# Invisible Wombat is Gary Robson **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [November 25, 2009, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-wombat-is-gary-robson/518912 "2009-11-25T15:35:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Gary\_Robson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gary_robson/32/3448_2.png) [@Gary\_Robson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Robson)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2009, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-wombat-is-gary-robson/518912/41 "2009-11-29T22:30:14Z")
> [@Zoe](#): > > I wish I could send a message to everyone in charge of captioning. The thing that separates the sheep from the goats for me is how they spell “all right.” I know that language changes, but not just willy nilly when you are in the word business. Remember that “all right” and “alright” are two different things now. Both are used, but in different contexts. > [@Zoe](#): > > Why are some captions in red? I can’t figure out a pattern? Here in the U.S. (unlike some other countries), colored captions are used VERY rarely. Typically they’re only seen in credits. When you see colors or solid white blocks, it’s almost always a signal quality problem. > [@Zoe](#): > > Have you ever seen the TV program (just one show) “The Wonderful World of Dung”? Never heard of it. Sounds fascinating! > [@Zoe](#): > > Have you read **The Tracker** by Tom Brown and any of his other books? Your opinion? I have a couple of his books in my bookstore (I actually have a Scats & Tracks shelf), but I haven’t read them yet. > [@Zoe](#): > > Any comment on wolves – tracking or otherwise? I am of two minds on wolves. On one hand, they are magnificent animals, and they were here in this ecosystem long before we were. I love actually being able to see them in the wild, and it makes me happy that the Yellowstone wolf reintroduction has taken us one step closer to where it used to be. On the other hand, I understand how the ranchers and farmers feel. I will defend my livestock, pets, or family, even if it means shooting a magnificent apex predator. If you want to understand both sides of the debate, pick up a copy of my friend Gary Ferguson’s book, _Yellowstone Wolves: The First Year_. He was involved in the reintroduction, and saw firsthand how people reacted to it. > [@Zoe](#): > > Wow! You are really adorable! _blush_ ---
**Author:** ![Zoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a4c791/32.png) [@Zoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zoe)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2009, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-wombat-is-gary-robson/518912/42 "2009-11-30T01:07:37Z")
Gary, my father had cattle – I can understand the farmer’s point of view when wolves are actually the problem. I don’t believe in helicopter hunting for sport and hides. [quotes] Remember that “all right” and “alright” are two different things now. Both are used, but in different contexts. [/quotes] You may be thinking of _already_ and _all ready_. There is no correct spelling **yet** except _all right_ – at least not in American usage that old school English teachers will approve. I think this is part of both the Rosetta Stone and the Code of Hammurobi. Sure. Go ahead. Aim for mediocrity. Damn. You failed my ultimate captioning test. I am so over you. ---
**Author:** ![Clothahump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@Clothahump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothahump)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2009, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-wombat-is-gary-robson/518912/43 "2009-11-30T01:20:23Z")
[quote=“Gary “Wombat” Robson, post:38, topic:518912”] Exactly. Since I’m invisible, they all say “Where Wombat?” [/QUOTE] \ Dere Wombat! ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2009, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-wombat-is-gary-robson/518912/44 "2009-11-30T05:36:33Z")
I do not feel particularly enlightened by this revelation. However, I will take much delight in ordering some of your scat books so I can see the look on my sister-in-law’s face when I present them to my nieces. ---
**Author:** ![Derleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2009, 7:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-wombat-is-gary-robson/518912/45 "2009-11-30T07:28:08Z")
> [@Clothahump](#): > > \ > > Dere Wombat! Never dare a wombat, son. ---
**Author:** ![Randy\_Seltzer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ee7513/32.png) [@Randy\_Seltzer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Randy_Seltzer)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2009, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-wombat-is-gary-robson/518912/46 "2009-12-01T03:03:22Z")
I just discovered this change, and my immediate thought was that there are too many moderators with the real name “Gary.” While I value both of your contributions to this board, I’m afraid that one of you will have to die. The only fair way to decide is trial by combat. ---
**Author:** ![Gary\_Robson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gary_robson/32/3448_2.png) [@Gary\_Robson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Robson)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2009, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-wombat-is-gary-robson/518912/47 "2009-12-01T04:50:10Z")
> [@Randy\_Seltzer](#): > > The only fair way to decide is trial by combat. Jackboots at 20 paces? ---
**Author:** ![pravnik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8edcca/32.png) [@pravnik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pravnik)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2009, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-wombat-is-gary-robson/518912/48 "2009-12-01T05:14:41Z")
Even though your last name is different now, you and daddy both still love me, right? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invisible-wombat-is-gary-robson/518912.md?page=2)