Two 12-Year Old Girls Tried to Murder Their Friend and Blamed it On an Internet Meme
Tuesday, June 03, 2014 - 12:47 PM
The Slender Man
(Eric Knudsen)
Two young girls in Wisconsin stabbed their friend 19 times, and
told police that it was to honor the mythological internet creature The
Slender Man.
The full story is here. TLDR spoke to Slendar Man's creator, Eric Knudsen, a few months ago, if you want context on the story and mythology behind it all.
Honestly, it feels weird to post this. I'm worried that the implicit message is "In light of this recent tragedy, here's an old episode of ours to listen to." But it feels worthwhile insofar as it provides context for anyone coming freshly to this story. We're also trying to get ahold of Knudsen for comment. Obviously it's not his fault that disturbed people are alleging that his piece of art influenced them, but we'd just like to hear how he's grappling with this awful thing.
Honestly, it feels weird to post this. I'm worried that the implicit message is "In light of this recent tragedy, here's an old episode of ours to listen to." But it feels worthwhile insofar as it provides context for anyone coming freshly to this story. We're also trying to get ahold of Knudsen for comment. Obviously it's not his fault that disturbed people are alleging that his piece of art influenced them, but we'd just like to hear how he's grappling with this awful thing.
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Comments [4]
Police: Wisconsin girl, 12,
stabbed 19 times; WHY Two 12-year-old girls arrested?
http://www.drturi.com/police-wisconsin-girl-12-stabbed-19-times-two-12-year-old-girls-arrested/
RTpls
Jun. 03 2014 05:52 PM
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After hearing the story this
morning, I was hoping you would follow up with the creator. Although the
Slender Man mythos grew exponentially on the internet without him, one
has to wonder how he's feeling.
Jun. 03 2014 03:14 PM
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Thanks for posting. I get feeling weird, but this provided context I was looking for.
Jun. 03 2014 01:41 PM
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"Is he evil?"
"I'm not sure. He's known as wanting to kidnap children."
This says volumes about our society. Volumes.
Jun. 03 2014 01:35 PM
"I'm not sure. He's known as wanting to kidnap children."
This says volumes about our society. Volumes.
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