now the name of my “Weekly Weird News” blog is an homage to the late, great tabloid “Weekly World News,” but this story sounds like something ripped straight from their headlines… only the source of this one is none other than the esteemed BBC.
A Saudi Arabian family in the city of Medina has filed suit in a local court against a “genie” that they claim has been harassing them. The accusations against the genie range from threatening the family and throwing rocks to stealing their cell phones. They even reported disembodied voices telling them to “get out of the house.” The genie’s shenanigans ultimately forced the family to move out of their home of 15 years.
A local court is investigating the claims.
My question is this: if it’s a genie, can’t they just wish him away?
All joking aside, while it may seem comical at first, in all seriousness there does appear to be a correlation between this family’s experience and that of what we in western society would call “poltergeist” activity. Any thoughts?
Source: BBC http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8145862.stm