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10-31-2020, 09:15 PM
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Indian doctor duped into buying 'Aladdin's lamp' for $41,600
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-54759863
Quote: As part of the con, they even pretended to conjure up spirits from the lamp, in line with the tale from The Arabian Nights, Indian media report.
The men had reportedly wanted more than $200,000 for the lamp but settled for a down payment of $41,600.
A third, female, suspect is at large.
The doctor reportedly filed a complaint with local police in Meerut, western Uttar Pradesh, earlier this week.
In the complaint, quoted by NDTV, he said he met the two men when he began treating a woman he understood to be their mother over the course of a month.
"Gradually they started telling me about a baba (godman) whom they claimed also visited their home. They started brainwashing me and asked me to meet this baba," he says, according to NDTV. He then did meet the baba "who seemed to perform such rituals."
I can definitely relate to being brainwashed by random people visiting my home. Well, not really.
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10-31-2020, 09:35 PM
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I really hope that this was a naturopath or chiropractor.
Being told you're delusional does not necessarily mean you're mental.
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10-31-2020, 09:51 PM
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I find it especially humorous, since I have the actual lamp, which I keep it right next to excalibur. Luckily, my pet Griffin protects them from prying eyes, and those that wish to steal them.
If this doctor is interested in real estate, I have several bridges for sale. With, or without trolls.
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10-31-2020, 10:04 PM
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(10-31-2020, 09:51 PM)no one Wrote: I find it especially humorous, since I have the actual lamp, which I keep it right next to excalibur. Luckily, my pet Griffin protects them from prying eyes, and those that wish to steal them.
If this doctor is interested in real estate, I have several bridges for sale. With, or without trolls.
Ooo... can I pet the Griffin?? (No this isn't a euphemism). 
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10-31-2020, 10:09 PM
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Fools and money. Soon parted.
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11-01-2020, 12:02 AM
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That's bloody Ebay for you!
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11-01-2020, 12:07 AM
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If you really had a such a lamp, why would you sell it? 
No gods necessary
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11-01-2020, 12:14 AM
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(11-01-2020, 12:02 AM)TonyAnkle Wrote: That's bloody Ebay for you!
I'll bet it was in "excellent" condition, to boot. "Only rubbed once!"
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11-01-2020, 12:18 AM
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Rub the lamp, pet the Griffon, this thread is going places!
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11-01-2020, 02:06 AM
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(11-01-2020, 12:18 AM)skyking Wrote: Rub the lamp, pet the Griffon, this thread is going places!
All we need now is a little bit o' Dieter:
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11-01-2020, 02:23 AM
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Wait, only 41 grand for three fucking wishes? Who's the sucker here...?
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11-01-2020, 03:28 AM
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(11-01-2020, 02:06 AM)Thumpalumpacus Wrote: (11-01-2020, 12:18 AM)skyking Wrote: Rub the lamp, pet the Griffon, this thread is going places!
All we need now is a little bit o' Dieter:
Is this where we dance?
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11-01-2020, 09:55 AM
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Is believing in the powers of an alleged magic lamp any more ludicrous than
people believing in the powers of an imaginary god?
I'm a creationist; I believe that man created God.
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11-01-2020, 11:51 AM
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(11-01-2020, 09:55 AM)SYZ Wrote: Is believing in the powers of an alleged magic lamp any more ludicrous than
people believing in the powers of an imaginary god?
Well in a way yes.
The lamp at least could be tested. I'd have asked for a "test drive", I don't mind losing one wish to see if it's real.
I'd rub it and wish for $41,600 and tell the guys I'll buy the lamp as soon as the money appears.
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11-01-2020, 01:52 PM
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Reminds me of this film:
![[Image: Brassbottleposter.jpg]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6b/Brassbottleposter.jpg)
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11-01-2020, 03:01 PM
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(11-01-2020, 02:23 AM)jerry mcmasters Wrote: Wait, only 41 grand for three fucking wishes? Who's the sucker here...?
You have be wary of the Monkey's Paw Rule, which is "spend your last wish wishing you hadn't made your first two wishes."
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11-02-2020, 05:00 AM
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(11-01-2020, 01:52 PM)Gwaithmir Wrote: Reminds me of this film:
Reminds me of this one:
![[Image: batgcomp.png?w=440]](https://moviechristmas.files.wordpress.com/2018/12/batgcomp.png?w=440)
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11-02-2020, 06:41 AM
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I have trouble feeling much sympathy for superstitious fools with enough money to attract grifters. My difficulty is that I also don't like the grifters who take advantage of them. When it comes to grifters who take advantage of fools, it isn't an easy choice. I guess it comes down to the difference between superstitious fools and innocent ones.
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11-02-2020, 09:20 PM
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"A pox on both your houses!"
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11-03-2020, 07:52 PM
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I had a magic lamp but the Genie was hard of hearing. I made my first wish and POOF.... A very small man who was playing the piano appeared.
Who the hell wishes for a nine inch pianist?
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11-04-2020, 06:29 AM
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(11-03-2020, 07:52 PM)TonyAnkle Wrote: I had a magic lamp but the Genie was hard of hearing. I made my first wish and POOF.... A very small man who was playing the piano appeared.
Who the hell wishes for a nine inch pianist?
Don't wish for a nine-inch prick. 
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11-04-2020, 08:57 AM
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(11-04-2020, 06:29 AM)Chas Wrote: (11-03-2020, 07:52 PM)TonyAnkle Wrote: I had a magic lamp but the Genie was hard of hearing. I made my first wish and POOF.... A very small man who was playing the piano appeared.
Who the hell wishes for a nine inch pianist?
Don't wish for a nine-inch prick.
I wanted to downsize.
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11-04-2020, 12:41 PM
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(11-02-2020, 05:00 AM)Chas Wrote: (11-01-2020, 01:52 PM)Gwaithmir Wrote: Reminds me of this film:
Reminds me of this one:
Thanks for that info. I'll have to see if it's available on DVD.
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11-04-2020, 01:12 PM
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(10-31-2020, 09:15 PM)GenesisNemesis Wrote: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-54759863
Quote: As part of the con, they even pretended to conjure up spirits from the lamp, in line with the tale from The Arabian Nights, Indian media report.
The men had reportedly wanted more than $200,000 for the lamp but settled for a down payment of $41,600.
A third, female, suspect is at large.
The doctor reportedly filed a complaint with local police in Meerut, western Uttar Pradesh, earlier this week.
In the complaint, quoted by NDTV, he said he met the two men when he began treating a woman he understood to be their mother over the course of a month.
"Gradually they started telling me about a baba (godman) whom they claimed also visited their home. They started brainwashing me and asked me to meet this baba," he says, according to NDTV. He then did meet the baba "who seemed to perform such rituals."
I can definitely relate to being brainwashed by random people visiting my home. Well, not really.
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