urban myth
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In this case, the idea dated back to an urban myth that emerged in 2019 as a post on the anonymous message board 4Chan.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
The premise is built around an urban myth that Candyman roamed the Cabrini-Green housing projects in Chicago and could be summoned by saying his name five times in front of a mirror.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2024
The common urban myth is that the town is the basis for Arendelle, the village in the hugely popular Disney movie Frozen.
From BBC • May 30, 2024
Similar to the urban myth with children, which is that more kids are getting sick more frequently post-pandemic, a similar belief is circulating that more people are getting more sick in post-pandemic winters.
From Salon • Dec. 14, 2023
It was nothing more than an urban myth, but Rowan believed it just enough that it kept him from wanting to stand out.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
