Encountering the Bay Bridge Troll

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Since 1989, San Francisco's beautiful Bay Bridge has been protected by a secret troll who lives on the bridge itself.
Written by: Bethany Guerrero
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Troll, bay bridge, san francisco, hidden, oddity odysseys, 1989, loma prieta, earthquake, bill roan, secret, urban exploring, unusual, adamthewoo, atlas obscura, weird california, california,

Пікірлер: 88

@historyhunting_usa4665 5 жыл бұрын

Troll: I will guard this bridge from any disasters in the future City: tears down bridge Troll: :0

@leilanihanaike 5 жыл бұрын

I’m from The Bay and had not even known about The Troll. Now this is something I gotta see!

@colinkerr7270 5 жыл бұрын

I am from the UK and I am a subscriber to many such sites. However I am really pleased with how you guys carry out your work. You provide history, additional information and are very polite and professional. I am currently working my way through your content and am very impressed. I wish both of you the very best in life, you are doing a great job. Best wishes from England.

@OLuvin 5 жыл бұрын

Your channel is really underrated! Please don't stop doing what you're doing!

@janettamcgee8124 5 жыл бұрын

. I appreciate the effort that is put into making your videos.

@maxiepattie85 5 жыл бұрын

"I just love the effort and quality!" - The Troll (blah!)

@Wailwulf 5 жыл бұрын

The first Troll was placed under the bridge secretly. the steel workers snuck him on and welded him in place with out ant officials knowing about him. The current Troll had committee meetings discuss and plan for him to be allowed on the bridge.

@treeonhay 5 жыл бұрын

Cool secret troll, thanks for another great video! Don't stop what you're doing!!!

@Wolfspirit50 5 жыл бұрын

Drew & Beth, You two are amazing. I really do enjoy watching your videos. Keep them coming.

@wipatriot510 5 жыл бұрын

I lived(Pacifica) and worked(Redwood City) in the bay are in 1989, and was present for the loma prieta quake, when a section of the (old) bay bridge collapsed, and the marina district was all but in ruins...

@leggiemeggie5837 5 жыл бұрын

Great to see you in my neck of the woods!! ❤️ I love your channel and am so confused as to why you guys don't have a million plus subbies!! It will happen!! I've lived in the area my whole life and did not know about the trolls.. Thanks for sharing!!

@jewllake 5 жыл бұрын

I remember the quake of 89 well as a bay area native. I walked across the new span when it opened! Now I need to go back and find Mr. Troll!

@philrabe910 5 жыл бұрын

Hey, you're on Treasure Island! I used to make movies out there. Bicentennial Man anyone? The troll was a lot more accessible on the old span. [did you notice that the bike path only goes halfway across the bay? That took top tier planning let me tell you!

@robertkeefer7791 5 жыл бұрын

That's so cool. Now you need to visit the Fremont St. troll in Seattle.

@brillblonde6705 5 жыл бұрын

Great episode with lots of beautiful shots of the Bay Bridge and surroundings. Once again, I am IN the adventure, not just watching it. Oddity Odysseys is always and without fail done with class, quality and humor. Keep it up!

@laptopturbo 3 жыл бұрын

You guys should go to Car Wreck trail in Aliso Viejo, Orange County. There is a vintage car wrecked at the bottom of the trail many miles from any drivable road. It is an oddity in itself.

@hgr4255 3 жыл бұрын

Great series Bethany and Drew - Gordy here from the Philippines, a Manhattan Beach ex-pat. Since the days of Ralph Story's Los Angeles (of which I was on for an interview in 1964), to Huell Howzer, we now have another great series Oddity Odysseys, and I, along with thousands, thank you. Well done, informative, a tad sarcastic (I LOVE IT), I'm hooked. One problem is I cannot seem to donate to your show because I only have a Philippine Bankng Account and it won't accept. If there's another way, comment here how a foreign bank can contribute and I will....not just for me, but for those that miss the previously mentioned Caifornia story-tellers .. a breed we must continue. My suggestion for an episode is a bit of an oddity that has sparked much debate. West of Topanga Canyon Blvd and over the SImi Freeway (118) is a very expensive bridge that goes from 'South Nowhere' to 'North Nowhere'. I've been trying to build the story of that bridge but have lost touch at some point after the famous Iverson Ranch, of classic cowboy movie fame. The iverson family fell into 'camps' after a fashion and the bridge had something to do with that, or at least the bridges usefulness did. Would be a great story I think. I've subscribed and requested notifications and with you both much success in your series. Hope to hear form you soon. Gordy Ross

