What once-captivating segements are boring/cliche now?

[Robert Stack, Jr.]

I am not talking about Resurrection Mary or Aphrodisiac chocolates...those segments stunk from day one. I am talking about segments that were really good when they aired, but have become stale due to overwatching and overdiscussing. For me, some examples would be:

--Circleville
--Tammy Lynn Leppert
--Gordon Page
--Clifford Sherwood
--George Owens

What are your thoughts?

[MegtheEgg86]

Originally Posted by Robert Stack, Jr.

I am not talking about Resurrection Mary or Aphrodisiac chocolates...those segments stunk from day one. I am talking about segments that were really good when they aired, but have become stale due to overwatching and overdiscussing. For me, some examples would be:

--Circleville
--Tammy Lynn Leppert
--Gordon Page
--Clifford Sherwood
--George Owens

What are your thoughts?

I would keep in mind there are a number of posters who enjoy the paranormal segments.

Going back to a discussion on the board about a week ago, I think this thread title does very well to illustrate UM's primary function as entertainment, rather than a crime- and disappearance-resolution tool.

I have always had more interest in some segments than in others. I don't really tire of the ones that particularly interest me, and very often I will find new interest in segments that didn't previously pique me as much. I personally don't feel it's prudent to mention the specific segments as family members and friends of those involved often read our board and I would not want to hurt them by labeling their loved ones' stories "boring" or "cliche", particularly if they are victims of unsolved crime or have disappeared.

[scc1222]

I agree,I hope they never get old for some ppl b/c you never know which one could be the one aired that gets the case solved.

[TheCars1986]

It all goes in cycles for me. One week I might be interested in a certain segment, and then the next it's something different. I used to think that the "Lost Loves" and "Fraud" segments were boring, but now I'm watching more and more of them and find them more interesting than I did before. I never tire of UM, even some of the "laughable" segments.

[pardilia]

Resurrection Mary. I used to LOVE that segment because of the whole blank face thing but Lifetime ran the heck out of it to the point that the shock/scare factor was lost for me.

[Blackout]

the only segments I care for are:


murders/attempted murders
UFO's
missing people
urban legends
lost heirs
scam artists
lost treasures

thankfully those were at least 80% of the show pre-life time.


so all the ghost stuff wasn't really up my alley so to speak...same with the stupid Lost Loves segments which 95% of where garbage....and same with the STUPID segments like that woman who grew gold out of her head

[Blackout]

Originally Posted by idyla

Resurrection Mary. I used to LOVE that segment because of the whole blank face thing but Lifetime ran the heck out of it to the point that the shock/scare factor was lost for me.

yeah it was a nice story the first time but seeing it on every 2 weeks pissed me off

[1990 UM fan]

Shall we pay Resurrection Mary a visit? I'm not going alone, that's for sure.

[pardilia]

Originally Posted by Blackout805

yeah it was a nice story the first time but seeing it on every 2 weeks pissed me off

I thought it was more frequent than that!

I don't get tired of the missing persons cases - unless actual fact-finding as proven that they likely died and the parent/s didn't accept that reality. In my mind, the next redheaded man I see could be Gordon Page for all I know.

The aphrodisiac and the gold leaf lady and other segments of that ilk don't necessarily bore me, I just kind of ignore them the way I do the Star Trek episode The Omega Glory. I just pretend I never saw them and they don't actually exist.

Sure, I ignore the Circleville thread on here because I have my own conclusion and unless there is actual new news, then the discussion of it isn't particularly interesting to me. I'm "tired" of the case, I just don't have anything else to say about it at this point.

For the most part, these cases are about people and their families and I know if I had was ever in a position where a show like UM could have given me a voice I would be very upset to see people say "Oh, that XXXXXX case is so boring now." I know I'd just feel terrible that someone is "bored" with my plight.

My suggestion is to look throw the UM wiki and find some cases that aren't discussed on here as frequently and start some new threads. Rather than bemoaning how some segments are 'stale', focus on the ones that aren't 'stale' for you. =)

[FarinaforBrkfast]

I never get tired of missing person cases or unexplained deaths.

They are always so fascinating.

[crystaldawn]

As far as ones I'm burnt out on discussing:

Jeffrey MacDonald
Darlie Routier

[dynoguy88]

To me, Gordon Page, Clifford Sherwood and George Owens will never be boring or cliche because they were so incredibly sad. And not a single one of their bodies has been located to this day...which makes them even more sad.

I think the best case that falls under this topic is the Elizabeth Ortiz/poison milkshake segment. All except the part where we hear in a very monotone voice, "He's got Jonathan!"

Granted, the recent developments that have happened between Jonathan and his father are pretty sad but the segment itself? Yikes.

[justins5256]

Well, I agree with what Meg said about not wanting to call any case "boring" out of respect for those involved.

I will say, however, that this forum has really burned me out on discussing two cases in particular:

The Baskins and Angela Hammond.

[1990 UM fan]

Originally Posted by justins5256

Well, I agree with what Meg said about not wanting to call any case "boring" out of respect for those involved.

I will say, however, that this forum has really burned me out on discussing two cases in particular:

The Baskins and Angela Hammond.

That is sad, considering she has been missing for 21 years and is most likely dead.

[pardilia]

Originally Posted by 1990 UM fan

That is sad, considering she has been missing for 21 years and is most likely dead.

Discussing is just that - discussion. I'm not really sure what else can be said about the *case* of Angela Hammond at this point until there are is a new discovery or some sort of lead. Her case is another one I don't really feel any point in contributing because how many times does it need to be said that it's a heartbreaking case?