According to the authors of Too Good to Be True, "Urban Legends are true stories that are too good to be true. These popular fables describe presumably real (although odd) events that happened to the friend of a friend. And they are ususally told by credible persons narrating them in a believable style because they do believe them. The settings and actions are realistic and familiar...and the human characters are quite ordinary people. However, the bizarre, comic, or horrifying incidents that occur to these people go one step too far to be believeable (p.19)."You may recognize the stories of the rat-dog, Kentucky Fried Rat, and the deadly spider bite. You'll probably come across a few new stories, be grossed out, and discover a new version of your favorite.
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