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AI Bigfoot Videos Are Everywhere… But the Monroe Swamp Beast Might Be Real

If you’ve been online for more than 14 seconds lately, you’ve probably seen one of those disturbingly realistic AI Bigfoot videos. You know the ones—Sasquatch casually walking through a foggy…

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If you’ve been online for more than 14 seconds lately, you’ve probably seen one of those disturbingly realistic AI Bigfoot videos. You know the ones—Sasquatch casually walking through a foggy forest like he’s heading to brunch, or cooking over a fire like he’s filming the Yeti Eats episode of “Barefoot Contessa.”

But here’s the kicker: While AI Bigfoot is out here going viral with his clean fur coat and suspiciously cinematic camera angles, something weird happened in Monroe, Michigan. And it wasn’t fake. At least, not unless AI has figured out how to launch jump scares in real life.

First, the AI Bigfoot Craze

Let’s talk about these AI-generated Bigfoot videos. Creators like @alienpaulvlogs are dropping content where Bigfoot struts through marshes, lifts logs, or looks directly into the camera like he’s doing a skincare tutorial.

They’re gorgeous, haunting, and somehow… believable? Which is terrifying, because we all remember the original Bigfoot footage from the 1970s that looked like it was filmed on a potato.

Now? He’s got depth-of-field, dynamic lighting, and a tight beard fade. Either this is AI, or Bigfoot got an influencer manager.

But the real genius here is the vibe. These aren’t just random animations. They’re weirdly grounded in reality. And by reality, I mean Monroe, Michigan—where things got real real.

Monroe, Michigan: Bigfoot’s Summer Home?

Picture it: Monroe. A father, a son, and a bowfishing trip. Innocent enough. Until their dog, who clearly doesn’t get paid enough for this, goes nuts and chases something out of the trees.

What lumbers out is not a deer, not a bear, and definitely not someone late to a Renaissance Festival.

Nope—according to the dad and his son, it was a six-foot-tall, two-legged swamp gorilla that dropped out of a tree and sprinted off like it had a Spirit Airlines flight to catch.

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We’re talking big, hairy, bipedal, and not interested in posing for selfies. The entire encounter lasted about ten seconds, which is coincidentally the exact amount of time it takes to know you’ve made a terrible decision at Taco Bell.

Now imagine scrolling through TikTok two days later… and seeing a digitally created Bigfoot video that looks eerily similar to that sighting. Marshy swamp? Check. Looming furry menace? Check. Same nervous system response? Also check.

When AI and Real Life Collide

So, is it a coincidence? Did the AI pick up on Monroe’s swampy vibes and generate a twin? Or—plot twist—was it based on the real encounter and we’re now in a feedback loop of Bigfootception?

The locals in Monroe, of course, are having a field day. Someone joked that if you bring a clear Bigfoot photo to the nearest dispensary, they’ll give you a free pre-roll and a high five. That’s community engagement, Michigan-style.

Meanwhile, the internet has officially lost its mind. Because now, every new AI video that drops—whether it’s Bigfoot making pancakes or playing cornhole—gets hit with comments like “wait… is this the Monroe one?”

So What’s Really Going On?

Let’s be honest. We don’t know if Bigfoot is real. But what we do know is that AI has made him a star. Between the realistic fur textures, spooky fog filters, and those oddly emotional eyes, AI has turned Sasquatch into the Tom Hardy of cryptids.

And Monroe? Well, Monroe might be sitting on the biggest crossover event since Marvel figured out how to fit 48 superheroes into one movie. It’s the Real Housewives of Bigfoot Swamp, and we’re all watching.

Final Thought

Here’s the deal. Whether it’s AI or an actual hairy cryptid sprinting through Michigan, one thing’s clear: Bigfoot’s PR team is killing it. The Monroe sighting adds a layer of real-life tension to what could’ve just been another internet rabbit hole.

So next time you're doomscrolling and a suspiciously good-looking Bigfoot pops up on your feed, ask yourself: Is it AI? Or did someone’s dad in Monroe just have the wildest fishing trip of all time?

Either way, keep your eyes on the trees. And maybe bring the dog.

Jim O'Brien is the Host of "Big Jim's House" Morning Show at 94.7 WCSX in Detroit. Jim spent eight years in the U.S. Naval Submarine Service, has appeared on Shark Tank (Man Medals Season 5 Ep. 2), raised over two million dollars for local charities and is responsible for Glenn Frey Drive and Bob Seger Blvd in the Motor City. Jim's relationship with Classic Rock includes considering Bob Seger, Phil Collen from Def Leppard, Wally Palmer of the Romantics and many others good friends. Jim writes about ‘80s movies, cars, weird food trends and “as seen on TikTok” content.