Food, water? Who needs it.

http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia/ ... 28504.html

So, yoga ruins the appetite. I must alert The Wife.

Why, that sounds like an untruth.

I dont know bout this story, I trust the source, Al Jazeera less than I would trust the Enquirer for being factual.

jimswside wrote:I dont know bout this story, I trust the source, Al Jazeera less than I would trust the Enquirer for being factual.

From what I've heard, al Jazeera is actually supposed to be pretty trustworthy. I think the B.S. flow likely originates from the source on this one

Khaopaat wrote:

jimswside wrote:I dont know bout this story, I trust the source, Al Jazeera less than I would trust the Enquirer for being factual.

From what I've heard, al Jazeera is actually supposed to be pretty trustworthy. I think the B.S. flow likely originates from the source on this one

The home page right now includes such scandalous headlines as:
Greek MPs pass austerity bill
Nigeria swears in new president
UK voters head to the polls

jimswside wrote:I dont know bout this story, I trust the source, Al Jazeera less than I would trust the Enquirer for being factual.

Why?

eatchicago wrote:

jimswside wrote:I dont know bout this story, I trust the source, Al Jazeera less than I would trust the Enquirer for being factual.

Why?

track record.

with that said I dont trust alot of mainstream US news sources either.

As for this particular story, I dont believe it, 70 years with no food or water. no way.

jimswside wrote:

eatchicago wrote:

jimswside wrote:I dont know bout this story, I trust the source, Al Jazeera less than I would trust the Enquirer for being factual.

Why?

track record.

with that said I dont trust alot of mainstream US news sources either.

As for this particular story, I dont believe it, 70 years with no food or water. no way.

The story says that there is a man making this particular claim. It doesn't say that it's a fact. It also puts the words "holy man" in quotes.

eatchicago wrote:
The story says that there is a man making this particular claim. It doesn't say that it's a fact. It also puts the words "holy man" in quotes.

I just think the story is nonsense(non newsworthy), take that for what its worth.

jimswside wrote:

eatchicago wrote:
The story says that there is a man making this particular claim. It doesn't say that it's a fact. It also puts the words "holy man" in quotes.

I just think the story is nonsense(non newsworthy), take that for what its worth.

Couldn't agree more.

I was simply left extremely puzzled by the claim that Al Jazeera is or has been publishing things that aren't facts, in a manner that's even worse than The National Enquirer. This is a view that I've simply never heard before (in fact, I only hear the opposite) and there were no facts claimed in this particular story, so I was puzzled.

Sorry to have bothered you.

jimswside wrote:

eatchicago wrote:

jimswside wrote:I dont know bout this story, I trust the source, Al Jazeera less than I would trust the Enquirer for being factual.

Why?

track record.

with that said I dont trust alot of mainstream US news sources either.

As for this particular story, I dont believe it, 70 years with no food or water. no way.

I'm not familiar with their track record. Could you elaborate?

Darren72 wrote:
I'm not familiar with their track record. Could you elaborate?

really not the forum for that, so im going to let it go. my bad.

And the national enquirer was a poor choice, since they actually have a pretty decent reputation for accuracy when it comes to their big stories (e.g. the john edwards affair, jesse jackson's illegitimate child, the limbaugh pain killer addiction). Should have gone with the weekly world news, although I still hold out hope that Bat Boy is out there..

Perhaps this version of the story is more credible...

gleam wrote:And the national enquirer was a poor choice, since they actually have a pretty decent reputation for accuracy when it comes to their big stories (e.g. the john edwards affair, jesse jackson's illegitimate child, the limbaugh pain killer addiction). Should have gone with the weekly world news, although I still hold out hope that Bat Boy is out there..

touche',

Darren72 wrote:Perhaps this version of the story is more credible...

lol... actually both are about the same to me.

they did get a better picture of that character making the claims though, in the Al jazeera photo he looks like he is on his death bed(not a ringing endorsement of his claims)

gleam wrote:And the national enquirer was a poor choice, since they actually have a pretty decent reputation for accuracy when it comes to their big stories (e.g. the john edwards affair, jesse jackson's illegitimate child, the limbaugh pain killer addiction). Should have gone with the weekly world news, although I still hold out hope that Bat Boy is out there..

Dude, they got him.

jimswside wrote:

eatchicago wrote:
The story says that there is a man making this particular claim. It doesn't say that it's a fact. It also puts the words "holy man" in quotes.

I just think the story is nonsense(non newsworthy), take that for what its worth.

I saw this story elsewhere (BoingBoing perhaps) a few days ago. While I don't necessarily think the claim itself is newsworthy, it is fascinating that someone could pull off such an ambitious hoax for so long without being uncovered. I think THAT is newsworthy.

jimswside wrote:...Should have gone with the weekly world news, although I still hold out hope that Bat Boy is out there..

He is.

Sorry, had to. Going by looks only but I'll understand if it's pulled!

jimswside wrote:

Darren72 wrote:Perhaps this version of the story is more credible...

lol... actually both are about the same to me.

they did get a better picture of that character making the claims though, in the Al jazeera photo he looks like he is on his death bed(not a ringing endorsement of his claims)

Hey, he no longer goes to the can. I always thought that was a waste of time.

My great aunt lived to her 90s. She may still even be alive, I dunno. I think I'll adopt her diet instead: cigarettes, greasy southern cooking, Hardee's, and cigarettes.

More on topic:

Wikipedia's article on inedia and "breathitarianism "is worthwhile, and rounds up the available information about a few of its alleged practitioners.

jesteinf wrote:The home page right now includes such scandalous headlines as:

Nigeria swears in new president

Yeah, and they'll have you believe his name is... "Goodluck Jonathan". They're not even trying!

Pie Lady wrote:My great aunt lived to her 90s. She may still even be alive, I dunno. I think I'll adopt her diet instead: cigarettes, greasy southern cooking, Hardee's, and cigarettes.

Hardee's. I loved that place when I was a kid. Everyday that roast beef sandwich w/ fake buttered bun, bbq sauce, & a vanilla shake plus the cinnamon sugar-coated apple turnover. Wow! What a fine memory.

If you can find a well-managed store, the Hardee's Thickburger® is well-worth eating once or twice a year.

Geo




Image courtesy Hardee's Social Media release.

Pie Lady wrote:

jimswside wrote:...Should have gone with the weekly world news, although I still hold out hope that Bat Boy is out there..

He is.

Sorry, had to. Going by looks only but I'll understand if it's pulled!

Oh, BatBoy... (More than a novel and timely link, a damned fine show!)