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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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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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FortnitePlayerGirl
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated 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
5 years ago DotsCreated 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
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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
5 years ago DotsCreated 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
5 years ago DotsCreated 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
5 years ago DotsCreated 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?

The Girl on Fire
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated 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
5 years ago DotsCreated 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

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

A bright spot in my day, so far !!πŸ˜±πŸ˜‚πŸ‘»

Katie Moning Ballinger
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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

Gerry Higgins
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated 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

NeedFood
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated 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
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3 years ago DotsCreated 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
5 years ago DotsCreated 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
5 years ago DotsCreated 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.

Michelle Hawkins
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5 years ago DotsCreated 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
5 years ago DotsCreated 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...

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

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

KaPOW
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated 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
5 years ago DotsCreated 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
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5 years ago

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Fixin'Ta
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated 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.

FortnitePlayerGirl
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated 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
5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated 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
5 years ago DotsCreated 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
5 years ago DotsCreated 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
5 years ago DotsCreated 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
5 years ago DotsCreated 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
5 years ago DotsCreated 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
5 years ago DotsCreated 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
5 years ago DotsCreated 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
5 years ago DotsCreated 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?

The Girl on Fire
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated 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
5 years ago DotsCreated 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

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

A bright spot in my day, so far !!πŸ˜±πŸ˜‚πŸ‘»

Katie Moning Ballinger
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated 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

Gerry Higgins
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated 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

NeedFood
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated 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
3 years ago DotsCreated 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
5 years ago DotsCreated 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
5 years ago DotsCreated 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.

Michelle Hawkins
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated 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
5 years ago DotsCreated 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...

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

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

KaPOW
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated 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
5 years ago DotsCreated 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
5 years ago

This comment has been deleted.

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Fixin'Ta
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated 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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