World Hide and Seek Champion – Hoaxes About the ‘Squatch

Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Yeti – these legendary creatures have captured our imaginations for generations. While many people believe in their existence, there have also been numerous hoaxes and fabrications surrounding these mythical beings. Here are five of the biggest Bigfoot hoaxes that had us fooled… For a moment.

The Patterson - Gimlin Film

One of the most famous pieces of evidence supportingBigfoot’s existence is the Patterson - Gimlin film, shot in 1967 in Bluff Creek,California. The film shows a large, hairy creature walking through a forest,very much resembling a dad walking around the house naked when the family is out of town. While it’s still debated whether the film is genuine, many experts believe it to be a hoax; some argue that the creature is a man in a suit, while others suggest it’s simply a bear wearing a costume For attention.

The Roger Patterson Hoax:

Roger Patterson, the man who filmed the Patterson - Gimlin film, was also involved in another Bigfoot hoax. In the 1970s, he claimed to have captured a live Bigfoot on film, however, the footage was later revealed to be a fake, featuring a man in a suit. If at first you don’t succeed, the sequel is rarely better.

The Bluff Creek Bigfoot

The town of Bluff Creek, California, has long been associated with Bigfoot sightings. In the 1970s, a series of footprints were discovered in the area, leading many to believe that Bigfoot was real. However,it was later revealed that the footprints were created by a man wearing a Bigfoot costume. There seems to be, if you’ll forgive the pun, a running theme here.

The Bigfoot Casts

There have been numerous reports of Bigfoot casts found indifferent parts of the world. These casts are often presented as evidence of the creature’s existence. However, many of these casts have been debunked as hoaxes or misidentifications, sad mistakes by people who don’t touch enough grass to read trail sign. In some cases, the casts were simply created by humans.

The Bigfoot Sightings

Many Bigfoot sightings have been reported over the years,but the vast majority of these sightings have no credible evidence to support them. Often, sightings can be explained by misidentifications of animals or natural phenomena, the Pacific Northwest enjoying illicit substances, or that one time Peter Mayhew. (Seriously, for the Endor scenes Chewbacca was surrounded by guys in day-glow vests so that hunters wouldn’t accidentally shoot the gruff Wookie.)

While the idea of Bigfoot is undeniably fascinating, it’simportant to approach such claims with a critical eye. Of all, the cryptids,Bigfoot is the most realistic of the group in terms of potential, but there is currently no conclusive evidence to support their existence. In an age where you can't spill a drink without it being on six cameras, he's bound to show up sometime.

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