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Easter Bunny trauma?
Warning: This one’s not for the kids who still believe.
Is it just me or are the mall Easter Bunnies looking worse and worse these days? Sometimes I see one that’s reasonably adorable (though still looking nothing like a bunny) but most of the time they are frightening. And, well, ugly.
A friend of mine recently told me she wasn’t going to take her young child to see the Easter Bunny because she didn’t want to scar her for life. I don’t blame her.
Some of these bunnies look like they are about to eat the small children on their laps and I saw a photo of one the other day that looked almost as though it was wearing a bath robe instead of a suit. What is going on here?
Do you worry about traumatizing your kids by bringing them to see the Easter Bunny? Have you had a bad Bunny experience? Or do you love the Easter Bunny anyway? Share your stories below.
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By mcriss
April 7, 2009 3:17 PM | Link to this
I saw one at the mall yesterday, and it looked like the costume hadn’t been washed in about 5 seasons. I wouldn’t spend money getting my daughter’s picture done with the Easter Bunny looking like that. Spend more money on the costume that the elaborate scene created around him.By katie
April 7, 2009 3:45 PM | Link to this
Check Moto Photo. The one near me is offering a photo shoot with live bunnies. Very cute!!By steve king
April 7, 2009 4:38 PM | Link to this
Reminds me of the bunny from “The Shining”.By kory
April 7, 2009 5:00 PM | Link to this
Took my girls to mall. 3 year old loved him!! back off the bunny and enjoy the holiday for what it really is.By Sheryl Cowers
April 8, 2009 7:34 AM | Link to this
I apologize about the bath robe. The cleaners were running late. It was only a half hour or so.By Brenda Crank
April 8, 2009 9:28 AM | Link to this
Using LIVE ANIMALS for photo ops with children is abusive to the animals. Bunnies are nervous creatures to begin with and are no doubt terrified by being held by so many children, especially since they can squeeze or otherwise hurt the rabbit without realizing what they are doing. Also DO NOT buy rabbits for Easter as pets unless you are ready to make a commitment to keep the animal for it’s full life and are ready to learn how to properly care for it. So many bunnies are abused over Easter. MAKE MINE CHOCOLATE!!!!By ELW
April 8, 2009 9:38 AM | Link to this
I don’t remember how old I was when I discovered I could see the person through the eye of he Easter Bunny costume. That was freaky! I think kids pick up on their parent’s nervousness more than being scared of the costume.If we are apaaled by it’s appearance even if we know it’s supposed to be fun, the kids sense this. And to make them do this just for the sake of a picture is crueler than kissing Great Aunt Hazel with the moles! Let them have fun according to them, not what you think is fun.By Sheryl Cowers
April 8, 2009 9:57 AM | Link to this
At least bunnies can make good pets for those who choose to have them. No pet dander problems unlike cats or dogs. It’s better than getting a live chick. But getting a pet just because it’s cute and not worrying about the rest is wrong.By smm
April 8, 2009 10:41 AM | Link to this
Wow, more like “Brenda CrankY”By Laura
April 8, 2009 10:59 AM | Link to this
My boyfriend was just commenting on this the other day—how Easter bunnies in malls are more creepy than cute. I agree to some extent. I think that they could make the costumes more approachable somehow, but you can’t deny the fact that kids are not as judgmental as adults and are not going to give much thought to whether the Easter bunny is ‘creepy’. It’s Easter, they get candy, they get to hunt for eggs, they get a few days off school—they’re happy.By Angie
April 15, 2009 6:00 PM | Link to this
I agree, too creepy!! We only take pictures with Santa in this household. Since when do you sit on the Easter Bunny’s lap and ask for candy?? Isn’t this a given?By barnden micah
March 24, 2010 9:35 PM | Link to this
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