Society & Culture
You know the story - something happened to your best friend's 3rd cousin and OMG it’s sooo true. And yet.On today’s episode, the GenX Stories gang starts season 3 digging into all our favorite urban myths. Where did they come from? How did we find out ? And why did we believe them?From Mikey dying from mixing pop rocks and Coke, to gerbil adventures, to UFO’s & Nessie, and even the birth of fake news, we’re on it. But just in case, have that Ouija board handy, cuz you never know.Episode links What is an urban myth?20 urban legends Americans can't stop talking aboutHow the Explosive 'Pop Rocks and Coke' Legend Destroyed an Iconic Candy BrandPassing notes in the 80sAesop's fablesBrothers GrimmFrom the Beatles to Phil Collins, 13 Biggest Urban Legends Tied to Top Music HitsThe Great Kidney-Snatch MythRazors in the apple during Halloween never happened How the Tylenol murders of 1982 changed the way we consume medicationHistory of GerbilingCalls coming from inside the houseBubble Yum and spider eggsAnatomy of a Fake News Scandal: Pizzagate20 Years Later, the Y2K Bug Seems Like a Joke—Because Those Behind the Scenes Took It Seriously Media Bias ChartA Definitive Guide to the Bronx Zoo Cobra Meme Connect with usSubscribe to GenX Stories in your favorite podcast appWrite us a reviewVisit our siteJoin our Facebook GroupFollow our 80’s inspired InstagramSend us an email