Humor Urban Legends Hoax List: Current Netlore and Urban Legends Internet hoaxes, email rumors and urban legends Share PINTEREST Email Print Can YOU Spot the Fakes?. Viral image Urban Legends Scary Stories Urban Legends in the News Classic & Historic Legends Rumors & Hoaxes Animal Folklore By David Emery David Emery is an internet folklore expert, and debunker of urban legends, hoaxes, and popular misconceptions. He currently writes for Snopes.com. our editorial process David Emery Updated May 24, 2019 • New & Updated: Latest Internet hoaxes & urban legends• Definitions: Hoax, rumor, urban legend• How to Contribute: Submit a suspected hoax, rumor, or UL Categories: Accidents & MishapsAll the proof you'll ever need that humor can be found in other people's misfortunes. Animals & InsectsGiant catfish, a giant dog, shark vs. helicopter, crocodile eats golfer, etc. CelebritiesRichard Gere, "Hanoi Jane" Fonda, Bill Gates, Britney Spears, etc. Companies & ProductsSafety warnings, product recalls Satanic CEOs, etc. Computer Virus HoaxesInfo on virus hoaxes, myths & misconceptions. CrimePerfume poisonings, new carjacking scheme, abductions, scams, etc. Dubious QuotesThings famous people might have said, but in most cases didn't. Food & DrinkContaminated candy, cockroach egg tacos, $250 cookie recipe, etc. Gross & DisgustingHorrible infestations, repugnant medical conditions, repulsive human behavior. Health & MedicalRumors and Internet warnings about toxins, contaminants, diseases, etc. Horrors!Urban legends, scary stories, even scarier Internet rumors & hoaxes... Jokes & HumorSatire, jokes, pranks, and funny urban legends. Politics & GovernmentPetitions, politicians, and propaganda. Photo FakeryInternet hoaxes and rumors based on doctored or misrepresented images(Slideshow) (UL Image Quiz) Sex & ScandalRibald rumors, salacious gossip, scandalous urban myths. Evan Trembley, Ashley Flores, Rachel Arlington, Penny Brown, etc.