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The first nudge was posted Dec, 21, 2021, and read as follows: | The first nudge was posted Dec, 21, 2021, and read as follows: | ||
The Secret's official nudge of 2021. | '''The Secret's official nudge of 2021.''' | ||
Not too long ago I was watching a film which featured whirling dervishes. | '''Not too long ago I was watching a film which featured whirling dervishes.''' | ||
In the scene the Sufi has one hand pointing to the sky accepting something from God, and one hand pointed to the earth giving something back. For a brief second I was reminded of the Roanoke painting. | '''In the scene the Sufi has one hand pointing to the sky accepting something from God, and one hand pointed to the earth giving something back. For a brief second I was reminded of the Roanoke painting.''' | ||
The painting seems to involve parallels doesn't it? One side matching the other, but not exactly. | '''The painting seems to involve parallels doesn't it? One side matching the other, but not exactly.''' | ||
Left hand accepting, right hand releasing. | '''Left hand accepting, right hand releasing.''' | ||
Why does the right hand have a string with nothing attached? | '''Why does the right hand have a string with nothing attached?''' | ||
Why is the left holding a watch? | '''Why is the left holding a watch?''' | ||
Should you add something to the right? | '''Should you add something to the right?''' | ||
Should you remove something from the left? | '''Should you remove something from the left?''' | ||
Is it the reverse? | '''Is it the reverse?''' | ||
How would you know? Maybe there are instructions in the painting. Perhaps a plus and minus sign somewhere. | '''How would you know? Maybe there are instructions in the painting. Perhaps a plus and minus sign somewhere.''' | ||
Are you looking at these paintings correctly? | '''Are you looking at these paintings correctly?''' | ||
Is anyone? | '''Is anyone?''' | ||
I don't remember exactly what John and Byron were going for. Maybe you can help fill in the blanks. | '''I don't remember exactly what John and Byron were going for. Maybe you can help fill in the blanks.''' | ||
Merry Christmas, see you next year. | '''Merry Christmas, see you next year.''' | ||
== Gift Giver post #2 == | == Gift Giver post #2 == | ||
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It was posted Sept. 10, 2022, and reads as follows: | It was posted Sept. 10, 2022, and reads as follows: | ||
I spoke with Mr. Ward recently about his goal for the 40th anniversary of the Secret. I didn't quite understand why he has been doing all of this. I didn't understand why this year was so special. After speaking to him I found his goal to be admirable, and I thought I would help him reach it. My favorite areas are areas that contain casques buried by my close friend Byron. Here are a list of my favorite areas in no particular order. | '''I spoke with Mr. Ward recently about his goal for the 40th anniversary of the Secret. I didn't quite understand why he has been doing all of this. I didn't understand why this year was so special. After speaking to him I found his goal to be admirable, and I thought I would help him reach it. My favorite areas are areas that contain casques buried by my close friend Byron. Here are a list of my favorite areas in no particular order.''' | ||
San Francisco, California | '''San Francisco, California''' | ||
Charleston, South Carolina | '''Charleston, South Carolina''' | ||
Dare County, North Carolina | '''Dare County, North Carolina''' | ||
Naples, Florida | '''Naples, Florida''' | ||
Chicago, Illinois | '''Chicago, Illinois''' | ||
St. Augustine, Florida | '''St. Augustine, Florida''' | ||
New Orleans, Louisiana | '''New Orleans, Louisiana''' | ||
Houston, Texas | '''Houston, Texas''' | ||
Montreal, Canada | '''Montreal, Canada''' | ||
Milwaukee, Wisconsin | '''Milwaukee, Wisconsin''' | ||
Boston, Massachusetts | '''Boston, Massachusetts''' | ||
New York, New York | '''New York, New York''' | ||
I hear Louisville, Kentucky is nice too. | '''I hear Louisville, Kentucky is nice too.''' | ||
See you next year. | '''See you next year.''' | ||
== Gift Giver post #3 == | == Gift Giver post #3 == | ||
[[File:GiftGiver3.png|400px| | [[File:GiftGiver3.png|400px|Caption|right]] | ||
The third Gift Giver post was posted on Dec 25th 2022 and reads as follows: | The third Gift Giver post was posted on Dec 25th 2022 and reads as follows: | ||
