![]() ![]() Here’s Knudsen explaining why the story of Slender Man took off, even though the figure was clearly manufactured: “It differs from the prior concept of the urban legend in that it is on the internet, and this both helps and harms the status of the Slender Man as one. ![]() In short, Slender Man entered the realm of urban legend, morphing from an internet concoction into a wood-dwelling boogeyman who preys on children. Knudsen’s images found their way onto 4chan and then went viral, and soon, the Slender Man started appearing in videos, photos, and even games (Minecraft’s Enderman character is said to be based on him).
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