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[00:16 - 00:29]The hosts of Creepcast discuss the impact of Jeff's image on internet horror.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[00:29 - 02:26]The story centers around a character named Jeff the Killer, known for his creepy image.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[02:26 - 05:33]The story originated from a YouTube video in 2008, with various versions and theories about its origins.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[03:55 - 07:32]The story begins with a cliché cold open of a death and then jumps to a boy's experience with the killer.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[06:59 - 09:23]The boy's retelling of the attack is questioned for sounding too mature for his age.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[08:32 - 12:29]The story begins with a cliché cold open of a death and then jumps to a boy's experience with the killer.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[08:46 - 10:49]The boy's retelling of the attack is questioned for sounding too mature for his age.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[09:43 - 11:53]The hosts criticize the story for giving the villain and victims an easy out with the police arriving quickly.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[11:28 - 13:42]The story begins with a cliché cold open of a death and then jumps to a boy's experience with the killer.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[11:59 - 13:04]The story begins with an excerpt from a local newspaper discussing a killer on the loose.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[13:04 - 14:57]The hosts criticize the story for giving the villain and victims an easy out with the police arriving quickly.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[13:53 - 17:04]The story begins with a cliché cold open of a death and then jumps to a boy's experience with the killer.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[14:23 - 14:45]The main character, Jeff, and his family have just moved to a new fancy neighborhood because of his dad's promotion at work.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[14:45 - 14:57]The reader is left wondering about the significance of these feelings and if they will play a role in the story.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[14:57 - 16:00]The story centers around a character named Jeff the Killer, known for his creepy image.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[14:57 - 16:49]The main character, Jeff, and his family have just moved to a new fancy neighborhood because of his dad's promotion at work.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[16:01 - 16:57]The boy's retelling of the attack is questioned for sounding too mature for his age.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[16:01 - 18:13]Barbara invites Jeff and his family to Billy's birthday party, but Jeff is not interested and thinks he is too old for a kid's party.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[16:13 - 17:23]The reader is left wondering about the significance of these feelings and if they will play a role in the story.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[17:05 - 17:48]Jeff is a teenager, but his age is not specified.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[18:14 - 21:06]Jeff goes to his room and has a strange feeling, but dismisses it as a random feeling.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[20:24 - 20:40]The reader is left wondering about the significance of these feelings and if they will play a role in the story.

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[21:06 - 22:03]Jeff's mom insists that they attend the party, despite Jeff's protests.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[22:03 - 22:33]The reader is left wondering about the significance of these feelings and if they will play a role in the story.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[22:33 - 24:18]The main character, Jeff, and his family have just moved to a new fancy neighborhood because of his dad's promotion at work.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[24:19 - 25:12]The next day, Jeff has a similar feeling that he describes as a tugging pain.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[25:12 - 28:56]Jeff and his brother, Lou, are at a bus stop where a 12-year-old boy in an Air Apostle shirt and ripped jeans jumps over them on a skateboard

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[26:59 - 28:23]The boy is joined by two other kids, one skinny and one large, who introduce themselves as Keith and Troy

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[28:32 - 30:53]Jeff and his brother, Lou, are at a bus stop where a 12-year-old boy in an Air Apostle shirt and ripped jeans jumps over them on a skateboard

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[30:41 - 33:59]The boy is joined by two other kids, one skinny and one large, who introduce themselves as Keith and Troy

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[31:22 - 33:22]Randy tries to extort money from Jeff and Lou for bus fare, but Jeff fights back and throws Randy to the ground

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[33:33 - 35:44]Jeff and his brother, Lou, are at a bus stop where a 12-year-old boy in an Air Apostle shirt and ripped jeans jumps over them on a skateboard

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[35:45 - 38:32]Lou confesses to the crime to save Jeff, and the cops believe him even though Randy could have identified Jeff as the attacker

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[38:06 - 38:24]A few days later, on a Saturday, Jeff is still feeling down and depressed in his room.

