Let’s be honest, it’s a bit mean, but it’s also downright hilarious—so feel free to chuckle away!
Warning: Before you dive into the videos below, be prepared to burst out laughing, and then immediately feel a twinge of guilt for it.
In a wildly popular Facebook post that has racked up over a million shares, mother-of-two, Sarah Jenkins, gives her sweet little boy a fright using a toy that could easily be mistaken for something from a horror film. It starts innocently enough with a cute plush unicorn, but once it’s squeezed, it transforms into a nightmarish doll with glowing eyes and a mouth full of sharp teeth. Just watch:
Honestly, we’re not sure why this toy exists other than to frighten children, and based on Sarah’s follow-up video, that seems to be its primary purpose.
In the clip, Sarah introduces the toy to her toddler, who is all smiles, cooing, and eager to reach for it. “Isn’t he cute?” Sarah asks from behind the camera, to which her son enthusiastically replies, “Yes!” But then she gives the doll a squeeze, and his face instantly shifts from delight to sheer terror. It’s one of those moments where you know you shouldn’t laugh, but you absolutely can’t help yourself. Sorry, not sorry!
For what it’s worth, Sarah found the whole situation just as amusing as we do. She captioned the video, “Can’t. Stop. Watching.” and included a flurry of crying-laughing emojis.
Of course, we can already hear the criticism from those who think this is cruel and traumatic. There’s definitely a chorus of “bad parenting” comments among the video’s 300,000 reactions. However, kids get frightened all the time, and let’s be real—his terrified expression is pretty adorable and amusing. Plus, Sarah reassured everyone that her son showed no signs of lasting emotional distress.
“He’s totally fine, by the way,” she shared. “He’s even asking to watch the video again and laughing at it.” So, no harm done, right? Just proceed with caution if you decide to pull a similar prank on your own little ones. Results (and potential therapy bills) may vary.
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In summary, while it may not be the most conventional parenting technique, Sarah’s playful scare tactic has sparked laughter and a few debates about what’s considered funny parenting. Just remember, as with any joke, timing and context are everything!