tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26892817.post1529855204340109492..comments2023-10-26T11:55:55.045-04:00Comments on Elf Killing And Other Hobbies: Cursed the Bell Witch: Episode Three--Keystone Cops Meet Google MapsCelina Summershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08581883122727085849noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26892817.post-3299777853838915922015-11-14T19:18:16.955-05:002015-11-14T19:18:16.955-05:00I, for one, thoroughly enjoyed all of your posts r...I, for one, thoroughly enjoyed all of your posts regarding the show. I admit, I do like to watch it purely for entertainment. I also believed the misconception that Cate Batts had passed away before John Bell Sr and had placed a curse upon him. It was refreshing reading the facts and I thoroughly enjoy your writing style. Thank you for all of the hard work that you put into it and I look forward to more posts regarding the show.<br /><br />Jeff B.Jeff B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26892817.post-29263403120513084502015-11-11T12:03:45.286-05:002015-11-11T12:03:45.286-05:00I shall merely reiterate that I grew up in the Ada...I shall merely reiterate that I grew up in the Adams area, was acquainted with the previous owner of the Bell land, researched the legend extensively while in college at Austin Peay State University and for Arthur Kopit, when he was the Artist in Residence in the Theater department at APSU and mounted his play based upon the legend, investigated paranormal activity in Adams, and am quoting extensively the original source material for the legend--Richard Williams Bell, John Bell Jr, Joel T. Bell, Charles Bailey Bell, MV Ingram, and Harriet Parks Miller. The opinions and refutations I post on this blog are my opinions, whereas the portions of the legend I post are cited--and all easily discovered through the most basic Google search. And, as my name and occupation are clearly cited on my blog and with every post, perhaps that gives me a bit more credibility than an anonymous poster defending an absolute travesty that portrays the natives of the area as voodoo-practicing hillrats who run around in the middle of the night harassing total strangers and leaping to ridiculous conclusions that have nothing to do with the legend at all. Add to that the fact that there was never any "curse" placed on the Bells--according to the BELLS' own historical record--and I'm feeling pretty confident in the material I share with my readers. <br /><br />All that being said, if you have any evidence to the contrary I'd be more than happy to share that with my readers as well--IF there's a reasonable source citation, a reasonable provenance, and a reasonable lack of Hollywood hype. So I cordially invite you to share any evidence you might have to the contrary--using your name, of course. Anonymity is just too easy a shield to hide behind.If I've made a mistake in my research, I'd be only too grateful to correct that mistake publicly. Do I know everything about the case? Of course not, and that's why when I relate elements of the legend I cite the source material--something you can see for yourself on any of my posts on the legend.<br /><br />In the end, though, my ultimate point is this: what actually happened on the Bell farm between 1817-21 and still continues to this day is scary enough. The legend doesn't need to be exaggerated or helped by Hollywood. It can--and does--stand on its own. I'm willing to sign my name to my research. Why aren't you?<br /><br />And if, as I suspect, you are associated with the show somehow, I have MANY questions I'd love to ask you. My readers would enjoy the answers, I'm sure. So email me at kaantira @ gmail.com and let's set up an interview. <br /><br />Thanks for the read and comment. <br /><br />Celina Summers<br /><br />Celina Summershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08581883122727085849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26892817.post-7865769966060659592015-11-10T22:11:38.171-05:002015-11-10T22:11:38.171-05:00Your complete ignorance of the Bell Witch case is ...Your complete ignorance of the Bell Witch case is unsurpassed, and ninety-nine percent of the accusations you make about the show, most of which are a mixture of conjecture and speculation, carry no merit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com