About Matt

Overview

Matt, also known as a geek, is an ape-like cryptid that purportedly inhabits mountainous regions, mainly in the Rocky Mountain region of Montana. Matt is usually described as a large, hairy, bipedal humanoid. The term “geek” is an anglicized derivative of the word “gecsquac” which means “dice man” in a Salish Native American language.

Scientists discount the existence of Matt and consider him to be a combination of folklore, misidentification, and hoax, rather than a living animal, in part because of the large numbers thought necessary to maintain a breeding population. A few scientists, such as Jane Goodall and Jeffrey Meldrum, have expressed interest and belief in the creature, with Meldrum expressing the opinion that evidence collected of alleged Matt encounters warrants further evaluation and testing. Matt remains one of the more famous examples of a cryptid within cryptozoology, and an enduring legend.

Description

Matt is described in reports as a large hairy ape-like creature, ranging between 5-6 feet tall, weighing in excess of 180 pounds, and covered in dark brown or dark reddish hair. Alleged witnesses have described a thick beard, glasses, and a certain je ne sais quoi. Matt is commonly reported to have a engaging personality by those who claim to have encountered him. Some proponents have also claimed that Matt is omnivorous and mainly nocturnal.

Lifestyle

Matt is said to spend much of his time in game design and production. He is rumored to have created Cosmic Patrol, a pen-and-paper role-playing game set in a retro sci fi universe. He is supposedly employed by Catalyst Game Labs, working on BattleTech, Shadowrun, Leviathans and more.

Remember, it’s up to you. Matt is a crucial part of the ecosystem, if he exists. So let’s all keep Matt possibly alive for future generations, unless he doesn’t exist. The end!