chrystal 1,256 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Cricket Hero Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff is convinced Earth is flat (or the very least, turnip-shaped) 'Freddie' said he has become obsessed with a podcast called The Flat Earthers Their conspiracy theory claims the spherical Earth was concocted by Disney It was first speculated by the Greeks and has been accepted as fact for more than 500 years But the ex-cricket star says there is 'evidence to suggest the world isn't round' By PADDY DINHAM FOR MAILONLINE http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5113317/Freddie-Flintoff-convinced-Earth-FLAT.html Former England cricket star Andrew Flintoff has admitted he is convinced the world is flat- or at least 'bulbous, like a turnip'. 'Freddie', 39, admitted he has become obsessed with a podcast called The Flat Earthers. The show is a genuine conspiracy theory claiming the earth being round was a lie peddled by Disney - despite the assertion of a spherical planet having been around since the Ancient Greek era, and having been the popular belief since Christohper Columbus' famed voyage in 1492. Speaking on his own podcast, for BBC 5 Live with former Wales footballer Robbie Savage, Flintoff ignored all satellite photos of Earth to suggest there was 'evidence to suggest the world wasn't round'. And the pair are even deliberating a trip to next year's The Flat Earth International Conference in America. He said: 'If you’re in a helicopter and you hover why does the Earth not come to you if it’s round? 'Why, if we’re hurtling through space, why would water stay still? Why is it not wobbling? Also if you fire a laser about 16 miles, if the world was curved, you shouldn’t be able to see it but you can.' He added: 'The middle is the North Pole, around the outside is the South Pole which is like a big wall of ice. This is why all governments now have bases on the South Pole.' It is not the only bizarre admission that Flintoff has made in recent months - he confessing on his show earlier this year that he wears a FitBit during sex. He said it was to encourage him to 'work a bit harder to impress his wife' - but she says she is definitely not a fan of technology in the bedroom. Flintoff says he is trying to burn through around 4,000 calories a day and even monitors the intimate moments with his wife. The Flat Earth Conspiracy Theory Those who believed the Flat Earth Theory claim our planet is shaped like a flat disc instead of a sphere. Because Earth's surface looks and feels flat when we walk around it, the conspiracy theorists denounce all evidence to the contrary. The leading theory suggests Earth is a disc with the Arctic Circle in the centre and Antarctica, a 150-foot-tall (45-metre) wall of ice, around the rim. Theorists claim that satellite images and evidence pointing to a spherical Earth are part of a 'round Earth conspiracy' orchestrated by Nasa and other government agencies. Followers of the bizarre theory also claim the Earth is stationary in space rather than orbiting the sun. But the international scientific community has consistently denounced the bizarre theory, putting forward decades of space imagery and astronomical research to back their claims. The Flat Earth society has seen an increase of around 200 members a year since 2009. Had to keep in the Fitbit part cause Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junmyeonsnoodle 1,074 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seunghee's eyebrows 32,641 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 So ANOTHER big named sportsman is convinced the earth is flat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fartsniffer 1,023 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 OMG SO WOKE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atwork 203 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 dude he needs to stop whatever he is using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrystal 1,256 Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 So ANOTHER big named sportsman is convinced the earth is flat... There is also this guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seunghee's eyebrows 32,641 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 There is also this guy omg...*facepalm* I'm sure you know these two? https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2017/02/18/draymond-green-kyrie-irving-flat-earth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abra 40,910 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Yeah this guy clearly didn't pay attention during science class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrystal 1,256 Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 omg...*facepalm* I'm sure you know these two? https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2017/02/18/draymond-green-kyrie-irving-flat-earth I had happily forgotten about them. But I do remember articles from the "I agree with him" tweet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seunghee's eyebrows 32,641 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 I had happily forgotten about them. But I do remember articles from the "I agree with him" tweet... Not sure if they are doing it just for attention really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrystal 1,256 Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 Not sure if they are doing it just for attention really That is a possibility. Also however ridicolous I find their claims, I do applaud them to some degree for standing up their beliefs even when they know they will be ridiculed for them. I also feel sorry for them a bit. I can't imagine what it must be like to live in a world where you believe that everything that challenges your belief is a hoax planted by "the others". And you can't educate them since they'll consider proof that other proofs are real is also a hoax. I've seen the latter numerous time with youngearthers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seunghee's eyebrows 32,641 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 That is a possibility. Also however ridicolous I find their claims, I do applaud them to some degree for standing up their beliefs even when they know they will be ridiculed for them. I also feel sorry for them a bit. I can't imagine what it must be like to live in a world where you believe that everything that challenges your belief is a hoax planted by "the others". And you can't educate them since they'll consider proof that other proofs are real is also a hoax. I've seen the latter numerous time with youngearthers. There is a fine line between standing up for their beliefs and being plain ridiculous tho lol. Gravity and horizons are 2 of many reasons but we could go on forever right? Edit: Reminds me of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrystal 1,256 Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 There is a fine line between standing up for their beliefs and being plain ridiculous tho lol. Gravity and horizons are 2 of many reasons but we could go on forever right? Edit: Reminds me of this. True that. One thing this world isn't lacking is idiots. It's really scary how many don't understand how science works. I'm really glad I'll be dead before the climate changes becomes so bad there wont be enough water, food or land for humans. And I'm really sorry all the climate change deniers will be too, they should be forced to live in the world they made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seunghee's eyebrows 32,641 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 True that. One thing this world isn't lacking is idiots. It's really scary how many don't understand how science works. I'm really glad I'll be dead before the climate changes becomes so bad there wont be enough water, food or land for humans. And I'm really sorry all the climate change deniers will be too, they should be forced to live in the world they made. pretty sure those deniers will breed more deniers then they will live to see what Earth is going to be like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#goddamnitkongwee 10,566 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Desperate for attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic 727 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Their arguments be like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ego ista 1,344 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 But of course the world is flat he's so smart and woke smh evil Disney brainwashing y'all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#goddamnitkongwee 10,566 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Soon there will be a protest, caught the media all over the world, pass as a bill, written into constitution, finally you will be jailed for not recognizing earth as flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charmy 6,317 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 When will flat earthers be stopped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Lee 633 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 I agree, Science is a big made-up lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020superman 358 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 It's round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkika 446 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I've always thought Andrew Flintoff is a bit odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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