The Torturous & Demonic Bell Witch Hauntings

2 роки тому

A 19th century haunting in rural Tennessee torments a family with strange sightings, frightening sounds and escalating violence for generations. Join James Troup as he explores the bizarre and chilling mystery of the Bell Witch.
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STILLS
Jackson On Horseback
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General Piet Joubert (1831-1900) and staff, late 19th century (1935).
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VIDEO
1910 B/W Wide shot sad woman walking toward camera down path in field of wheat as boy and girl walk the other way
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MOT: EARLY AMERICANA: WESTWARD EXPANSION REENACTMENT: Female hands placing patterned textile coverlets into trunk. MS Male placing axe in holder on Conestoga covered wagon axel.
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MOT: EARLY AMERICANA: WESTWARD EXPANSION REENACTMENT: Father & son carrying salted, preserved, cured meats, slabs of bacon & pork hams to Conestoga wagon. Mother walking from house to trunk in yard carrying quilts, coverlets & daughter w/ doll.
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Black and white 1930s person in bat/devil mask dancing / AUDIO / South America
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1930s MONTAGE children playing outside schoolhouse / South Carolina, United States
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1925 B/W MONTAGE Hands typing on mechanical typewriter which writes in Arabic / Beirut, Lebanon
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PAN Victorians dressed up in gowns with hats and parasols / United States
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Rural Miami
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Train robbers are chase through woods and killed in a shootout
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B/W 1949 OVERHEAD close up man's hands typing using index fingers on typewriter / To Your Health
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1920s: AGRICULTURE: HA WS Iconic Heartland farm w/ farmhouse & outbuildings & cattle grazing on grass behind fencing FG, male pitching hay w/ fork up onto wagon.
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1-Nov-1927 B/W MONTAGE Slum dwellings and poverty, a dog chases a cat up a tree / Friesland, Netherlands
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EXTERNAL CREDITS
James Troup
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 797

@nevermanishere4555 2 роки тому

Great voice, great turtleneck, great beard, great blazer and great handkerchief. Dude is rocking his own style. Right on.

@fizzarollli 2 роки тому

I like James, he should do more spooky videos like this. He's calm enough but somehow intriguing enough to not make it sound hokey and makes the video seem even more mysterious.

@opium42069 2 роки тому

Agreed.

@jam.medina 2 роки тому

His voice is easy on the ears too. not too overwhelming when you listen to the videos in the bg while working. 👍

@Pt-yp3st 2 роки тому

I thought the samething

@rachelraquel9702 Рік тому

Yeah, his voice is soothing but also somehow gave me chills. Even though I’ve heard about the bell witch before.

@psychodelic_socks6795 Рік тому

I agree, the way he tells the story is easily enjoyable. I'm just confused on what happened to Ryan and Shane.

@kbrock9146 2 роки тому

He's back! I love both the new narrators, but I noticed he had been missing for a bit. Glad to hear his voice again. 👍

@user-fw4ro4fs9k 2 роки тому

Me too !! 😂💯

@JamesTroupActor 2 роки тому

Glad to be back! 🙃

@maddii34u 2 роки тому

@@JamesTroupActor Welcome back!

@Darknessevolves 2 роки тому

Fk these guys! Bring back Shane & Ryan! This channel sucks now

@gillianmeek45 2 роки тому

Same here has the best voice. Certain people just have voices for presenting

@CarolineErbArt 2 роки тому

I never get tired of hearing about the Bell Witch haunting - it’s always such an interesting and terrifying story.

@sprinkles_091 2 роки тому

agreed.

@chasesociety9434 Рік тому

Growing up in the same county, it’s such a huge deal during the Halloween season around here.

@anthonyarcanumsanctumregnu9551 Рік тому

Same

@mr._2994 Рік тому

I've always been interested in the story as well, mainly cause I'm (possibly) related to the Bell family.

