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Is John Edward a fake?
It seems like whenever I turn on the SciFi channel, there's John Edward talking to the dead. I don't really care if he actually can talk to the dead or not (I assume he can't). I'm more concerned by the fact that his show is boring. But on the start of his Australian tour, a man has sued him, claiming that Edward's show violates the Trade Practices Act which stipulates that suppliers of goods can't make claims that they can't substantiate. In this case, Edward claims he can talk to the dead, but the guy suing him is pretty sure he can't. It'll be interesting to see how the case is resolved.Posted By: Alex | Date: Sat Feb 21, 2004 | Permalink |
Total Comments: 68
Category: Con Artists, Paranormal
Category: Con Artists, Paranormal
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It's about time!
Characters like Edward who exploit people's
grief to line their own pockets are
the lowest of the low, barely one step
above medical quacks and charlatons.
Posted by Hiawatha in Earth on Sun Feb 22, 2004 at 03:46 PM
Characters like Edward who exploit people's
grief to line their own pockets are
the lowest of the low, barely one step
above medical quacks and charlatons.
This was all covered on the "South Park" episode titled "Biggest Douche in the Universe"...it was a contest...John Edward won.
Posted by Gee in Boise on Wed Feb 25, 2004 at 11:09 AM
Yes. Why is this even a question?
Posted by Bob S. Yunkle on Fri Feb 27, 2004 at 01:36 AM
I believe there are people out there who have this gift, but obviously Edwards is not one of them. In the show he starts off with the broadest facts I have ever heard. He will say something like, "I see a man who died. Maybe it was cancer? Maybe yellow fever? Maybe a mysterious disease." And mostly the people say yes... but every once in a while you get that one person that says, "I don't recall something like that."
Posted by Alex in GA on Thu Mar 04, 2004 at 05:36 PM
i fink johnny is a dung puncher mate
Posted by john smith in sydney australia on Thu Sep 23, 2004 at 10:47 PM
eBay auction number http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5554403074 adds a new twist to Edward's "Crossing Over".
Posted by Tool on Sat Jan 29, 2005 at 05:29 PM
The item has been removed. What was it?
Posted by Glamcat on Sat Jan 29, 2005 at 07:05 PM
Try clicking here for the auction, or just search for item 5554403074. The auction is still up.
Posted by Tool on Sun Jan 30, 2005 at 04:55 AM
Pure bullshit. The guy is a con artist.
Posted by Logic on Sat Feb 19, 2005 at 03:48 AM
The E-bay auction Tool posted. Too funny! Here's a quote,
"I had to flush my toilet like ten times before the deceased 'crossed over' to the other side."
Posted by JoeSixpack on Sat Feb 19, 2005 at 07:33 AM
"I had to flush my toilet like ten times before the deceased 'crossed over' to the other side."
> Trade Practices Act
could this be applied to churches? where they make all sorts of claims. like medical miracles for example.
Posted by max in philippines on Thu Apr 28, 2005 at 12:35 AM
could this be applied to churches? where they make all sorts of claims. like medical miracles for example.
Only in America.
jesus... fucking... christ...
when will spiritual/religous fanatics ever learn to be OBJECTIVE?
The fact that a guy has a successful career pretending to be a "medium" doesnt mean there is no God or afterlife. Most skeptics [why is it such a dirty word?] dont claim to KNOW for certain about the existance of the afterlife or otherwise. Most skeptics and agnostics leave possibilities open.. but John Edward is a blatent fraud.
The ignorance and niavity of a vast amount of Americans is very worrying for us in the rest of the world, as Im sure it is for the intelligent, educated and rational minority in the USA.
Posted by yoyo on Sun Oct 16, 2005 at 07:58 PM
jesus... fucking... christ...
when will spiritual/religous fanatics ever learn to be OBJECTIVE?
