Long ago in the Dark Ages of Web 1.0, internet lore was shared not through wikis and YouTube videos but through the anonymity of forum boards, comment threads and instant messenger. It was from this digital, primordial stew that a new phenomenon was born: “creepypasta,” or internet ghost stories.

On this week’s episode, we dive deep into Ted’s Caving Page, reminisce about Jeff the Killer, and run head-first into Slenderman’s arms. Bonus content: an explanation on how much makeup is too much makeup when acting out your clown kink. Show notes are here: https://metamashina.com/2019/07/30/episode-045-creepypasta/