@Androx-murdok34 Рік тому

I’m from Robertson cnty and we take pride in the bell witch story especially my dad who had seen things in the cave on the property he was so angry about the movie and how Hollywood changed the facts

@EliHooke 2 роки тому

I could listen to this narrator's voice all day! Also, a friend of mine and I went to the Bell Witch cave about a decade ago. The owners at the time were giving tours (I don't know what they're up to now). Before we went another friend of ours told us that the one time she'd gone there, she'd seen strange creatures following their group back to the place they were staying and she refuses to ever go back. Absolutely nothing weird happened when my friend and I went. The area is beautiful and not remotely scary at all. At least not during the day.

@brcsephina 2 роки тому

i had the fortune of going there with my family about 2 or 3 years ago! you’re right, the area is very beautiful during the day and there’s a little stream near the cave we went in. nothing strange happened when we were on our tour

@brcsephina 2 роки тому

they do say not to take any rocks or anything cause people report bad luck and always send them back. interestingly in the cave, there’s like a coffin and apparently there was a soot where supposedly native americans would leave their torches when in the caves for rituals or whatever else. we were only allowed to go a certain way in because the cave would get more narrower the deeper in you go

@pryorbishop2957 Рік тому

Not everyone will see strange creatures. Doesn’t mean they’re not there.

@hmldjr Рік тому

I could too - isn't it great?

@mimib8032 Рік тому

It is beautiful there. The Red River is a gorgeous kayak waterway. FWIW, I'm directly descended from the Bell family (my paternal grandmother was the last in the family to be offered a plot in the Bell family cemetary) No idea how the cave came into the legend, not even historians know. But I also don't believe in ghosts so.... 🤷‍♀️

@ItalianAngel21175 2 роки тому

I love the way James Narrates....he keeps you on the edge of your seat. He tells stories with all the emotions of the characters! Thank you James I enjoyed this story so much.

@gabbyabbott4965 Рік тому

I never really hear about eye witness testimonies about the Bell haunt from the people enslaved by the family. Hell, I haven’t heard slavery ever be mentioned before in regards to the Bell haunt. Great video.

@jermaineledet5367 Рік тому

me neither

@AJRoyalty Рік тому

There are actually a lot of stories that Dean told. Everyone in that area at the time regarded him as a great storyteller and that was even before the haunting. Many of the stories about animal sightings are from him, but any writings of his stories were done by others and it's thought that sometimes people took credit for some of the stories he told. Also, his wife was enslaved by another family, but he and his mother came from North Carolina with the Bell family and John Bell thought very highly of him. Not highly enough to free him, though. 🙄

@zytaaaaa477 2 роки тому

The voice of this guy is so soothing

@cmsully1 2 роки тому

Two words- Mackinac Island. That place is haunted as hell, and I know of at least one evil entity hiding out in a lesser known hotel, Pine Cottage.

@SavageBunnyGetMoney 2 роки тому

I been there its really dope as hell but sleeping there we didnt do so I didnt get a vibe of if it was like that I just know the Forts were cool and how ancient it looked

@TheSaneHatter 2 роки тому

Check out the old movie, "Somewhere in Time," with Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour: it's a time-travel fantasy set at the hotel, no doubt greatly inspired by its reputation.

@cmsully1 2 роки тому

@@TheSaneHatter That movie didn't age well, ngl- like, Christopher Reeves' character comes off as a weird stalker.

@allip8656 2 роки тому

i really dig the way he said “enslavers” and “people who were enslaved” rather than “slaveholders” and “slaves”- very subtle way to acknowledge that slaves were humans and not possessions/things

@TheSaneHatter 2 роки тому

It's the current mode in PC language, and rather new. Ironically, it was the thing to say, "slaveHOLDER," just a few years ago, as opposed to centuries of saying, "slaveOWNER," but then it was changed again almost immediately. Trends, rather than moral principle, often drive these choices in language. Me, I find the choice to be wordy and euphemistic . . . and by extension, inappropriate and even offensive. I believe that these issues should be confrotnted with honest and direct language, rather than long-winded phrases that are physically harder to say. So while "enslaver" certainly has directness going for it, for example, "persons who are enslaved," does not.

