an encyclopedia of modern monsters

mythropology [mi-thruh-pol-uh-jee] n. the science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, and social customs and beliefs of mythkind. by kaye toal and mike hinson for buzzfeed bff.

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Luckily, they don't usually cause permanent damage.

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After months of trying to film the elusive and beautiful Sock Monster in the wild, we have finally obtained this exclusive footage.

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Be on the lookout for this gentle menace in the coming week or so.

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The judge can be easily summoned by the sacred incantation, "LET'S TAKE THIS TO THE STREETS!!!"

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Where-Wolves have been known to take "living in the moment" very literally.

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Can the bicorn just live?!

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If you or someone you know has been afflicted by a Morosopede, worry not. More and more awareness around what they are and how they affect others has made for a strong surge in support groups, crisis hotlines, and destigmatization of therapy.

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Teenagers scare the living shit out of the sock monster.

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Don't put your feet near them, or they'll grab at your ankles.

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Occasionally, police will find a car accident in a totally barren stretch of road, and experts believe these are usually the result of fucking earworms in the vents.

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I won't say that she is an inspiration to us all, but I also won't not say that.

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Infestations of the Doldrums should be noted as completely separate from infestations of Morosopedes, which are far more serious.

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For some reason, recorded Allihater bites have become much more widely reported with the advent of the Internet. Given they're not a new species, it is more likely that this is a correlation based on ease of reporting than caused by the Internet's existence.

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It is quite difficult to be rid of The Giggles; luckily, they tend to just vanish on their own.