'''In order for an artist to get a message across the art must have a subject as well as other elements which give that subject context.''' | |||
'''For instance, if an artist wanted to illustrate a pea, he could simply paint a green sphere. But how would you know it's a pea and not a simple green circle? Perhaps the artist could add a spoon as context.''' | |||
'''Which begs the question. What is the most important part of that message? The subject or the context?''' | |||
'''Merry Christmas.''' | |||
== Gift Giver post #4 == | == Gift Giver post #4 == | ||
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The fourth Gift Giver post was posted on Dec 23 2023. The text was clearly run through ChatGPT. This was done to hide the distinct writing style of the author. | The fourth Gift Giver post was posted on Dec 23 2023. The text was clearly run through ChatGPT. This was done to hide the distinct writing style of the author. The post reads as follows: | ||
[[File:GiftGiver4.png|400px| | [[File:GiftGiver4.png|400px|Caption|right]] | ||
Revision as of 17:41, 9 December 2025
The Gift Giver is an anonymous Facebook account that occasionally posts hints or "nudges" related to The Secret (treasure hunt). According to George Ward, the account was created in 2021 after two of the hunt’s creators expressed a desire to release hints on an annual basis. Ward reports that two creators agreed to share a single anonymous Facebook login so they could post as needed; one of them made the account’s first post the following day.[1]
Gift Giver Post #1
The first nudge was posted Dec, 21, 2021, and read as follows:
The Secret's official nudge of 2021.
Not too long ago I was watching a film which featured whirling dervishes.
In the scene the Sufi has one hand pointing to the sky accepting something from God, and one hand pointed to the earth giving something back. For a brief second I was reminded of the Roanoke painting.
The painting seems to involve parallels doesn't it? One side matching the other, but not exactly.
Left hand accepting, right hand releasing.
Why does the right hand have a string with nothing attached?
Why is the left holding a watch?
Should you add something to the right?
Should you remove something from the left?
Is it the reverse?
How would you know? Maybe there are instructions in the painting. Perhaps a plus and minus sign somewhere.
Are you looking at these paintings correctly?
Is anyone?
I don't remember exactly what John and Byron were going for. Maybe you can help fill in the blanks.
Merry Christmas, see you next year.
Gift Giver post #2
The second post was made during an interview George was conducting during The Impossible Meetup. This was likely done to show searchers that George was not in control of the account.
It was posted Sept. 10, 2022, and reads as follows:
I spoke with Mr. Ward recently about his goal for the 40th anniversary of the Secret. I didn't quite understand why he has been doing all of this. I didn't understand why this year was so special. After speaking to him I found his goal to be admirable, and I thought I would help him reach it. My favorite areas are areas that contain casques buried by my close friend Byron. Here are a list of my favorite areas in no particular order.
San Francisco, California
Charleston, South Carolina
Dare County, North Carolina
Naples, Florida
Chicago, Illinois
St. Augustine, Florida
New Orleans, Louisiana
Houston, Texas
Montreal, Canada
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Boston, Massachusetts
New York, New York
I hear Louisville, Kentucky is nice too.
See you next year.
Gift Giver post #3
The third Gift Giver post was posted on Dec 25th 2022 and reads as follows:
In order for an artist to get a message across the art must have a subject as well as other elements which give that subject context.
For instance, if an artist wanted to illustrate a pea, he could simply paint a green sphere. But how would you know it's a pea and not a simple green circle? Perhaps the artist could add a spoon as context.
Which begs the question. What is the most important part of that message? The subject or the context?
Merry Christmas.
Gift Giver post #4
The fourth Gift Giver post was posted on Dec 23 2023. The text was clearly run through ChatGPT. This was done to hide the distinct writing style of the author. The post reads as follows:
- ↑ George Ward, personal communication.