@stiiimes 2 роки тому

Found the DEI agent.

@rachel_petite.bbg_ 2 роки тому

I was thinking the same thing. It's a breath of fresh air.

@breadcrumbhoarder 2 роки тому

Same I was looking for a comment about it

@meghanodonoghue9066 2 роки тому

@@TheSaneHatter Nick, these are the very same people who pervert language to undermine the meaning and truth of the very words they use. When everything is a matter of personal interpretation, and socially acceptable prose, truth becomes ever more distorted. I appreciate your comment enormously.

@kristinj3339 2 роки тому

oh, they showed the narrator! I love being able to put a face to a voice- I always wonder what people look like. He's really good, too!

@bordeauxisburning 2 роки тому

I enjoy all the narrators at Buzzfeed but wow--the gravitas and delivery of James is 🤌🤌🤌 amazing!!

@keri7168 2 роки тому

Betsy really just didn’t want to marry that guy so she “ghosted” him 😂

@carljohnson52 2 роки тому

lmao good one😂

@minyoongi2662 2 роки тому

That’s funny 😂

@BIANCA_YAOWA 2 роки тому

Love the dad joke 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

@GuerillaWelder Рік тому

YOU just cracked me up!!

@pryorbishop2957 Рік тому

🤣🤣🤣

@christiekarnes1341 2 роки тому

As soon as the witch declared John Bell as her primary target, I 100% started rooting for her. Thank you for your service 👏🏻👏🏻

@lisablondeel2191 2 роки тому

Right like she was mean to racist,got what he deserved

@TheMightyBlackPearl Рік тому

Agreed. Sounds like she is a protector of women/girls, personally. I've heard of this occurring before, where a spirit will become very protective of an individual and follows them. There are some really strange occurrences. But its the occurrences like *THIS* ...I'm not mad about at all, lol. I think the warning from her was if something like this were to take place again, she'd be back and with a vengeance. Maybe she's a protective spirit, who knows. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Definitely got what he deserved.

@ashleycalderon2223 Рік тому

Wasn't there a theory that John was sexually abusing Betsy? and that "Cate" killed him to make it stop?

@squamish4244 Рік тому

I can't 'conjure' ;) much sympathy for a slaveowner.

@ZacHarYMetaLHiCkBenn Рік тому

Bell witch is not even about a woman. The witch is native American. John bell sons took a skull from the Indian Burial ground. John told them to take it back. One of them threw the skull broke a tooth. Went under the porch. That what caused the curse .

@AmandaJayne 2 роки тому

I just adore his voice. He’s a wonderful narrator and I could listen to him for hours upon hours

@youmemeyou Рік тому

Zygote?

@vcubed3047 2 роки тому

Honestly from Andrew Jackson story his experience could’ve been from a vengeful spirit from one of the thousand native lives he killed. Just saying 👀. But love the rest of the story!!

@haydenmillholland4496 2 роки тому

When Shane and Ryan were doing their ghost hunting, I wish they had went here

@bannankev 2 роки тому

James voice 🙌🏼 perfect. Could listen to him tell stories all day. Just a nice calm and deep voice. Perfect for stories! Thank you!

@flakyanddelicious 2 роки тому

Now, this guy can tell a story! I love the narration. I don't know who this guy is, but I want to hear more from him. Bring him back, more!

@shuri-ken1803 2 роки тому

This guy can narrate or lecture me something boring yet can make it hella interesting due to how he narrates. I hope he does more vids!

@LadyhawksLairDotCom 2 роки тому

6:17 "There are some who call me...Kate." Well, _that_ was anticlimactic.

@Channel323 2 роки тому

Anyone could have done is episode but having James, the narrator makes it that much better. Let’s Go!!!!

@kittyjustice9377 2 роки тому

James' voice is absolutely *chef's kiss* Mr. Troup, I could listen to you read absolutely anything.

@caseyleeangus 2 роки тому

My family is from this area (Springfield, TN) and I've been obsessed with this story since I was little so I was excited to see this story finally get the attention it deserves! I've been to the cave and the cemetery but not the home site, yet.

