#ParanormalInvestigations #Hauntings #QueerGhostHunters #GhostStories
👻 Do ghosts really exist? According to a 2009 Pew Research, 42% of Americans believe in ghosts and 18% believe they have had a paranormal experience. With such a significant percentage of the population believing in the supernatural, it’s no wonder that there has been a rise in paranormal investigations and ghost hunting activities across the country.
One particularly intriguing area of paranormal research is the emergence of Queer Ghost Hunters. These are individuals who specifically seek to find and document the stories of queer ghosts. In recent years, Queer Ghost Hunter groups have been popping up in various states, each with the goal of shedding light on the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals who may have passed away under tragic or distressing circumstances.
In this article, we will explore the rise of Queer Ghost Hunters, their motivations, and the impact they are having on our understanding of the supernatural. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, the world of paranormal investigations is undeniably fascinating.
##What Are Queer Ghost Hunters?
Queer Ghost Hunters are individuals or groups who actively seek out paranormal activity, with a specific focus on LGBTQ+ individuals who may have lingering spirits. These individuals are driven by a desire to uncover the stories and experiences of queer people who may have faced discrimination, violence, or adversity during their lives.
###The Rise of Queer Ghost Hunter Groups
In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of Queer Ghost Hunter groups operating across the United States. These groups often consist of LGBTQ+ individuals, allies, and paranormal enthusiasts who come together to explore haunted locations in search of queer spirits.
##Why Are Queer Ghost Hunters Important?
###Preserving LGBTQ+ History
One of the key motivations behind Queer Ghost Hunters is the desire to preserve LGBTQ+ history. Many queer individuals throughout history have faced discrimination, persecution, and violence, often resulting in their stories being overlooked or forgotten. By seeking out and documenting the experiences of queer ghosts, these groups are helping to ensure that the voices of LGBTQ+ individuals are heard and remembered.
###Bringing Closure to Tragic Circumstances
For many queer individuals who may have experienced trauma or tragedy during their lives, the idea of being able to share their stories from beyond the grave is incredibly powerful. Queer Ghost Hunters believe that by allowing these spirits to communicate their experiences, they can bring closure to unresolved traumas and offer a sense of peace to those who may have suffered unjustly.
###Adding Diversity to Paranormal Research
The field of paranormal investigations has historically been dominated by mainstream narratives and perspectives. Queer Ghost Hunters are challenging this by bringing a diverse range of experiences and voices to the forefront of paranormal research. By focusing on the stories of LGBTQ+ individuals, these groups are broadening our understanding of the supernatural and the impact it has on different communities.
##Examples of Queer Ghost Hunter Investigations
Queer Ghost Hunter groups have conducted investigations at a variety of locations across the United States, each with the goal of uncovering the stories of queer spirits. Some notable examples include:
– The Stonewall Inn: As the site of the pivotal Stonewall Riots in 1969, the Stonewall Inn holds significant historical and cultural significance for the LGBTQ+ community. Queer Ghost Hunter groups have conducted investigations at this location in hopes of making contact with the spirits of those who were present during the riots.
– Former LGBTQ+ Spaces: Many queer individuals have faced discrimination and violence in spaces that were once safe havens for the LGBTQ+ community. Queer Ghost Hunters have visited former LGBTQ+ bars, clubs, and community centers in search of spirits who may have unresolved stories to share.
– Historic LGBTQ+ Figures: Queer Ghost Hunter groups have also focused on investigating the spirits of prominent LGBTQ+ figures from history. By seeking contact with these individuals, the groups hope to shed light on the experiences and struggles faced by LGBTQ+ individuals throughout time.
##The Future of Queer Ghost Hunting
As the interest in paranormal investigations continues to grow, it’s likely that the efforts of Queer Ghost Hunters will become even more prominent. These groups are not only having a meaningful impact on paranormal research, but also on the LGBTQ+ community by ensuring that the stories and experiences of queer individuals are remembered and honored.
Whether you believe in ghosts or not, the work of Queer Ghost Hunters is undeniably important in preserving LGBTQ+ history and bringing closure to unresolved traumas. As we continue to explore the supernatural, it’s essential that we embrace diverse perspectives and voices, including those of queer individuals who may have stories left to tell from beyond the grave.
Everyone knows queer ghosts are easier to detect because of how fabulous they are!
It always a weird question to get asked as I fall into the “no” category technically. However I always instead say it’s more of an atheist in foxhole type situation. I don’t believe in ghosts but I also don’t wanna spend a night in a haunted house.
