It's a mix. There are definitely some made - up stories for the shock value. But in rare cases, there could be individuals with malicious intent who use the clown guise. In general, the prevalence of these stories has more to do with our fear of the unknown and the subversion of the clown's positive image. Clowns are supposed to make us laugh, so when they're turned into killers in stories, it plays on our deep - seated fears.
Most of them are just urban legends. People love to tell spooky stories about killer clowns, but there are very few real - life cases compared to the countless tales. The idea of a clown, which is usually associated with fun and entertainment, turning into a killer is a very effective horror concept that has been exploited in movies and stories.
Some of these stories might have a basis in reality, but they've been exaggerated over time. For example, there have been a few incidents where people dressed as clowns to intimidate others. However, the media blew these up, and it led to a whole wave of 'killer clown' hysteria. So while there are elements of truth in some stories, they're mostly fictional horror.
Most likely, they are just urban legends. There's no real evidence to suggest that a 'Momo' entity actually exists in the way the stories portray.
In my opinion, most are urban legends. True serial killer cases are terrifying enough on their own, but when people start adding ghostly aspects, it's often to create a more sensational story. However, in some cultures, there are superstitions that link killers to the supernatural. But there's rarely any solid evidence to prove these true serial killer ghost stories are real.
Most of them are just urban legends. For instance, the idea that Talking Angela is some sort of spyware was completely unfounded. The app is developed by a legitimate company and goes through standard security checks.
I think the idea of true scary dogman stories is a mix of things. There could be some real encounters, but they are probably exaggerated. People love to tell spooky tales, and as these stories get passed around, they become more and more terrifying. It's also possible that some sightings are related to unknown or rare animals that people misinterpret as dogmen. For instance, a large, hairy beast could be a bear with some deformity or a very large, shaggy dog that looks strange in the right (or wrong) circumstances.
I think it's a bit of both. There are definitely a lot of urban legends surrounding Ouija boards that have been exaggerated over time. But then, there are also accounts from people who seem sincere in their experiences. For example, people who claim to have had objects move on their own or heard voices after using the board. It's hard to say for sure if it's all true, but it's fascinating and scary at the same time.
Yes, most likely. These scary Ronald McDonald stories are probably just urban legends. There's no real evidence to suggest that he actually does anything spooky.
Some urban legends are based on real events that have been distorted over time. For example, the story of Bloody Mary might have originated from a real person, but the supernatural elements were added later. However, not all urban legends are true. Many are just made - up to scare people.
Some are based on real events. For example, in some old psychiatric hospitals, there were cases of mistreatment which led to very disturbing situations for the patients. However, a lot of the really 'scary' stories have been exaggerated over time and turned into urban legends.
Most of them are urban legends. Disney is all about creating a family - friendly environment, and they design their attractions carefully. However, some stories might be based on real experiences that have been exaggerated over time. For example, a malfunction in an attraction might be turned into a 'ghostly' encounter by overactive imaginations.
Most likely they are just urban legends. The idea of having sex on a bus is extremely inappropriate and goes against public decency laws. It's not something that is likely to happen often, if at all. So, they are probably made - up stories that get passed around for shock value.