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Subject: Paranthropus as a Model for Sasquatch
From: Kraken posted Wed, Jan 23 2008, 1:02pm 
As you may have surmised Brad, I am skeptical of Sasquatch's existence however I must say I enjoyed this blog and actually learned much about Paranthropus whose former existence cannot be denied (well - except perhaps by some of the religious persuasion). Your hypothesis is as good as anything else I have seen put forward in discussing it's identity (if it exists). I especially admired how you included arguments against Paranthropus being the model and provided sources for your information.

We may be on opposite sides of the fence but I felt this was a well written, well balanced and thought out blog. I'm looking forward to more of the same and your future posts regarding the existence of Sasquatch.
Subject: Re: Paranthropus as a Model for Sasquatch
From: mysticete posted Wed, Jan 23 2008, 7:45pm 
Same opinion as Kraken; I remain very skeptical of whether bigfoot is a real creature, but that was a well thought out and written blog.

I do think, if bigfoot exists, that Paranthropus is a much better candidate then other critters bandied about (cough Gigantopithecus cough), however at this point I think identifying it is putting the cart before the horse so to speak.
Subject: Re: Paranthropus as a Model for Sasquatch
From: Seeker posted Wed, Jan 23 2008, 8:21pm 
Excellent Work Brad...Not to be a ditto-head, but Kraken surmised my sentiments exactly.

Well done, and "THANK YOU"

Sincerely,
Seeker
Subject: Re: Paranthropus as a Model for Sasquatch
From: Rangoon posted Wed, Jan 23 2008, 8:31pm 
Excellent blog Brad. You may be the racer X of the forum but I must say I have allways appreciated your well thought out ideas as much as how you back things up.

Bravo!

goon- good job with the disclaimers as well.
Subject: Re: Paranthropus as a Model for Sasquatch
From: Tyranid Trygon posted Thu, Jan 24 2008, 5:04am 
good blog Brad, quite a compelling argument
Subject: Re: Paranthropus as a Model for Sasquatch
From: Brad posted Sun, Jan 27 2008, 7:48am 
LOL @ the Racer X reference.

If I didn't use the disclaimers I would most likely get a bunch of redundant posts telling me "Bigfoots not even proven" blah, blah.
Subject: Re: Paranthropus as a Model for Sasquatch
From: Rangoon posted Sun, Jan 27 2008, 5:47pm 
If I didn't use the disclaimers I would most likely get a bunch of redundant posts telling me "Bigfoots not even proven" blah, blah.

Understood and appreciated. Your post could be used as a model for how to post about bigfoot without getting into trouble.

goon- and of course racer X is one of the "good guys"(grins)Cheers!
Subject: Re: Paranthropus as a Model for Sasquatch
From: llokkii posted Fri, Jan 25 2008, 11:45pm 
I totally enjoyed reading your blog Brad. Excellent work and thanks for providing some additional food for thought.
Subject: Re: Paranthropus as a Model for Sasquatch
From: Brad posted Sun, Jan 27 2008, 7:45am 
Thanks for the comments, guys.
Subject: Re: Paranthropus as a Model for Sasquatch
From: Tarzan posted Mon, Feb 11 2008, 4:08am 
Another thing about sasquatch gigantism: Paranthropus, journeying through a million years of ice age, got bigger in North America. The ice age ended, though, and everything got smaller or died off, leaving pygmy remnants of once mighty beasts: condors, camels and sloths. Why didn't sasquatch follow this pattern? Most sightings are in California, where it is hot in the south and humid in the north; leading to the Oregon and Washington rainforests.
Tarzan
Subject: Re: Paranthropus as a Model for Sasquatch
From: Brad posted Tue, Feb 12 2008, 9:54am 
The ice age ended, though, and everything got smaller or died off

Well Sasquatch really isn't that big compared to the other megafauna. They are roughly the same size as a grizzly bear. We don't consider them as giants. And some megafauna went extinct due to human hunting, some species may still be here if not for that.
Subject: Re: Paranthropus as a Model for Sasquatch
From: Iprymate posted Tue, Feb 12 2008, 12:22pm 
Only big compared to any hominid before or since. Same as a griz, it's a loner omnivore, fitting in, and maybe even bulking up and snoozing for a month or two, but there were also larger bears then, making griz pee and run toward the future where it could claim being cool and tough. Are there more people now considered "little" than "giant?" They may have an advantage. Maybe squatch is also getting smaller. Not so cool, but futuristic.
Subject: Re: Paranthropus as a Model for Sasquatch
From: LTLurker posted Thu, Mar 6 2008, 3:24am 
Perhaps sasquatch is getting smaller but the rate of adaptation is very low because the population is low and the birthrate is low.
Subject: Re: Paranthropus as a Model for Sasquatch
From: Brad posted Thu, Mar 27 2008, 3:29am 
Thats a possibility.
Subject: Re: Paranthropus as a Model for Sasquatch
From: Z.Z. posted Fri, Feb 15 2008, 12:57am 
Wow Brad.