@Janellabelle Рік тому

Isn't the home site a reconstruction? I'm from memphis and want to go but it's quite a drive from here.

@AJRoyalty Рік тому

The home site on the Bell School grounds is a reconstruction. All that's left of the original homestead is the well they used and John and Lucy's headstone. It's also on private land and you wouldn't find it without help anyway. The people who own the cave used to sneak people onto the property illegally, because they wanted to make extra money (but I don't know if the same people own the cave now). That being said all three sites (Bell School, Cave, and original homestead) all are part of the plot of land that the Bell family owned at the time of the haunting.

@quasmati Рік тому

I wonder if the farmland has had any more sightings of these strange animal beasts that people saw?

@AJRoyalty Рік тому

I haven't heard any stories about hybrid animals in modern times, but there are plenty of black dogs. 😂

@AnythingSucks Рік тому

@@AJRoyalty ohh wow like how?? Is it strays, wild, or summoned pets 🤔🧐

@loretheinexplicable6492 2 роки тому

I’ve heard this story many times, but this is by far the best telling of it. More detail and a new perspective. :)

@JamesTroupActor 2 роки тому

That’s how we do at Buzzfeed!!

@illig3tsniperftw 2 роки тому

Your voice is up there with Morgan Freeman. It's incredibly satisfying

@ashwinidesai4051 2 роки тому

Yeah, he also kinda sounds like Tony Todd.

@LongLiveInspiration Рік тому

I really liked how he said "enslaved people" and "enslavers" - it really highlights the humanity of enslaved peoples rather than reinforcing that they were ever truly property.

@godwarrior3403 Рік тому

Yeah actually it does

@LindaC616 2 роки тому

Nice to have you back, James! Thanks!

@joslynfaustine9631 2 роки тому

Yes this is how I want my stories told to me!! That voice is a dream for those of us who love a good documentary of the spooky kind!

@rebeccabooth2417 2 роки тому

Amazing pick for a narrator. Smooth clear voice, the depth adds a whole extra level of seriousness, and mystery, to the cases being told.

@JamesTroupActor 2 роки тому

Why thank you for the stamp of approval! ☺️

@jayeharrison4533 2 роки тому

I’d love an episode about the mystical history of Mount Shasta. Great show. Thank you ❤️

@kyzz04 2 роки тому

This narrator is so charismatic and his voice is so soothing love this buzzfeed keep this up

@lucbelcher7256 2 роки тому

Okay. I really like this guy. Would love more videos with him narrating missing people or other videos of this nature! Thank You!

@nightskystories 2 роки тому

Soo creepy! You know, as a small scary story creator, I really appreciate the hard work you put into these stories ❤ 👻

@lisatran495 2 роки тому

Am liking your stories bro. Super scary

@smithtrey1268 2 роки тому

Just subbed to you bro. Your ghost stories are amazing and unique

@JamesTroupActor 2 роки тому

And we appreciate it! 🙃

@SandyNickk Рік тому

James Troup really has an amazing voice for narration. I’m excited for more of these videos 🤙🏻

@swavvy9448 2 роки тому

Imagine sitting in church having a grand old time, knowing damn well you got people enslaved at home

@ilovebooksandmycats669 2 роки тому

the bible has pro slavery passages they probably used to justify it

@brcsephina 2 роки тому

@@ilovebooksandmycats669 it’s not really pro-slavery, if you consider the historical context, people became enslaved when they had a debt to pay, so they would work until it was payed off. additionally, the bible speaks of treating those enslaved properly, and even God’s chosen people, the Israelites, were enslaved by the Egyptians. the whole book of Exodus is about those people leaving slavery with the help of moses.

@brcsephina 2 роки тому

but slavery isn’t good!!! and shouldn’t be practiced today!!!!!!! i’m sure enslaved people during biblical times were also not treated right!!

