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4. Back in the 80's, a lot of phony "crimes" were done in "Satanic Rituals."

Reply to HuckleB (Original post)

Mon Jun 20, 2016, 12:38 PM

Jun 2016

Most notorious was the McMartin preschool "Satanic Panic," where a schizophrenic woman accused teachers of being in on a "Satanic plot."

The trial was a fiasco, ruining many lives.

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Dungeons & Dragons: Lessons from a Media Panic | Retro Report [View all] HuckleB Jun 2016 OP

My favorite: Monty Hall D&D. longship Jun 2016 #1

Oh, goodness. I like it! HuckleB Jun 2016 #2

Actually, it was utter madness. longship Jun 2016 #3

Back in the 80's, a lot of phony "crimes" were done in "Satanic Rituals." Archae Jun 2016 #4

Different things to different people .... Hulk Jun 2016 #5

Exactly! HuckleB Jun 2016 #6

Round and round we go... phazed0 Jun 2016 #7

I have no doubt that there are, but I'm curious... HuckleB Jun 2016 #8

Violent video games is the first that comes to mind.. phazed0 Jun 2016 #9

I thought the McMartin School panic (satanic rituals) similar to the TG restroom panic. Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2016 #10