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Bloody Mary is a very old, very frightening game—and not particularly pleasant! Some say Bloody Mary refers to the English queen known for having heretics burned, beheaded, or otherwise treated unkindly. Others say she was a princess, murdered in front of her mirror. Does the game Bloody Mary really call this darkly haunted spirit, or is it just powerful imagination playing tricks on the gullible? There's only one way to find out for sure. Curious? If you're brave enough, we'll show you how to play, but be forewarned: you may never be the same! | Bloody Mary is a very old, very frightening game—and not particularly pleasant! Some say Bloody Mary refers to the English queen known for having heretics burned, beheaded, or otherwise treated unkindly. Others say she was a princess, murdered in front of her mirror. Does the game Bloody Mary really call this darkly haunted spirit, or is it just powerful imagination playing tricks on the gullible? There's only one way to find out for sure. Curious? If you're brave enough, we'll show you how to play, but be forewarned: you may never be the same! | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
#Understand the origins of Bloody Mary. If you know a little historical background, you'll have a better idea what you might expect, and what first-aid supplies you should keep on hand. This game's origins are lost in the mists of time, so the stories we are left with in the twenty-first century are varied and mysterious. However, it is enlightening to understand the thoughts behind the scares, so the story's basics are outlined under "Tips". | #Understand the origins of Bloody Mary. If you know a little historical background, you'll have a better idea what you might expect, and what first-aid supplies you should keep on hand. This game's origins are lost in the mists of time, so the stories we are left with in the twenty-first century are varied and mysterious. However, it is enlightening to understand the thoughts behind the scares, so the story's basics are outlined under "Tips". | ||
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*Do not lock door. | *Do not lock door. | ||
*If she does show up on the mirror, back up so you don't get injured. | *If she does show up on the mirror, back up so you don't get injured. | ||
| − | *''The tale of Mary behind the game''. There are several possible sources of Mary: | + | *''The tale of Mary behind the game''. There are several possible sources of Mary: |
| − | **It is said that there was once a woman known as Mary Worth who lived almost 100 years ago in England. Claims were made about this woman being a witch. <ref>Castle of Spirits, [http://www.castleofspirits.com/bloodymary.html The Legend of Bloody Mary]</ref> The people put a mirror in front of her to show Bloody Mary her shame as she died. Each person sliced her face while she watched in the mirror. Suddenly, she cursed the town and swore to seek vengeance on them all. Finally, the father of the child she had harmed thrust the fatal stab, killing her. Her spirit is said to be trapped in the mirror, waiting for someone to believe in her so she may be released. | + | **It is said that there was once a woman known as Mary Worth who lived almost 100 years ago in England. Claims were made about this woman being a witch. <ref name="rf17181">Castle of Spirits, [http://www.castleofspirits.com/bloodymary.html The Legend of Bloody Mary]</ref> The people put a mirror in front of her to show Bloody Mary her shame as she died. Each person sliced her face while she watched in the mirror. Suddenly, she cursed the town and swore to seek vengeance on them all. Finally, the father of the child she had harmed thrust the fatal stab, killing her. Her spirit is said to be trapped in the mirror, waiting for someone to believe in her so she may be released. |
| − | **Going back even further, the Mary may have been Mary I, Queen of England, who was known as Bloody Mary for her treatment of people (burning at the stake) during her short reign.<ref>Castle of Spirits [http://www.castleofspirits.com/bloodymary.html The Legend of Bloody Mary]</ref> Others, however, claim this is a mistaken mix-up.<ref>Snopes, [http://www.snopes.com/horrors/ghosts/bloodymary.asp Bloody Mary]</ref> | + | **Going back even further, the Mary may have been Mary I, Queen of England, who was known as Bloody Mary for her treatment of people (burning at the stake) during her short reign.<ref name="rf17182">Castle of Spirits [http://www.castleofspirits.com/bloodymary.html The Legend of Bloody Mary]</ref> Others, however, claim this is a mistaken mix-up.<ref name="rf17183">Snopes, [http://www.snopes.com/horrors/ghosts/bloodymary.asp Bloody Mary]</ref> |
| − | **More recently, some say Mary was the victim of a horrific car accident.<ref | + | **More recently, some say Mary was the victim of a horrific car accident.<ref name="rf17183" /> |
**Some even say that Mary lived in the woods and was a witch. The little girls in the nearby village began disappearing one by one. It was a mystery until the villagers found out that Mary used the girls' blood to make her skin softer, and their souls to give her a younger appearance (hence the name Bloody Mary). As a punishment, they burned her at the stake. Right before she was put into flames, Bloody Mary said she would appear in mirrors if conjured up in front of one. | **Some even say that Mary lived in the woods and was a witch. The little girls in the nearby village began disappearing one by one. It was a mystery until the villagers found out that Mary used the girls' blood to make her skin softer, and their souls to give her a younger appearance (hence the name Bloody Mary). As a punishment, they burned her at the stake. Right before she was put into flames, Bloody Mary said she would appear in mirrors if conjured up in front of one. | ||
**Some people claim that she was a woman who was killed by her boss. Then, she came back to kill him and anyone else who says her name. | **Some people claim that she was a woman who was killed by her boss. Then, she came back to kill him and anyone else who says her name. | ||
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*Ritual games that create fear are perfectly normal for children in early adolescence and are usually viewed as a harmless outlet for releasing anxiety and fear. | *Ritual games that create fear are perfectly normal for children in early adolescence and are usually viewed as a harmless outlet for releasing anxiety and fear. | ||
*There are various movies that depict this game being played, often having subtle variations in how its played. For example, in a movie appropriately called "Bloody Mary", the player has to be female and naked. She has to say, "I believe in Bloody Mary" over and over until Bloody Mary really does show up. | *There are various movies that depict this game being played, often having subtle variations in how its played. For example, in a movie appropriately called "Bloody Mary", the player has to be female and naked. She has to say, "I believe in Bloody Mary" over and over until Bloody Mary really does show up. | ||
| − | *Note that this is a fairly popular (mostly) girls' sleepover game.<ref | + | *Note that this is a fairly popular (mostly) girls' sleepover game.<ref name="rf17183" /> |
| − | *Bloody Mary was said to be killed by her husband and daughter. Her throat was slit with a piece of glass.<ref>Snopes,[http://www.snopes.com/horrors/ghosts/bloodymary.asp Bloody Mary]</ref> | + | *Bloody Mary was said to be killed by her husband and daughter. Her throat was slit with a piece of glass.<ref name="rf17184">Snopes,[http://www.snopes.com/horrors/ghosts/bloodymary.asp Bloody Mary]</ref> |
| − | *It is sometimes suggested that you spin around three times if you see nothing. Feeling dizzy does wonders for seeing things.<ref | + | *It is sometimes suggested that you spin around three times if you see nothing. Feeling dizzy does wonders for seeing things.<ref name="rf17181" /> |
*Don't be so scared that it will give you nightmares! Some times you can't help it. | *Don't be so scared that it will give you nightmares! Some times you can't help it. | ||
*You don't need to say Bloody Mary very fast. | *You don't need to say Bloody Mary very fast. | ||
