feb 24
Twin Peaks
Welcome to Twin Peaks...Literally! Celebrate Twin Peaks Day at the Haberdashery Cryptid Preserve!
Fall in a cup of cherry pie coffee (don't worry, it's black as night and scream-free) and prepare to enter the strange and wonderful world of Twin Peaks! Today, February 24th, is Twin Peaks Day, a celebration of the iconic cult-classic TV series created by David Lynch and Mark Frost.
On this day in 1989, FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper – a man with a love for cherry pie, a fascination with dreams, and a reverence for a good cup of joe – rolled into the seemingly idyllic town of Twin Peaks to investigate the murder of homecoming queen Laura Palmer. But Twin Peaks held secrets far deeper than a small-town murder mystery. Whispers of the Red Room, the enigmatic Man From Another Place, and the mysterious woods surrounding the town hinted at a world where the veil between reality and the unknown was thin.
Here at the Haberdashery Cryptid Preserve, we understand the allure of the strange and unexplained. Twin Peaks, with its blend of quirky characters, small-town charm, and chilling supernatural elements, perfectly embodies that spirit. While we may not have a local diner serving up Log Lady wisdom with a side of coffee, we do have a wealth of fascinating cryptids and creatures that share a connection to the otherworldly vibes of Twin Peaks.
Take, for instance, the Jersey Devil. This winged, bipedal beast said to roam the Pine Barrens of New Jersey shares some eerie similarities with the owls that hold significance in Twin Peaks lore. Both are creatures of the night, shrouded in mystery, and possess an unsettling air.
Or perhaps you're drawn to the esoteric. The enigmatic Jackalope, a mythical rabbit-antelope hybrid, mirrors the show's exploration of duality. Just as Twin Peaks exists in a world where logging trucks rumble past cozy diners and the local sheriff possesses a strange intuition, the Jackalope embodies the impossible – the meeting of two distinct species.
So, as you celebrate Twin Peaks Day, keep an eye out for the owls outside your window. Maybe ponder the secrets your own seemingly ordinary town might hold. And if you're ever feeling the urge for a cup of coffee strong enough to wake the dead, well, we know just the place...the Haberdashery Cryptid Cafe might not serve cherry pie, but our brew is sure to get your day started, Twin Peaks-style!