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The game of hopscotch is not just a game, but a piece of American folklore that has evolved over time and regionally. Folklorist Janet Langloy was the first to write about it and its legend through a soap opera comic strip for adults.
The origins of the Bloody Mary legend are unclear, with various traits and characters attributed to her. The folklore portrays Bloody Mary as a child killer who bathes in the blood of her victims, but this is more reminiscent of Elizabeth Bathory, who killed many peasant girls herself.
The "Bloody Mary" game, which involves staring into a mirror in a dimly lit room, has been popular for decades. While its origins are unclear, some believe it dates back to a Robert Burns poem from the 18th century and others point to a 2010 experiment by an Italian researcher named Giovanni Caputo.
The game Bloody Mary is typically played by prepubescent and early adolescent girls, and its origins suggest a need for some kind of rite of passage. The lack of such rituals in modern culture may contribute to the continued popularity of the game.