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[38:32 - 41:09]Lou confesses to the crime to save Jeff, and the cops believe him even though Randy could have identified Jeff as the attacker

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[41:31 - 42:25]Jeff reads a funny excerpt from a book

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[42:06 - 44:35]Jeff's parents are upset that he is not dressed fancy

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[44:42 - 48:57]Jeff and his parents get ready to go to the party

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[44:51 - 46:09]Barbara and her son are going to a birthday party

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[46:19 - 47:59]Jeff's brother is in juvie for killing kids

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[46:33 - 48:36]Jeff reads a funny excerpt from a book

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[48:57 - 50:47]Jeff and his parents get ready to go to the party

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[49:21 - 49:27]Jeff reads a funny excerpt from a book

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[49:28 - 53:15]Jeff's brother is in juvie for killing kids

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[50:05 - 53:26]Jeff gets up and fights back, eventually killing Randy by punching him in the chest

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[51:01 - 52:46]Jeff's brother's friends, Troy and Keith, shoot at Jeff but miss

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[51:42 - 55:15]Jeff gets up and fights back, eventually killing Randy by punching him in the chest

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[52:20 - 52:46]12-year-old gang aiming guns at parents

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[52:48 - 55:59]Randy is arrested for attacking Jeff

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[53:07 - 55:46]13-year-old punches 12-year-old to death

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[53:33 - 53:55]Jeff reads a funny excerpt from a book

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[54:16 - 56:39]Jeff gets up and fights back, eventually killing Randy by punching him in the chest

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[54:38 - 56:05]Jeff's brother is in juvie for killing kids

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[56:05 - 59:39]Barbara and her son are going to a birthday party

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[56:05 - 1.00:39]12-year-old and 13-year-old wearing fancy clothes and eye-cuffling like old-timey burglars

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[56:39 - 59:22]Jeff beats up Troy and Keith, nearly killing them

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[56:58 - 59:58]Jeff is covered in bleach and alcohol, and is set on fire

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[57:45 - 59:58]Keith sets Jeff on fire with a lighter and Jeff passes out

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[58:48 - 59:48]Jeff's parents are upset that he is not dressed fancy

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[58:48 - 1.01:14]12-year-old and 13-year-old wearing fancy clothes and eye-cuffling like old-timey burglars

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.00:40 - 1.02:39]Hunter makes a joke about the story and notes from the podcast.

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[1.01:19 - 1.04:23]Jeff is left in the hospital, with his mother leaving without saying much

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[1.02:40 - 1.04:23]Jeff's mother realizes that her son has gone insane and goes to get his father.

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[1.02:45 - 1.04:44]Jeff's mother is happy that Lou is released

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[1.02:45 - 1.06:27]Jeff's mother tells his father to get a gun, fearing that Jeff will kill them.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.03:01 - 1.04:02]Jeff's mother realizes that her son has gone insane and goes to get his father.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.04:23 - 1.06:44]The decision is made to let Lou go, making Jeff react with shock and remembering the tube in his arm.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.04:44 - 1.08:31]12-year-old and 13-year-old wearing fancy clothes and eye-cuffling like old-timey burglars

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.04:52 - 1.07:29]Jeff's mother is happy that Lou is released

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.04:59 - 1.06:27]Hunter makes a joke about the story and notes from the podcast.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.05:22 - 1.05:39]Jeff's mother is happy that Lou is released

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.06:02 - 1.08:25]12-year-old and 13-year-old wearing fancy clothes and eye-cuffling like old-timey burglars

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.06:45 - 1.08:31]Jeff's brother Lou is awakened by the noise and feels like someone is watching him.

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[1.08:02 - 1.08:25]Jeff goes home with his family and later that night, his mother wakes up to find him carving a smile into his cheeks.

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[1.08:31 - 1.10:30]Jeff is left in the hospital, with his mother leaving without saying much

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[1.08:31 - 1.10:36]Jeff's mother visits and promises that they will gather again when Jeff is out of the hospital.

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[1.09:32 - 1.10:12]Jeff's mother abruptly leaves, causing confusion and hurt for Jeff.

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[1.09:32 - 1.10:23]The narrator also mentions Ari Aster and his film "Hereditary" as having similar themes.

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[1.10:12 - 1.10:23]Jeff overhears and proceeds to kill both of his parents.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.10:24 - 1.13:13]The story ends with the phrase "just go to sleep" as the character's motivation for killing.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.10:24 - 1.14:19]Jeff's face is revealed to be disfigured and he begins to laugh uncontrollably.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.10:31 - 1.11:03]They discuss the character's use of the word "mommy" and its potential meaning.