@werelemur1138 2 роки тому

@@brcsephina The Bible absolutely supports permanent slavery: it instructs the Israelites to take slaves from the peoples around them who can be passed on as property to their children. It also instructs them on how someone in debt-servitude could be conned into being a slave for life by giving him a wife. If the Bible was really meant to be a guide to living inspired by an all-knowing god, we wouldn't need to consider historical context.

@ilovebooksandmycats669 2 роки тому

@@brcsephina it literally says you can beat them as long as they stand up in a few days.

@AmyFlannigan27 2 роки тому

You have a brilliant story voice, James!

@marcosbalderas414 Рік тому

I read a book named The Bell Witch, in that book they said the witch haunted and killed John because he had abused his daughter, the ghost haunted her because she never told anyone. That's just what that book says

@annabelledibs7959 Рік тому

This is one of the best narrator's that i have come across and his voice was truly made for storytelling, especially this genre.

@wolfsmith2865 Рік тому

I like that "enslaved persons" rather than just the term slaves is used. It humanizes the peoples involved.

@sarahcortese4977 2 роки тому

I'm loving these haunting history videos! Thank you!

@lucyhouse 2 роки тому

Thank You!! I love listening to your stories 💜

@fairysleepyasmr 8 місяців тому

James Troup is the best storyteller I’ve heard in years. Perfection. Ps. Never knew how cool and badass the Bell Witch is

@crossemily 2 роки тому

Loving his voice and these stories. Well done!!

@shivangipandey273 2 роки тому

Such clear and elite narration I love it!😍

@MillieBee11 2 роки тому

James Troup has the perfect voice for telling spooky stories.

@KamikoInu 2 роки тому

I love James as the narrator! His voice is amazing!

@pelaka.6398 2 роки тому

I've said it once, and I'll say it again. Mr. Troup, is an incredible narrator!

@shannonmcnalley8380 Рік тому

Love your voice James. You make the story you tell more interesting than they already are

@ioanaalexandra4777 Рік тому

I was listening to this while doing some work around the house and the whispering at 1:19 scared the hell out of me.

@thedailyscare8971 2 роки тому

man, you have the voice for this stuff, keep at it

@lg5386 Рік тому

You are a wonderful narrator & have an excellent story telling voice!! ✨

@ALATAWA77 2 роки тому

James has the perfect voice for spooky videos!

@riotgrrrl5924 Рік тому

I have heard some tellings mention one or two of the lores of this legend or story, but the way you told it, not only telling of all of the details but connected them. And put science behind it. Thanks for covering it all, 💯.

@MatthewPaul. 2 роки тому

The narrator is starting to grow on me now. Well done Sir.

@ionokiero5141 2 роки тому

I could hear James Troup describing drying paint and I would listen with gusto? Love his voice, tempo and depth. Would love to have more of his videos.

@JamesTroupActor 2 роки тому

Thanks Iono!!

@Channel323 2 роки тому

Word the man himself is back, let’s get!!!!

@brendawells2876 Рік тому

This is the best version of the Bell witch I have seen besides the book and I could listen to you all day your voice and the words you use makes you a good story teller 😊

@lunchladyland1562 Рік тому

The strange, dark, and mysterious brought me here! But you sir are very talented yourself! Great work!

@katielainedesigns2507 2 роки тому

Love this narrator! More videos from him please!

@tariaking375 Рік тому

Really enjoyed this story. Also this narrator's voice was super impactful!

@bethannehare 2 роки тому

I'm about 4 hours from the Bell Witch Cave. Excellent day trip!! Great story!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@mansoryO 2 роки тому

yeah well done on the narration. very enjoyable with the visuals

@mario-qi3yw Рік тому

Beautifully narrated. I wish you had more stories to narrate.

@LoveLordVoldemort 2 роки тому

just adding that I too really enjoy the narrator's voice, please do more!

@erickrivera96 2 роки тому

Yooo he’s back! I love the way he narrates the videos

@JamesTroupActor 2 роки тому

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

@jackieviolet3375 Рік тому

WEll done video James,hope to see more of you doing these videos!!!

