I've saw two films that show the piece moving by itself.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2RpQCap6Uw
Well the poster of the video said this:
"Actually, it is a Halloween prop from the chicago show. Its basically on a wheel and programmed to slide back and forth. "

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5faLCrv89U

Well, it's just too damn dark to see it moving by itself. There are a few places where you can see it fully, but still there's room for debunking.
It looks like someone offscreen is pulling it or something...

I dunno, I've saw two films that show the piece moving by itself.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2RpQCap6Uw

This one could be debunked as magnet under the table or strings etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5faLCrv89U

Well, it's just too damn dark to see it moving by itself. There are a few places where you can see it fully, but still there's room for debunking.

You know they took "gullible" out of the dictionary? I'll prove it, go check!

I really dig on the paranormal, and partly becuase I dont have a choice, but I can say that in all confidence, Ouija Boards, are crocks of crap.

In my experience, those things tell you pretty much what you want to hear.
Mainly, becuase you use one with other people, who want to have fun, and its just not any fun, if you dont "talk to the spirits".

They move it, or you do.

It doesnt ever really move on its own.

I really dig on the paranormal, and partly becuase I dont have a choice
Explain?

Well the poster of the video said this:
"Actually, it is a Halloween prop from the chicago show. Its basically on a wheel and programmed to slide back and forth. "


It looks like someone offscreen is pulling it or something...


Yah, if you look carefully, you can see the fingers on the right side.

Explain?

Some other time maybe.

Suffice it to say, I used to deal with it much more than I do now.
But its something I notice all the time.

Only bad story I've ever heard is that it's a waste of money.

And time. Especially if no one pushes the glass, then its boring too.

I really dig on the paranormal, and partly becuase I dont have a choice, but I can say that in all confidence, Ouija Boards, are crocks of crap.

In my experience, those things tell you pretty much what you want to hear.
Mainly, becuase you use one with other people, who want to have fun, and its just not any fun, if you dont "talk to the spirits".

They move it, or you do.

It doesnt ever really move on its own.

And you might not even be aware that you're moving it. Ideomotor effect.

Some other time maybe.

Suffice it to say, I used to deal with it much more than I do now.
But its something I notice all the time.


Did I say one bridge? I actually have 15 bridges and one goes over a lake, and you get the lake for free with that one.

It's fun to play Ouija with people who are really into it and possibly afraid and stuff. Then just subtly move the thing around and make it say vaguely creepy messages, like "PORK RUNS IN THE NIGHT."

Some other time maybe.

Suffice it to say, I used to deal with it much more than I do now.
But its something I notice all the time.

Do you notice... dead people all the time? :eek:


Sorry, I had to say it. :)

It's fun to play Ouija with people who are really into it and possibly afraid and stuff. Then just subtly move the thing around and make it say vaguely creepy messages, like "PORK RUNS IN THE NIGHT."

So that's why my pork rinds keep on dissapearing!

It's fun to play Ouija with people who are really into it and possibly afraid and stuff. Then just subtly move the thing around and make it say vaguely creepy messages, like "PORK RUNS IN THE NIGHT."

Just remember, creeping rusty meat is the heart of all death metal.

Puh-leeze, I think that if 'spirits' do exist they have better things to do than to tell you that 'Jimmy kissed Terry last week! GIGGLE GIGGLE GIGGLE!'
If I was dead and had control of one of those things I would spell out 'penis' over and over, and then make it appear in blood on the wall.
Just imagine the effect THAT would have on a group of 14 year old girls.

Harmonia Mortus Redux;11648185']Puh-leeze, I think that if 'spirits' do exist they have better things to do than to tell you that 'Jimmy kissed Terry last week! GIGGLE GIGGLE GIGGLE!'
If I was dead and had control of one of those things I would spell out 'penis' over and over, and then make it appear in blood on the wall.
Just imagine the effect THAT would have on a group of 14 year old girls.

