The Unicode Consortium announced new emojis coming next year, including Bigfoot, orca whale, treasure chest, and more, with support for various skin tones, expanding expressive options for digital communication.
Unicode 17.0 will include a 'Hairy Creature' emoji representing Bigfoot, reflecting regional variations in naming, alongside other new emojis like trombone and orca, with release expected on September 9, 2025.
A couple hiking in Panther State Forest, West Virginia, captured an eerie photo showing what appears to be a human hand around a pillar, despite being the only visitors in the park at the time. The area is known for Bigfoot sightings, adding intrigue to the image, which was shared on Reddit, sparking discussions and theories about its origin. The couple, intrigued by the cryptid lore of the region, found the photo to be a fun mystery, even if it might not be a genuine paranormal occurrence.
Emojipedia has unveiled a preview of proposed emoji characters for 2025/2026, including a "hairy creature" inspired by Big Foot, a distorted face, and a fight cloud symbol. These emojis are expected to be part of iOS 19, set for release in late 2025 or early 2026. Meanwhile, iOS 18.2 beta introduces custom emoji generation, showcasing Apple's advancements in personalized emoji creation.
Nicki Minaj responds to Megan Thee Stallion's diss track "Hiss" with her own track "Bigfoot," referencing Megan's recent shooting incident and taking shots at her flow. The cover art and lyrics suggest the track is aimed at Megan, and Nicki hints at having more unreleased tracks to come.
A recent study has found a correlation between bigfoot sightings and the local black bear population in North America, suggesting that mistaken identity may be a factor in these sightings. The analysis, which used data from the US and Canada, revealed that for every 1,000 black bears, the frequency of bigfoot sightings increases by about 4 percent. This finding could potentially aid in bear conservation efforts by providing an independent method of tracking population changes.
A photograph circulating online, claimed to show a man standing next to a Gigantopithecus or Bigfoot, is actually a picture of special effects artist William Munns with a model he created. The image has been miscaptioned and misrepresented across social media platforms. Munns has clarified that the model was a scientifically responsible reconstruction based on fossil evidence and was not intended to promote belief in Bigfoot. The claim that the photo shows a real Gigantopithecus or Bigfoot is rated as "Miscaptioned."
A viral photograph claiming to show a man standing next to a Gigantopithecus, the largest ape ever known, has been rated as "Miscaptioned." The image actually depicts special effects artist William Munns alongside a model of Gigantopithecus he created. The model, often mistaken for evidence of Bigfoot, was intended for museum display and is based on scientific evidence, not on promoting belief in mythical creatures. Munns' work has been mistakenly associated with Bigfoot due to the size and appearance of the model, but he has clarified that the creation was not intended to suggest the existence of such creatures.
A small grocery store in Bailey, Colorado, transformed into the Sasquatch Outpost, a museum dedicated to Bigfoot, after business was slow. The store now sells Bigfoot paraphernalia and features exhibits curated by the owner, including plaster casts of Bigfoot tracks and preserved feces believed to be from the creature. Visitors can mark their sightings on a map, but must convince the owner of their truthfulness. Despite a recent viral video claiming to show a Sasquatch, the owner remains skeptical and believes it was a hoax. The museum ends with a sign asking visitors if they believe in Sasquatch, with the owner stating that the correct answer is yes.
Colorado has had over 100 reported Bigfoot sightings in recent years, with the top 10 counties for sightings being Park County, Teller County, Lake County, Larimer County, Conejos County, El Paso County, Eagle County, Pitkin County, Routt County, and Summit County. The most recent sighting occurred along the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, likely in La Plata County. However, Washington has the highest number of documented Bigfoot reports, followed by California and Florida. The existence of Bigfoot remains a topic of debate and speculation.
A couple on the Durango to Silverton train ride in Colorado claim to have spotted Bigfoot and captured photos and video footage of the creature walking and squatting down. While some skeptics suggest it could be a person in a Bigfoot suit, the couple and train employees believe it could be a legitimate sighting. Colorado has had over 100 documented Bigfoot sightings in recent years.
Nintendo has announced the theme for Splatoon 3's next Splatfest, which will take place from April 1-3. Players will choose between Nessie, Aliens, or Bigfoot to determine the creature champ. Voting will open a week before the event, and Nintendo Life Towers is leaning towards Aliens. The previous Splatfest, which asked players to choose their favorite flavor of chocolate, ended with Team White Chocolate winning.