BFSighting Posted February 27, 2022 Posted February 27, 2022 Any thoughts on using the word “Bigfoot” to describe the Sasquatch? Does is take away from the credibility of the creature and the researchers who study it? Does it matter? What about the other names like Yeti, Swamp Booger, and Hairy Man?
Incorrigible1 Posted February 27, 2022 Posted February 27, 2022 Welcome to the BFF! Many thoughts and ideas were expressed in a recent (February 18) thread, asking nearly the same question. You may wish to view that thread for comments from forum members.
BobbyO Posted February 28, 2022 SSR Team Posted February 28, 2022 On 2/27/2022 at 4:19 AM, BFSighting said: Any thoughts on using the word “Bigfoot” to describe the Sasquatch? Does is take away from the credibility of the creature and the researchers who study it? Does it matter? What about the other names like Yeti, Swamp Booger, and Hairy Man? I'm with you on this way of thinking, and have been for years. I believe the term/word/name 'Bigfoot' is to the detriment of the subject.
Doug Posted February 28, 2022 Posted February 28, 2022 Either works for me on a personal level, however, I'm more of a sasquatch man myself. It's kind of like calling a skunk a skunk or calling a skunk a stinker. 1
Hoekler73 Posted March 2, 2022 Posted March 2, 2022 On 2/26/2022 at 11:19 PM, BFSighting said: Any thoughts on using the word “Bigfoot” to describe the Sasquatch? Does is take away from the credibility of the creature and the researchers who study it? Does it matter? What about the other names like Yeti, Swamp Booger, and Hairy Man? Personally I prefer the term Sasquatch. In reality, there are hundreds of local names used to refer to these creatures as a species but bigfoot is one of my least favorites. Cryptozoology definitely does not receive alot of respect among the main stream, or for that matter the scientific community. Any level of seriousness or professionalism we can bring to these topics can help to improve the situation.
solomikesquatch Posted April 12, 2022 Posted April 12, 2022 I use Sasquatch for both singular and plural. I like other PNW Native Americans names like Skookum and another term I have heard in the Yakima area is Stick Indians. I never use or say Bigfoot not that there is anything wrong with that.
guyzonthropus Posted April 12, 2022 Posted April 12, 2022 It strikes me that Bigfoot is the term of choice for those who view them as an "it" rather than a "they" such as the mocking news media reporting how "Bigfoot is active in polk county...he 's been seen a number of times lately by the locals..." As if there's just one making appearances across the country " he sure gets around, doesn't he, Carol? " "he sure does, Paul!" Sasquatch seems to impart at least a bit more . ...respect..in a way....but until we know what they call themselves, which could very well vary from group to group, anything we choose to call them is erroneous..wouldn't it be a hoot if they call themselves the Human Beings, and then add on True just to distinguish themselves from us, the hairless dwarves. Myself, I like big furries and murder apes but those might come off as biased....lol 1
Twist Posted April 12, 2022 Posted April 12, 2022 I just call them Bigfoot. It’s what I’ve called them since childhood. If the name puts someone off of seriously considering them as a species then they probably weren’t that serious about it. Really, what’s in a name but a way of identifying a subject?
Doug Posted April 13, 2022 Posted April 13, 2022 7 hours ago, guyzonthropus said: It strikes me that Bigfoot is the term of choice for those who view them as an "it" rather than a "they" This is my thought also. I saw Bigfoot last night. He was standing next to the road. Bigfoot was lurking around my window last night. This is how a lot of people view the term Bigfoot. As an individual.
SasquatchPA Posted April 13, 2022 Posted April 13, 2022 I use the term Sasquatch way more often than Bigfoot. I tend to agree that Bigfoot sounds as if it is a singular being.
Patterson-Gimlin Posted April 15, 2022 Posted April 15, 2022 Bigfoot =Monster Truck Sasquatch =legendary man apes
spacemonkeymafia Posted April 16, 2022 Posted April 16, 2022 What about "Sabe" ? I've heard this here lately. Seems everybody is using that now. Never heard of it before.
Twist Posted April 16, 2022 Posted April 16, 2022 Here lately at the BFF? Never heard it before. Maybe I’m ignorant? 🤷
BlackRockBigfoot Posted April 16, 2022 Posted April 16, 2022 2 hours ago, spacemonkeymafia said: What about "Sabe" ? I've heard this here lately. Seems everybody is using that now. Never heard of it before. Ojibwe. it is one of their 7 sacred animals or something. It’s a giant or Bigfoot.
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