Meh I can do better. I can play mind tricks on them and turn them against one another and watch them kill each other. :D

Harmonia Mortus Redux;11648185']Puh-leeze, I think that if 'spirits' do exist they have better things to do than to tell you that 'Jimmy kissed Terry last week! GIGGLE GIGGLE GIGGLE!'
If I was dead and had control of one of those things I would spell out 'penis' over and over, and then make it appear in blood on the wall.
Just imagine the effect THAT would have on a group of 14 year old girls.

Actually, I would just try to have sex with the 14 year old girls. (I'm still 16, it's not pedophilia!)

"The best thing about high school girls: I decompose, their flesh stays on their bones..."

Its hard to have sex without a body. Unless your a Japanese tentacle ghost, but those only occur in Japan, so you would have to die there.

Harmonia Mortus Redux;11648228']Its hard to have sex without a body. Unless your a Japanese tentacle ghost, but those only occur in Japan, so you would have to die there.

*packs bags*
Actually, screw it, I'll figure out a way...

Harmonia Mortus Redux;11648228']Its hard to have sex without a body. Unless your a Japanese tentacle ghost, but those only occur in Japan, so you would have to die there.

There are Incubus and Succubus.

There are Incubus and Succubus.

Those are demons, not ghosts. Important differences :P

Do you notice... dead people all the time? :eek:


Sorry, I had to say it. :)

HAH.

No.

I would think that would be annoying.

HAH.

No.

I would think that would be annoying.

Espically once they become aware that you can see them. It'll be like "Go away, no no, I won't help you right now, Go away, jeez go back to your grave."

There are Incubus and Succubus.

Indeed, but they have bodies.

http://d1event.net/img/creatures/diablo/succubus.gif

And they make sexy little moaning sounds when you kill them.

Indeed, but they have bodies.

http://d1event.net/img/creatures/diablo/succubus.gif

And they make sexy little moaning sounds when you kill them.

and people will now become demon slayer just to get arsoual from the sound.

Just a tip for people who like to experiment with ouiji. You can't just go out and buy a new board from the store and expect it to work. It needs to be one that has been around for a while and 'broken in' already for it to work. Check pawn shops or other similar places.

Another tip, don't do it alone, it is not nearly as fun, and don't do it in your house. Go somewhere abandoned or into a cemetary or some place dark and scary with your friends. Ouiji is alot of fun but only if you use it properly. Dont go pissing off all the supernatural shit, they DO screw back.

meaning....?

He'll believe it when he sees it.

He'll believe it when he sees it.

ahh, thanks. lol Yea there is that problem with the Paranormal, so far it can't be produced in labs.

You can't just go out and buy a new board from the store and expect it to work. It needs to be one that has been around for a while and 'broken in' already for it to work.

How did the boards that have "been around for a while" and are now "broken in" first start working when they were brand new? (edit: I just want to make sure that we aren't just trying to make up silly rules and tips and such in an attempt to fool ourselves into believing that Oujia boards are anything more than just a cheap consumer scam ;) )


Dont go pissing off all the supernatural shit, they DO screw back.

Somebody give me a complete list of everything one could do with a Ouija board to piss off all the bogeymen and such. An experiment is in order.

The Ouija board is a toy, and it was intended for amusement only. There are some tricks to it,though. You can actually move the oracle to whatever letter you want, with a little practice of course. It's a great trick to pull on your friends, especially when they're particularly scared already. We plopped down on a loading dock at one of the abandoned buildings at the local mental hospital, pulled out the Ouija board, and I made it spell "help me" and "let me out." The guys screamed bloody murder and ran back to the car. hehehehehe

How did the boards that have "been around for a while" and are now "broken in" first start working when they were brand new?

The theory is, that the longer the board has been around, the more energy it picks up, etc. It's like breaking in a new shoe.


Somebody give me a complete list of everything one could do with a Ouija board to piss off the all bogeymen and such. An experiment is in order.

http://www.mysticalblaze.com/OuijaTips.htm

This seems like a good list.

