Mist, Ghost or Computer Graphics?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a video purportedly showing a ghostly image by a car, exploring themes of skepticism, perception, and the nature of evidence in paranormal phenomena. Participants share their experiences and interpretations of the video, as well as their reactions to its content.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express intrigue over the video, noting that it allegedly never aired and questioning its authenticity.
  • Several users report seeing the ghostly image, with one participant suggesting that leaning in close to the screen and increasing the volume enhances the experience.
  • Others express skepticism, with one participant stating that the apparition seems manufactured and not convincingly ghostly.
  • There are mentions of audio phenomena, with one participant claiming to hear a faint whisper that sounds like "I buried Paul," while another interprets it differently.
  • Some participants report feeling unsettled or frightened by the video, while others remain skeptical and question the validity of the evidence presented.
  • One participant mentions a possible lens reflection or shadow as an alternative explanation for the image seen in the video.
  • There is a humorous exchange regarding the audio content, with some participants lamenting the lack of speakers to fully experience the video.
  • One participant expresses uncertainty about whether the thread's tone is sarcastic, questioning the existence of the apparition altogether.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus; there are multiple competing views regarding the authenticity of the ghostly image and the interpretation of the audio. Some express belief in the evidence, while others remain skeptical.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention issues with accessing the video link, which may affect their ability to engage fully with the content. There are also varying interpretations of the audio, indicating a dependence on individual perceptions.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may interest individuals curious about paranormal phenomena, skeptics of ghost sightings, and those exploring the intersection of visual and auditory perception in media.

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This is an intriguing video that apparently never aired. See if you can spot the image by the car that is supposed to be a ghost.

http://www.princeton.edu/~ccaro/mist_or_ghost.html
 
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Actually Monique brought this up some time ago. I find that if I look really closely when the car goes behing the the trees I can definitely see it. I had to look several times... that is strange. I don't know.
 
LOL.. I showed this to my wife without warning her, and she practically had a heart attack.
 
Math Is Hard said:
This is an intriguing video that apparently never aired. See if you can spot the image by the car that is supposed to be a ghost.

Hmmm. This kind of 'evidence' is always so tantalising, yet proves nothing. Having said that, I must admit feeling a little unsettled by the alleged phantom.

Would like to comment further, but have laundry to do.
 
In order to better see the ghost, you should lean in close to the screen and turn the volume up.
 
The link appears to be dead :confused:

I mean, the link to the actual video.
 
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In order to better see the ghost, you should lean in close to the screen and turn the volume up.
You're right, TA! I could have sworn I detected some EVP phenomena. If you turn up the volume really high, you can hear a very faint whisper. It sounds like "I buried Paul."
 
Ok, I saw it and now I have to seriously reconsider my stance as a skeptic.
 
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I have watched it several times now and am less and less convinced of its authenticity. If you watch the 'apparition' closely, it somehow has a manufactured quality to it, almost too much like an undergraduate notion of a ghoul. Did anyone else sense this?
 
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It sounds like "I buried Paul."

Its Ringo! Oh wait, he's not dead. Its hard to tell sometimes.
 
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I'm not sure what I saw. Maybe I was looking at the wrong thing because what I thought I saw appeared to be more in front of the car than off to the side. The image did appear vaguely human, but, not as 'ghostly' as I expected. Perhaps it was just a lens reflection or odd shadow. The words were very indistinct. When I tweaked the bass, it sounded like 'Iberia mall', which may have just been a plug for the dealership.
 
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Got to give up drinking so much coffee :/

EDIT: The evidence is quite compelling if you look hard enough, still a little skeptical but I do not have any speakers on my system so its hard to tell.
 
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EDIT: The evidence is quite compelling if you look hard enough, still a little skeptical but I do not have any speakers on my system so its hard to tell.

That is quite the shame, since the audio component is half the experience.
 
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I don't know if this can be successfully debunked.. still gives me the shivers!
 
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You guys might have mentioned the bloody thing at the end...you have no idea how much I just freaked out...I think that took a couple of years off my life.

I'm still trying to figure out if you guys are being sarcastic throughout the entire thread...and there was never any apparation at the beginning of the clip.
 
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