Where's the little boy? - Democratic Underground

gateley

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Thu Oct-15-09 02:41 PM
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Where's the little boy?

Was it a hoax, or did he fall out?

I hope it was just a hoax.

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HiFructosePronSyrup

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Thu Oct-15-09 02:42 PM
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1. Yeah, he was in a barn the whole time.

I remember this from when I was little.

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redqueen

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Thu Oct-15-09 02:43 PM
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4. I've been thinking of that same story.

Edited on Thu Oct-15-09 02:43 PM by redqueen

I hope the kid's ok wherever he is.

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parasim

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Thu Oct-15-09 02:43 PM
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5. I thought the exact same thing.

Edited on Thu Oct-15-09 03:07 PM by parasim

I just re-watched that movie two days ago and it's the first thing that came to mind.

on edit: I removed my "haha" because I just realized that this may still have a tragic ending, since they still don't seem to know where the boy is. I certainly hope he's ok and that it is a hoax.

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Cali_Democrat

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Thu Oct-15-09 05:22 PM
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12. You called it!!!!

Good job!!!

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Cali_Democrat

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Thu Oct-15-09 02:42 PM
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2. Some folks are saying it's a hoax

If so, the parents should be jailed.

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FSogol

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Thu Oct-15-09 02:46 PM
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9. I'm sure child protective services will be by to check them out

regardless of whether it was a hoax or not.

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babylonsister

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Thu Oct-15-09 02:42 PM
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3. We've all been pwned!

Schuster suggested the family is a bit weird and perhaps wanted some publicity?

I hope he didn't fall out-guess we'll find out.

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frazzled

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Thu Oct-15-09 02:44 PM
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6. Our noble media has been fooled again (willingly)

I was suspicious there was a child in there from the beginning, and even if there were, there was little reason to follow the thing like a white Ford Bronco for the last hour and a half. Split screen would have been fine, or running headlines at the bottom.

If this was indeed a hoax, this family ought to be sued for the cost of the helicopters, rescue teams, and even news coverage.

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rcrush

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Thu Oct-15-09 02:45 PM
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7. You know I was tempted to get up and turn on the tv when i was reading DU earlier

This boy in the balloon thing almost made me get out of my chair. I'm glad I decided to keep being lazy.

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rucky

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Thu Oct-15-09 02:45 PM
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8. I don't think we'll know for sure for at least several hours.

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Parker CA

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Thu Oct-15-09 02:47 PM
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10. Very bizarre. Weirdest story I've seen on the news in a loooooong time. WTF??

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spanone

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Thu Oct-15-09 02:47 PM
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11. guy on m$nbc had a good point..'we don't even know if we're seeing all of the balloon'

Edited on Thu Oct-15-09 02:47 PM by spanone

part of it may have fallen off before the coverage began....guess the parents would know

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Geek_Girl

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Thu Oct-15-09 05:28 PM
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13. I was suspicious that this was publicity stunt

as soon as I found out the parents were in wife swap.

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