The theory is, that the longer the board has been around, the more energy it picks up, etc. It's like breaking in a new shoe.


http://www.npr.org/tv/2005/donadamsshoephone200.jpg (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Get_Smart#Gadgets)

Mortal plane calling the afterlife, mortal plane calling the afterlife, come in please...

http://www.npr.org/tv/2005/donadamsshoephone200.jpg

Mortal plane calling the afterlife, mortal plane calling the afterlife, come in please...

LOL! 10!

Supposedly, it can act as a portal to the "other side", but I think it needs to be covered in unholy water(not regular. regular is neautral) at least once. However, just like real unlocked doors, it does not usually discriminate, so you could be talking to a spirit of good or an evil nazi bunny demon of satanic undeath. Also, if it does work like that and you get an evil spirit, do NOT burn it. It's a portal and burning it deasrtoys the portal, trapping the evil with you in this side.

This is all supposed.

Supposedly, it can act as a portal to the "other side", but I think it needs to be covered in unholy water(not regular. regular is neautral) at least once. However, just like real unlocked doors, it does not usually discriminate, so you could be talking to a spirit of good or an evil nazi bunny demon of satanic undeath. Also, if it does work like that and you get an evil spirit, do NOT burn it. It's a portal and burning it deasrtoys the portal, trapping the evil with you in this side.

This is all supposed.

I heard that breaking the board into 7 diffrent pieces works.

http://www.mysticalblaze.com/OuijaTips.htm

This seems like a good list.


Do choose your partners carefully. Negativity, ridicule, or bad attitude can cause the board to not work at all, or worse, summon something equally negative that may be difficult to banish.


Translation: Critical thinking or skepticism are only practiced by bad, negative people.

Classic. :rolleyes:

I'd say only use it if you are sure of what you're doing. Using these things can have both highly beneficial and highly dangerous consequences, and it is hard to tell whether or not the things you're in contact with are harmless or outright hostile. Always make sure to take procautions and always make sure to end the session properly in order to close the portal you've created.

And, always remember:

Never, ever ask whatever you're in contact with to give you a sign of its presence...that's akin to giving it an invitation to come on over to our world, and you might end up bringing something very bad in.

Now, I always say "keep an open, but skeptical mind" about these things, but it doesn't hurt to take your precautions. After all, the chance of getting struck by lightning is pretty low but we still wouldn't climb a tree and wave a golf club around, would we?

I'd say only use it if you are sure of what you're doing. Using these things can have both highly beneficial and highly dangerous consequences, and it is hard to tell whether or not the things you're in contact with are harmless or outright hostile. Always make sure to take procautions and always make sure to end the session properly in order to close the portal you've created.

And, always remember:

Never, ever ask whatever you're in contact with to give you a sign of its presence...that's akin to giving it an invitation to come on over to our world, and you might end up bringing something very bad in.

Now, I always say "keep an open, but skeptical mind" about these things, but it doesn't hurt to take your precautions. After all, the chance of getting struck by lightning is pretty low but we still wouldn't climb a tree and wave a golf club around, would we?


Would TM (Transcendental meditation) have the same affect as an Ouija Board? I mean in terms of it's power to bring in evil forces?

Would TM (Transcendental meditation) have the same affect as an Ouija Board? I mean in terms of it's power to bring in evil forces?

Not according to most "authorities" on the subject.

Would TM (Transcendental meditation) have the same affect as an Ouija Board? I mean in terms of it's power to bring in evil forces?

I'd be more concerned about the cult-like nature of some TM groups than the risk of attracting evil; also, its benefits are somewhat dubious and may be outright detrimental to your mental health.

Personally, I think you're better off meditating on your own through more traditional forms or practicing contemplative martial arts like Tai Chi, but if you want to look in to TM you should, if only to learn. I'd still be wary, given that there is very little evidence of the benefits of the program and it can be quite costly.

I'd be more concerned about the cult-like nature of some TM groups than the risk of attracting evil; also, its benefits are somewhat dubious and may be outright detrimental to your mental health.