The fact that a guy has a successful career pretending to be a "medium" doesnt mean there is no God or afterlife. Most skeptics [why is it such a dirty word?] dont claim to KNOW for certain about the existance of the afterlife or otherwise. Most skeptics and agnostics leave possibilities open.. but John Edward is a blatent fraud.
The ignorance and niavity of a vast amount of Americans is very worrying for us in the rest of the world, as Im sure it is for the intelligent, educated and rational minority in the USA.
hey yoyo I have a idea why dont you watch your filthy mouth?
Posted by The Queen in USA on Wed Jun 28, 2006 at 01:22 PM
Cold reading thats all it is watch
south parks "Biggest Douche IN THE UNIVERSE"
it explains it all
think of this if u think hes tellin the truth
do and ur dead mates and family float around
u.
do u want to do that when u die, wat would be the point u just float around and talk to people like jhon
that would such
Posted by Connor in i in england right now but i from OZ on Sun Oct 01, 2006 at 05:03 PM
south parks "Biggest Douche IN THE UNIVERSE"
it explains it all
think of this if u think hes tellin the truth
do and ur dead mates and family float around
u.
do u want to do that when u die, wat would be the point u just float around and talk to people like jhon
that would such
As much as many people trash this guy... I have my own personal story. I'm an atheist and NEVER believe this type of thing, until i was able to obtain tickets. During the show he was unable to say anything about my family that "crossed over." But afterwards, talked to many people that were walking out. I was in the last row and before walking out he grabbed me and began talking to me about my grandmother. Was it general info he notified me about? actually no.... He stated how my grandmother always though it was funny that i had an interest for a career in forensic science, but was scared of blood. He also told me that before i left, i had found an orgami swan she made out of a crossword puzzle and placed it on my favorite 1968 gibson guitar.. because her crosswords were her favorite hobby, and my classic guitar playing was my favorite hobby. I'm sorry but do any of you find it general info that he knew she made an orgami swan out of a crossword puzzle and placed it on my classic guitar?
Posted by Dan in Florida on Sun Oct 29, 2006 at 06:38 PM
And how do we know you’re not from the John Edward camp just saying this stuff? You mention obtaining “tickets” – how do you know that information wasn’t obtained from others you where with?
Posted by Mark in Oz on Thu Nov 23, 2006 at 08:31 PM
haha talk about twisting words around!! First off...NO, i am NOT from the John Edwards camp. Second off, i OBTAINED tickets by ordering them over a year in advance, stop trying to change the word to fit ur own definition. and the info wasn't obtained from others i was with because i went with my only my mother and i never told her what i saw or did that morning involving my guitar, origami, or anything like that. And no, i dont live with my mom, so she didn't come into my room or something like that. I live 3 hours north of her.
Posted by Dan in Florida on Tue Nov 28, 2006 at 06:07 PM
haha if ur an athiest then why the fuck would u go to a spiritual show? why would u buy tickets one year in advance>?
Posted by John in Aus on Wed Jan 17, 2007 at 05:11 PM
If im an atheist why would i order them? Because no one knows the truth about anything, to be locked into my own egotistical idea that IM RIGHT AND EVERYONE IS WRONG...would be pretty fuckin christian of me. I try to hear all sides, all opinions, and all answers when it comes to religion. A jewish mother, a catholic father, and im their atheist son, lol. Only religious uptight assholes like to be close minded and listen to others who agree with them. I went to the show to hear another side to the unanswered questions of religion and afterlife.
Posted by Dan on Tue Jan 23, 2007 at 06:47 PM
A PERSON IS DEAD HOW CAN YOU COMUNACAKE WEN YOU DONT SEE THEM ENE MORE
THATS WHAT I WONT TO KNOW I THINK HE IS JUST TRYING TO MAKE PEOPLE BELIVE IN HIM
Posted by JAMIE on Thu Feb 15, 2007 at 02:40 PM
THATS WHAT I WONT TO KNOW I THINK HE IS JUST TRYING TO MAKE PEOPLE BELIVE IN HIM
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