Car Salesman sees Virgin Mary on balloon

Questioninggeller · 1st September 2004, 11:54 PM

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A car salesman in South Texas is drawing attention Tuesday after claiming he's seen the Virgin Mary -- on a balloon.

Javier Fuentes says everyone at the dealership in Weslaco was blowing up balloons today, to promote the sale of vehicles, when he noticed an image on the balloon.

Fuentes called his co-workers and even some of his family members to see the image, which at first was thought to be a defect in the balloon.

He thinks maybe it's a message -- to encourage him to be a better person, to see life in a different way.

Whatever the outcome, Fuentes says the incident left him shaking and nervous -- and he considers the balloon a blessing from God.

http://www.woai.com/news/local/story...8-F9190B314B86

With everything going on in the world I saw this on the 10 O'clock news. I live in Orange County, CA and some how a car salesman trying to get media attention in Texas gets airtime on the news here.

Zep · 2nd September 2004, 12:35 AM

So this is what a slow news day in California looks like...

Lothian · 2nd September 2004, 01:44 AM

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Fuentes called his co-workers and even some of his family members to see the image, which at first was thought to be a defect in the balloon.

I wonder how it went from first thoughts of a defect to the later definite conclusion. I bet the thought of media attention never entered that process.

Gastric ReFlux · 2nd September 2004, 07:06 AM

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Originally posted by Questioninggeller
http://www.woai.com/news/local/story...8-F9190B314B86

With everything going on in the world I saw this on the 10 O'clock news. I live in Orange County, CA and some how a car salesman trying to get media attention in Texas gets airtime on the news here.

That's what happens when you inhale too much of the helium. So the lesson from this? Huff helium to get closer to God. God loves a huffer.

Temp3st · 2nd September 2004, 12:27 PM

The problem with balloons is that they are always following the Virgin (yeah right) Mary around.

Just take a look at this picture if you don't believe me - http://virginballoon.notlong.com

zakur · 2nd September 2004, 02:36 PM

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Originally posted by Lothian
I wonder how it went from first thoughts of a defect to the later definite conclusion.

"Gee, look at this balloon...It must be defective. No, that's crazy! It has to be an image of the Virgin Mary sent by God."

The guy should just slash his wrists with Occam's Razor.

LostAngeles · 2nd September 2004, 03:54 PM

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Originally posted by Zep
So this is what a slow news day in California looks like...

Except there was a point-blank drive-by shooting up the street from me in the middle of the afternoon...

I didn't see it on the news, but I may have missed it. There was one helicopter, but that may have been LAPD. I couldn't really see it and I can't be sure unless they shine their spotlight into my kitchen.

I did catch a bit on more kids dying from street racing and a feel-good fluff piece though.

Zep · 2nd September 2004, 04:07 PM

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Originally posted by LostAngeles
Except there was a point-blank drive-by shooting up the street from me in the middle of the afternoon...

I didn't see it on the news, but I may have missed it. There was one helicopter, but that may have been LAPD. I couldn't really see it and I can't be sure unless they shine their spotlight into my kitchen.

I did catch a bit on more kids dying from street racing and a feel-good fluff piece though.

Don't forget the cute animal piece at the end - San Diego zoo is good for that sort of thing.

Operaider · 2nd September 2004, 06:06 PM

I wonder what type of car dealership it was, I also figured God was a Ford man. This is because I owned a Ford and within 1 month I got 4 flat tires. At first I thought it was just bad luck. Upon further reflection it's obvious that my car was experiencing the stigmata.

1st September 2004, 11:54 PM	#1
Questioninggeller Illuminator Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,030	Car Salesman sees Virgin Mary on balloon Quote: A car salesman in South Texas is drawing attention Tuesday after claiming he's seen the Virgin Mary -- on a balloon. Javier Fuentes says everyone at the dealership in Weslaco was blowing up balloons today, to promote the sale of vehicles, when he noticed an image on the balloon. Fuentes called his co-workers and even some of his family members to see the image, which at first was thought to be a defect in the balloon. He thinks maybe it's a message -- to encourage him to be a better person, to see life in a different way. Whatever the outcome, Fuentes says the incident left him shaking and nervous -- and he considers the balloon a blessing from God. http://www.woai.com/news/local/story...8-F9190B314B86 With everything going on in the world I saw this on the 10 O'clock news. I live in Orange County, CA and some how a car salesman trying to get media attention in Texas gets airtime on the news here.

2nd September 2004, 12:35 AM	#2
Zep Banned Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 26,985	So this is what a slow news day in California looks like...
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2nd September 2004, 07:06 AM	#4
Gastric ReFlux Critical Thinker Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 257	Re: Car Salesman sees Virgin Mary on balloon Quote: Originally posted by Questioninggeller http://www.woai.com/news/local/story...8-F9190B314B86 With everything going on in the world I saw this on the 10 O'clock news. I live in Orange County, CA and some how a car salesman trying to get media attention in Texas gets airtime on the news here. That's what happens when you inhale too much of the helium. So the lesson from this? Huff helium to get closer to God. God loves a huffer.
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2nd September 2004, 02:36 PM	#6
zakur Illuminator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 3,265	Quote: Originally posted by Lothian I wonder how it went from first thoughts of a defect to the later definite conclusion. "Gee, look at this balloon...It must be defective. No, that's crazy! It has to be an image of the Virgin Mary sent by God." The guy should just slash his wrists with Occam's Razor.
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LostAngeles Anti-WM Jihadist Join Date: May 2004 Location: Having a cup of tea. Posts: 10,159	Quote: Originally posted by Zep So this is what a slow news day in California looks like... Except there was a point-blank drive-by shooting up the street from me in the middle of the afternoon... I didn't see it on the news, but I may have missed it. There was one helicopter, but that may have been LAPD. I couldn't really see it and I can't be sure unless they shine their spotlight into my kitchen. I did catch a bit on more kids dying from street racing and a feel-good fluff piece though.
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Lothian Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: https://twitter.com/CV4UK Posts: 10,373	Quote: Fuentes called his co-workers and even some of his family members to see the image, which at first was thought to be a defect in the balloon. I wonder how it went from first thoughts of a defect to the later definite conclusion. I bet the thought of media attention never entered that process.

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Temp3st Thinker Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: ...somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 175	The problem with balloons is that they are always following the Virgin (yeah right) Mary around. Just take a look at this picture if you don't believe me - http://virginballoon.notlong.com

2nd September 2004, 04:07 PM	#8
Zep Banned Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 26,985	Quote: Originally posted by LostAngeles Except there was a point-blank drive-by shooting up the street from me in the middle of the afternoon... I didn't see it on the news, but I may have missed it. There was one helicopter, but that may have been LAPD. I couldn't really see it and I can't be sure unless they shine their spotlight into my kitchen. I did catch a bit on more kids dying from street racing and a feel-good fluff piece though. Don't forget the cute animal piece at the end - San Diego zoo is good for that sort of thing.
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2nd September 2004, 06:06 PM	#9
Operaider Muse Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 914	I wonder what type of car dealership it was, I also figured God was a Ford man. This is because I owned a Ford and within 1 month I got 4 flat tires. At first I thought it was just bad luck. Upon further reflection it's obvious that my car was experiencing the stigmata.
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