Do we rely on Patty too much?

If you are involved in the bigfoot phenomena, you would be hard-pressed not to know who "Patty" is. Or Roger Patterson. Or Bob Gimlin. Those three names, that film footage is considered by many to be the rock on which we base our research.

Or should we?

There is no denying that the Patterson Film is remarkable footage. And that the images of Patty are awe-inspiring.  But are we letting those items color our views of research being done in the field today?

In my opinion : YES.

Before you stop reading, or start cussing at me, hear me out. 

Thank you.