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crypt-of-blunis · 3 months ago
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Tf are these guys doing?
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They’re so stupid I love them (look at Ezra with those zesty little hand movements) ✨
(Not my photos btw)
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jacksonmunden · 2 months ago
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October 8th, 2024, Inktober '24 Prompt # 8 - Hike. "There’s a little matter I forgot to mention. Beware of hitchhiking ghosts! They have selected you to fill our quota, and they’ll haunt you until you return!" Long live the Haunted Mansion!!
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batsday · 2 years ago
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Is this haunted ornament actually glowing? Or is it your imagination? Bats Day in the Fun Park Goth Day: The Spooky Trip to the Disneyland Resort Ca. The original #DisneyGoth Est.1999 #hauntedmansion #christmastree #ornament #disneyland #gothsofdisneyland #pine #hitchhikingghosts #hallmark #batsday #gothday #christmas #yuletime #gloomy #gothdecor https://www.instagram.com/p/CmeZ5uNrWcK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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aslamat · 6 months ago
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The Phantom Hitchhiker: Unraveling the Legend of the Mysterious Traveler
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You are driving alone one cold evening and the darkness of the night has suddenly been covered with fog. This is eerie; the wind rustles the trees while only the car’s beams are the only source of light. Around the next curve of the road, characters are found seated on the shoulder, hitchhiking standard in the other hand. Thus, you feel that you have a reason to get there regardless of how the whole place might seem, creepy. Little do you know, this simple act of kindness will plunge you into the heart of one of the most enduring urban legends: Focusing on the subject of the paranormal, one can mention the spectral motorist who can be referred to as the Phantom Hitchhiker.
The Tale Begins: He began to detail his fairytale tale, recounting the folklore about phantom hitchhikers that can be traced back centuries, tales that hail from every corner of the globe. The narrative often starts the same: a man who is alone on the road and suddenly he is attacked, a nice driver who stops to help him and then, what comes next is really terrifying. These (tales) link the material world and the spiritual one — a mix of affect and horror inherited from folktales.
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A Ride with a Stranger: Seemingly considering the option of giving a lift to the hitchhiker. At least, it is difficult to tell at first, and on second glance, there is a subtle uncanniness to them all. Maybe it’s the clothes they wear, the touch of their skin, their hands, or the fact that a car transforms into a quiet box. It’s a feeling that intensifies with every mile you are on the road, starting with a subtle discomfort that slowly builds and becomes an anxiety. His replies are minimal and he is barely audible, however, his character is dominant and suffocates everyone around. You attempt to brush this off as just the result of the night and the weird feeling that is emanating from the air.
The Ghostly Truth: At some point, the hitchhiker may guide you to a certain location-an abandoned house, a deserted graveyard or a deserted road. well. Upon arrival, you look to your side only to discover the person sitting beside you has left. Suddenly feels a sudden shock and fear overcomes you and you will find that the passenger you once saw is no longer there. Often, there is a remnant of the hitchhiker, the type of object that contains a photo or a ring as an indicator of the past and of the gloomy fate of the character.
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Legends from Around the World: Some of these tales resemble the I Was a Teenager Hitchhiking Episodes, but differ in details. One of the most popular legends in America is that of the White Lady who wanders the roads and craves company, especially in the state of Nebraska. It is reported that Mizzry Malone’s ghost has been seen wandering the vicinity of Resurrection Cemetery, Chicago, and one would be lucky to pick her up, only for her to vanish as she approaches the cemetery.
Among regional legends, the most famous and well-known are the following: In the BIBLIOGRAPHY section, the key source is cited as “Blue Bell Hill”. Men who decide to give a lift to a weeping woman in white dress near the scene tell of her disappearance before getting to her house.
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Psychological and Cultural Significance: As to why these stories are so captivating, the answer lies in the simplicity of what they depict: anthropomorphism. Laypeople attribute such stories to innate psychological issues of city dwellers and to ancient beliefs and concerns about death and life after it. These narratives reveal and explain the system of relationships between the recognized and the non-recognized, between life and death. Also, they convey certain cultural norms for instance the repercussions of non-emergence from the house without notifying any member in the family or the devastating toll of burying an individual before coming to terms with the demise.
From a cultural standpoint, many of these fables and stories can be viewed as folklore that would effectively teach the traveler some significant lessons such as, ‘do not interact with strangers,’ and ‘do not ill-treat the dead. ’ They also focus on people’s interest about the deceased people; to know about their lives even their deaths; and most importantly to get some kind of closure out of it all.
Modern Encounters: Despite technological advancement rumors of the phantom hitchhiker have continued to surface even today. they are now meshed with modernity that they incorporate with everything from ride hailing apps to horror stories conveyed online. That is why these modern retellings hone in on the essence of the legend telling it in new ways that are as relevant as the original yet unafraid to retain the elements that make them so disturbingly captivating.
Conclusion: The Eternal Ride, The story of the Phantom Hitchhiker has remained alive to this generation because it is an expression of humanity’s call for respect, the dread for the unknown and compassion regardless of the evil the world may bring. Regardless of the way in which one takes the mysterious traveler story, it will be told as a fable to be whispered upon a camping party or as an open allegory with other meanings, the mysterious traveler on a lonely road will be one of the scariest stories one could ever hear.
