Thread Summary
The forum discussion revolves around a book that may contain clues to a hidden treasure chest. User tsweeney123x initially suggests that the book may be a hoax due to the lack of confirmed discoveries and rumors about the offer being withdrawn. Another user, Egbert, disagrees, arguing that the creators would not risk a lawsuit for fun. Tsweeney123x later admits to joking about the hoax claim and encourages others to continue searching for the treasure. User Dan Amrich provides a link to a clipping suggesting that a treasure chest has indeed been found in Chicago. The debate touches on skepticism, the credibility of the treasure hunt, and the authenticity of the discoveries.
tsweeney123x
Are you aware that Sean Kelly and Ted Mann were both well know writers for National Lampoon Magazine?
All
of Sean Kelly's many other books have been humor books. Has it crossed anyone's mind that perhaps this book shouldn't be taken seriously?? Why
has there been no
treasure boxes discovered since the original release of the book? Perhaps that's why nobody has found a treasure chest since the book was released, and there is no newspaper stories to confirm the so-called Chicago discovery?? Also it was rumored that the "money and gems" offer was suddenly withdrawn shortly after the publication of the book. Why???
I'll tell you why. One word: HOAX!
Egbert
Sure, Byron Preiss and others would risk an expensive lawsuit just for kicks.
Uhh, I don't think so.
tsweeney123x
Yes, after studying the book more closely I have determine this treasure hunt to be an elaborate hoax. No need to look for any treasure chest anyone. Please just give up.
tsweeney123x
Folks, I was just kidding about this! Don't give up looking.
Dan Amrich
One has been found, in Chicago. See the clipping here:
hxxp://www.armchair-treasure-hunt.com/c ... secret.htm