When I was Gil’s age, I was an avid “In Search Of…” fan. But at least that show was preceded by a voice-over disclaimer, that Nimoy was presenting theories and conjecture, and not (necessarily) facts. There’s no pretense of such ‘responsible’ presentation, in most of today’s shows.
They also say that the nazca lines are a landing strip, because when you have the technology to travel through solar systems/galaxies, you need a landing strip to slow down on landings and speed up on take offs.
I think Gil’s mom should not have stomped on the sense of wonder. She should start slow, if he still believes in the Easter Bunny sit down and show him/teach him it is not real, just a fantasy. One at a time stomp out the fantasy to present reality. But don’t stomp on the Sense of Wonder. Gil loses everything then.
Teach them the wonders of the real world and they don’t need aliens, Bigfoot, or even conspiracy theories to have a sense of wonder. Those things are just crutches for a dull mind.
Ancient Aliens (TV Show) never say these are facts.. The narrator always says, “….Ancient Alien THEORISTS say…..” Theory, being the operative word. I love that show, even though some episodes are a little too far-reaching. I guess they are running out of material. LOL.
stellanova87 almost 5 years ago
Aliens killed the dinosaurs them seeded the world so humans could evolve.
droosan Premium Member almost 5 years ago
When I was Gil’s age, I was an avid “In Search Of…” fan. But at least that show was preceded by a voice-over disclaimer, that Nimoy was presenting theories and conjecture, and not (necessarily) facts. There’s no pretense of such ‘responsible’ presentation, in most of today’s shows.
josh_bisbee almost 5 years ago
Seriously, Gil’s mother. He’s 8 years old. It’s time for him to learn reality. Get stomping.
StevePappas almost 5 years ago
They also say that the nazca lines are a landing strip, because when you have the technology to travel through solar systems/galaxies, you need a landing strip to slow down on landings and speed up on take offs.
Julie478 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
✨Today’s Gil✨
http://www.normfeuticartoons.com/blog/gil-3-22-chess/
NaturLvr almost 5 years ago
I can relate, I was in to a lot of that kind of stuff when I was a kid, too. Really like the way Norm wrote this one. Good insight.
StephenRice almost 5 years ago
There are enough genuine wonders without inventing bogus ones.
Quabaculta almost 5 years ago
I think Gil’s mom should not have stomped on the sense of wonder. She should start slow, if he still believes in the Easter Bunny sit down and show him/teach him it is not real, just a fantasy. One at a time stomp out the fantasy to present reality. But don’t stomp on the Sense of Wonder. Gil loses everything then.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 5 years ago
Gugs built the Henges. Except the wooden one, that one humans did in imitation. Read “Dream Quest of Kaddath”. One day they will return.
Bob666 over 4 years ago
Teach them the wonders of the real world and they don’t need aliens, Bigfoot, or even conspiracy theories to have a sense of wonder. Those things are just crutches for a dull mind.
dlkrueger33 over 4 years ago
Ancient Aliens (TV Show) never say these are facts.. The narrator always says, “….Ancient Alien THEORISTS say…..” Theory, being the operative word. I love that show, even though some episodes are a little too far-reaching. I guess they are running out of material. LOL.
kmccjoe1 over 4 years ago
‘Sense of wonder’, as is I wonder what happened to good sense?