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Despite hoax, Bigfoot still attracts believers

Posted on Monday, 1 September, 2008 | 11 comments

Without the benefit of handlers, publicists or even a stylist, Bigfoot once again wandered into the spotlight. Even though the half-man, half-ape’s latest comeback in Georgia ended badly, don’t assume we’ve seen the last of him.The creature, or at least the myth, endures, in spite of all the wannabe P.T. Barnums who have tried to cash in on his fame.

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#7 Posted by Shankpin on 1 September, 2008, 19:27
The closest thing to a bigfoot is a gorilla. When will folks accept this?? If bigfeet haven't been found YET, then they will never be-

#8 Posted by turbonium on 1 September, 2008, 23:26
Agreed. The tone of the article is "See - Bigfoot was once again proven to be a hoax. But many people will still go on believing that Bigfoot does (or could) exist." It's a spin, nothing more.

#9 Posted by Queenofthefairies on 1 September, 2008, 23:31
Bigfoot could exist, but it's proberly just a myth

#10 Posted by timincal on 1 September, 2008, 23:52
I am with believing the native Americans.Their people have lived on this land far longer than us outsiders and they all have story's of the crazy bear. I believe them to be true. Not finding a carcass is no proof that they don't exist.I lived in a heavily forested area and rarely saw dead an...

#11 Posted by iSeeDeadPpl! on 2 September, 2008, 15:28
bigfoot's been seen all around the world. even india. nobody can prove it doesn't exsist (unlike dragons)

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