A TikTok video claiming to depict Bigfoot lurking in Oklahoma's Parallel Forest has taken the internet by storm, garnering millions of views and sparking speculation just days before the Honobia Bigfoot Festival. According to The Oklahoman, the video uploaded by Oklahoma resident Emmanuel Alfaro shows what he describes as the "scariest moment of my life," capturing an alleged Bigfoot sitting calmly against a tree before it notices him, prompting the man to flee.
Alfaro's video, which now has over 2 million views, was shared on Tuesday and has become a social media sensation. The Oklahoman reported a plethora of interactions, including over 228,300 likes and numerous comments positing theories about the creature's authenticity. "I really think I caught an (expletive) Bigfoot on camera in Parallel Forest," Alfaro explained in the video description, an experience that evidently left him trembling. While the frenzied public response continues to amplify, Oklahoma Representative Justin Humphrey's previously proposed bill seeking to establish a Bigfoot hunting season in 2021 did not reach a vote.
However, not everyone is convinced of the video's authenticity. As per KOCO News, some internet users have cast a skeptical eye upon the alleged Bigfoot, suggesting the figure resembles a popular Sasquatch Halloween costume from a well-known jerky brand. This satirical take on the video alleges that the vision of Bigfoot may be no more than a well-timed prank aiming to garner laughs rather than prove the existence of the mythical woodland giant.
As the Honobia Bigfoot Festival approaches, the video crescendos in its viral spread—a boon, perhaps unintentionally, for the event's allure. The festival, nestled in the heart of Bigfoot country, could see a swell in tourist curiosity spurred by this recent digital apparition. Rep. Humphrey intimated that the initial proposal for a regulated Bigfoot hunting season aimed to provide "safe, affordable fun," as noted by OKC Fox. Even in the absence of legislative momentum, the viral video aligns neatly with the larger narrative of Bigfoot in Oklahoma’s cultural tapestry, hinting at the ongoing dance between myth and commerce.
