Slenderman- myth, urban legend, and viral sensation- at least before the downfall. Today let’s dive into the fascinating story of Slenderman, from his origins to his explosive popularity and the era where he took the internet by storm to the devastating downfall and all of the drama and controversy that followed. The legendary character’s history is a roller coaster ride of highs and lows, so let’s take a look at the pop culture sensation that was Slenderman and why he’s essentially vanished off the face of the internet today.