@OddityOdysseys 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gordy! We're honored you would leave such a wonderful comment and take the time to share an Oddity suggestion. It definitely sounds like an avenue that we'll have to research. Of course, we are big fans of Huell Howser and we're so glad you're here. :) Per your inquiry about donations, we do have a PayPal that accepts funds at: oddityodysseys@gmail.com - please feel free to drop us a line anytime at that email address as well. Thanks again and have a wonderful rest of your week! - B & D

@michaelwalters7333 5 жыл бұрын

Very Awesome

@mikedavis9891 3 жыл бұрын

I just started watching your videos. Some interesting things on here. Now I have watched several videos, kinda’ neat. Keep em’ coming.

@OddityOdysseys 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike! Thanks for checking them out! Hope you have a great holiday season. :)

@michaellee7361 5 жыл бұрын

There's a old fort under the Bay Bridge you might be interested in checking it out

@cowboyvalley 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet! You two are too much fun!

@bexs.4902 5 жыл бұрын

Wow that was sooo cool to see. I never knew of that there!

@donnaneeley9920 3 жыл бұрын

Having so much fun watching you two and learning about odd things !!!!😃😃😃😃

@00cristianH 5 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy seeing your videos. I can't wait to see what other secrets you find in California

@thelifeofodd4908 5 жыл бұрын

Another great episode. I really enjoyed it. Thanks guys!

@OddityOdysseys 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@grymwitch 5 жыл бұрын

This was really good, thank you

@arrjay2410 5 жыл бұрын

Cute. Love it.

@Sweetcheek72 4 жыл бұрын

That’s so cool! 💎

@luckyoscar4110 5 жыл бұрын

Love you guys!

@SummerGayle 5 жыл бұрын

Woah! How neat!

@davefour-real1615 5 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, as always. Thanks from the UK.

@OddityOdysseys 5 жыл бұрын

We'll need some good suggestions for the UK in hopes of venturing out there for episodes one day. :)

@tsuemcmahon9118 5 жыл бұрын

Very cool! And he’s a good troll! 😎

@michaelking550 5 жыл бұрын

You should do a video on the California aqueduct .. Its really amazing..

@maxiepattie85 5 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Cowboys cocked and loaded would guard sections (Like the Hells Angels doing police work in San Fran hippythingy)

@DavidM-sy8pb 5 жыл бұрын

LOL. You missed the better story on TI. That big white building (when you first come down the hill) is the old PanAm terminal. Sea planes would dock at TI and then passengers would be taken by ferry to SF. Lucas has a sound stage in one of the old hangars. The World's Fair was also hosted on TI. PS: Love your show :) PPS: Bethany (sp?) is a better actor :)

@wendythomas3357 5 жыл бұрын

Love your channel

@victorbast106 Күн бұрын

You can see the Bay Bridge Troll from a boat, too. You need to know exactly where it is, and you need to get close

@LetYrLiteShine 5 жыл бұрын

I love your vlogs. I'm going to switch up my patreon donations to you two. Great work as always!

@OddityOdysseys 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@fletcher3913 5 жыл бұрын

You two do great videos.

@josephbfun 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! I never knew the troll existed! Nice history!

@bikevlogla2938 5 жыл бұрын

This was a pretty cool episode, I’ve been wanting to vlog in San Fran for a while now. You guys should explore the abandoned pool in Griffith park next. It’s a very interesting spot and kinda easy to get to...kinda haha

@OddityOdysseys 5 жыл бұрын

We actually came across that while hiking one day! But didn't have the camera. Next time for sure.

