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Mom Regrets Buying Her Kid A Scream-Activated Spider Toy From Amazon After Learning How It Works
Mom Regrets Buying Her Kid A Scream-Activated Spider Toy From Amazon After Learning How It Works
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Mom Regrets Buying Her Kid A Scream-Activated Spider Toy From Amazon After Learning How It Works

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Christmas gifts shopping season is in full swing, and you may be on the lookout for nice gifts for the children in your life. Alabama mom Hilary Hard, 22, was sure that she had found the perfect children toy for her son Leo, a scream-activated cute spider that could keep the energetic toddler entertained for hours. Having received the audio-activated arachnid early, she couldn’t resist trying it out.

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    After uploading her funny fail on Facebook, the post quickly went viral. “I’m so glad my little man made you laugh and impressed you with his bravery,” Hilary wrote in response. “You can imagine how lucky I am to be Leo’s mom. He’s hilarious and full of heart and I can’t wait to share with him, when he’s older, how many people he made laugh. There’s an overwhelming amount of attention that’s come our way recently and I just want to thank you all for sharing the moment with us!”

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    The kid’s toys, known as Yellies! have since increased in price and appear to be selling like hotcakes. Voice and sound-activated, they respond to talking, yelling, clapping, singing, and even music. The louder you yell, the faster the spider toys go! Every year there seems to be some kind of ‘must-have’ toy that your children will be demanding, from Furbies to Bratz, we’ve seen them all. Could this be the 2018 version? Would you buy your child one of these or rather stick to the old-fashion plush toys? Let us know what you think in the comments!

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    Isabella
    Community Member
    7 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Buy like 50 and when your child is being loud, unleash them all and tell the child to stop screaming or they'll be eaten

    Ellis
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s evil! (and that’s probably exactly what I would do)

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    FortnitePlayerGirl
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So this is literally a toy that causes screaming competitions? Who's idea was this?

    chi-wei shen
    Community Member
    7 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The recommended age is 5 and above and this boy looks clearly much younger. At his young age children are easily scared and shouldn't get such a present.

    Id row
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My folks took me to see Texas Chainsaw Massacre at the drive-in when I was 5. I think this kid will survive a toy spider, lol.

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    Bobbi Newell
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the type of toy my mom would refer to as a "mother killer." It's intended to be fun, but in reality it's loud and/or obnoxious.

    Anne
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No. It's a quiet toy.. the kids are the loud/obnoxious ones :)

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    WaffleFryLife
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    no this is lucas the spider's evil cousin. he likes chasing and scaring children, consuming polar bear dogs, and breaking harps that took a very long time to make. lucas and his cousin don't get along.

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    Night Owl
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks so cute but could easily create mayhem. It's a cat in disguise

    Catherine Hankinson
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was going to get my noisy children one. But as it said above it'll just turn into a who can scream the loudest lol.

    Angie Badmone
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw this and bought one for my granddaughter....she won't be scared, and her mother is going to give me the glare of death. Then we can go home. Totally worth it.

    Stille20
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why did she think this was a good idea? Why did anyone think it was a good idea?

    diane a
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Monsters Inc immediately comes to mind

    The Girl on Fire
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait, so it senses you screaming and then follows after you? The robot uprising is soon. Soon....

    Kyana Winter
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK. You may want to sit down. I looked this up and found it on Amazon and here is a comment by "David Angel" The same paragraph here is written by him, who is the liar? Here is the link... https://www.amazon.com/Yellies-Flufferpuff-Voice-Activated-Spider-Ages/dp/B07FMCX3V8

    Whitney Speight-Carlin
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He is. Her post was made on December 1st, his review was December 3rd.

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    Martha Meyer
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A toy that requires children to scream at it?! Sounds like a hard pass to me!

    Valereee
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A bright spot in my day, so far !!😱😂👻

    Katie Moning Ballinger
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why am I not surprised that the price increased after it got FREE ADVERTISING. Inadvertently on the mother's part... but yet another reason to be disgusted by Amazon

    Kururi.Orihara
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This made me laugh extremely hard, I'm a bad person. Upgote if you agree, I'm just curious!

    Gilfa Joy Salibio
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son will step on it until he destroys it.

    Gerry Higgins
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just show the Lucas the Spider videos on you tube.... he'll get over the scare. Lucas is cute

    Janette Smith
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cousin of the equally terrifying and creepy Furby?

    NeedFood
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who's idea was this? Won't that encourage your child to scream and be louder than they already are?

