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This article was nominated for deletion on 4 November 2009 (UTC). The result of the discussion was keep.

Scary stories

Why can't I read scary stories? Storiesrmafav (talk) 04:58, 26 June 2019 (UTC)[reply]

"Historical Crime"

Please do not restore the section (which has been deleted multiple times for lack of evidence) on the supposed "historical crime" / inspiration for the story unless evidence is provided that the story / urban myth specifically has origins in this particular case. For example, if there is an interview with one of the first filmmakers to use the story that cites the Christman murder as inspiration. Without a source, it is merely idle speculation to claim any connection between the tow.

Semi-protected edit request on 27 July 2020

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What's the point of this article if people aren't even allowed to mention that it might be based on an actual case? Isn't that the primary reason anyone would seek out the Wiki page? It's irrational that this should be so closely guarded while other urban legend pages (alligators in the sewers, for instance) have extensive sections discussing their possible historicity.

I propose a line or section where the widespread speculation of links to the Janett Christman murder is discussed. 2600:6C40:4000:94F:A1E0:6BC5:D5BA:B118 (talk) 00:15, 27 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. ◢ Ganbaruby!  (Say hi!) 01:47, 27 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Here's what I suggest:

"The 1950 murder of teenage babysitter Janett Christman is commonly cited as a source of the legend.^[1] ^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5]"

References

"Clown Statue" section

A while back, I removed the section on the "clown statue version" of this legend, since the idea that it is a "version" of the legend,rather than a separate, unrelated legend, is, at best, POV. At some point, someone seems to have edited it back in. I'm removing it again, and would like to request that it not be added back in. MaliciousMiscreant (talk) 22:57, 20 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

POV??? Eh, what? I did create that subsection in the first place. But, not for the reason you think?

This was due. When I found this page. The original wording of this story/urban legend, was treated as "a modern retake/variant" of the main urban legend. Despite contrasting its premise, for the majority it. So, I had made its own subsection, as result. The other reason was I did saw and read this story, all over the internet. So, I yea. I really don't what different user a while ago wrote. But it needs to be corrected.

Note: I found a snopes page that focus on that the subsection's story and its analysis as "legend". Chad The Goatman (talk) 01:40, 21 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

As it stands, the 'clown statue' section is far too big if there's only one reliable source discussing it (see WP:UNDUEWEIGHT) - I think it should be trimmed down to a sentence or two at most unless additional sources are found. Waxworker (talk) 03:03, 21 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

So far, I've found two sources from The Morning News [link 1] and Yahoo! [link 2]. That focuses this legend, as either major (in a satire way) or minor (in a serious way) subject. Chad The Goatman (talk) 03:43, 22 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I apologize for simply deleting the section, in retrospect this was overly hasty of me. Nevertheless, I would still argue that there is no reason to consider the clown statue story a "variant" of the "Babysitter and the Man Upstairs" story. I believe the two legends are unrelated, and simply happen to have a few elements in common. MaliciousMiscreant (talk) 18:58, 23 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

As another note, "POV" was probably the wrong term. MaliciousMiscreant (talk) 19:00, 23 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry for not replying back as I should have. I really have doing continuing education for the past three months. So, besides my apology. I will admit that this section could be better on the List of urban legends page, where I think its clearly suited over there. And I still don't know what user did not do that? Chad The Goatman (talk) 02:06, 13 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

This has never made any sense

How was the phone call coming from inside the house? Most people did not have two lines back then. Viriditas (talk) 22:47, 8 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

[1] ttps://truecrimearticles.com/2018/03/30/the-unsolved-murder-of-janett-christman/

[2] ttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/views-through-the-psychiatrist-s-lens/201812/12-slays-xmas-black-christmas

[3] ttps://www.oxygen.com/martinis-murder/the-facts-and-fiction-behind-the-halloween-films

[4] ttps://www.wattpad.com/141532078-urban-legends-the-babysitter-and-the-man-upstairs

[5] ttps://aminoapps.com/c/paranormal/page/blog/babysitter-and-the-man-upstairs-and-the-truth-behind-it/7eLB_GNnIPuXWwezpo3Lm1RNZ7EEwnBgE3

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