![]() Believers in the Slender Man tie his appearances in with many other legends around the world, including Fear Dubh (or, The Dark Man) in Scotland, the Dutch Takkenmann (Branch Man), the minor Egyptian death god Gorr' Rylaehotep, and the German legend of Der Großmann or Der Grosse Mann (the Tall Man). It draws heavily from several mythologies and integrates modern Men in Black influences into its design. Slenderman was created on the Something Awful forums in response to a monster contest. These appendages are apparently only visible under certain conditions and can be used for mobility as well as, perhaps, weapons. Witnesses have described these as being "a snaky arm," to rope-like in appearance. One of the more unusual aspects of the Slender Man's appearance is the description of additional appendages or limbs in reported sightings. In addition, some say his face is difficult to focus on, documented that it is "ever changing." The figure is often described as wearing a black suit, although it seems to be a relatively recent addition to the mythology. Some believe he can actually change his height. However, it is generally agreed that its appearance is that of a pale, emaciated male figure, with an apparent height of between 7 and 9 feet tall, along with having no facial features, though he is sometimes portrayed with seemingly incomplete facial features, such as empty eye sockets or mouth, as if the face is molded. This is often put down to cultural bias, with the observer projecting his fears into the sighting and recollections being blurred. One of the main issues facing Slender Man investigators in the fact that "his" appearance seems to be subjective, with reports varying largely from area to area. "I mean, let's just be honest here: he's a tall, white guy"
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