JRE MMA Show #15 with Brendan Schaub

Bigfoot Myths

The conversation between Joe Rogan and Brendan Schaub explores the allure of Bigfoot and similar legends. Brendan shares his skepticism, noting that many Bigfoot sightings are likely misidentified black bears, which can walk on their hind legs and resemble the mythical creature 1. He reflects on the human tendency to believe in myths, comparing it to beliefs in UFOs and psychic phenomena 2.

Everybody wants to believe I can fucks with the UFO. Makes sense to me. There's. There's so many kind of x factors there. I can buy a UFO.

--- Joe Rogan

Joe adds that the fascination with Bigfoot is partly due to its historical roots in real creatures like gigantopithecus, a massive primate that once roamed the Earth 2.

   

Cultural Legends

The discussion also touches on the cultural significance of Bigfoot and similar legends in Native American folklore. Brendan explains that these stories may have originated from encounters with real animals, such as bears, that were misunderstood or exaggerated over time 3. He highlights the numerous names and tales associated with Bigfoot across different tribes, suggesting a rich tapestry of myth and reality intertwined.

Could be attributed to a lack of understanding of what really is out there. They don't have an accurate account of all the different animals they know, there's a bunch of them that can kill him.

--- Brendan Schaub

Joe humorously notes that the government or someone like Tim Kennedy would have discovered Bigfoot by now if it truly existed 3.