The old Bigfoot is dead, long live the idea of Bigfoot
A new documentary by Marq Evans presents the history of the infamous Patterson Gimlin Film (PGF) and includes NEW information that reveals the truth behind the film.
Tag Archives: cryptids
Pop Cryptid sightings – the Cryptid Cup and Abominable Ball
Some snippets of Pop Cryptid culture.
Historian answers questions about the origins and meanings of mysterious creatures
A historian/folklorist answers questions posed to Reddit and Quora regarding monsters and myths – worth a look!
Who ya gonna call… for a Bigfoot sighting?
A local Bigfoot report has me thinking about what I would do if I had evidence showing something strange.
The crazy mixed-up meaning of Mothman
From its origins in 1966, Mothman has been viewed as a cryptid, an alien, a spirit, an angel and a demon. Mothman has since continued to evolve in popular culture and lore.
Cryptid town festivals still going strong
Family-friendly, small town cryptid festivals are a growing trend with new events appearing every year across the US.
What happened in the effort to make Bigfoot the state cryptid of California?
Legislation to make Bigfoot the official state cryptid of California has stalled.
Pop Cryptid Spectator 20
In this final edition: Nessie, Jr. -Another cute cryptid movie, Faking Bigfoot, Champ at the Museum, Mothman says, “You Matter”, Cryptids overexposed, A current wrap-up of trends
If I don’t believe in cryptids, why am I here?
People ask, “If you don’t believe in cryptids, why are you so interested in them?” Here’s why.
Not a mystery beast, just a dog
Recent examples of people who see a monster when it’s really just a dog.
Pop cryptid in the News: Jackalope
An outbreak of Shope papillomavirus in Colorado is in the news and the internet is exploding with exaggerated ideas about Frankenbunnies and Jackalopes.
Spooky seismic lakes – Loch Ness and its monster
We can’t fault the fault – why seismic activity is not related to sightings of the Loch Ness Monster.
Pop Cryptid Spectator 17
In this edition: Bear Lake monster marker, Join the cryptid crawl, Cryptids as sports icons, NYT Monster Quest Strands puzzle, Blue Ridge Hunting game features Appalachian cryptids, Seeking Mothgirl, Another fake Bigfoot promo video, Nessie Quest 2025 is a bust
Pop Cryptid Spectator 16
In this edition: Pop cryptid mainstreamification, Cryptid Cafes, Cryptid festivals near you, Social media feed of cryptids, Zoos with cryptid content, Chaneque video debunked
Pop Cryptid Spectator 12
In this edition: New cryptid alert- North American Pine Squid, Bigfoot in the Backyard, Be the Bigfoot, Cryptid media – Nessie, the Musical, Big little cat makes headlines in UK, Fiji mermaid seen at Margate beach in Kent, The mokele-mbembandwagon
Pop Cryptid Spectator 11
In this edition: Digital hoaxes flooding social media, Questioning the assumptions we make about supernatural cryptids, Cryptid media – The Sasqualogist, Blurry feral Florida cat causes a stir, Loch Ness Quest 3, Royal Mail mythical stamps, Cryptids are “hot”, particularly in WV
Pop Cryptid Spectator 7
In this edition: Cryptozoology diploma, Past and future of Small Town Monsters, Modern resurgence of mokele-mbembe, Fresno Nightcrawler – Is it a cryptid? Frogman Festival in March, Cryptid biographies, Book review: A Natural History of Sea Serpents
Pop Cryptid Spectator 6
In this edition: How to become a cryptozoologist? Indeed. Historical sightings of Chinese dragons, American Cryptids movie for 2025, Followup to Cryptid Cinema book, Cryptid Merch: My cryptid crush, Saxsquatch, Betting on Bigfoot sightings, Cryptid? Yes or No? Dragon.
Pop Cryptid Spectator 4
In this edition: Google Underwater view of Loch Ness, Loch Ness Data Set in new statistics paper, Cryptid Media – Frogman: The Croaks are no Hoax, Cryptid Media – Project: Cryptid, Volume 2, Cryptid Stuff – Bath Bombs, Utah Yetis hit a trademark hurdle, Solved, but Ignored
Pop Cryptid Spectator 3
In this edition: Green Eyes and the explosion of cryptid festivals, Appalachian folk horror, Cryptid Media – Folk horror, Resurgence/British Cryptids, Pop Cryptid – Jackalope or nope?