In a nutshell (and I hope this ends the debate on this level) the word is stupid. It’s repeated use by Moneymaker and his cronies is annoying. I don’t use the word in any fashion purely because it’s so stupid and I personally don’t want to be associated with FB. It sucks to see “squatch” used here, but as I’ve said several times now it’s Craig’s prerogative to use it and that’s perfectly fine. I haven’t lost any sleep over this, and I’m not going to. You like the word and want to look like an idiot by using it? Please squatch to your heart’s content. Done and done.

I now return you to your regularly scheduled cryotomundo programming.

Give me a break. If you don’t like it, don’t use it. If you don’t like the tv show, don’t watch it. This whole thing makes me want to say it even more.

Here is a clue. If you have to look something up on Urban Dictionary the word isn’t in common enough use to be truly offensive.

For Squatch Sake…get a grip. BTW I’m now referring to male genitalia as- 3.14 in honor of Pi day. So good luck finding the circumference of circle without offending everyone.

Guess I’ve already said why, but what I didn’t, PE did.

I think this one is live and let live.

The forum this site gives cryptozoology pays for its venial sins so many times over that, yep, a pass is just what I’d call it too. Give it a pass.

My view on it is that it is not a problem. Oh, yes, I do not like the use of the word. Yes, I find it ridiculous that the FB crew over-use the word intentionally. It is annoying. I do agree with gridbug, it is really annoying. However, I find it perfectly acceptable that Craig used the word in his title. In fact, I believe Craig did it for it’s humor value, almost calling attention to how ridiculously the word is used in the FB episodes. Craig almost did this “tongue in cheek”. I think that’s what writers are supposed to do at sites like this, post something and draw some attention to it while entertaining the readers. Craig did just that. No harm, no foul! Hey, you read Craig’s post here, did we not all? The title did what it was intended to do, it got my attention while making me think of humorous FB show. Mission accomplished!

So gridbug, although I despise the word almost as much as you do, I do not think Craig was out of line in using it in this particular title. Maybe if Craig was doing a serious post on BF and Sasquatches, I might agree with you gridbug, that maybe using a form of the word “Squatch” would not be appropriate. But the context in using the word was appropriate this time.

Will I use the word? No, not in a serious conversation about Sasquatch topics. Would I use it for entertainment value to draw attention to the ridiculous antics of the show FB? YES! And that is all Craig did.

I know what you mean gridbug, hearing that word anytime does make me cringe a bit. It is annoying. So I do not use the word. If you feel that way, do not use any form of the word either, and hopefully the use of the word will die off. But to get so emotional because you despise the word so much, is taking it out of context a bit. You kind of attacked Craig and the site because you feel so strongly about it. I think your argument holds merit, but to kill the messenger for delivering a simple message that uses a word you feel so strongly about, is a bit over the top.

I definitely think you should reconsider your position here and give Craig a free pass and maybe an apology for a slight over-reaction on your part. Again, I feel your pain gridbug. I agree with some of your points. Where we differ and part ways is when you blame Craig for weakening the Cryptomundo site because he used the word “Squatchier” in his title. Think about it! You do not know Craig’s intention for using the word. You are judging him and perhaps you are judging him incorrectly. Afterall, none of us can read another man’s mind or know his intentions.

One last item gridbug: It is Craig’s site. He does make the rules and he can also enforce the rules of the site. But instead of Craig deleting your posts, he let you speak your peace and post. Some editors might not have been so kind. He gave you a pass. I think you should do the same!

I think Craig is right. It seems to be common in our language for long words to be shortened to a more manageable size. I see noting wrong with “squatch”. It is certainly less of a mouthful than “Sasquatch” or “Bigfoot”.

It is too bad if Political Correctness worms its way into Cryptozoology. If we are to refrain from speaking (not only in opinions, but in the very terms used) how can we be free to say anything that might possible cause someone to take offense? As we see here, it does not take much to set some people off.

As far as the word “squatch” goes, I never heard it used to describe a uniquely female body part. But I can find some humor in that application. If this is offensive to anyone, I think they need to lighten up.

I think Finding Bigfoot is a good thing for cryptozoology. Although it is hardly a serious scientific undertaking, it exposes our endeavor to the public in a way people can relate to. It is both entertaining and educational. I look forward to seeing new episodes, even though I know they are not going to find anything conclusive.