The graffiti has been seen in various parts of Uppsala University, including Ekonomikum, Ångströmslaboratoriet, and a corridor in Studentstaden, according to official sources. This phenomenon is linked to an urban legend about 'The Goatman' from the 1970s in the USA, as reported by officials. Journalist Jack Werner was tipped off about the cryptic message in his newsletter about urban legends, with sources indicating he has not received tips from other parts of the country, suggesting this appears to be local to Uppsala for now.
According to SVT Nyheter, Jack Werner described an attraction to bringing a figure from an abstract 'internet plane' into everyday life and manifesting it as physically as possible, such as through graffiti signatures. The exact motive behind the graffiti and who is responsible for creating it remain unknown, with no confirmed number of instances reported. It is unclear if there are any official investigations or responses from university authorities, and there is no evidence linking the graffiti to actual sightings or events related to 'The Goatman'.
I think there is something attractive about bringing a figure from an abstract 'internet plane' into everyday life and manifesting it as physically as possible. Here, they do it by signing as if it has been there.
Have you seen this at Ekonomikum? How scary.