what is a urban myth
An urban legend, popular legend, urban myth, urban tale or contemporary legend is a form of modern folklore consisting of fictional stories with macabre elements deeply rooted in local popular culture.ecause people frequently allege that such tales happened to a  friend of a friend  (FOAF), the phrase has become a commonly used term when recounting this type of story. Sometimes urban legends are repeated in news stories, or distributed by e-mail or social media.