EP 75: THE FRESNO NIGHTCRAWLER!

How many of us out there have heard of Bigfoot? What about La Llorona? Maybe even the Mothman? I'm sure some of you probably have heard of these cryptids, but today I'd like to introduce you all to a cryptid that gained its popularity in 2007. In a CITY called Fresno in CA there has been a legend going around about a pair of haunted pants! Yup, you read that correctly a pair of haunted pants and they have been dubbed the Fresno Nightcrawlers. Now one of the hardest things to pinpoint was what does this cryptid want and has anyone ever dealt with them in person. I know this one’s hard to swallow, but check out this week's story so you can hear about this new cult classic cryptid. Also I’m posting some videos so if you creep out easily, maybe make sure your clothes are put away just on the off chance your pants start to act up!

Fresno, CA on a Map!

Original video captured of the Fresno Nightcrawler

Yosemite video of the Fresno Nightcrawler

Fresno and Yosemite on a Map!

Mr. Burns scene from The Simpsons

Another depiction of the Fresno Nightcrawler

Believed statues of Native American version of the Fresno Nightcrawler

Dr. Seuss book narrated by Lory

SOURCE MATERIALS:

For the story:

1. Kohlruss, C., Zamora, E. P., & Rodriguez, R. (2021, October 27). ‘Cute cryptid.’ Fresno Nightcrawler is a paranormal darling with supernatural fandom. The Fresno Bee. Retrieved July 26, 2022, from https://amp.fresnobee.com/news/local/article255162607.html

2. Allan, L. (2021, September 30). Fresno Nightcrawlers Are Terrorizing The Dark, And They're Spreading Far From California. Ranker. Retrieved July 26, 2022, from https://www.ranker.com/list/fresno-nightcrawler-facts/laura-allan

3. Dunning, B. (2022, April 5). Why the Fresno Nightcrawler Is So Popular. Skeptoid Podcast. Retrieved July 26, 2022, from https://skeptoid.com/episodes/4826

4. Cryptidz.Fandom. (n.d.). Fresno Nightcrawler. Cryptid Wiki. Retrieved July 26, 2022, from https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Fresno_Nightcrawler

For the Video:

1. YouTube & DPJTRON. (2010, July 30). Fresno Alien, Nightcrawler, Stick Figure Surveilence Analysis. YouTube. Retrieved July 26, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMv85lRAmuk

2. Deep Echoes. (2019, February 3). Nightcrawlers of Yosemite Park. YouTube. Retrieved July 26, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXEusizrKxg

For the Image:

1. San Diego Beaches and Adventures. (n.d.). Map of Yosemite National Park. San Diego Beaches and Adventures. Retrieved July 26, 2022, from https://www.san-diego-beaches-and-adventures.com/map-of-yosemite-national-park.html

2. TownMapsUSA.com. (n.d.). Map of Fresno, CA, California. TownMapsUSA.com. Retrieved July 26, 2022, from http://townmapsusa.com/d/map-of-fresno-california-ca/fresno_ca

3. Romero, D., & Twitter. (2019, September 06). Fresno Nightcrawlers crossing. David Romero on Twitter: "Fresno Nightcrawlers crossing https://t.co/zq95FuAD7n". Retrieved July 26, 2022, from https://twitter.com/cinemaminddavid/status/1170090522700124162

4. Ribblr & sugafree journal. (n.d.). Fresno Nightcrawler Family Set. Ribblr. Retrieved July 26, 2022, from https://ribblr.com/makes/sugafree/fresno-nightcrawler-family-set-crochet

5. Kohlruss, C., Zamora, E. P., & Rodriguez, R. (2021, October 27). ‘Cute cryptid.’ Fresno Nightcrawler is a paranormal darling with supernatural fandom. The Fresno Bee. Retrieved July 26, 2022, from https://amp.fresnobee.com/news/local/article255162607.html

6. Amazon, Dr. Seuss, & Oceanhouse Media, Inc. (2011, June 24). What Was I Scared Of? - Dr. Seuss. Amazon. Retrieved July 26, 2022, from https://www.amazon.com/What-Was-Scared-Dr-Seuss/dp/B0057S2XIC

7. Dice la canción & The Simpsons. (n.d.). Top de 10 de canciones de los Simpsons. Parte II. Dice la canción. Retrieved July 27, 2022, from https://revista.dicelacancion.com/top-de-10-de-canciones-de-los-simpsons-parte-ii