Noun plural
- Denial of the desirability of something after one has found out that it cannot be reached or acquired. “The losers’ scorn for the award is pure sour grapes.”
noun
- A putting down or expression of disdain about something that one desires but cannot have.
- Disparagement of something that is unattainable.
As many are aware, the attacks on the shop and myself have been relentlessly ongoing since Wildman’s passing back in January of 2022. But this vendetta has not just started now – certain townsfolks have been out to get Wildman’s for over twenty years. Seems ‘they’ simply cannot help themselves as they continue using any means possible to obtain information which they believe will remove the shop and myself from Kennesaw. Well, let me just say, “Bless their Hearts”, some more.
I decided to share for your reading pleasure (?), the most recent inquiry, in which most of the second and third round of questions stem directly from those that have a disdain for the shop and its contents. For those of you who have followed all the nonsense ‘they’ have publicly posted all over the internet, Reddit, F/B, NextDoor, and probably many other online media outlets, you may see the humor in this.
Some questions I have received from a “freelance/novice” writer working on a “side project” are as follows:
“- How and when did you start working for Mr. Myers, and what was it like working at Wildman’s over the years?
– What kinds of people visit Wildman’s and why? (ex. Where are they from, what are they looking for)
– What’s the story behind Mr. Myers’ estate, and why is it being litigated?
– Do you think anything can be done to change people’s perception of Wildman’s (for those who see it as having a negative impact on the city)?
– How has Kennesaw changed since you’ve lived here (if at all)?
– What kind of change, if any, do you want to see in Kennesaw in the next 5 years?”
Okay, ‘fair enough’ I thought – then came the next round….
“1. What led to your decision to reopen the store after Mr. Myers’ passing?
2. In a response from city attorney Mr. Bentley to your lawyer Mr. Stinson (dated May 11, 2022), Mr. Bentley said that since a new owner was listed on the application, Wildman’s would need to be treated as a new business entity. Did the city require a new application or documentation showing a change in ownership?
3. Has anyone approached you with offers to purchase the building since 2022?
4. What repairs/renovations were done in response to the flooding of Kennesaw Chiropractic’s offices (when it was still there)? I saw that it flooded but nothing about what updates were made.
5. What changes, if any, have been done to the contents of the store since 2022? For instance, I heard that the “scalps” and cotton ball displays are no longer there but am curious if that’s true. “
Anything we have said in the past two and half years has been regurgitated to misconstrue, misinterpret and/or simply cut and paste our words to suit their narrative, as many previous media outlets have done, here is the answer from yours truly.
“August 8, 2024
Good afternoon Ms. xxx,
Thank you for your request for an interview and presenting your questions. I have read though them and while I can appreciate how thorough you are trying to be, I will not be speaking on many of the queries as it will not bring any resolution to the negative opinions, accusations and threats people have sent my way since his passing.
I will say this, working for Mr. Myers over the years has been an overall wonderfully fulfilling experience. It has also come with its own set of challenges due to the many hateful people in this World.
Throughout the years, Mr. Myers shielded not only me, but my family from the hateful people. He was someone that very few truly understood. As a person that knew him well, anyone would be lucky to call him a friend. He welcomed people to the shop from around the World – people who were genuinely excited and interested about history, the world, and just about all things in between. He showed compassion and an eagerness to learn that was contagious. Learning all that I have from him about life, history and friendship brought far more joy to my life than the hate and derision (not a typo) directed at not only myself but my family as well since his passing. I truly do not mind to be viewed as just that girl who works at Wildman’s to everyone else; for I know better. Dent is my friend and family above all else.
There are plenty of opinions on who he was, who I am and what people perceive me of being and doing. Although everyone is entitled to their opinions, it does not mean any of those opinions are true. I am not here to change people’s opinions, that is not my purpose nor my responsibility.
People do not want the truth for if they did, they would have to admit they made a mistake. For most, that is incomprehensible.
Thank you,
Marjorie Lyon”
To these sour grapes, their friends, Dent’s family (if the shoe fits), local townspeople with pitchforks – Wildman’s is here to stay.
Wildman’s started from a humble beginning and although our Wildman may not physically be here to stand out front, we are here- holding down the fort with no plans on leaving anytime soon.
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