This is my Pop Cryptid project, where I explore the transition of cryptozoology from the original scientific ideas about “hidden animals” to the 21st century social media and consumer landscape.
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POP CRYPTID CONCEPTS
Pop Goes the Cryptid – Welcome to the world of Pop Cryptids! Here is an introductory presentation. The new cryptozoology aesthetic is an overview of the morphing cryptid scene: the Internet changed everything.
“Cryptid” outperforms cryptozoology – Online search trends clearly show that the zoology is becoming less important regarding the topic of mystery creatures.
POP CRYPTID CULTURE
Cryptidcore – Cryptidcore is an lifestyle aesthetic focused on interest in creatures from legends and folklore. Creatures are romanticized and even subsumed into the identity of the fan.
Cryptid Town Festivals – Here is the background on the growth of small town cryptid celebrations, a list of current events by creatures (adding some each year), and some of the most recent events from 2024.
CryptidTok – TikTok has billions of views for cryptid content and is changing the way cryptids are presented and experienced.
Cryptid Currency – Before there was Bitcoin and the like, there was Bigfoot and friends. For those interested in mysterious creatures, “crypto” still means “cryptozoology”, but use of cryptids in digital currency was an inevitable pairing.
Cryptid mascots – Meet the cryptid mascots adopted by many North American sports teams, particularly in the NHL.
POP CRYPTID CREATURES
Hodag: Wisconsin’s Homegrown and Beloved Monster – From folklore to fakelore to a beloved mascot, explore the lore of this fearsome creature of the Northwoods.
Dogman – Starting in the 1990s, the cryptid scene was invaded by the dogman – a canid humanoid that quickly became a rival to Bigfoot. A leading cryptid-themed media producer tackles the Dogman.
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