SMILE DOG – The Cursed Image and the Folklore Behind It

About this episode

This episode explores the eerie tale of the cursed image known as Smile Dog and its impact on those who view it.

A photograph you were never supposed to see is spreading across the internet — and everyone who looks claims to see something different, something wrong, something that follows them home. #SmileDog #Creepypasta #ModernFolklore #CursedImage #InternetHorror #FreakyFolklore EXPLORE MORE SPINE-CHILLING CONTENT: Freaky Folklore: https://www.eeriecast.com/podcasts/freaky-folklore Carman's Crypt (Original Horror): https://www.carman-carrion.com/ Deadly Intent (True Crime): https://www.carman-carrion.com/ Destination Terror: https://www.eeriecast.com/podcasts/destination-terror ________________________________________ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Patreon (Ad-Free + Bonus Content): https://www.patreon.com/c/CarmanCarrion Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/carmancarrion ________________________________________ CONNECT WITH CARMAN: Website: https://www.carman-carrion.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarmanCarrion Twitter/X: https://x.com/CarmanCarrion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmancarrion/ ________________________________________ SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: Spotify://https://open.spotify.com/show/0uiX155WEJnN7QVRfo3aQY iTunes…

People in this episode

Host: Carman Carrion

Topics covered

• cursed image
• internet horror
• modern folklore
• creepypasta
• urban legend

Keywords

• Smile Dog
• cursed image
• creepypasta
• internet horror
• modern folklore

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Eeriecast Network

Products: Creepypasta, ModernFolklore, CursedImage, InternetHorror

Books & works: SMILE DOG

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