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U-Haul And The Paranormal

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11:22 am
June 16, 2010


Revenant

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The other day, I was walking the dog and saw a U-Haul truck.  Nothing abnormal about that.  Well, except that it had a big monster painted on the side of it.  Ever inquisitive…I had to get a look.  It was Champ!

Here's the deal…U-Haul has painted what they refer to as "SuperGraphics" for each state.  So this paticular truck was for Vermont and Champ (the unproven "monster" that reportedly resides in Lake Champlain).  Here's the link for Champ at U-Haul:

http://www.uhaul.com/supergraphics/landing.aspx?site_id=26&sort_order=0

If you click on the "learn more" tab…you're whisked away to a somewhat comprehensive page on Champ.  It's not a link to someone else's site.  U-Haul has actually taken the time to do their research and put out info on Champ that many cryptozoological sites would be proud of. 

So, I had to find more…here's the full list of the states:

http://www.uhaul.com/supergraphics/

The other two that stand out to me is New Mexico and Nevada.  Now…if Vermont has Champ…you can only guess as to what New Mexico is going to have.  Yes…a gold star for you if you guessed Roswell.  Tons of information on the air balloon….er…I mean alien space craft crash.

The Nevada one is a bit trickier…and weirder.  It features Area 51.  You know, the "super secret" military base that didn't exist for years.

So…we have a lake monster (totally unproven yet the use of the term "documented sightings" gives it that air of legitimacy), aliens crashing (aliens existing and/or coming to Earth…no concrete evidence in the least), and Area 51 (not sure why the "alien crack-pots" aren't charged with espionage and treason for literally spying on an US military base…) on the sides of U-Haul trucks traveling the country side.  Anyone have a problem with this or am I just being a cranky skeptic?

"Skepticism is not a position, it's a process." -Dr Michael Shermer

11:47 am
June 16, 2010


Nosfer

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Revenant said:

So…we have a lake monster (totally unproven yet the use of the term "documented sightings" gives it that air of legitimacy), aliens crashing (aliens existing and/or coming to Earth…no concrete evidence in the least), and Area 51 (not sure why the "alien crack-pots" aren't charged with espionage and treason for literally spying on an US military base…) on the sides of U-Haul trucks traveling the country side.  Anyone have a problem with this or am I just being a cranky skeptic?


What else does Nevada have? :)  Here's some spying:

http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=37.238537,-115.812072&spn=0.003686,0.004962&t=h&z=18

I think this might be going into the cranky realm :)  Regardless of confirmed or not, they ARE things that the states are known for.  And even more, contrary to Official Record, Area 51 (and Area 52 and the unyet confirmed Area 57 and three-quarters) are places that actually DO exist, too.

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12:16 pm
June 16, 2010


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12:20 pm
June 16, 2010


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I'm a little disapointed California or Washington doesn't have Bigfoot on it.  

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12:31 pm
June 16, 2010


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8:05 am
June 17, 2010


HollyDolly

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Was kind of disappointed with the Texas designs.They should have had the chupacabra  in their line up,bummer.

9:44 am
June 17, 2010


blinddog

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Nosfer said:

Here's a new one for the North Carolina trucks )

http://www.aolnews.com/weird-news/article/north-carolina-man-claims-close-encounter-with-blond-bigfoot/19518628


Hmmm, Cleveland Co., that certainly answers a few questions.

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3:08 pm
June 17, 2010


Revenant

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First…thanks to Nosfer for that "csicop" link.  Look at the date!  Almost ten years ago.  Shows you either how much I pay attention to U-Haul trucks or how many Vermont or New Mexico trucks there are.

Nosfer said "What else does Nevada have? :)  Here's some spying…"

When I mentioned espionage and treason, I was really referring to the days before Google Earth mapped out every inch of the planet.  I should have stated that.  The image in my head was that of the people out there in lawn chairs next to their trailers/RV's and documenting everything seen from our "secret" military base.  That always bothered me.

As for what else does Nevada have?  Vegas, baby!  Hoover Dam.  It's also the largest gold-producing state in the country.

Bobarino said: "I'm a little disapointed California or Washington doesn't have Bigfoot on it."

It would be interesting if U-Haul went totally paranormal with their "SuperGraphics."  The tough one would be Bigfoot.  Many claims.  Of course, other states have different names for it; Skunk Ape, Snow Beast, Grassman, etc.  Personally, I'd probably give Bigfoot to Washington.  Then again…Canada could also lay claim. 

Lastly, Nosfer said: "And even more, contrary to Official Record, Area 51 (and Area 52 and the unyet confirmed Area 57 and three-quarters) are places that actually DO exist, too."

*In my best Sergeant Schultz voice* "I know nothing!  Nothing!"

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