A Believer’s Dilemma: Why I Refuse To Fake Bigfoot Stories
And why do we believe in bunnies, but not the beast in the woods
Start Here: Why We Believe in Bigfoot
Before we get into hoaxes and holiday myths, let’s ask the bigger question.
Why do people believe in Bigfoot in the first place?
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Shawn Thomas
Author & Creator of The Hidden Bloodlines of Bigfoot
Founder of Wildfoot Explores
Exploring the Mind: Understanding Why People Believe in Bigfoot.
That’s exactly what I explore in my book,
This book isn’t about proving or disproving—it’s about the deeper side of belief. How our brains work, how stories shape us, and why some people are wired to ask what if, while others shut that door before it even opens.
It’s a fascinating look into our cultural blind spots. Because when you really think about it—some of the things we do believe in without question? They’re way stranger than Bigfoot.
The Easter Bunny Is Real, But Bigfoot Isn’t?
We’ve created a full-blown mythology for every season:
- Santa Claus for Christmas
- The Leprechaun for St. Patrick’s Day
- Cupid for Valentine’s
- And of course, the Easter Bunny
We tell our kids these things like they’re facts. We celebrate them with traditions, commercials, decorations, and no one thinks twice. But bring up Bigfoot, and people roll their eyes.
That’s always been funny to me.
Why are we okay with feeding our kids sugar-coated fiction, but we shy away from telling them, “Hey, there might actually be something out there—something science hasn’t explained yet”?
Faking Bigfoot? Not My Style
Sure, I could fake a photo. Add in some spooky audio. Write up a wild story.
But I won’t.
Because faking stories is a fast way to lose trust, and bury the real ones.
There are people out there who’ve seen something, heard something, experienced things they can’t explain. When someone tosses out a hoax just for attention, it drowns out those voices.
And I’m not here for the spotlight. I’m here for the truth.
What I Believe About Bigfoot—and Why I Won’t Stretch It
I’ve walked those trails. I’ve felt the woods go quiet in ways that don’t make sense.
I’ve found tracks in fresh snow that didn’t match anything else out there.
And I’ve heard the howls.
Have I seen Bigfoot face-to-face? No.
But I’ve seen enough to keep searching.
And everything I do—whether it’s my books, blogs, or social posts—is rooted in what’s real. That’s the kind of storytelling I believe in.
The Hidden Bloodlines of Bigfoot: Stories Rooted in Truth
This is the heart of my book series, The Hidden Bloodlines of Bigfoot.
It’s not just campfire stories. It’s field notes, reflections, witness accounts, and a whole lot of questions we don’t have answers to yet.
Book by book, I explore:
- The silence that watches from the trees
- Missing time, strange energy, ancient wisdom
- And what might it all be pointing toward
And I keep it real. Always. No fakes. No exaggeration.
Why I Don’t Do Holiday Hoaxes (Even When It’s Tempting)
Look, I get it. It’s easy to dress Bigfoot up for Easter or Christmas and call it content. And yeah, people click on it.
But that’s not what I’m here for.
Bigfoot deserves more than being turned into a meme.
Just like Easter has real meaning for a lot of people—rebirth, faith, things unseen—Bigfoot taps into that same spiritual thread. Something mysterious. Something real, even if we don’t have all the proof.
So no, I’m not jumping on the holiday hoax train.
I’d rather stay quiet than add more noise to a subject that already fights to be taken seriously.
The Wildfoot Code: Why I Stick to the Truth
I live by a code. I call it the Wildfoot Way.
- No fakes. Ever.
- Only share what I see, feel, or can back up.
- Respect the stories people bring to me.
- Never mock what I can’t explain.
- And above all—follow the mystery, not the hype.
That’s how I stay grounded. That’s how I keep doing this with a clear conscience.
Answering Real Questions (People Also Ask)
Here are some of the top questions people ask about Bigfoot—and my honest thoughts on each:
Why do so many people think Bigfoot is real?
Because too many people have seen something. Regular folks. Hikers. Hunters. Families out camping. They’re not chasing fame—they’re just trying to process what they experienced. When you hear the same types of stories across cultures, continents, and centuries, it makes you think. Either thousands of people are lying… or we’re ignoring something important.
When did Bigfoot go extinct?
In my view? He didn’t.
Science hasn’t officially recognized Bigfoot’s existence, so technically, there’s no extinction date. But if he’s real, he’s still out there—just extremely good at avoiding us. He doesn’t show up on demand. Maybe that’s part of the point.
Is there any evidence of Bigfoot?
Not the kind of mainstream science wants—like a body or live specimen. But there are footprints, audio recordings, hair samples, and credible witness reports from all over the world. Add in the oral histories from Indigenous tribes, and you’ve got a pattern that spans generations. That’s not nothing. That’s a trail. And I follow it.
Is Bigfoot real for kids?
Yes—and not just as a campfire story. Bigfoot can be a way to teach kids curiosity, respect for nature, and open-minded thinking. It’s not about proving he’s real it’s about encouraging them to ask, “What else might be out there?” In a world where we spoon-feed fantasy, giving them a real mystery to explore? That’s powerful.
Belief doesn’t mean blind faith. It means being open.
And in a world where we’re okay believing in a bunny that hides chocolate, maybe it’s not so crazy to believe there could be something bigger, older, and far more real watching from the tree line.
If you’re ready to explore both the why and the what if, I’ve got stories waiting for you.
Start with Exploring the Mind or dive into the full Wildfoot Library
Because of this journey? It’s not about tricks or tales. It’s about truth.
