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Curse Copy Pasta: The Cultural Phenomenon and Digital Folklore of Internet Superstitions

"The term "curse copy pasta" refers to a specific subset of internet folklore—chains of text designed to be copied and pasted across social media platforms, forums, and messaging apps, often claiming that the recipient will suffer a supernatural misfortune if they fail to disseminate the message. While these texts trace their lineage back to traditional chain letters of the 19th century, their migration into the digital sphere has transformed them into a pervasive form of "creepypasta." These messages exploit cognitive biases, specifically the fear of bad luck and the human tendency toward pattern recognition, to manipulate users into keeping..."

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