http://www.snopes2.com/radiotv/tv/subway.htm Snopes’ Urban Legends Reference Page combine nice detective work with some good analysis of how and why legends spread. This page, dealing with the rumor that Subway’s pitchman Jared has died, notes that the various false reports of his demise cruelly attribute his 245 pound weight loss “to reasons other than successful dieting and willpower” and that “each of these explanations has a dark component that serves to erode his accomplishment.” (Recent Additions) 14:37