If this is the kind of thing you had in mind, maybe he'd
be willing to help us out? He could only say no. 
The Nine Hundred and Eleven Pound Gorilla -- A new 9/11 initiative, page 1
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Topic started on 12-1-2007 @ 02:54 PM by SkepticOverlord
This Nine Hundred and Eleven Pound Gorilla concept is being revised from the original idea portrayed in this thread. Stay tuned for more
information coming soon.
(February, 2008)
While "conspiracy theory aficionados" may easily see the discrepancies in the "official" explanations for the attacks on 9/11/2001, the average person does not. In an effort to spread awareness of the possibilities of government conspiracies related to these vents, various "9/11 Truth" groups have formed throughout the world, following the lead of the main group at 911truth.org. However, these groups tend to be populated primarily by "political activists" whose natural tendency for street-action is not getting through to the average person. As a result, the general public has either been turned off by the passion of eager activists or simply does not care.
Those who take the time to review well-presented material about the discrepancies associated with the attacks of 9/11 tend to being a cycle of questioning and doubt that leads to a concern that "something important" is being withheld. So the challenge is to find a means that effectively communicate concerns about 9/11 in a concise and "mainstream" manner so that the average person will listen, and begin to learn more.
A joint venture not-for-profit project among between AboveTopSecret.com, and two other groups we're currently working with -- to be named soon.
(We're working with the CEO of a publishing house, and an important 9/11 advocacy group... bringing together three leaders in their respective areas... and a "911 Pound Gorilla" book is possibly one of the items that could happen.)
The Nine Hundred and Eleven Pound Gorilla - www.911gorilla.org... (place holder site)
Create a "branded icon" that represents a growing frustration over discrepancies and questions related to the official explanations of the attacks on 9/11/2001.
The Gorilla is a pervasive symbol, supported by all who question the events of 9/11. "It's the 911 pound gorilla in the room everyone has heard about, but few like to talk about."
Material distributed under the 911 Pound Gorilla brand must be:
- concise and professional - short, sweet, well-written, well-designed, slick, and devoid of excitable rhetoric
- clear and simple - 9/11 factoids that get to the point and avoid sensationalist clonclusions
- avoid finger pointing - the goal is not to blame a party, president, or group, but to encourage dialog & questions
The 911 Pound Gorilla brand represents a sober look at the questions surrounding the events of 9/11 in a way that is easily accepted by anyone.
- 911 Gorilla topics should be cocktail party safe
- 911 Gorilla topics should be conversation starters
- 911 Gorilla topics should be work safe
- 911 Gorilla ads should look like they fit well in mainstream magazines
- 911 Gorilla publications should look great on Barnes & Noble shelves
- 911 Gorilla website must be supremely professional
- 911 Gorilla podcasts should sound as good as the best radio show
- 911 Gorilla outdoor advertising should look great in Times Square
- 911 Gorilla should be welcomed on the streets of any city (person in costume)
A slick and professional design is needed that looks approachable, intelligent, and above all has the potential to be an internationally recognizable brand icon on par with the world's most known consumer brands.
The "911 Pound Gorilla" brand icon needs to be slick, clear, professional, and able to become an item that can be instantly recognized as a symbol of the search for truth. So we'll be launching a contest as we search for the perfect "brand icon".
All ATS members will have a unique opportunity to help shape and refine the messaging that is delivered by the "911 Pound Gorilla" brand... both on the 911gorilla.org website, and in offline publications, ads, and pamphlets. So we'll also be looking to our members to find twenty of fewer core 9/11 topics that can be refined and presented for "mainstream consumption."
Two new threads regarding the icon design contest and content brainstorming will appear soon.
edit, spelling in title
[edit on 13-2-2008 by SkepticOverlord]
(February, 2008)
Branding 9/11 Truth For "The Average Media Consumer"
Problem:
While "conspiracy theory aficionados" may easily see the discrepancies in the "official" explanations for the attacks on 9/11/2001, the average person does not. In an effort to spread awareness of the possibilities of government conspiracies related to these vents, various "9/11 Truth" groups have formed throughout the world, following the lead of the main group at 911truth.org. However, these groups tend to be populated primarily by "political activists" whose natural tendency for street-action is not getting through to the average person. As a result, the general public has either been turned off by the passion of eager activists or simply does not care.
Need:
Those who take the time to review well-presented material about the discrepancies associated with the attacks of 9/11 tend to being a cycle of questioning and doubt that leads to a concern that "something important" is being withheld. So the challenge is to find a means that effectively communicate concerns about 9/11 in a concise and "mainstream" manner so that the average person will listen, and begin to learn more.
Proposal:
A joint venture not-for-profit project among between AboveTopSecret.com, and two other groups we're currently working with -- to be named soon.
(We're working with the CEO of a publishing house, and an important 9/11 advocacy group... bringing together three leaders in their respective areas... and a "911 Pound Gorilla" book is possibly one of the items that could happen.)
What:
The Nine Hundred and Eleven Pound Gorilla - www.911gorilla.org... (place holder site)
Basic Idea:
Create a "branded icon" that represents a growing frustration over discrepancies and questions related to the official explanations of the attacks on 9/11/2001.
The Gorilla is a pervasive symbol, supported by all who question the events of 9/11. "It's the 911 pound gorilla in the room everyone has heard about, but few like to talk about."
