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Modern Cryptozoology @moderncryptozoology.wordpress.com@moderncryptozoology.wordpress.com · 2026-09-20 · 00:37 UTC

Get ready to submit your best Bigfoot fakery to win $1 million

A publicity stunt by Hard Mountain Dew (Mtn dew with alcohol) invites people to submit their Bigfoot evidence through November 30, 2026 for a $1 million prize if the evidence is “verified”.

You can find the details here.

The judging is by “Bigfoot expert Bryce Johnson”.

Let’s be clear, folks. This is a gimmick to sell more of their poorly rated, entirely artificial, alcopop drink. After the press release on September 16, several news outlets are covering the story. So the stunt is working.

The “verification” performance is a hoot. Johnson is an actor, producer, and podcaster. You don’t get to be an expert on the basis of having a Bigfoot podcast and being on Expedition Bigfoot. Also, of particular note, we have no verification standards for Bigfoot evidence because we have no Bigfoot. It’s not clear how eager they are to give away a million dollars but lawyers are always involved in such schemes to make it difficult to pay out. Interestingly, though, the options for evidence have holes large enough for a guy in a gorilla suit to skip through.

To be considered, submissions must include at least 4 of the following 7 criteria:

Bigfoot Paw Print — A footprint measuring between 37 and 38.5 inches long, found pressed into dirt.
Bigfoot Handprint — Clearly documented 13-inch handprints displaying distinct shape, proportions, and unusual characteristics suitable for further examination.
Bigfoot Cameo — A photo showing what appears to be Bigfoot.
Audio Submission — A recording containing high-frequency vocalizations, knocks, calls, or other unexplained sounds consistent with reported Bigfoot activity.
Environmental Remnants — Evidence of debris and/or environmental remnants with no visible machinery or storm damage nearby.
Thermal Imaging Capture — Night vision footage showing a seven to nine-foot-tall heat signature moving at 20-25 mph through dense forest.
Bigfoot Hair Follicle Sample — A tuft of dark brown, black, or reddish-brown hair containing unknown DNA markers.

I have questions: A “paw” print? How do you supply a print “pressed into dirt”. Can you just take a photo? Hmm easy. Just upload your “evidence”. Items 1-4 are simple to fake. What does “environmental remnants” mean? A broken tree limb, a bunch of branches stacked together? Those are a dime a dozen in the woods. A thermal image capture sounds fun, but how will the height and speed be verified? A hair sample is simple too, but who will pay for the DNA test to show it isn’t from a bear, horse or cow?

The consolation prizes for 100 random entries is a pack of drinks. Maybe it’s worth the effort to some.

This setup reeks of the attitude that Bigfoot hunters are viewed as clowns on a snipe hunt interested in a cash grab. Bigfoot is seen as not real so why not play along for fun and see what kind of controversy can be generated. For those who take their task more seriously, this is insulting. For those who are spectating, we understand that it’s good for a laugh. It’s a tough time to be a serious Bigfoot hunter these days.

Obviously, scientific discovery isn’t done via a jokey contest (or a TV show). Bigfoot, however, is hardly about actually finding a creature anymore. Solid proof means nothing less than a body or body part supplied to scientists. However, today’s Bigfoot is a cultural icon that roams freely in our imagination. It’s primarily marketed for entertainment to males (of drinking age) who like to hunt and camp. This contest is all about banking on the current buzz about Bigfoot. The connection to alcohol (a common and absurd dig at people who see weird things) is also unfortunate. (Apologies for the pun…)

I expect it might be a quite popular contest considering the loose rules. The flood of entries and subsequent judging may end up being more than the Dew can do.

#Bigfoot #BigfootBounty #BigfootContest #HardMountainDew

#bigfoot #bigfootbounty #bigfootcontest #hardmountaindew

Modern Cryptozoology @moderncryptozoology.wordpress.com@moderncryptozoology.wordpress.com · 2026-09-20 · 00:37 UTC

Get ready to submit your best Bigfoot fakery to win $1 million

A publicity stunt by Hard Mountain Dew (Mtn dew with alcohol) invites people to submit their Bigfoot evidence through November 30, 2026 for a $1 million prize if the evidence is “verified”.

You can find the details here.

The judging is by “Bigfoot expert Bryce Johnson”.

Let’s be clear, folks. This is a gimmick to sell more of their poorly rated, entirely artificial, alcopop drink. After the press release on September 16, several news outlets are covering the story. So the stunt is working.

The “verification” performance is a hoot. Johnson is an actor, producer, and podcaster. You don’t get to be an expert on the basis of having a Bigfoot podcast and being on Expedition Bigfoot. Also, of particular note, we have no verification standards for Bigfoot evidence because we have no Bigfoot. It’s not clear how eager they are to give away a million dollars but lawyers are always involved in such schemes to make it difficult to pay out. Interestingly, though, the options for evidence have holes large enough for a guy in a gorilla suit to skip through.

To be considered, submissions must include at least 4 of the following 7 criteria:

Bigfoot Paw Print — A footprint measuring between 37 and 38.5 inches long, found pressed into dirt.
Bigfoot Handprint — Clearly documented 13-inch handprints displaying distinct shape, proportions, and unusual characteristics suitable for further examination.
Bigfoot Cameo — A photo showing what appears to be Bigfoot.
Audio Submission — A recording containing high-frequency vocalizations, knocks, calls, or other unexplained sounds consistent with reported Bigfoot activity.
Environmental Remnants — Evidence of debris and/or environmental remnants with no visible machinery or storm damage nearby.
Thermal Imaging Capture — Night vision footage showing a seven to nine-foot-tall heat signature moving at 20-25 mph through dense forest.
Bigfoot Hair Follicle Sample — A tuft of dark brown, black, or reddish-brown hair containing unknown DNA markers.

I have questions: A “paw” print? How do you supply a print “pressed into dirt”. Can you just take a photo? Hmm easy. Just upload your “evidence”. Items 1-4 are simple to fake. What does “environmental remnants” mean? A broken tree limb, a bunch of branches stacked together? Those are a dime a dozen in the woods. A thermal image capture sounds fun, but how will the height and speed be verified? A hair sample is simple too, but who will pay for the DNA test to show it isn’t from a bear, horse or cow?

The consolation prizes for 100 random entries is a pack of drinks. Maybe it’s worth the effort to some.

This setup reeks of the attitude that Bigfoot hunters are viewed as clowns on a snipe hunt interested in a cash grab. Bigfoot is seen as not real so why not play along for fun and see what kind of controversy can be generated. For those who take their task more seriously, this is insulting. For those who are spectating, we understand that it’s good for a laugh. It’s a tough time to be a serious Bigfoot hunter these days.

Obviously, scientific discovery isn’t done via a jokey contest (or a TV show). Bigfoot, however, is hardly about actually finding a creature anymore. Solid proof means nothing less than a body or body part supplied to scientists. However, today’s Bigfoot is a cultural icon that roams freely in our imagination. It’s primarily marketed for entertainment to males (of drinking age) who like to hunt and camp. This contest is all about banking on the current buzz about Bigfoot. The connection to alcohol (a common and absurd dig at people who see weird things) is also unfortunate. (Apologies for the pun…)

I expect it might be a quite popular contest considering the loose rules. The flood of entries and subsequent judging may end up being more than the Dew can do.

#Bigfoot #BigfootBounty #BigfootContest #HardMountainDew

#bigfoot #bigfootbounty #bigfootcontest #hardmountaindew