| Yellow What-Is-It | |
|---|---|
 An artist's depiction | |
| Background | |
| Type | Cryptids |
| Continent | North America |
| Country | United States |
| One-Time? | No |
| Theories | · Cryptid · Clay · Smooth body |
Yellow What-Is-It was a small humanoid this cryptozoology from Pennsylvania, specifically linked to the folklore of Berks County. This creature emerged in 1879 when local residents reported sightings of an unidentified yellow monster that sparked considerable excitement and fear within the community.
Appearance[]
They described it as approximately four feet tall with long arms and two claw-like fingers on each arm. Its feet were described as flattened lumps without toes, and it had a smooth body covered in dirt or clay. Notably, it had small eyes and two horns on its head.
Possible Explanations[]
There are several explanations as to what the creature could be. Theories include:
- An undiscovered species (a Cryptid)
- A clay
- A smooth body
Trivia[]
- Mr. Schmel, the son of a local prison inspector, who, along with his friend Jared Rissmiller, claimed to have encountered a strange creature while herding cattle near Topton Station. They described it as approximately four feet tall with long arms and two claw-like fingers on each arm. Its feet were described as flattened lumps without toes, and it had a smooth body covered in dirt or clay. Notably, it had small eyes and two horns on its head.
- Schmel and Rissmiller attempted to capture the creature but were unsuccessful as it fled into a cornfield. The description they provided was corroborated by another local resident, Mr. Heckman, who speculated that it might be an escaped gorilla—though this theory was quickly dismissed due to the significant differences between their descriptions and known gorilla characteristics.