Scary Easter Bunny

Mojo In The Morning12mApril 7, 2026

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The episode opens with a humorous and surreal exploration of the unsettling experience of meeting the Easter Bunny at malls, particularly focusing on the eerie, often terrifying costumes that seem to traumatize children. Hosts share personal anecdotes about their own encounters—ranging from creepy bunny suits with unzipped backs to one infamous incident where a child's photo revealed a visible bulge, sparking shock and laughter. The conversation evolves into a broader cultural critique of how we perpetuate childhood myths, comparing the Easter Bunny to Santa Claus and questioning why we subject kids to such potentially frightening experiences. The hosts also discuss the absurdity of adult roles in these events, including one caller who had to dress as a bunny for a family reunion and another whose wife made him wear a bunny costume to take photos with dogs. The segment ends with a playful call to action for listeners to share their own photos of the Easter Bunny, creating a collage of memories that highlight both the nostalgia and the unease tied to this holiday tradition.

Key Takeaways
1

The Easter Bunny costume at malls can be deeply unsettling, often more frightening than comforting to children.

2

Many adults recall being traumatized or creeped out by the Easter Bunny, suggesting a cultural blind spot in how we present holiday figures.

3

The tradition of dressing up as the Easter Bunny for family events or photo ops can be awkward and even humiliating for adults.

4

Social media and viral trends are transforming Easter egg hunts into physical, competitive games involving dads and Velcro eggs.

5

The Easter Bunny myth may be more about adult nostalgia than child joy, and its presentation often undermines its intended whimsy.

Chapters
0:00
2 min

The Creepy Easter Bunny at the Mall

I don't know what the deal is, and I wanted to ask this question of you guys. I actually sent a message to Pat yesterday after she was on the phone with us... Which mall has the scariest Easter bunny?

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2:25
3 min

Personal Stories of Bunny Trauma

My grandson wouldn't even put his feet on the floor. He screamed so hard.

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5:00
3 min

The Easter Bunny as a Costume Horror

She wants me to dress up as the Easter Bunny so she can take pictures of her. With the dogs.

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8:00
2 min

The Viral Easter Egg Hunt Trend

The hosts highlight a new TikTok-driven trend where Easter eggs are Velcroed to dads' shirts, turning egg hunts into physical games where kids chase and rip eggs off their backs.

10:00
2 min

The Boner Incident and Final Call to Action

Wait, the Easter Bunny had a boner? Yeah. Oh my God, so many people are sending photos. These are so good.

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High-Impact Quotes
Wait, the Easter Bunny had a boner? Yeah. Oh my God, so many people are sending photos. These are so good.
Mojo14:18
Viral: 90.0
I don't know what the deal is, and I wanted to ask this question of you guys. I actually sent a message to Pat yesterday after she was on the phone with us... Which mall has the scariest Easter bunny?
Mojo3:07
Viral: 85.0
I'm not saying the Easter Bunny ain't real, but I can tell you this. Anybody that thinks that their kid believes that that stupid costume at the mall is really an Easter Bunny. I mean, I get Santa Claus is there. That's Santa Claus. But the Easter Bunny is the Easter. That's some. Goofball in a costume.
Caller5:26
Viral: 85.0
Speakers

Host

Mojo
Topics Discussed
Easter Bunny Experience95%Childhood Trauma and Holiday Myths90%Mall Costumes and Public Performances85%Viral Easter Trends80%Family Traditions and Generational Memories75%Adult Roleplay in Children's Events70%Social Media and Holiday Content65%Costume Design and Cultural Symbolism60%
People & Brands

Mojo

person

15xNeutral

iHeartRadio

other

6xNeutral

Apple Podcasts

other

6xNeutral

Southland Mall

place

5xNegative

12 Oaks Mall

place

3xNeutral

Instagram

other

3xNeutral

Jessica Rabbit

other

2xPositive

Lola Bunny

other

2xPositive

Mostly Human

media

2xPositive

Rorschach

media

2xNeutral

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