That is the best blog Ive read on Sasquatch to date.

You make a very convincing case for the Paranthropus/Sasquatch.

I think you should write a book, The Probabilities Of Sasquatch.

I would buy it.

I think it is information like this which will eventually lead us to proof of existence.
Subject: Re: Paranthropus as a Model for Sasquatch
From: Brad posted Fri, Feb 15 2008, 8:45am 
Thanks, Z.Z.





I think you should write a book, The Probabilities Of Sasquatch.

I would buy it.

I've thought about it. I'm not so sure I'm a good enough writer though (book-style writing). I think this blog was roughly 7 pages single spaced in microsoft word. That is what? a 14 page chapter in a normal book? Thats a lot of writing to get to 150 pages or so! Give me some ideas for chapters and I'll think about it, lol.
Subject: Re: Paranthropus as a Model for Sasquatch
From: Z.Z. posted Sat, Feb 16 2008, 12:43am 
Well, you have the Paranthropus chapter already.
How about the probabilities of them existing all over the country?
Then there is the probable diet per region, what would the purpose of tented tree trunks be, graphs with sightings for each state showing the sighting clusters in relation to bodies of water, whats the status in Canada and Alaska, and finally, where would be the most likely place to look for them, and what plants would be around the area, and what needs to be taken along for forensic collection of evidence, and, oh wow, I could keep going all day huh!
LOL!
Subject: Re: Paranthropus as a Model for Sasquatch
From: Z.Z. posted Sat, Feb 16 2008, 12:45am 
Because your premise is that in order to catch them, we need to know what they most probably are.
So we need to know what Paranthropus habits were, abilities, limitations.
Would it be a waste of time to attempt communication.
Subject: Re: Paranthropus as a Model for Sasquatch
From: Brad posted Sat, Feb 16 2008, 1:52am 
Thanks. I could probably do this. I know a good artist for pictures and whatnot, and good writers for editing/proof-reading. I'd need to know about some legal issues, however.
Subject: Re: Paranthropus as a Model for Sasquatch
From: Z.Z. posted Sat, Feb 16 2008, 10:45pm 
I cant help on the legal issues, Im so far from being a lawyer I may as well be in a different universe.
;D

I know you could do this, and I know that with the knowledge you posess it would probably be the best Sasquatch book out there, and the closest to reality once we have a type specimen.
Subject: Re: Paranthropus as a Model for Sasquatch
From: shenron posted Mon, Feb 18 2008, 10:39am 
Hi Brad,

If you ever need help about Canadian data or needed some first hand photographs etc., I can help out. too. Excellent blog, BTW.

cheers,
seb
Subject: Re: Paranthropus as a Model for Sasquatch
From: Brad posted Mon, Feb 18 2008, 10:59am 
Thanks!
Subject: Re: Paranthropus as a Model for Sasquatch
From: Will Duncan posted Sat, Feb 23 2008, 12:20pm 
Great article, should be required reading for anyone looking into this stuff. I wish Meldrum and Green would read it! You da man.
Subject: Re: Paranthropus as a Model for Sasquatch
From: Brad posted Sun, Feb 24 2008, 1:48am 
Thanks, Will.

Years ago we used to differ quite a bit on this issue. Things change though. After Paranthropus the best fossil candidate, IMO, is homo ergaster (maybe throw habilis in there). Ergaster is essentially early h. erectus. Which is very similar to what you have been saying for a long time.

As for Meldrum, his "working hypothesis" is that Sasquatch is a great ape restricted to the ground, but maintaining a past arboreal "legacy". He thinks its related to the orangutan ( Source ). Meldrum is great for BF research, and I agree with most of what he says, but not this time.
Subject: Re: Paranthropus as a Model for Sasquatch
From: Brad posted Thu, Mar 27 2008, 3:31am 
I wish Meldrum and Green would read it!

I emailed it to Dr. Meldrum about a month ago. No response. I guess his "orangutan" theory is so much better. *roll eyes*
Subject: Re: Paranthropus as a Model for Sasquatch
From: Slowdown posted Wed, Mar 4 2009, 9:58am 
Excellent read. Nice Post.


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