Cryptozoology Hobbyist
Posted by: Loren Coleman on January 23rd, 2011
The New Zealand Herald recently published this interesting story about the celebrity hobby of Rhys Darby. It will be recalled that Darby was Jim Carrey‘s manager, Norman, in Yes Man. That movie had an underlying subtle “Bigfoot” theme.
Rhys Darby, comedian, plays the manager in “Flight of the Conchords.”
Rhys Darby performing with “Flight of the Conchords” at Gramercy Theatre in New York, June 14, 2007.
What is your hobby?
My hobby is cryptozoology – the search for and study of animals that may or may not exist – creatures and predominantly monsters that live on this planet but have managed to hide from scientific classification.
Why did you choose that?
Because I have always been fascinated by the possibility that we humans still haven’t found everything on this planet.
What do you enjoy about it?
I’m an old romantic when it comes to exploration and adventure. I also love science fiction and science theory. There is a chance that we live in a multi-dimensional universe. If this is the case then cryptid creatures from another world may be able to enter our own through rips in the dimensions.
Is it expensive?
It’s free to study cryptozoology but it starts to get expensive when you embark on expeditions to exotic locations to look for yetis.
What do your friends and family think about it?
They think I’m an idiot.
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I think it depends on the family member,and I have noticed some cultural nuances too. For example, when I was filming `Apeman of Sumatra `,the producer, Jared and Cameraman Jared, both came with cards and photos of family and friends,which they showed to Jeremy Holden and I. We had no such letters or photos,which rather made me think what would happen if I did snuff it when I was away! That said, when I do get back, my friends always hold a `glad you are still alive ` celebration drink for me down at the pub.
My son who is nearly 12 ,can’t wait to go on expeditions, whille my daughet who is six ,worries that `Daddy will be eaten by a monster!!`