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originally posted by: johnsequitur1221
a reply to: anonentity
I clicked on this because I'm a huge fan of the movies, and the art storytelling.
If there is truly a coverup, it is (in my own opinion) psychologically brilliant for those who'd want to orchestrate such a coverup to encourage the proliferation of 'fictional' tales that may as well be biographical. That way, a "whistleblower" trying to "wake up" the "sheeple" is met only with guffaws of "someone's been watching too many movies." Or, similarly, pollute the nöosphere with completely insane alternative theories (Aliens Did 9/11 etc.) A brilliant tactic, really. Too bad no reading these words will remember…
originally posted by: skunkape23
I had an encounter with a very odd person the night after I had seen some strange lights. I was walking to the store late at night. A white truck pulled up and turned on flashing amber lights like I have never seen. I walked over to the window and asked what was up. The driver looked like a normal caucasian male. He was wearing a light colored uniform type shirt. The first thing that stood out as odd is he was wearing sunglasses. He told me he was a security guard for the neighborhood. This struck me as odd. I had never heard of such a thing. I told him I was just walking to the store to grab some beers. Then he asked me "So, you been seeing any u.f.o.'s?" I told him that as a matter of fact I had. Then he asked me if I was a musician. I am. He said he was a musician, too, and then diverted the conversation into the subject of music theory. After a few minutes I told him I hated to be rude, but I needed to get to the store before midnight. He said goodbye and I never saw or heard from 'neighborhood security' again.
originally posted by: Bluesma
We had an encounter which made me think that the government studies such phenomenon, and tries to do so discretely. The more far out ideas of the Men in Black being ET's or something serves them well, and they probably don't hesitate to put forth a weird and mysterious appearence.
The idea that they are up on all the UFO type of activity, and somehow involved in it deeply also serves them, by wrapping them in an image of power and knowledge, but I suspect they are not so knowledgeable as that...
Our encounter happened after I had published online an account of my experiences with a sighting and abduction type. It followed a period of having a drone circling our yard and house regularly.
I suspect they just look into these things and try to keep their heads low.
originally posted by: skunkape23
I had an encounter with a very odd person the night after I had seen some strange lights. I was walking to the store late at night. A white truck pulled up and turned on flashing amber lights like I have never seen. I walked over to the window and asked what was up. The driver looked like a normal caucasian male. He was wearing a light colored uniform type shirt. The first thing that stood out as odd is he was wearing sunglasses. He told me he was a security guard for the neighborhood. This struck me as odd. I had never heard of such a thing. I told him I was just walking to the store to grab some beers. Then he asked me "So, you been seeing any u.f.o.'s?" I told him that as a matter of fact I had. Then he asked me if I was a musician. I am. He said he was a musician, too, and then diverted the conversation into the subject of music theory. After a few minutes I told him I hated to be rude, but I needed to get to the store before midnight. He said goodbye and I never saw or heard from 'neighborhood security' again.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gray Barker
Gray Barker (May 2, 1925–December 6, 1984)[1] was an American writer best known for his books about UFOs and other paranormal phenomena. His 1956 book They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers introduced the notion of the Men in Black to UFO folklore. Recent evidence indicates that he was skeptical of most UFO claims, and mainly wrote about the paranormal for financial gain. He sometimes participated in hoaxes to deceive serious UFO investigators.
According to Sherwood's Skeptical Inquirer article "Gray Barker: My Friend, the Myth-Maker", there may have been "a grain of truth" to Barker's writings on the Men in Black, in that the United States Air Force and other government agencies did attempt to discourage public interest in UFOs during the 1950s. However, Barker is thought to have greatly embellished the facts of the situation. In the same Skeptical Inquirer article, Sherwood revealed that, in the late 1960s, he and Barker collaborated on a brief fictional notice alluding to the Men in Black, which was published as fact first in Raymond A. Palmer's Flying Saucers magazine and some of Barker's own publications. In the story, Sherwood (writing as "Dr. Richard H. Pratt") claimed he was ordered to silence by the "blackmen" after learning that UFOs were time-travelling vehicles. Barker later wrote to Sherwood, "Evidently the fans swallowed this one with a gulp.