Personally, I think you're better off meditating on your own through more traditional forms or practicing contemplative martial arts like Tai Chi, but if you want to look in to TM you should, if only to learn. I'd still be wary, given that there is very little evidence of the benefits of the program and it can be quite costly.

Well the reason I ask is that I used to do reasearch on The Amityville House, and in my reasearch I found out that George Lutz did TM in the house and then all that crap happened. I was just wondering if maybe there was a connection between George Lutz messing with something he wasn't experienced with and the events that happened to the Lutzs in the house.

Well the reason I ask is that I used to do reasearch on The Amityville House, and in my reasearch I found out that George Lutz did TM in the house and then all that crap happened. I was just wondering if maybe there was a connection between George Lutz messing with something he wasn't experienced with and the events that happened to the Lutzs in the house.


The thing to remember about the Lutz's is that they made it all up.
They admitted to it, and have recently (George Lutz) retracted the admission.

Amityville was a hoax.

However, lets assume it wasnt...

The people that were called in after the Lut'z fled, were George and Lorraine Warren.
They are Demonologists, and Lorraine claims to be psychic, and had the gift of "Discernment".*

They reassured the Lutz's that the practice of TM had little to do with it.

Well the reason I ask is that I used to do reasearch on The Amityville House, and in my reasearch I found out that George Lutz did TM in the house and then all that crap happened. I was just wondering if maybe there was a connection between George Lutz messing with something he wasn't experienced with and the events that happened to the Lutzs in the house.

Amityville was most likely a hoax or at least extremely exaggerated; many of the events described were not corroborated in reports or simply didn't happen. Also, the backbone of the story (the Indian burial ground) didn't even exist, and subsequent investigations ultimately turned up nothing; even the "hoofprints in the snow" were impossible because it didn't snow on the day of the event or any time before it. Even the priest mentioned only called the Lutzes and never visited them.

However, it may have been haunted to some degree; nevertheless, the story itself is exaggerated and its ties to TM nonexistent...otherwise, there would be a hell of a lot more Amityvilles going on during the period and up until the present. If anything, it was a mild haunting played up to profit off of the combination of The Exorcist's popularity, the religious right's criticism of "Satanic" music, and the overall hostility towards the occult that was probably a combination of these as well as the end of the Hippie era.

It's a good, scary read but don't take it at face value. I think there were paranormal events or at least strange occurrences, but nowhere near the stuff described in the book.

I heard that breaking the board into 7 diffrent pieces works.

Only if you then dissolve them in pig's urine and then eat them.

Bridges, get'cher bridges.

Only if you then dissolve them in pig's urine and then eat them.

Now that would be a demonic punishment...

The thing to remember about the Lutz's is that they made it all up.
They admitted to it, and have recently (George Lutz) retracted the admission.

Amityville was a hoax.

However, lets assume it wasnt...

The people that were called in after the Lut'z fled, were George and Lorraine Warren.
They are Demonologists, and Lorraine claims to be psychic, and had the gift of "Discernment".*

They reassured the Lutz's that the practice of TM had little to do with it.

I actually talked to the late Mr. Lutzs (he died recently) when he was in NC. Apparently the whole thing about him admitting that it was a hoax, was an internet rumor.

I think something did happen in that house, I don't know what. I also don't think that the original story is what it is today. I mean let's face it, Hollywood like to add their own twist to any story, so of course the movie The Amityville Horror (both) added on to the story. Also, Jay Anson who was the author for the book The Amityville Horror also added on to the story because hey, he got to sell the book.

As to why the house is quiet today, I really don't know. I wish the current owner Brian Wilson would let a Paranormal Invesigation team (T.A.P.S. would do a great job) into the house and put this to bed once and for all.