Material distributed under the 911 Pound Gorilla brand must be:
- concise and professional - short, sweet, well-written, well-designed, slick, and devoid of excitable rhetoric
- clear and simple - 9/11 factoids that get to the point and avoid sensationalist clonclusions
- avoid finger pointing - the goal is not to blame a party, president, or group, but to encourage dialog & questions
The 911 Pound Gorilla brand represents a sober look at the questions surrounding the events of 9/11 in a way that is easily accepted by anyone.
- 911 Gorilla topics should be cocktail party safe
- 911 Gorilla topics should be conversation starters
- 911 Gorilla topics should be work safe
- 911 Gorilla ads should look like they fit well in mainstream magazines
- 911 Gorilla publications should look great on Barnes & Noble shelves
- 911 Gorilla website must be supremely professional
- 911 Gorilla podcasts should sound as good as the best radio show
- 911 Gorilla outdoor advertising should look great in Times Square
- 911 Gorilla should be welcomed on the streets of any city (person in costume)
Brand Icon:
A slick and professional design is needed that looks approachable, intelligent, and above all has the potential to be an internationally recognizable brand icon on par with the world's most known consumer brands.
The "911 Pound Gorilla" brand icon needs to be slick, clear, professional, and able to become an item that can be instantly recognized as a symbol of the search for truth. So we'll be launching a contest as we search for the perfect "brand icon".
How ATS Members Can Help:
All ATS members will have a unique opportunity to help shape and refine the messaging that is delivered by the "911 Pound Gorilla" brand... both on the 911gorilla.org website, and in offline publications, ads, and pamphlets. So we'll also be looking to our members to find twenty of fewer core 9/11 topics that can be refined and presented for "mainstream consumption."
Two new threads regarding the icon design contest and content brainstorming will appear soon.
edit, spelling in title
[edit on 13-2-2008 by SkepticOverlord]
reply posted on 12-1-2007 @ 08:32 PM by Majic
Nothing From Nothing
If someone who isn't interested in 9/11 continues to not be interested in 9/11 because of a gorilla, I'm not sure what was lost.
The existence of McGruff the Crime Dog doesn't keep stodgy adults from taking a bite out of crime, and people aren't driven away from preventing forest fires by Smokey Bear, so I'm not quite ready to dismiss a gorilla out of hand.
Granted, using a "totem animal" may seem silly to some people, but if they didn't work, advertisers wouldn't use them.
As another example, the Disney Company doesn't seem to have any problems reaching people because of their mascot.
If someone who isn't interested in 9/11 continues to not be interested in 9/11 because of a gorilla, I'm not sure what was lost.
The existence of McGruff the Crime Dog doesn't keep stodgy adults from taking a bite out of crime, and people aren't driven away from preventing forest fires by Smokey Bear, so I'm not quite ready to dismiss a gorilla out of hand.
Granted, using a "totem animal" may seem silly to some people, but if they didn't work, advertisers wouldn't use them.
As another example, the Disney Company doesn't seem to have any problems reaching people because of their mascot.
reply posted on 12-1-2007 @ 09:07 PM by CameronFox
Originally posted by Majic
Nothing From Nothing
If someone who isn't interested in 9/11 continues to not be interested in 9/11 because of a gorilla, I'm not sure what was lost.
The existence of McGruff the Crime Dog doesn't keep stodgy adults from taking a bite out of crime, and people aren't driven away from preventing forest fires by Smokey Bear, so I'm not quite ready to dismiss a gorilla out of hand.
Granted, using a "totem animal" may seem silly to some people, but if they didn't work, advertisers wouldn't use them.
As another example, the Disney Company doesn't seem to have any problems reaching people because of their mascot.
The point of the Gorilla is to assist in spreading the truth so that others will question the official reports.
All the other "mascots" (besides Smokey) are catered toward children. If the target age for the Truth Movement is 12- 15 year old boys...then you have a great mascot in the Gorilla.
reply posted on 13-1-2007 @ 08:22 AM by jaamaan
This whole thing makes me think of king kong somehow
www.serkis.com...
www.moviereporter.net...
some banners in this direction could be interesting.
Respect
www.serkis.com...
www.moviereporter.net...
some banners in this direction could be interesting.
Respect
reply posted on 13-1-2007 @ 06:22 PM by StellarX
Originally posted by FlyersFan
If folks want to hack it out .. be my guest. That's what this site is for.
But as far as I have seen, UBL himself admitted to 9/11.
Well he never did admit to being involved but did say that he did not feel particularly sorry that it happened.
www.fbi.gov...
The FBI in fact considers the guy such a large threat to US national security that they never even bothered to update his 'wanted' poster post 9-11. Since we all know how hard it is to update such online material this probably proves nothing at all.
Seems like a done deal to me. But whatever .. ya'll have fun with it. The gorilla is just a little chimp.
Well i don't think a chimp would choke on it's food so i think we should probably consider that he might be a badly programed cyborg/android that would best explain the very strange behaviour. It's either that or he was struck by lightning at some point as that nervous system just does not seem to function as one would expect.
(now watch .. someone will say 'bush is a chimp'
I think that would be pretty insulting to his handler's as they seem to be doing a decent job of keeping most of him in working order.
How anyone on this site can still believe in the original 9-11 story is quite beyond me but i don't mind helping the less fortunate in their times of need..
Stellar
[edit on 13-1-2007 by StellarX]
