Al's Uncle Gunther Gore

DorGunR · November 1, 2000, 12:40 PM

Tipper Gore, an amateur genealogical researcher, discovered that her
husband's great-great uncle, Gunther Gore, a fellow lacking in character,
was hanged in 1889 in Tennessee for horse stealing and train robbery.

The only known photograph of Gunther shows him standing on the gallows. On
the back of the picture is this inscription: "Gunther Gore; horse thief,
sent to Tennessee Prison 1885, escaped 1887, robbed the Tennessee Flyer
six times. Caught by Pinkerton detectives, convicted and hanged in 1889."

After letting Al Gore and his staff of professional image consultants
verify the findings, they decided to scan Gunther's picture, then enlarge,
edit and crop the image so that the final outcome was just a head shot.

Then they spun some new words to accompanying the picture. No one could
ever say the words weren't true:

"Gunther Gore was a famous rancher in early Tennessee history. His
business empire grew to include the acquisition of valuable equestrian
assets and he regularly had intimate dealings with the Tennessee railroad.

Beginning in 1883, he devoted several years of his life to service at a
government facility, finally taking leave to resume his dealings with the
railroad. In 1887, he was a key player in a vital investigation run by the
renowned Pinkerton Detective Agency. In 1889, Gunther passed away during
an important civic function held in his honor when the platform upon which
he was standing collapsed."

Ray VonAsch · November 1, 2000, 12:55 PM

I can almost believe this! Please tell me with a straight face you're joking. Just a little gullible, Ray

Brady · November 1, 2000, 02:19 PM

That's great, DorGunR!

You know, I think Dan Rather does this kind of story every time he opens his mouth.

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Brady
(No relation to that $%#$ bill)

TMoney · November 2, 2000, 01:07 AM

ROFLMAO! I could easily believe the whole scenario. Embellishment and spin, thy name is politician.

November 1, 2000, 12:40 PM	#1
DorGunR Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2000 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,125	Tipper Gore, an amateur genealogical researcher, discovered that her husband's great-great uncle, Gunther Gore, a fellow lacking in character, was hanged in 1889 in Tennessee for horse stealing and train robbery. The only known photograph of Gunther shows him standing on the gallows. On the back of the picture is this inscription: "Gunther Gore; horse thief, sent to Tennessee Prison 1885, escaped 1887, robbed the Tennessee Flyer six times. Caught by Pinkerton detectives, convicted and hanged in 1889." After letting Al Gore and his staff of professional image consultants verify the findings, they decided to scan Gunther's picture, then enlarge, edit and crop the image so that the final outcome was just a head shot. Then they spun some new words to accompanying the picture. No one could ever say the words weren't true: "Gunther Gore was a famous rancher in early Tennessee history. His business empire grew to include the acquisition of valuable equestrian assets and he regularly had intimate dealings with the Tennessee railroad. Beginning in 1883, he devoted several years of his life to service at a government facility, finally taking leave to resume his dealings with the railroad. In 1887, he was a key player in a vital investigation run by the renowned Pinkerton Detective Agency. In 1889, Gunther passed away during an important civic function held in his honor when the platform upon which he was standing collapsed."

November 1, 2000, 12:55 PM	#2
Ray VonAsch Member Join Date: September 11, 2000 Location: coastal Mass, born & raised northern Adirondacks Posts: 51	I can almost believe this! Please tell me with a straight face you're joking. Just a little gullible, Ray

November 1, 2000, 02:19 PM	#3
Brady Member Join Date: July 14, 2000 Location: California Posts: 57	That's great, DorGunR! You know, I think Dan Rather does this kind of story every time he opens his mouth. ------------------ Brady (No relation to that $%#$ bill)

November 2, 2000, 01:07 AM	#4
TMoney Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 1999 Location: Dallas Posts: 617	ROFLMAO! I could easily believe the whole scenario. Embellishment and spin, thy name is politician.