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New Series Explores the Mysteries of Urban Legends
The Great Courses Plus has recently released a captivating 12-episode series titled "Urban Legends," which delves into the world of contemporary folklore. These stories, known as urban legends, are narratives that persist in today's culture, often involving ordinary people experiencing extraordinary or eerie events, and are told as if they could be true.
The series explores a variety of urban legends, including the peculiar and whimsical "Hedgehogs with Wings," the humorous and plausible "Football Helmets," and the iconic classics like "The Kidney Theft" and "The Vanishing Hitchhiker." These legends are set in a variety of locations, from city skyscrapers to quiet country roads, reflecting societal fears, beliefs, and culture in contemporary settings.
One of the standout stories in the series is "The Nude Housewife" or "The Laundry in the Basement," a nightmare scenario where one's most secure, private space is violated. The story takes place inside a woman's house, a place where one might feel most safe, and involves a woman doing laundry in her basement and being unexpectedly encountered by a plumber. The twist? The woman is wearing nothing but a football helmet when she encounters the plumber.
While urban legends are often scary or silly, they serve as a reflection of our society and its fears. For instance, the series covers a lesser-known legend about Tizzie-whizies, small, hedgehog-like creatures with bumblebee or dragonfly wings and long squirrel-like tails, said to love water and be exceptionally good swimmers.
Interestingly, a brewery in Columbus, Ohio, has made a product related to Tizzie-whizies, adding another layer of intrigue to this curious legend.
The Urban Legends series offers a comprehensive, modern look at urban legends, combining folklore studies with popular storytelling to engage viewers with the mysteries of contemporary myth-making. If you enjoy the series, leaving a review is encouraged to help others discover this fascinating exploration of modern folklore. The series is available for a free trial period, making it an ideal opportunity to dive into the world of urban legends.
[1] Urban Legends Explained, The Great Courses Plus, www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/courses/urban-legends-explained [3] The Great Courses Plus, www.thegreatcoursesplus.com [4] Urban Legends, Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_legend
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