![]() ![]() ![]() People still discuss the bizarre intrusion on various online forums, but many believe the case will never be solved. But it was later reported to be a false lead and faded among all other theories about who was behind the broadcasts. A bold theory was posted by a Reddit user in 2010 when a person indicated they believed they knew who was responsible for the hijack. Once the internet took off, especially YouTube and later Reddit, video recordings of the incident resurfaced and people began to speculate about the case once again. More: There's a Mysterious Pit in Southern Illinois that No One Will Talk About The Age Of The Internet Revives The Case The location of the taping or broadcast was never determined but is believed to have originated somewhere in the north or northwest area of Chicago. It is widely believed that at least two or three people performed the hijack between taping the video and then later broadcasting it. Many theorized that it was an inside job at one of the local television stations or executed by a recently fired or disgruntled employee. ![]() became involved with local Chicago investigators looking into the case, but it quickly became low priority since there really was no threat to the safety of the public. The capture of the culprits likely would have led to hefty fines and perhaps even time in jail. Investigations were launched by the F.C.C., but there wasn't much evidence to go on. And some simply found it hilarious or were indifferent about it. But there were others who applauded the successful hack, finding it impressive to pull off. Some were angry about it cutting into their programs with such creepy, and at times offensive footage. Many in the Chicago area who witnessed either or both of these interruptions were disturbed by it. Look Inside in Abandoned Waterpark in Rockford, Illinois Aftermath and Investigations The scream becomes a distorted drone and then cuts out with the video. "They're coming to get me! Come get me bi-!" He then gets spanked by the woman. it's dirty!" Takes off the glove and throws it aside.įrom the new angle. "Oh, I just made a giant masterpiece for all the greatest world newspaper nerds" (The call sign of station WGN was an acronym for "World's Greatest Newspaper," a slogan borrowed from the early days of the Chicago Tribune.) Puts on a glove. Continues humming the Clutch Cargo theme song. "Your love is fading!" he shouts (possibly a reference to The Temptations song "(I Know) I'm Losing You") Hums the theme to the old TV cartoon Clutch Cargo. ![]() "Yeah!" Holding a Pepsi can, he yells the New Coke slogan "Catch the wave!". I think I'm better than Chuck Swirsky, frickin Liberal! (referring to the longtime Chicago sportscaster). Here is the most widely accepted transcript and some reasoning to what the character said during the video: ![]()
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