Another means of reinforcing societal prejudice is through the telling of tales that cast "others" as criminals simply because they belong to a different group or class. Here we collect some common examples.

Old lady pulls a gun on black men she finds sitting in her car, only to discover once they decamp that it's not her car.*

Gang members lure little boy into public bathroom and cut off his penis.*

Burglar's fingers are discovered in choking dog's throat.*

Robbed honeymooners discover pictures of the burglars with toothbrushes stuffed up their rear ends.

Male rescuer warns woman of dangerous black man hiding in the back seat of her car.*

Thieves make off with a stolen bag, only to find it holds a wildcat.*

Gang members drive without headlights on, then kill anyone who flashes them.*

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