16 Laughably Lame Creatures From Urban Legends

The X-Files did it better.

The Jackalope

The Jackalope

Jackalopes are the unholy mixture of jackrabbits and antelopes, which roamed the western US. They were exceedingly rare, only breeding during electrical storms, and they could mimic the human voice.

As terrifying as: It's coming right for us!

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The Loveland Frog

The Loveland Frog

The Loveland Frog has terrorized residents of Loveland, Ohio from 1955 - 2000. It has alway been described as a 4 foot tall upright human with webbed hands and feet and a frogs head. It reportedly also leaves behind a smell of alfalfa and almonds.

As terrifying as: Being stuck in Ohio for fifty years.

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The Kushtaka

The Kushtaka

The Kushtaka are a race of shape-shifters from southeastern Alaska. Fearsome and terrifying, they can transform in some stories into any species of otter they desire. Though they are known to lure people to their deaths, they can be held at bay by copper, fire, or urine; if only all three weren't in such short supply!

As terrifying as: Having a shy bladder in a public restroom.

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The Goat Man of Maryland

The Goat Man of Maryland

The Goat Man was once a scientist working at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center. One night, while experimenting on goats, something went horribly wrong. Now a half-man half-goat, he attacks cars with an axe.

As terrifying as: A reject Spiderman villain.

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