However, in the process of handing it down on the internet, the disclaimer that the story was a work of fiction fell out, and only the ghost story part went on its own. The story was modified by another person, and in 2003 it was posted on 2ch's 'occult board' after clearly stating that this story was a work of fiction. It is said to have originated from a story (probably a fiction) posted on a ghost story posting site in 2000. A similar phenomenon can be observed with the case of the Slender Man and with Hanako-san. Kunekune stories are all written in the first person singular in an attempt to make them look like eyewitness reports. The story was well-received on 2channel, inspiring other users to share their own similar (mostly made up) stories. Kunekune first appeared in a short horror story posted on 2channel in 2001. If someone does not approach or make contact with the Kunekune, it is said that the Kunekune will ignore them. Even looking at it from a distance for too long is said to be unwise. In other versions, if someone touches it, or simply comes too close, the Kunekune will kill them. In some variations, if an individual tries to look at it up close, they will go insane. The Kunekune allegedly can only become visible from a distance witnesses may see field workers or others closer to a Kunekune who do not seem to be aware of it. This behaviour gave the being the Japanese name ' Kunekune', meaning 'to twist', 'to wiggle' or 'to meander'. Its limbs are said to wiggle permanently, as if there was a straight gust of wind, even if it was a windless day. The Kunekune lingers in widely extended rice fields or acres, in rare cases it might be found over the open sea.

It is said that the being can be found at lunchtime during hot summer days. The Kunekune is said to resemble a slender, white humanoid shape, like a paper mannequin or a piece of fine fabric. Explanations for the Kunekune include its appearances being the result of confusion with scarecrows or wick drains.

Its name, Kunekune, is derived from its alleged behavior of wiggling its limbs. First mentioned on websites in 2001, the Kunekune is typically described as having a slender, white, paper - or fabric-like humanoid shape, and is usually said to appear in fields on hot summer days. The Kunekune ( くねくね, 'Wriggling body') is a fictitious being that originated on the Internet as a Japanese urban legend. Alleged sightings of the Kunekune in fields may be the result of confusion with scarecrows.

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