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69. Digital Folklore With Trevor Blank

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In this episode, Matt speaks with folklorist Trevor Blank about digital folklore, including creepypasta, and its role in shaping how creepy subjects are discussed. Matt and Trevor also discuss why folklorists were slow to accept that online folklore is, in fact, folklore. Along the way, there are detours into prison folklore, Slender Man, and Bloody Mary. Previous episodes, sources, show notes, and more: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropology This podcast is a part of the KMMA Media Network. To find out more visit kmmamedia.com/podcasts Instagram @kmma_media
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In this episode, Matt speaks with folklorist Trevor Blank about digital folklore, including creepypasta, and its role in shaping how creepy subjects are discussed. Matt and Trevor also discuss why folklorists were slow to accept that online folklore is, in fact, folklore. Along the way, there are detours into prison folklore, Slender Man, and Bloody Mary. Previous episodes, sources, show notes, and more: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropology This podcast is a part of the KMMA Media Network. To find out more visit kmmamedia.com/podcasts Instagram @kmma_media
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