    Green Senpai
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ok so I was at five below cuz I rode there on my bike, and I saw yellies. so I bought it and said out loud "My friend Dakota would like that." Later that week, me & Dakota had a sleepover at my house. I showed it to her and she screamed and ran upstairs. I also put a ramp on the stairs so the toy could run up it. in literally fifteen minutes of Dakota running and screaming and me laughing at her, she fell on the floor and started crying. I was still laughing. I don't regret this.

    Lara Verne
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cousin's kids scream so loudly, the spider toy would probably run faster than Usain Bolt :D

    manowce
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why the f**k would you make your kid cry just to record it? isn't the story enough? taking pictures and videos with a terrified kid is horrible.

    Miyusake Onichan
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Im buying this for any of my future children.

    Sarah Joan Rippey
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I LOOOOVE IT IT GON B FER ME LIL BRADA

    Michelle Hawkins
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Main reason I think he was so scared is she didn't introduce the toy to him first and explain what it did,if she had he probably would have had fun with it.

    Alusair Alustriel
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My godmother has a dog. The dog has a plush toy that screams when being bitten by the dog. It's supper funny to hear "Ow! No no no... Oh you better not! My tummy!" and the sort when the doggo munches the toy. Plot twist: It was bought at a child store. So way to go producer to teach kids violence...

    Rob N
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want one.....only wish it looked more realistic.

    Siddharth Bhatia
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is some real Monsters Inc. s**t right there

    Mr. Re-in-act-ment
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Holy c**p i heard about these. I mean just imagine running down the hall and seeing this coming after you and then you start screaming!

    Barbara Rhind
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No way cause some kids r scared of spiders i will let our kid decide

    Lisa Georgette
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Frank just bought one as a gag Christmas gift for my (30 yr.old) daughter whom hates spiders! This will be better than candy corn! I can't wait!

    Fred Horvatin
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd buy like 100 and scream and... you'd know buy were do you buy those

    Joyce Berman
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was impressed that the boy picked it up and threw it. He's not going to be one of those kids who need a safe place in college. He's very brave.

    Eddie77
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    in the description of the toy must indicate the appropriate age to give it to the children ... (for something is this description)

    Roxy
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a mom of 2 and I wouldn't buy anything that a toy says " Screaming " of anything!

    Wiggity
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I should set up a line of them at the gun range.

    Sad Egg
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    AHAHAHAHA this is hilarious!

    KaPOW
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmm video doesn't reflect the 'true horror', maybe a slight exaggeration?

    Lindy Mac
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a special place in hell for the inventor of this toy! And it will be a living hell if you get this for your kid.

    RockyDude47
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    This comment has been deleted.

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    Fixin'Ta
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an arachnophobe since a very early age, I can think of nothing more cruel and terrifying to give a child. Especially a sensitive one. This isn't about "snowflakes" and "being too soft" on kids. If you know your kid is easily scared or is already afraid of spiders, just don't go there. Don't. Unless you truly want them to have years of expensive therapy as an adult.

    Isabella
    Community Member
    7 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Buy like 50 and when your child is being loud, unleash them all and tell the child to stop screaming or they'll be eaten

    Ellis
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s evil! (and that’s probably exactly what I would do)

    Load More Replies...
    FortnitePlayerGirl
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So this is literally a toy that causes screaming competitions? Who's idea was this?

    chi-wei shen
    Community Member
    7 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The recommended age is 5 and above and this boy looks clearly much younger. At his young age children are easily scared and shouldn't get such a present.

    Id row
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My folks took me to see Texas Chainsaw Massacre at the drive-in when I was 5. I think this kid will survive a toy spider, lol.

    Load More Replies...
    Bobbi Newell
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the type of toy my mom would refer to as a "mother killer." It's intended to be fun, but in reality it's loud and/or obnoxious.

    Anne
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No. It's a quiet toy.. the kids are the loud/obnoxious ones :)

    Load More Replies...
    WaffleFryLife
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    no this is lucas the spider's evil cousin. he likes chasing and scaring children, consuming polar bear dogs, and breaking harps that took a very long time to make. lucas and his cousin don't get along.

    Load More Replies...
    Night Owl
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks so cute but could easily create mayhem. It's a cat in disguise

    Catherine Hankinson
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was going to get my noisy children one. But as it said above it'll just turn into a who can scream the loudest lol.

    Angie Badmone
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw this and bought one for my granddaughter....she won't be scared, and her mother is going to give me the glare of death. Then we can go home. Totally worth it.

