Have you heard the one about “The Choking Doberman?” Or “The Stolen Kidney?” The Doberman story actually happened to my friend’s cousin’s neighbor’s vet…or maybe not. Welcome to the world of urban legends, these resilient, contemporary, often-frightening stories that always seem to have been witnessed by a FOAF (friend of a friend). Learn about their societal function and how they differ from fairytales and myths.