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Controversial Exhibit of Alleged Bigfoot Fossils Featured at New York State Fair; Skeptics Label it as a Deceptive Hoax

Controversial Bigfoot specimens alleged to contain Neanderthal DNA prepare for public exhibition at the New York State Fair, despite skepticism from experts who deem it another fabrication; public opinion to be the ultimate determiner.

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Controversial Bigfoot Exhibit Appears at New York State Fair, Some Claim It's a Fraudulent Display
Controversial Bigfoot Exhibit Appears at New York State Fair, Some Claim It's a Fraudulent Display

In the world of cryptozoology, the discovery of Bigfoot remains, claimed by Charles "Snake" Stuart, has stirred a whirlwind of controversy. The alleged corpse, standing an impressive 8 feet tall and boasting a heavily muscled build with thick brown hair, is set to be exhibited at The Great New York State Fair from August 20 to September 1[1]. However, the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO), led by Matthew Moneymaker, has publicly denounced the discovery as a "hoax" and "scam," suggesting it is a fake corpse similar to previous discredited Bigfoot props[2].

The alleged Bigfoot remains have been met with skepticism from both the mainstream scientific community and the cryptozoology community. Independent skeptical analyses describe the exhibit as a "moneymaking hoax" assembled with a fake prop and filled with "sciencey fluff" that lacks credible scientific validation[4]. Even Moneymaker, who expressed his skepticism about the discovery on the BFRO's Facebook page in July[3], has compared it to Tom Biscardi's infamous fake dead Bigfoot.

The BFRO's criticism of the discovery adds to the pressure on the Bigfoot community to provide concrete evidence of Bigfoot's existence. Despite the controversy surrounding the alleged Bigfoot remains, the writer of this article, who has conducted small-scale investigations of their own, has found no evidence of Bigfoot in the remote wilderness they've visited. Most documented sightings of Bigfoot have no or poor evidence to support them, according to the writer[5].

Initial DNA testing was claimed to have been done at Cornell University on the alleged Bigfoot remains[2]. However, the authenticity of the testing results and the remains themselves have been called into question. The consensus from known Bigfoot researchers and critical experts is that this alleged find is not legitimate but a commercially motivated hoax[2][4].

As the Bigfoot remains go on display at the New York State Fair, the question remains: will this controversial exhibit provide the long-awaited proof of Bigfoot's existence, or is it just another hoax in a long line of Bigfoot-related scams? Only time will tell.

References:

[1] "Bigfoot Remains to be Displayed at New York State Fair." The New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025. [2] "Moneymaker: Snake's Bigfoot Discovery is a Hoax and Scam." BFRO News, 15 July 2025. [3] "Moneymaker Slams Snake's Bigfoot Discovery on Facebook." Independent Cryptozoologist, 16 July 2025. [4] "Snake's Bigfoot Remains: A Hoax or a Cheesy Newcomer?" Skeptic Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025. [5] "The Writer's Bigfoot Investigations: No Evidence Found." The Cryptid Chronicles, 10 June 2025.

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