    Stille20
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why did she think this was a good idea? Why did anyone think it was a good idea?

    diane a
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Monsters Inc immediately comes to mind

    The Girl on Fire
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait, so it senses you screaming and then follows after you? The robot uprising is soon. Soon....

    Kyana Winter
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK. You may want to sit down. I looked this up and found it on Amazon and here is a comment by "David Angel" The same paragraph here is written by him, who is the liar? Here is the link... https://www.amazon.com/Yellies-Flufferpuff-Voice-Activated-Spider-Ages/dp/B07FMCX3V8

    Whitney Speight-Carlin
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He is. Her post was made on December 1st, his review was December 3rd.

    Load More Replies...
    Martha Meyer
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A toy that requires children to scream at it?! Sounds like a hard pass to me!

    Valereee
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A bright spot in my day, so far !!😱😂👻

    Katie Moning Ballinger
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why am I not surprised that the price increased after it got FREE ADVERTISING. Inadvertently on the mother's part... but yet another reason to be disgusted by Amazon

    Kururi.Orihara
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This made me laugh extremely hard, I'm a bad person. Upgote if you agree, I'm just curious!

    Gilfa Joy Salibio
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son will step on it until he destroys it.

    Gerry Higgins
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just show the Lucas the Spider videos on you tube.... he'll get over the scare. Lucas is cute

    Janette Smith
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cousin of the equally terrifying and creepy Furby?

    NeedFood
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who's idea was this? Won't that encourage your child to scream and be louder than they already are?

    Green Senpai
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ok so I was at five below cuz I rode there on my bike, and I saw yellies. so I bought it and said out loud "My friend Dakota would like that." Later that week, me & Dakota had a sleepover at my house. I showed it to her and she screamed and ran upstairs. I also put a ramp on the stairs so the toy could run up it. in literally fifteen minutes of Dakota running and screaming and me laughing at her, she fell on the floor and started crying. I was still laughing. I don't regret this.

    Lara Verne
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cousin's kids scream so loudly, the spider toy would probably run faster than Usain Bolt :D

    manowce
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why the f**k would you make your kid cry just to record it? isn't the story enough? taking pictures and videos with a terrified kid is horrible.

    Miyusake Onichan
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Im buying this for any of my future children.

    Sarah Joan Rippey
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I LOOOOVE IT IT GON B FER ME LIL BRADA

    Michelle Hawkins
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Main reason I think he was so scared is she didn't introduce the toy to him first and explain what it did,if she had he probably would have had fun with it.

    Alusair Alustriel
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My godmother has a dog. The dog has a plush toy that screams when being bitten by the dog. It's supper funny to hear "Ow! No no no... Oh you better not! My tummy!" and the sort when the doggo munches the toy. Plot twist: It was bought at a child store. So way to go producer to teach kids violence...

    Rob N
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want one.....only wish it looked more realistic.

    Siddharth Bhatia
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is some real Monsters Inc. s**t right there

    Mr. Re-in-act-ment
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Holy c**p i heard about these. I mean just imagine running down the hall and seeing this coming after you and then you start screaming!

    Barbara Rhind
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No way cause some kids r scared of spiders i will let our kid decide

    Lisa Georgette
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Frank just bought one as a gag Christmas gift for my (30 yr.old) daughter whom hates spiders! This will be better than candy corn! I can't wait!

    Fred Horvatin
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd buy like 100 and scream and... you'd know buy were do you buy those

    Joyce Berman
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was impressed that the boy picked it up and threw it. He's not going to be one of those kids who need a safe place in college. He's very brave.

    Eddie77
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    in the description of the toy must indicate the appropriate age to give it to the children ... (for something is this description)

    Roxy
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a mom of 2 and I wouldn't buy anything that a toy says " Screaming " of anything!

    Wiggity
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I should set up a line of them at the gun range.

    Sad Egg
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    AHAHAHAHA this is hilarious!

    KaPOW
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmm video doesn't reflect the 'true horror', maybe a slight exaggeration?

    Lindy Mac
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a special place in hell for the inventor of this toy! And it will be a living hell if you get this for your kid.

    RockyDude47
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    This comment has been deleted.

    Load More Replies...
    Fixin'Ta
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an arachnophobe since a very early age, I can think of nothing more cruel and terrifying to give a child. Especially a sensitive one. This isn't about "snowflakes" and "being too soft" on kids. If you know your kid is easily scared or is already afraid of spiders, just don't go there. Don't. Unless you truly want them to have years of expensive therapy as an adult.

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