Legacy[edit]
The concept of the Men in Black, which Barker introduced in They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers, has become a major part of UFO lore. The book inspired a fictional comic book written by Lowell Cunningham, which in turn inspired a popular film and animated television series.
originally posted by: Uggielicious
a reply to: anonentity
The reality is that there are no such beings as "Men In Black". They were the creation of Gray Barker
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gray Barker
Gray Barker (May 2, 1925–December 6, 1984)[1] was an American writer best known for his books about UFOs and other paranormal phenomena. His 1956 book They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers introduced the notion of the Men in Black to UFO folklore. Recent evidence indicates that he was skeptical of most UFO claims, and mainly wrote about the paranormal for financial gain. He sometimes participated in hoaxes to deceive serious UFO investigators.
According to Sherwood's Skeptical Inquirer article "Gray Barker: My Friend, the Myth-Maker", there may have been "a grain of truth" to Barker's writings on the Men in Black, in that the United States Air Force and other government agencies did attempt to discourage public interest in UFOs during the 1950s. However, Barker is thought to have greatly embellished the facts of the situation. In the same Skeptical Inquirer article, Sherwood revealed that, in the late 1960s, he and Barker collaborated on a brief fictional notice alluding to the Men in Black, which was published as fact first in Raymond A. Palmer's Flying Saucers magazine and some of Barker's own publications. In the story, Sherwood (writing as "Dr. Richard H. Pratt") claimed he was ordered to silence by the "blackmen" after learning that UFOs were time-travelling vehicles. Barker later wrote to Sherwood, "Evidently the fans swallowed this one with a gulp.
Legacy[edit]
The concept of the Men in Black, which Barker introduced in They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers, has become a major part of UFO lore. The book inspired a fictional comic book written by Lowell Cunningham, which in turn inspired a popular film and animated television series.
Anyone who claims they interacted with MIBs is downright lying. Additionally, anyone who also claims similar treatment by non-MIBs is also lying.
You are not alone. I have seen many.
originally posted by: EA006
a reply to: anonentity
I've seen quite a few ufo's. Never officially reported anything.
Always good to have a few experiences to share with friends over a beer.
originally posted by: skunkape23
originally posted by: Uggielicious
a reply to: anonentity
The reality is that there are no such beings as "Men In Black". They were the creation of Gray Barker
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Anyone who claims they interacted with MIBs is downright lying. Additionally, anyone who also claims similar treatment by non-MIBs is also lying.
I am not lying. What is there to gain? I saw strange lights in the sky. The next night I had an odd encounter with a very strange guy. He was not wearing black and was in a white truck with lights mounted on the top that were unlike any I have ever seen. He was wearing sunglasses and was well versed in music theory. Just the facts.
originally posted by: skunkape23
originally posted by: Uggielicious
a reply to: anonentity
The reality is that there are no such beings as "Men In Black". They were the creation of Gray Barker
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gray Barker
Gray Barker (May 2, 1925–December 6, 1984)[1] was an American writer best known for his books about UFOs and other paranormal phenomena. His 1956 book They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers introduced the notion of the Men in Black to UFO folklore. Recent evidence indicates that he was skeptical of most UFO claims, and mainly wrote about the paranormal for financial gain. He sometimes participated in hoaxes to deceive serious UFO investigators.
According to Sherwood's Skeptical Inquirer article "Gray Barker: My Friend, the Myth-Maker", there may have been "a grain of truth" to Barker's writings on the Men in Black, in that the United States Air Force and other government agencies did attempt to discourage public interest in UFOs during the 1950s. However, Barker is thought to have greatly embellished the facts of the situation. In the same Skeptical Inquirer article, Sherwood revealed that, in the late 1960s, he and Barker collaborated on a brief fictional notice alluding to the Men in Black, which was published as fact first in Raymond A. Palmer's Flying Saucers magazine and some of Barker's own publications. In the story, Sherwood (writing as "Dr. Richard H. Pratt") claimed he was ordered to silence by the "blackmen" after learning that UFOs were time-travelling vehicles. Barker later wrote to Sherwood, "Evidently the fans swallowed this one with a gulp.
Legacy[edit]
The concept of the Men in Black, which Barker introduced in They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers, has become a major part of UFO lore. The book inspired a fictional comic book written by Lowell Cunningham, which in turn inspired a popular film and animated television series.
Anyone who claims they interacted with MIBs is downright lying. Additionally, anyone who also claims similar treatment by non-MIBs is also lying.
I am not lying. What is there to gain? I saw strange lights in the sky. The next night I had an odd encounter with a very strange guy. He was not wearing black and was in a white truck with lights mounted on the top that were unlike any I have ever seen. He was wearing sunglasses and was well versed in music theory. Just the facts.