is the Yeti real?

[great lover]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7457894.stm

In the US it's known as bigfoot, in Canada as sasquatch, in Brazil as mapinguary, in Australia as a yowie, in Indonesia as sajarang gigi and, most famously of all, in Nepal as a yeti.

The little known Indian version of this legendary ape-like creature is called mande barung - or forest man - and is reputed to live in the remote West Garo hills of the north-eastern state of Meghalaya.

I was invited by passionate yeti believer Dipu Marak to travel throughout the area to hear for myself what he says is compelling evidence of the existence of a black and grey ape-like animal which stands about 3m (nearly 10ft) tall.

There have been repeated reports of sightings over many years by different witnesses in the West, South and East Garo hills.

Mr Marak estimates the creature weighs about 300kg (660lb) and is herbivorous, surviving on fruit, roots and tree bark.

 

[FiestyRedHead]

I usually see a version of this legendary ape-like creature when I go to the beach, and they usually are wearing speedo's.

 

[Cap’n AMatrixca]

Chewie in Star Wars...




Union Yeti!

 

[Cap’n AMatrixca]

I usually see a version of this legendary ape-like creature when I go to the beach, and they usually are wearing speedo's.

Shit, you should see the beach at Clinton! They wear halter tops there...

 

[Songcatcher]

Do Yeti women trim their pube?

 

[HB1965]

Bigfoot and Yeti are not the same.

Sasquatch and Bigfoot are though.

 

[English Lady]

Why not? I'm quite happy to beleive there are unusual beasties out there. I can't say for certain though. I've never yeti meti a yeti.

 

[IsabellaKing]

Why not? I'm quite happy to beleive there are unusual beasties out there. I can't say for certain though. I've never yeti meti a yeti.

We've all met some 'unusual beasties' though.

 

[HB1965]

The famous Bigfoot proof film

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJjUt2sXo5o

 

[great lover]

The famous Bigfoot proof film

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJjUt2sXo5o

thank you.

 

[great lover]

Why not? I'm quite happy to beleive there are unusual beasties out there. I can't say for certain though. I've never yeti meti a yeti.

You should visit the scottish highlands more often.

 

[English Lady]

You should visit the scottish highlands more often.

You know, I've never been to Scotland.

I'd love to meet Nessie, though.

 

[bronzeage]

There have been Bigfoot sightings in this area, but it turned out to be me, going to get the paper in the morning.

 

[FiestyRedHead]

There have been Bigfoot sightings in this area, but it turned out to be me, going to get the paper in the morning.

Do remember to wear your robe the next time.

 

[bronzeage]

Do remember to wear your robe the next time.

That's a thought.

 

[Shamanskiss]

In parts of Nepal

there are whole communities who would look at you oddly if you even question the existence of 'yeti'... To them it is simply a fact of life that has always been part of their region and its history.
Many will even cite instances of abductions where women and children have been taken. Some have even reported cases of yeti taking village women as mates.

It is odd to encounter an almost bland , matter of fact, response to the issue.

However, I have never met one.

But , I have never met a manta ray either.

 

[Image]

There have been Bigfoot sightings in this area, but it turned out to be me, going to get the paper in the morning.

Funny guy

http://ivegotknivesinmyeyes.files.wordpress.com/2007/08/iwant.jpg

 

[great lover]

there are whole communities who would look at you oddly if you even question the existence of 'yeti'... To them it is simply a fact of life that has always been part of their region and its history.
Many will even cite instances of abductions where women and children have been taken. Some have even reported cases of yeti taking village women as mates.

It is odd to encounter an almost bland , matter of fact, response to the issue.

However, I have never met one.

But , I have never met a manta ray either.

Have you been to Nepal?

 

[breakwall]

The famous Bigfoot proof film

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJjUt2sXo5o

In 2002, Phil Morris, a costume designer admitted in an interview that he had made the bigfoot suit and that Bob Heironimus, who corroborated the story admitted that he was the guy in the suit.

 

[HB1965]

In 2002, Phil Morris, a costume designer admitted in an interview that he had made the bigfoot suit and that Bob Heironimus, who corroborated the story admitted that he was the guy in the suit.

Yes there were several others that have made that claim as well. The BBC spent several thousand dollars trying to recreate it without much success

I still think it's fake though. Paterson will come up with a death bed confession of how he did it, and his family will sell it to set up them up for life

 

[breakwall]

Yes there were several others that have made that claim as well. The BBC spent several thousand dollars trying to recreate it without much success

I still think it's fake though. Paterson will come up with a death bed confession of how he did it, and his family will sell it to set up them up for life

I like what Hoax expert Rob Stein said about the Patterson film:
"Roger Patterson set out to make a Bigfoot documentary and he immediately stumbled upon a Bigfoot. Not only that, he stumbled upon a Bigfoot that was out in the open in bright, clear sunshine, perfect weather for filming. He didn't just beat the odds. He gave the odds a royal whipping."

 

[HB1965]

I like what Hoax expert Rob Stein said about the Patterson film:
"Roger Patterson set out to make a Bigfoot documentary and he immediately stumbled upon a Bigfoot. Not only that, he stumbled upon a Bigfoot that was out in the open in bright, clear sunshine, perfect weather for filming. He didn't just beat the odds. He gave the odds a royal whipping."

OMG that is so true, and so why it has to be fake.

 

[sticky_keyboard]

You must have been up all night, listening to George Noory. Don't forget to ask about Nessie, since "she" came up last night, too.

 

[crazybbwgirl]

Is the SETI real?

 

[Shamanskiss]

yes

Have you been to Nepal?

more than once,
though not for a few years now. Far too many infact...

After I retired I did a little importing of goods manufactured there, ( and also some made by Tibetan refugees). I was fortunate that friends I had previously worked with were able to do most of the groundwork in terms of contacts, sourcing, suppliers ...
etc...
Nepal can be a very 'convoluted' business experience. Especially if you need any permits or export clearances from official sources.

If you are interested in that region, I would encourage you to go a.s.a.p. ,
before the situation ref'unrest and the 'maoists' gets any worse.
However , there is already a risk factor in that option. Our Foreign and Commonwealth Office has been advising travellers that there is a general , concrete , threat from terrorism.

If you can consider Bhutan as well...very much worth visiting.