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[–] Wetstew@lemmy.world 3 points 14 hours ago

The idea of state cryptids rule. I love that.

Folklore is such a deeply ingrained part of a location; and it's cool to recognize it. It even reflects and ~potentially~ honors the past of previous Native Legends.

It's a shame that if it ever catches on nation wide it's going to be nothing but Bigfoot and Loch Ness analogs, like six states have the mocking bird as their state bird.

[–] sirdorius@programming.dev 4 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago)

Official state cryptids? What's next? Official imaginary gods and myths? Oh wait...

[–] kersploosh@sh.itjust.works 38 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Assembly Bill 666

Matt Moneymaker, a longtime Bigfoot researcher

I know we're in the bizarro timeline, but really?

[–] gashead76@lemmy.world 13 points 1 day ago

I know, it's like the AI in control of our simulation isn't even trying anymore.

[–] sundrei@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 1 day ago

Yeah, I had to check if he was somehow related to Moneymaker Mike. (He is not.)

[–] moody@lemmings.world 19 points 1 day ago (1 children)

As the "official state cryptid," and not as a real, documented species.

[–] sundrei@lemmy.sdf.org 8 points 1 day ago (2 children)

It's like voting on an official state imaginary friend.

[–] MajorHavoc@programming.dev 4 points 1 day ago

It's like voting on an official state imaginary friend.

Coming soon!

[–] moody@lemmings.world 2 points 1 day ago

Basically, yeah.

[–] SurfinBird@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Will he finally be able to vote?

[–] sundrei@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 1 day ago

Bigfoot wants better park management!