2005 Award recipients |
Category #1: Scientist who said or did the silliest thing related to the supernatural Full details (Here). |
Category #2: The funding organization that supported the most useless study. Full details (Here). |
Category #3: Media outlet that reported as factual the most outrageous claims We must question whether “John” and his retinue entered the USA as entertainers or as tourists. The former classification would require a formal working visa; the usual procedure of these “healers” is to not declare the real purpose of crossing the border – to swindle the desperately ill with carnival tricks and showmanship – but to enter as wide-eyed tourists. This con artist has tightened conditions so that only the terminally gullible can gain admission to his show. There will be no media persons allowed in, he will do none of his up-the-nose or quick-slash miracles, and a daily rate of $130 – $360 for the whole three-day circus – rather limits admission to the desperate. ABC-TV has exhibited no remorse, nor second thoughts, about their shameless endorsement of John of God, and no apologies to the hundreds of USA residents who – as a direct result of their sloppy coverage – likely made the futile journey to Brazil in search of cures. ABC-TV remains mute. Full details (Here) | Randi Video Discussion from TAM (Here) |
Category #4: The "psychic" performer who fooled the greatest number of people. An example of Allison’s "work" is found (Here). |
Category #5: The most persistent refusal to face reality More information can be found on the commentary pages (Here) and (Here). |
Pigasus Awards 2005
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- Written by Jeff Wagg