Just wanted to hear your thoughts. Not sure if it's a real deal, but people there are pretty freaked out.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,336750,00.html

Could be a dune gnome, a slightly larger variant of the common gnome. To bad the didn't give a hight description 

[Countess]

While the worries may be real & stemming from real sightings this pic has the air of a hoax about it. Since it seems to be a fairly close shot why is the "gnome" so blurred while the surroundings are pretty clear plus their seems to be a light source that is conveniently illuminating just enough to give the outline but doesn't highlight any features.

[Angelus]

I remember this video when it was in the news. The reaction of the kids filming it seems genuine and the sideways skips of the creature follows gnome folklore that they don't have knees and in order to move quickly they must skip sideways. This video scares the hell out my fiance.

While the worries may be real & stemming from real sightings this pic has the air of a hoax about it. Since it seems to be a fairly close shot why is the "gnome" so blurred while the surroundings are pretty clear plus their seems to be a light source that is conveniently illuminating just enough to give the outline but doesn't highlight any features.

I thought about that, at first, but with what Angelus said...

I remember this video when it was in the news. The reaction of the kids filming it seems genuine and the sideways skips of the creature follows gnome folklore that they don't have knees and in order to move quickly they must skip sideways. This video scares the hell out my fiance.

It seems to me like it's a possibility. @Angelus - I don't blame her. Most people would be.

[Angelus]

She has actualy developed a genuine fear of lawn gnomes due to it. Lol.

...  ahaha, better break any neighbors' ones down.

[confused_mystery]

lol if i saw one i'd be the idiot squating down a bit saying"awwwe it's so tiny  and pointy "

lol if i saw one i'd be the idiot squating down a bit saying"awwwe it's so tiny  and pointy "

LOL! And that's when it jumps and bites you. 

nah.

[ravinclaw]

Rabid gnome! Kill it! hehehe     I wonder how ya would get rid of a gnome.... just shoot it or what?

Rabid gnome! Kill it! hehehe     I wonder how ya would get rid of a gnome.... just shoot it or what?

Man, that'll be the day.  haha.

I think you have to negotiate with it. Politely ask it to move and offer it some form of compensation, maybe suggest a new place for it to stay - a better one. At least if you don't want more trouble than you can handle. LOL

Right on. The approach would be what needs to be figured out, though, yes?

[confused_mystery]

lol then i'd bite back or stomp on it with my big feet 

I think you have to negotiate with it. Politely ask it to move and offer it some form of compensation, maybe suggest a new place for it to stay - a better one. At least if you don't want more trouble than you can handle. LOL

lol and that's when it gets it cute little axe and just cut away at your shin while you negotiate with it

Rabid gnome! Kill it! hehehe     I wonder how ya would get rid of a gnome.... just shoot it or what?

lol that's when we throw in the leprecauhn and see who dies first and by what ?
lol the gnome by having gold shoved up his butt or the leprecauhn by being strangled and choked to death with the gnome belt 
lol then what happens to the rainbow? oh lassie it only gets brighter     

[confused_mystery]

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I think you have to negotiate with it. Politely ask it to move and offer it some form of compensation, maybe suggest a new place for it to stay - a better one. At least if you don't want more trouble than you can handle. LOL

lol and that's when it gets it cute little axe and just cut away at your shin while you negotiate with it - - - - -

I'd say that if you just greet it POLITELY..... and behave in a civil manner..... you should be able to strike some kind of deal. As long as you show respect, the gnome will likely do the same. They are - after all - much like us in many ways.

lol true

[ravinclaw]

My goal for the year: 1. find gnome  2. make friends with it  3. get it drunk .  Why? Well can you imagine anything cooler than having a drunk little gnome to hang out with?

My goal for the year: 1. find gnome  2. make friends with it  3. get it drunk .  Why? Well can you imagine anything cooler than having a drunk little gnome to hang out with?

LOL! That's great. Take pictures.