Yes, it might be a touch cruel, but trust us when we say it’s absolutely side-splitting, so feel free to chuckle away!
Warning: Before you check out the videos below, make sure you’re ready to burst into laughter—only to immediately feel a twinge of guilt afterward.
In a wildly popular Facebook post that has racked up millions of shares, mom-of-three, Lisa Thompson, manages to give her precious little one a fright with a toy that looks like it came straight from a haunted playroom. At first glance, it’s an adorable plush unicorn, but give it a squeeze, and it morphs into a terrifying doll with menacing eyes and a mouthful of sharp teeth. Just take a look:
Honestly, one has to wonder what purpose this thing serves other than giving kids nightmares. Based on Lisa’s follow-up video, though, it seems like a perfectly fine way to elicit some giggles.
In the clip, Lisa shows off the toy to her little one, who initially reacts with joy, smiling and reaching out to touch it. “Isn’t he cute?” Lisa asks, and her son eagerly replies, “Yes!” But when she squeezes the doll, his expression shifts to sheer horror. We know it’s wrong to laugh, but we can’t help ourselves; it’s just too funny! Sorry—actually, no, we’re not sorry!
In fact, Lisa found it just as amusing as we do. She captioned her video with, “Can’t stop watching!” along with a bunch of laughing emojis.
Now, we’re fully aware that the critics will come out in droves, claiming this is mean and could traumatize a child, and how Lisa must be a terrible parent for pulling such a stunt. There’s certainly no shortage of that in the video’s 300,000+ comments. But let’s be real: kids get scared all the time, and that terrified expression is undeniably cute and funny! Plus, Lisa reassured everyone that her son is totally fine. “He’s asking to watch the video and is laughing at it,” she wrote.
So, no harm done, right? Just be cautious if you decide to pull a similar prank on your own kids. Results (and any potential therapy bills) may vary!
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In summary, watching a toddler’s reaction to a scary toy can be both hilarious and heartwarming, provided it’s all in good fun and there are no lasting effects.