I betcha I could get a better message from the 'other side' with a bottle of brandy than with a Ouija board :D

Amityville was most likely a hoax or at least extremely exaggerated; many of the events described were not corroborated in reports or simply didn't happen. Also, the backbone of the story (the Indian burial ground) didn't even exist,

Actually, that got started by Hans Holzer not the Lutzs.


and subsequent investigations ultimately turned up nothing; even the "hoofprints in the snow" were impossible because it didn't snow on the day of the event or any time before it.

Hans Holzer again, let's face it, Hans Holzer is either really stupid, trying to make a buck off of this case, or is lying. I choose option B and C.

Even the priest mentioned only called the Lutzes and never visited them.

I'm going to have to disagree with you here, because from what I can see he stuck to his story, he even said he did on a radio show (can't remember the name).

However, it may have been haunted to some degree; nevertheless, the story itself is exaggerated and its ties to TM nonexistent...otherwise, there would be a hell of a lot more Amityvilles going on during the period and up until the present.

I do believe that the story was exaggerated by the movie, book, and Holzer.


If anything, it was a mild haunting played up to profit off of the combination of The Exorcist's popularity, the religious right's criticism of "Satanic" music, and the overall hostility towards the occult that was probably a combination of these as well as the end of the Hippie era.

Actually the Lutzs only really made about $300,000 from the whole deal. The people who wrote the book and produced the movie earned a whole lot more. Most of that money was spent on legal battles.


It's a good, scary read but don't take it at face value. I think there were paranormal events or at least strange occurrences, but nowhere near the stuff described in the book.

Agreed.

I'll just have to haunt the changerooms in hopes that someone brings an Etch-a-Sketch or Scrabble board. I'm hoping for Etch-a-Sketch so I can prove my wicked ghost sketching skills.

so... would that make you a Ghost Writer! (sorry, i couldn't resist :p )

so... would that make you a Ghost Writer! (sorry, i couldn't resist :p )

LOL, good one.

Actually the Lutzs only really made about $300,000 from the whole deal. The people who wrote the book and produced the movie earned a whole lot more. Most of that money was spent on legal battles.





A lot of people have done a whole lot more for 300,000 dollars.


A sucker's born every minute.

As for the Amityville Case, I really don't know where to put my vote. I hear both sides, and both sides have valid argument. At the end I wasn't there so I can't really make a clear call. It would help if the current owner would let a team invesigate his house, but Bush has a better chance of getting 100% approval rating than of that happening.

A lot of people have done a whole lot more for 300,000 dollars.


A sucker's born every minute.

enough talk of Blow-Pops! i want to hear more about these wonderful bridges someone was selling!

enough talk of Blow-Pops! i want to hear more about these wonderful bridges someone was selling!

Well I got the New York Bridge, The Golden Gate, Madison Bridge, and several I-85s bridges!

Well I got the New York Bridge, The Golden Gate, Madison Bridge, and several I-85s bridges!

One of the bridges that I've got comes with a lake that it goes over. You get the lake FREE with the bridge.

One of the bridges that I've got comes with a lake that it goes over. You get the lake FREE with the bridge.

Well I got a draw bridge!

Has anyone ever play with this board? I never played with the Ouija Board, but I've always heard bad stories related to it, so I'm pretty relunlant to try. So, has anyone play Ouija, and do you have any stories?

You should only be reluctant if you are afraid of what will come out of your subconcious via the Ideomotor effect. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ideomotor_effect)

Would TM (Transcendental meditation) have the same affect as an Ouija Board? I mean in terms of it's power to bring in evil forces?

No.

Well I got the New York Bridge, The Golden Gate, Madison Bridge, and several I-85s bridges!

what about the London? or did the deal with the guy in Arizona "fall through"? :D

what about the London? or did the deal with the guy in Arizona "fall through"? :D

Well he did do the falling... :p

/morbid joke.

As for the London Bridge, well it fell down.

/corny joke.

Well he did do the falling... :p

/morbid joke.

As for the London Bridge, well it fell down.

/corny joke.

now see, i made two humorous references, but inside a business-transaction line :D

PHEAR MY WORD SKRILLS!