Urban Legends - Believe Any?

[Miss Lisa]

There are many types of urban legends out there. Some that are known by a lot of people around the country and some that are known more locally.

There are two locally around here that I know. One is in Elyria Ohio, there was an orphanage that burned down, and they say that if you go there, you can still hear the children crying. Another is up at Put in Bay, if you go up to the cemetery up there and take a picture, you are supposed to be able to see a ghost.

One that most people know if is the Bloody Mary, if you say it so many times in the mirror she'll appear. Personally, I tried that one with a group of friends when we were about nine or ten and nothing happened, but I thought it was fun.

Recently I have been reading about the lost episodes, such as Dead Bart (The Simpsons), Suicide Mouse (Mickey Mouse), and Squidward's Suicide (Spongebob Squarepants). Those are kind of interesting to read about if they are a bit more original than most of the stories floating around.

I personally do not believe any of the urban legends. I think they fun to hear about and sometimes I'll try them if one or more of my friends are interested, but that is about it.

Anyone else on here interested in urban legends?

[tiredmike59]

In the early 70s we had MoMo around here but I never believed it. The sketch that a witness drew of it was almost comical, and it just happened to appear about the same time Bigfoot was popular. As I remember the Bloody Mary legend, I think you have to go in a small room (bathroom) by yourself with the lights off and close the door. Then stare into a mirror for a minute while concentrating on a face of an old hag. Then flick a cigarette lighter below your face, and for a brief second you will see a face not your own, courtesy of your imagination.

[tiredmike59]

I can't believe I actually found something about MoMo.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Momo_the_Monster

[JamesG]

I'm very big on this stuff. I'm really into abandoned buildings and urban legends/folklore. When I was younger I used to go on a lot of trips with some friends down to these abandoned structures. Fun times...

You should check out the Weird Ohio book by the Weird NJ guys. I believe there's a book out now for every state.

[Torgo]

I think they're interesting, and enjoy reading about them. I still wish someone would make a movie about The Jersey Devil that doesn't suck.

Growing up in the 70's, Bigfoot was everywhere- movies, TV specials and documentaries, and being in the Pacific NW as a kid I would freak myself out thinking there might be a Bigfoot lurking around when we went camping.

[Miss Lisa]

MoMo sounds a lot like Nessie to me.

And the book! I was given Weird Ohio last Christmas. I found it interesting.

[treky]

There are many types of urban legends out there. Some that are known by a lot of people around the country and some that are known more locally.

There are two locally around here that I know. One is in Elyria Ohio, there was an orphanage that burned down, and they say that if you go there, you can still hear the children crying. Another is up at Put in Bay, if you go up to the cemetery up there and take a picture, you are supposed to be able to see a ghost.

One that most people know if is the Bloody Mary, if you say it so many times in the mirror she'll appear. Personally, I tried that one with a group of friends when we were about nine or ten and nothing happened, but I thought it was fun.

Recently I have been reading about the lost episodes, such as Dead Bart (The Simpsons), Suicide Mouse (Mickey Mouse), and Squidward's Suicide (Spongebob Squarepants). Those are kind of interesting to read about if they are a bit more original than most of the stories floating around.

I personally do not believe any of the urban legends. I think they fun to hear about and sometimes I'll try them if one or more of my friends are interested, but that is about it.

Anyone else on here interested in urban legends?
I never heard of any of these.
But then, I also never heard of 99-9% of the urban legends they test on MYTHBUSTERS either!

[Retro4Life]

I think they're interesting, and enjoy reading about them. I still wish someone would make a movie about The Jersey Devil that doesn't suck.

Growing up in the 70's, Bigfoot was everywhere- movies, TV specials and documentaries, and being in the Pacific NW as a kid I would freak myself out thinking there might be a Bigfoot lurking around when we went camping.

Do you remember the Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman storyline where Bigfoot lurked outside the neighborhood? I don't believe we ever 'saw' it, but the breathing and the camerawork was very, very scary, especially for a 12 year old obsessed with monsters like me. He left a 'wild child' on one of the characters' doorsteps and we didn't see him again, I don't think.

[Regulus]

One is in Elyria Ohio, there was an orphanage that burned down, and they say that if you go there, you can still hear the children crying.

Two years ago, when I visited Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas I swear I could still hear the ghostly cries from all the people who gathered there on November 22, 1963 to see President Kennedy, and instead were treated to one of History's darkest days. :(

[Torgo]

Do you remember the Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman storyline where Bigfoot lurked outside the neighborhood? I don't believe we ever 'saw' it, but the breathing and the camerawork was very, very scary, especially for a 12 year old obsessed with monsters like me. He left a 'wild child' on one of the characters' doorsteps and we didn't see him again, I don't think.

I don't remember that one, I haven't seen that show in years. That totally would have terrified me too!

[Retro4Life]

I don't remember that one, I haven't seen that show in years. That totally would have terrified me too!

A quick list of mass media Bigfoot appearances from the 1970's that I remember.

Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,
Six Million Dollar Man/Bionic Woman
Bigfoot and Wildboy Saturday morning show
Mysteries, Myths and Monsters hosted by Peter Graves
The Legend of Boggy Creek
Man-Thing, Swamp Thing, The Heap from comics - All kind of seemed inspired by Bigfoot to me.
The Scooby Doo Movies - appeared in an episode guest starring Laurel and Hardy.
Sasquatch from Alpha Flight

[Vahan]

I believe Kirk Douglas raped Natalie Wood.

[biffbronson]

Suicide Mouse (Mickey Mouse)

This is off on a tangent, but I'm reminded of something disturbing that happened in the earliest years of the Mickey Mouse newspaper comic strip (circa 1931): The villain Kat Nip actually snipped off a piece of Mickey's tail...!

[ponytail]

I do believe in Sasquatch. Here it is called the Mogollon Monster. There is just too many sightings for it to be made up.

[JamesG]

Here's a couple of New Jersey urban legends I learned from my friends when I was in high school:




The Gates of Hell - Clifton, N.J.


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The "Gates of Hell" is a series of storm drains located behind the Black Prince Distillery. The legend is that the "Gates of Hell" has many secret tunnels leading to secret rooms where animal sacrifices were held and where satanists held their worship services.

Many local New Jersey residents have reported to hear "screams" when they attempted to travel further down the tunnels.




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Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital and Slaughterhouse - Marlboro Township, NJ.


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The Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital was open from 1931 to 1998. It was located in a mainly rural area and many local farms were torn down to make room for the huge facility.

The later years of the hospital's existence were plagued with stories of patient abuse/mistreatment, insufficient care, and mysterious patient deaths. After many investigations the hospital had to close and its many patients were relocated.



There were remains of an old slaughterhouse and farmhouse located not far from the psychiatric facility. The local legend says that the spirit of a murderous farmer takes revenge on those who trespass on his land.

Supposedly the farmer, named "Mr. Allen", did not want to give up his land to make room for the Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital and he vowed to not go down peacefully. The hospital then took over the land through eminent domain and this made Mr. Allen lose his mind. Ironically, Mr. Allen then became a patient at the Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital.

Mr. Allen was said to have escaped and was never seen again. The disappearances of guards and patients from the Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital were said to be the work of "Mr. Allen".




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[Furienna]

Recently I have been reading about the lost episodes, such as Dead Bart (The Simpsons), Suicide Mouse (Mickey Mouse), and Squidward's Suicide (Spongebob Squarepants). Those are kind of interesting to read about if they are a bit more original than most of the stories floating around.
I've also heard about a "Rugrats" episode, where we see Chuckie's mum die, and a "Family Matters" episode, which is about Judy dying.