Special Gifts for Bigfoot Aficionados

Bigfoot aka Sasquatch aka the Skunk Ape aka the Ohio Grass Man. What do these strange names all have in common? Well, they are all monikers to describe a large, hairy creature, somewhere in between ape and human, that may or may not exist. Numerous sightings and eyewitness accounts might make it difficult to believe that such a creature is merely the stuff of legend or mythology or imagined figments. On the other hand, nobody has ever killed such a creature while hunting or hit one with their car or captured entirely conclusive evidence on film. While some would beg to differ with these assessments and cite the famous Patterson film as conclusive evidence, this article is not meant as an examination of whether or not Bigfoot truly exists. Whether you're a skeptic, a true believer, or an open minded curiosity seeker, these Bigfoot gifts just might appeal to your love of uniqueness and spirit of adventure.

The first few gift item suggestions are culled from one of my favorite online sources to buy handmade artsy crafty goods, www.etsy.com. Here are a few of the Bigfoot wares available to you via etsy:

~Bigfoot t-shirts-Including the slightly menacing looking Skunk Ape variety from the Cryptid shop (http://www.etsy.com/shop/Cryptid) or the more warm & fuzzy Yeti tee from the Lemon Cadet shop (http://www.etsy.com/shop/LemonCadet), etsy is no stranger to Bigfoot love.

~Bigfoot toys-Including this rather goofy, furry, fun stuffed critter from Miss Adena E. J.'s Quilt Shoppe (http://www.etsy.com/shop/missadenaej). This fuzzy wuzzy fellow looks like he might make for a quirky yet comfy pillow.

~Bizarre Bigfoot art--If you really want to give a peculiar, weird, wacky, possibly New Age, and almost surely one-of-a-kind Bigfoot gift, consider this strange artist's print of an oddly original illustration entitled 'Bigfoot Performs Im Walde', available from the Full Frog Moon shop (http://www.etsy.com/shop/FullFrogMoon). I must admit I don't understand the driving force that inspired this particular Bigfoot-themed item, but it's certainly something different, isn't it? Where else are you going to find Bigfoot seated at a piano bedecked with a candelabra and a rainbow in the background?

The next few gift items are culled from other online sources. Play the role of an amateur gift-giving cryptozoologist and take a closer look:

~More Bigfoot t-shirts-This Zazzle website appears to be a consolidated source for many different distinctive Bigfoot shirt designs; I like the 'I Believe' tee. Find out what you (or your soon-to-be-lucky Bigfoot loving gift recipient) might ike at http://www.zazzle.co.uk/lets_talk_bigfoot_mens_t_shirts-235390406363574576.

~Bigfoot books-For more serious aficionados, a Bigfoot-themed book might be a good gift choice. Offer your Bigfoot lover the chance to read up on the latest research by presenting them with one of these recent tomes on the topic, all available from www.amazon.com: 'Bigfoot!: The True Story of Apes in America' by Loren Coleman or 'Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science' by Dr. Jeff Meldrum or 'Meet the Sasquatch' by Christopher L. Murphy . You may investiagte even more Bigfoot book recommendations via the popular Oregon Bigfoot site at http://www.oregonbigfoot.com/books.php.

Finally, if you want to offer an ultimate Bigfoot gift, consider the uniquely adventurous idea of planning your very own Bigfoot sighting expedition!