Think of the Children (Halloween Sadism & Internet Challenges)
Digital Folklore
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Digital Folklore and the Challenges of Researching Controversial Topics
The distinguished service professor of English discusses the emergence of studying folklore from a digital perspective, her encounters with digital folklore, and the challenges of researching and explaining certain topics in the field. They specifically mention their research on teenagers' choking games on YouTube and the importance of understanding why people engage in risky behaviors during their teenage years.
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