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[1.10:36 - 1.11:03]The doctor takes off Jeff's bandages and says "let's hope for the best".

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.11:26 - 1.13:57]Jeff's face is revealed to be disfigured and he begins to laugh uncontrollably.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.12:19 - 1.15:45]The story ends with the phrase "just go to sleep" as the character's motivation for killing.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.13:13 - 1.16:28]They discuss the character's use of the word "mommy" and its potential meaning.

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[1.13:20 - 1.14:33]Jeff's behavior is deemed abnormal and his mother is told to bring him back for a psychological test if it doesn't improve.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.14:33 - 1.15:31]Jeff's brother Lou is awakened by the noise and feels like someone is watching him.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.15:31 - 1.18:01]Jeff goes home with his family and later that night, his mother wakes up to find him carving a smile into his cheeks.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.15:46 - 1.16:28]Jeff's mother abruptly leaves, causing confusion and hurt for Jeff.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.16:28 - 1.22:49]The story ends with the phrase "just go to sleep" as the character's motivation for killing.

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[1.16:55 - 1.18:48]Jeff has also burned out his eyelids so he can constantly look at his new face.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.17:06 - 1.21:30]Jeff's face is revealed to be disfigured and he begins to laugh uncontrollably.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.18:02 - 1.18:20]Jeff's mother abruptly leaves, causing confusion and hurt for Jeff.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.19:01 - 1.21:53]Jeff's mother realizes that her son has gone insane and goes to get his father.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.19:19 - 1.22:54]They mention the potential for the story to be told from the perspective of a child talking to Jeff the killer

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[1.19:31 - 1.22:20]The speaker talks about the perceived cheesiness and amateurishness of the story

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.19:46 - 1.24:06]They mention the potential for the story to be told from the perspective of a child talking to Jeff the killer

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.19:55 - 1.22:10]Jeff's mother tells his father to get a gun, fearing that Jeff will kill them.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.20:09 - 1.21:35]The narrator critiques the lack of parental instincts in the story, suggesting it was written by someone with no life experience.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.20:09 - 1.22:26]Jeff's brother Lou is awakened by the noise and feels like someone is watching him.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.20:43 - 1.22:42]Jeff overhears and proceeds to kill both of his parents.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.21:35 - 1.24:59]The story ends with the phrase "just go to sleep" as the character's motivation for killing.

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.23:44 - 1.29:16]The speaker talks about the perceived cheesiness and amateurishness of the story

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.25:05 - 1.26:26]The speaker discusses the Heath Ledger Joker and how his character lies about his backstory, suggesting that Jeff the killer could do the same

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[1.25:49 - 1.29:10]They mention the lack of sense in the story's finale, where Jeff the killer kills his brother despite trying to protect him throughout the story.

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[1.27:49 - 1.32:46]The speaker discusses the Jeff the killer story and its impact on internet culture

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[1.28:43 - 1.33:05]They mention the iconic image associated with Jeff the killer and how it scared them as a child

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[1.30:23 - 1.33:39]Creepy bosses and media during that time period

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[1.30:37 - 1.37:21]The influence of anonymity and ambiguity in the story

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.33:06 - 1.37:05]They mention the potential for the story to be told from the perspective of a child talking to Jeff the killer

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[1.36:02 - 1.38:46]Criticism of the story's cheesy and dated elements

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[1.36:08 - 1.42:41]Positive aspects of the story, such as the setup with the news broadcast and the idea of starting the narrative in past tense

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.37:05 - 1.39:15]The speaker talks about the perceived cheesiness and amateurishness of the story

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.37:11 - 1.41:33]They mention the potential for the story to be told from the perspective of a child talking to Jeff the killer

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.38:46 - 1.40:52]They mention that ambiguity can be helpful but also a cop-out in storytelling

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[1.41:03 - 1.42:48]The speaker suggests a different narrative structure for the story that could potentially make it more interesting

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[1.41:33 - 1.43:45]The influence of anonymity and ambiguity in the story

A youtube thumbnail wor Jeff The Killer | Creep Cast

[1.42:49 - 1.43:32]They mention the lack of sense in the story's finale, where Jeff the killer kills his brother despite trying to protect him throughout the story.

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[1.43:46 - 1.45:53]Plans for future episodes and discussion of favorite internet stories