Urban Legends. This essay discusses the question of what accounts for the popularity of urban legends. The paper examines the work of Gary Alan Fine, who develops a number of functionalist arguments suggesting that certain urban legends are popular because they express concerns or values that are common in modern society. 6 pgs. Bibliography lists 1 source. Pages: 6 Bibliography: 1 source(s) listed Filename: 10194 Urban Legends.doc Price: 53.70