Huh, I realize that the pet psychic isn’t really a psychic, but I LOVE this show. It has cute animals, the pet psychic lady is obviously a big fan of animals and very kind to them, and many of her “psychic” suggestions are simply good animal care, like getting a bigger litter box for Fluffy, or taking Spot on more walks.
I would love, love, love to bring little Gryffy on this show – I do not believe in psychics of any ilk, pet or otherwise, and neither does little Gryffy (he is a cat of incredibly high scientific standards). But of course, I think it would be very exciting for the Gryff to be on TV.
This show always reminds me of the phrase “for entertainment purposes only” which I mocked for years, as it’s used as a disclaimer of sorts for other psychics. I could not understand what would possibly be entertaining about a psychic if you don’t believe. Either you believe in them and want to watch, or you don’t believe in them and have zero interest in watching. But the Pet Psychic turned me right around on this issue.
My point here is that you don’t have to believe in psychics to enjoy the Pet Psychic.
(You only have to be a lunatic when it comes to your pets. Hey, maybe I could have my own show called “Pet Lunatic”! Would you guys watch?)
I like the show, even though I’ve only seen it a couple of times. I just like the lady. Dunno that she’s a psychic, but she’s got a lot of charisma and she obviously loves animals.
The only time she made me do a doubletake was when she said the dog wanted french fries and the family said that was his favorite food. For all I know, that information was fed to her beforehand, but it was more specific than I was expecting.
Y’know, I put this Pet Psychic in the same category as the ‘reality TV’ shows where people do horrible things for money and fame. It represents a sort of cultural watershed in late 20th/early 21st century American society. Can you imagine anything more insanely decadent and self-involved than these shows?
That said, it’s obvious the Pet Psychic (god, I’m gritting my tetth just typing those words) really loves animals and cares for their well-being. I must give her points for that. It bugs me that she’s making a quick buck by scamming the ignorant, but the same charge could be levelled at many, so maybe she doesn’t deserve to be so singled out.
Still, though, the ridiculousness mentioned in this thread is staggering. I thought for a second I’d actually want to meet a person who truly believes her dog is the reincarnation of her father because some lady on TV said so, but then I reconsidered. I’d be unable to keep myself from slapping anyone who buys this trash.
Next thing you know, you’re going to tell me The Furniture Psychic isn’t real!!! say it ain’t so!!!
What I hate are those pretentious riding breeches - I have boots and breeches. I wear them when I ride my horse. They aren’t part of some sort of safari outfit with which to impress people.
The Pet Psychic is a fraud. Ms. Cleo, Jon Edward, and every other “psychic” you see on TV, in Vegas, or in some seedy hole-in-the-wall in a back alley somewhere are all frauds. This is not an opinion or a skeptical viewpoint, this is a proveable fact.
Read drachillix’s link:
Not surprisingly, not one single person has ever so much as passed the preliminary tests.
I would like to believe this stuff just as much as anyone else but the fact stands that no supernatural powers have ever been confirmed in anyone, by anyone, at any time. Until proven otherwise, they just simply don’t exist.
She and her ilk make me sick, not because they have no talent but because they are lying! They know it, most people that can use their brains know it, and yet they persist in spreading lies about what abilites they really do have. Personally I’d be far more impressed with people like her and John Edwards if they just came out and said, “Listen, I’m not psychic but I do have this amazing gift for reading people and situations…”
All this is true, but I have seen this show a few times and I get a real kick out of it. I think it’s her love for animals, and the way she gives them a voice, bogus or not.
Skeptical people’s initial reacton is often, “Oh, she’s just a pet psychic . . . it’s not as harmful as John Edward.”
Bullpucky.
People are making real-life decisions based on what this scam artist is telling them. I saw a program where she told a woman that her cat did not like her new boyfriend, so she had to get rid of the boyfriend or find the cat a new home. Jiminy Crickets! Both those decision are pretty drastic! Compromise your happiness and his, or turn a pet out of a loving home!?! I mean, sure, if she’s the sort of person who’s obsessed enough about her cat to go on a show like this, she’d probably find it a good home, but sheesh!
Shit like this spreads ignorance across society like an oil slick.
I’d guess that one dog in fifty doesn’t like French fries. It’s a safe generalization. She just got lucky that they said it was the animal’s “favorite.”
I think her “talent” is simply a combination of reading animal body language and cold reading “psychic” skills. I suspect they simply don’t air the wrong guesses she probably makes as frequently as the correct guesses.
And, btw, what dog doesn’t love french fries? Both my dogzillas adore them. One can handle them, the other cannot (grease gives him the runs). What kitty doesn’t want you to flush more often so she can watch the water swirl down into the unknown?
My personal favorite was when she “read” the alligator. “He’s not performing for you any more because you started feeding him chicken. Feed him beef again and he’ll perform.” :rolleyes:
I saw the show once. That was enough. Seeing her stare into a dogs face for a few seconds then proceed to tell the owner what the dog was “thinking,” was more than enough for me. Guys like Edward and van Praaaaagh are bad, this is just stupid.
Although I do have to wonder, how do you know a turkey is “reserved?” (Apart from a tag on a carcass saying it’s already been sold that is)
Well, if it won’t crack a smile no matter how funny the joke you tell it; and if, at dances, it tends to hang around the snack table instead of mingling, that is a reserved turkey.
A “pet psychic” wouldn’t need to read the animal - the animal can’t call bullshit - she would just need to read the owner, like any two-bit fake psychic does.
I now believe that I have heard it all.
I was watching the Abrams Report on MSNBC last night and it turns out that people are much much dumber than I originally thought.
A viewer suggested that the “PET PSYCHIC” should pay a little visit
with Lacy Peterson’s dog. She believes that the dog could inform the authorities on what has happened to the unfortunate missing pregnant lady from Modesto, CA!
Unbelievable! I wish they had posted her phone number so I could sell her some real-estate on the freakin Moon!!
Dumb ass!!
Lots of pet owners are highly insensitive to their pets, and can’t see what’s going on right under their noses. If the “Pet Psychic” can make help these jerks figure out that their dog needs to go out for walks, or needs to be petted and played with every so often after being locked in the house all day while they’re at work… well, more power to her.
We were visiting at a house and the dog kept jumping up on us while we were eating, and being a major nuisance. The owners just laughed at this misbehavior, and made no attempt to correct or train the dog (other than a laughing, “Oh, stop it, Poopsie.”) If the Pet Psychic told them that a dog needs some obedience training – just as a child does – and if they’d listen to her, then I’d applaud.
