Shira Chess

Shira Chess

academic United States

Shira Chess is an associate professor of entertainment and media studies at the University of Georgia. She is known for her expertise in folklore and horror stories, particularly related to internet culture phenomena such as Slender Man. Chess has co-authored a book titled 'Folklore, Horror Stories, and the Slender Man,' where she explores the origins and implications of this internet-created boogeyman, which gained notoriety following the infamous 2014 stabbing incident involving two young girls who were influenced by Slender Man mythology.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
151,976
Power
9,642$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 331,002,651 151,976 $21,000,000 9,642$
Totals 1 331,002,651 151,976 $21,000,000 9,642$
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United States United States: Shira Chess is an associate professor who discussed the cultural impact of Slender Man in relation to the case. 5

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