@conradap Ай бұрын

woah! cool find!

@gordybishop2375 4 жыл бұрын

Driving cross bridge..,,see folks pointing at supports.....drive faster....lol

@brianonthego 2 жыл бұрын

Good work

@peggycarlyle6409 Жыл бұрын

What a fun adventure!

@YoursTrulyChris 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video guys!

@OddityOdysseys 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@bongox2777 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Amazing secret.

@kennethwarders605 Ай бұрын

You can park under the bridge, next to Coast Gaurd station. And walk up hill to bridge walkway.

@luckyoscar4110 5 жыл бұрын

Have you guys ever heard of Echo Mountain in Altadena CA? I know that it has alot of history and it supposed to be haunted!

@OddityOdysseys 5 жыл бұрын

We have! It's definitely on our list :)

@luckyoscar4110 5 жыл бұрын

Its pretty awesome up there, especially at sunset.

@dtna Жыл бұрын

There are concrete bear heads on the arches of the Mulholland Dam. That dam holds the Hollywood Reservoir and was built in 1925.

@65ultraman 4 жыл бұрын

You should come to Sacramento and do the underground tour of Old Sacramento

@MikeKnoxComedy 5 жыл бұрын

trolls!

@BeyondTheCompass817 5 жыл бұрын

Okay.... (1) Once again, very well done! Being a fan of Urban Legends, I love stories like this! (2) I was kind of expecting to see Drew rappelling off the side of the Bay Bridge to get that perfect shot, but maybe next time... (3) Nice Tarantino-esque shot from the trunk ;) (4) When I shoot my long-awaited "Hunt for The Chupacabra" video series, I'm calling you two to join me! (5) As always, safe travels out there :)

@OddityOdysseys 5 жыл бұрын

Crossover episode! Thanks for watching our friend. Stay safe!

@pklamma 4 жыл бұрын

You guys should go visit Watts Towers, they're made entirely out of trash. Should be interesting.

@OddityOdysseys 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely on our list!

@ryanawilson8549 5 жыл бұрын

Does anyone else see the unattended bag? Stuff like that makes me nervous.

@charleshartz4814 5 жыл бұрын

I ask thee, the questions three....

@wv02m 5 жыл бұрын

nice bag

@kfstreich4787 5 жыл бұрын

It used to be a left exit

@Savepointgaminglounge 3 жыл бұрын

Why isn’t this on Netflix!

@wendythomas3357 5 жыл бұрын

What kind of camera is that

@OddityOdysseys 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Wendy! Drew and I have put the cameras/gear we use in links in the description of the episode. Have a great day :)

@freddyrodriguez4447 2 жыл бұрын

Hey cool video I’m the guy make the troll in Bay Area thanks Freddy Rodriguez blacksmith

@hansfunkengruven9737 5 жыл бұрын

When did they paint the golden gate bridge white?

@SereniaSaissa 4 жыл бұрын

This video is about the Bay bridge - it goes from west to east from San F to Oakland. The Golden Gate bridge goes from south to north between San F to Napa Valley. 2 different bridges!!

@merrillmilner8717 3 жыл бұрын

"What is your favorite colour??"

@cbwilson2398 22 күн бұрын

You two remind me of Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane.

@Kahweekah2o2f 3 жыл бұрын

Ever think of doing a vid on Ishi the last Indian. I think from red bluff

@angelo7602 2 жыл бұрын

A GROUP OF STEEL WORKERS?! #Anvils Hell Freddy Rodriguez made the troll he’s a blacksmith from Columbia. Doing the work out of Micheal Bondi’s shop in Richmond. Please give credit we’re it is due. Maybe edit and repost video with the changes? I’m not trying to be a troll right now but understand this guy is a good person, humble artisan a good friend and deserves some recognition. Thank you to all that read this.