So in some way I must believe in ghosts
LGGBQT
It is terrifying how many ~~people~~ voters believe in things that here is zero objective evidence for.
Speaking of percentages ……
* 34% of Americans don’t believe in evolution (at all)
* 51% of Republicans still believe Obama was born in Kenya
* 20% skip vaccines
* 33% could not name a single branch of government
* 5% could not tell you the day and month “9/11” occurred
* And, 35% believe gay people can become straight through conversion therapy.
“No one ever went broke underestimating the American public.” — P. T. Barnum (reportedly)
Wokeness coming for our ghosts now too smdh
Everyone carries a camera/video camera in their pocket and yet no one has recorded proof of ghosts or miracles. Weird. Must be a coincidence they all happen when you don’t have your phone on you!
Edit: For everyone saying “But they have!” No, they haven’t. People have recorded a lot of things they interpret as paranormal events. If any of it was convincing it would be all over the news. It’s wishful thinking or outright scamming.
Which is totally appropriate, because ghost stories are the gayest thing ever.
Thank you, thank you, I’ll be here all week.
Clearly they’ve never searched an abandoned glitter mine
This just in: 42% of Americans believe in stupid shit and 18% REALLY believe in it.
They’re putting chemicals in the water that are turning the friggin’ ghosts gay!
Guess they’re crossing more than just the streams.
Trying to make ghosts gay seems like a worthwhile and noble pursuit.
People switch from believing in god to believing in ghosts and horoscopes.
Gay people love spooky shit
They needed to conduct this poll somewhere besides the RedLetterMedia studio
I… want… ghosts to exist. But I don’t believe they exist.
Insufficient evidence.
Way too many instances of “reputable” sources manufacturing evidence.
Makes for good entertainment, though.
this is the most “Vice” title i’ve seen in a while
I don’t believe in ghosts, but my husband did and we had a few odd experiences over the years. It got to where if he said that a place was haunted, I asked him to tell me where the ghost was. Then I would wave. I figure it’s best to hedge my bets and let them know I’m friendly, just in case they do exist.
After he died on home hospice, I kept feeling like he was in my living room, which is where he died. One night I was so angry that I went in there and screamed that I loved him, but if he didn’t move on to where he was supposed to be, I was going to burn sage and *make* him go! Soon after, I quit feeling like he was still there. It was probably all in my head.
I’ve stayed in many supposedly haunted hotels and have literally stayed up late, sitting in the areas where the ghosts supposedly come, to no avail. I’d really like to meet one. Just not in my house, please.
Calling all spirits, but only the gay ones.
“Ghost? Sorry, this whole time I thought you was saying goat.”
Say what-nows?
Queer ghosts? So, if you are gay, you leave a residue behind?
So, just asking for a friend, suppose you are bi?
I’m gay but man I lol’ed at Queer ghost hunters
Right, right. That’s why these Queer Ghost Hunters were found covered in…ectoplasm.
““I have a foreboding of an America in my children’s or grandchildren’s time — when the United States is a service and information economy; when nearly all the manufacturing industries have slipped away to other countries; when awesome technological powers are in the hands of a very few, and no one representing the public interest can even grasp the issues; when the people have lost the ability to set their own agendas or knowledgeably question those in authority; when, clutching our crystals and nervously consulting our horoscopes, our critical faculties in decline, unable to distinguish between what feels good and what’s true, we slide, almost without noticing, back into superstition and darkness…
The dumbing down of American is most evident in the slow decay of substantive content in the enormously influential media, the 30 second sound bites (now down to 10 seconds or less), lowest common denominator programming, credulous presentations on pseudoscience and superstition, but especially a kind of celebration of ignorance.”
― Carl Sagan, The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark
Pretty sure there are 18% of believers to literally anything you can pull off your head.
I’m an optimistic skeptic. I *want* to believe, but there better be solid scientific evidence that stands up to repeated study and scrutiny.
Dudebros recording themselves walking around derelict buildings, whipping the camera around and shouting “What was that? Did you see that?” is not it.
42%? Jesus Christ….
Best argument I’ve ever heard against ghosts and the like is that is they actually did exist, they wouldn’t be on some backwater show like Ghost Patrol on HGTV Wednesdays at 11am. It would be on fucking CNN.
We really need to start investing in education more.
33% of Americans read at a 6th grade level. Nough said.
I always ask how long ghosts live for since they do seem to die eventually. When people look at me weird I ask why there are no old ghosts. They all seem to be a few hundred years old. There are no 2 thousand or 5 thousand year old ghosts.
“Think of how stupid the average person is. Now realize that half of them are even stupider than that”. –George Carlin.