@macdobls 2 роки тому

the narrator makes my headache go away :D

@cabbish 2 роки тому

His voice is so good for stories like these!

@rs-mt6kl 2 роки тому

Honestly when I hear about most of these historic "possessions" on families, it just sounds like familial schizophrenia

@AJRoyalty Рік тому

Schizophrenia doesn't usually go away because your father died though... 😂 Not saying it wasn't mental illness, just think maybe the specific diagnosis is off.

@Nancy-nc4sw Рік тому

The slaves were not members of the Bell family and other non related people had experiences.

@eyesofthegoddess2967 Рік тому

Such a great voice for the story. Amazing

@mayarosales09 2 роки тому

It's so nice to put a face to the beautiful voice!!! 😍 James you're so cool

@LARyder55 Рік тому

Excellent Video. Editing, the Imagery, the Narraration, 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@shripleypibbles 2 роки тому

Great narration, i love his voice so much

@menacetoevil 2 роки тому

I love his voice its so calming and firm

@Marjooooo 2 роки тому

You, dear sir, have a very pleasant voice to listen to.

@FelicityPickens 2 роки тому

Excellent new host! Great job James!

@jessysoto3225 2 роки тому

Your voice is amazing it goes great with the video keep up the good 💯😊👍 videos coming

@brightgreenfuzzyball3000 Рік тому

Thank you Sir , your an amazing creator.

@alethaandvorpalbunny Рік тому

This was so intriguing, I love his voice.

@GypsyQueenoftheSouth 6 місяців тому

You wouldn’t believe the crazy stuff that still happens here. Excellent storytelling!

@KayBbyXOXOXO 2 роки тому

This dude is so cool! Such an amazing voice.

@echoingemotions 2 роки тому

James is amazing as always! * - * I already can't wait for the next one!

@hakimitchi1518 2 роки тому

I like James he's a great guy

@joycealahouzos4078 Рік тому

I totally love his “storytelling“ smooth, soft voice.

@garrett3117 2 роки тому

Great narration voice my dude. God bless, cheers.

@MsPrickle 2 роки тому

Oh he's back. I'm so glad to hear this narrator again.

@JamesTroupActor 2 роки тому

Glad to be back!

@shannonvoss3376 2 роки тому

If Abraham Lincoln is a Vampire hunter, then Andrew Jackson is a witch hunter. I'd be down reading or watching that story.

@FigmentForever 2 роки тому

My favorite narrator. Nice to put a face to the voice 😊

@LoveFitsAll 2 роки тому

Love this majestic man.

@sinare-9090 2 роки тому

There's one thing about this video that has forced me to question the legitimacy of the rest of the information covered. This is in regards to Andrew Jackson. Yes, he heard of the Bell Witch and wanted to see/experience it for himself. He had many men with him because he had not yet run for the presidents position, but was either a general or some other high ranking military man. Yes, they were stopped before getting to the property due to troubles with a wagons wheel. Here's where the issue I have takes place. They say here, that after the Witch came back that night, Jackson and his party turned around and abandoned visiting the house before ever even getting there. Now perhaps that was the case for some of the men that were traveling in that party, but at the absolute very least, Jackson made it to the property, and spent a single night at the home before leaving. Jackson made a statement that not only makes it clear he made it to the actual house, but that he had some unusual experiences he couldn't explain during the 1 night he stayed. He was quoted saying something to the effect of, "I would rather stare down and battle the whole of the British army, rather than spend another single night in the Bell Witch home." Something close to that at least. This video makes it sound like Jackson tucked tail and ran away before he even set a foot on the property itself.

@TheSaneHatter 2 роки тому

That, in turn, is why some people doubt the story: the poor light in which the story paints Jackson suggest that it could have been a scurrlious campaign rumor from the elction of 1820, when Jackson's opponents would have taken any opportunity to cast the famously combative war hero's courage negatively. And since Jackson's movements during this time are well-documented, and make no mention of any visit to the Bell estate, the story is almost certainly not true to begin with.