Cryptozoology
The Armagh Rhymers
The music seems straightforward Celtic Folk. But those costumes (and the video's opener) sure are weird. Suitable as we approach Halloween. Not sure how any little kids in the audience might react.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Oct 05, 2022 -
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Category: Costumes and Masks, Cryptozoology, Music, Creepy, Eerie, Spooky, and Disturbing, Europe
Fur-bearing Trout
In 1935, a newspaper article revealed the supposed existence of "fur-bearing trout."
Article source: Napa Journal (Napa, California) 17 Feb 1935, Sun Page 4
Then humorist Robert Benchley wrote a piece on it.
Article source: Cumberland Evening Times (Cumberland, Maryland) 23 Feb 1935, Sat Page 3
Since then, the legend continues to resurface, down to the present day.
Article source: Lansing State Journal (Lansing, Michigan) 03 May 1964, Sun Page 70
Posted By: Paul - Thu Aug 18, 2022 -
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Category: Cryptozoology, Hoaxes and Imposters and Imitators, Lakes, Ponds, Rivers, Streams, Swamps and Other Bodies of Fresh Water, Fish, 1930s, North America
A Touch of Magic
Posted By: Paul - Fri Jul 01, 2022 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Cryptozoology, Surrealism, 1960s, Dance, Cars
The Seneca Lake Monster
One of the lesser-known giant enigmas to haunt the lakes of the Northeast USA.Source of article below.
Posted By: Paul - Sun May 15, 2022 -
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Category: Cryptozoology, Regionalism, Fables, Myths, Urban Legends, Rumors, Water-Cooler Lore, North America
The Golden Mermaid Beauty Trophy
I wish the contest had continued with the mermaid theme.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Nov 27, 2021 -
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Category: Awards, Prizes, Competitions and Contests, Beauty, Ugliness and Other Aesthetic Issues, Cryptozoology, Oceans and Maritime Pursuits, 1920s
Haas Brothers Art
A long article here.Their homepage.
An account of their 2014 exhibit.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Jan 27, 2021 -
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Category: Art, Pop Art, Surrealism, Cryptozoology, Fictional Monsters, Sexuality
The Wombles
Their Wikipedia page.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Dec 26, 2020 -
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Category: Cryptozoology, Fey, Twee, Whimsical, Naive and Sadsack, Television, Environmentalism and Ecology, Stop-motion Animation, 1970s
Bigfoot and Wildboy
The Wikipedia page.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Dec 06, 2020 -
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Category: Cryptozoology, Family, Ineptness, Crudity, Talentlessness, Kitsch, and Bad Art, Television, 1970s
The Gone Away
Posted By: Paul - Mon Jul 27, 2020 -
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Category: Cryptozoology, Dreams and Nightmares, Food, Avant Garde, Pop Art, Surrealism, Absurdism and Dadaism
The Twilight People
Wikipedia page.
Posted By: Paul - Tue Jun 02, 2020 -
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Category: Animals, Antisocial Activities, Cryptozoology, Ineptness, Crudity, Talentlessness, Kitsch, and Bad Art, Mad Scientists, Evil Geniuses, Insane Villains, Movies, 1970s, Asia
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