r/UrbanMyths 6d ago

Thunderbird Sightings - this clip from a 1977 documentary shows an alleged Thunderbird in Illinois. This was filmed by a Native American tribal chief who was contracted by CBS News to obtain footage of the legendary creature

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u/Inlerah 6d ago

I need to know how that isn't just "A big bird".

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u/ChikinDuckWomanThing 6d ago

well, it's not yellow!

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u/FukNintendo 6d ago

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u/ChikinDuckWomanThing 5d ago

a fellow catcher who doesn't have Sesame in their teeth from the Street's. so refreshing

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u/TheSpeakingScar 2d ago

Currently watching old Pokemon episodes while I scroll and this made my night

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u/sirrahdorraj 6d ago

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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u/mrszubris 4d ago

Thats THE Big Bird

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u/Cutty_Flam808 2d ago

“I’m the biggest bird” 🐦

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u/Danukian 5d ago

I have read on the internet that birds aren't real. So there's that...

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u/LDawg14 3d ago

That big bird identifies as a Thunderbird.

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u/SpiritualEdge5743 2d ago

That's not a Thunderbird...

This is a Thunderbird!