59: Bloody Mary - Ghosts

Say her name…if you dare. 

Bloody Mary has haunted our bathroom mirrors for decades. But how’d she get there in the first place? And why have generations of kids risked their lives by trying to summon her? Join us as we dig into the history, folklore, and feminine rage behind the most iconic slumber party game of all time. 

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Welcome to I Scream, You Scream, a podcast with your weekly scoop of the most chilling histories, mysteries & paranormal perplexities! This month Gina & Kathryn are sharing ghost stories while enjoying a spooky cocktail. 

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📚Sources: 

• Haunted Rooms
• How Stuff Works
• Bloody Mary in the Mirror: A Ritual Reflection of Pre-Pubescent Anxiety by Alan Dundes
• American Children’s Folklore 
• Yokai
• Medium
• NPR
• Violent Reflections: Bloody Mary in 1990s Pop Culture by Mac Godinez
• Mysterious Chicago 

📸Credits:

• Vocal Media
• Britannica

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