And this brings me to my final question: next time you are on a lonely, pitch-black road, would you pull over to the pickup with the smiling stranger with an outstretched hand? Or will you recall the stories of the ones who tried it and what they experienced before you say yes?
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spooktoonssquare · 2 years ago
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Ezra's neck though 👻🦒
#Ezra #hitchhikingghost #phineas #gus #hauntedmansion
Haunted Mansion related media peaked when the hitchhiking ghosts were in Mickey's House of Villains
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mikeroll · 3 years ago
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Beware of Hitchhiking Ghosts y’all! Limited edition 11”x14” prints for sale. Only 31 available to celebrate 31 spooky days of October! See my website link in bio for details. . . . #hauntedmansion #hitchhikingghosts #mickeymouse #goofy #donaldduck @procreate (at Walt Disney World) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVDpeB7L2Uk/?utm_medium=tumblr
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chrisablesart · 3 years ago
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Throwback Thursday to this cute little piece I did of the Haunted Mansion’s Hitchhiking Ghosts two years ago. Happy Halloween everyone! . #throwbackthursday #tbt #halloween #halloweenseason #thehauntedmansion #hitchhikingghosts #disneyland #disney #illustration #illustrator #digitalart #artist #artofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CVlFKHSP-9d/?utm_medium=tumblr
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the-richie · 3 years ago
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Did some touch ups on my Zemk and Willefort Crowelle for my #Waterdeep #Dragonheist campaigns that I’m worried didn’t survive the pandemic... #duergar #chaosdwarves #tiefling #hitchhikingghosts #ezra #disneycollectorpacks #dnd https://www.instagram.com/p/CRGRRTbHaGA/?utm_medium=tumblr
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susanelizabethballart · 4 years ago
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Disney Prints available :) https://www.etsy.com/shop/susdraws/
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scumhaus · 4 years ago
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Beware of Hitchhiking Ghosts! #ghost #hauntedmansion #spooky #hitchhikingghosts #digitalart #grimgrinningghosts #alwaysroomforonemore #scumhaus https://www.instagram.com/p/CNf1eGHBGAp/?igshid=13nxlanjey33t
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geekbroll · 4 years ago
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Disney - The Haunted Mansion - Call Of The Spirits Game - by Prospero Hall - 2020 Funko Collect Ghosts and don't become too Haunted. Seems fun. #funko #funkogames #disney #waltdisney #thehauntedmansion #callofthespirits #disneythehauntedmansion #prosperohall #hauntedmansion #ghosts #hauntedhouse #ghost #hitchhikingghosts #madamleota #endlrsshallway #seance #seanceroom #crystalball #theotherside #spooky #spirits (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNT1UOpBf-q/?igshid=19vj3zt36zxct
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nuo2x2 · 4 years ago
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Gus, Ezra, Phineas Mystery Minis
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Taken by nuo2x2 with Vivo V19
you just knew these guys are coming right?
no Haunted Mansion ride is complete without seeing these three hitchhikers at the end of the dark ride... and the fun part is: they  go wherever you go from now on...
Halloween 2020 (6/7)
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diver-aana · 4 years ago
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Need a ride? Hop on! #ride #needaride #passing #ocean #oceanaddict #oceanadventure #hitchhikingghosts #hitchhiking #hitchhiker #maldives #maldivesislands #reef #scuba #diving #scubadiving #underwater #needalift #transporter https://www.instagram.com/p/CGRMqSBJmMg/?igshid=2kj27sqrbrxw
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batsday · 2 years ago
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Did you survive star wars celebration? Are you all Forced out? Original art: @noahkorda Prints available at the Bats Day Souviner sh0p link in bio LINKTR.EE/THEARTOFNOAHK Save the date Bats Day in the Fun Park 23 May 7 2023 The one and only Goth Day: The Spooky Trip to the Disneyland Resort Ca. Bats Day / Goth Day - The original #DisneyGoth Est.1999 #andajediwillfollowyouhome #jedi #hitchhikingghosts #hauntedmansion #starwarscelebration #disney #illustration #disneyland #gothday #batsday #lightsaber #gothlife #gothsofdisneyland #mansionmonday https://www.instagram.com/p/CeMPfWmpOn5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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disneylandguru · 6 years ago
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Looks like Gus, Ezra, and Phineas found a way out! Collect them today at Port Royal Curios and Curiosities, Elias & Co. or World of Disney before it's too late #disneylandcalifornia #hauntedmansion #disneylandshopping #disneyland #easter #hitchhikingghosts (at Disneyland - Theme Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwScBQoFZ0k/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=azysg5c76jc1
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hauntedmansionholidays · 5 years ago
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For better or... for worse 💜🔪👻 have you met the Mansion’s bride yet? . . . . . . #HMHinsta #hauntedmansion #disneyland #dlr #disneyinsta #disneyig #disneylandresort #instadisney #annualpassholder #disneypintrading #disneypins #disneygrammers #friends25 #hitchhikingghosts #halloweencostume #halloween #mickeyshalloweenparty #oogieboogie #nightmarebeforechristmas #HauntedMansionHoliday #halloweencostumes #halloweencandy #disneyhalloween #waltdisneyworld #halloweentime #pumpkin #mickeypumpkin #disneyaccount #constancehatchaway (at Haunted Mansion Holiday) https://www.instagram.com/p/B373QXlgRbA/?igshid=hnj8mps514v0
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