Jolly Chimp
This 1950s toy featured a bloodshot-eyed monkey banging cymbals and sometimes emitting an eerie scream. Its jerky movements and intense grin made it a popular horror movie prop, but for kids, it was genuinely unsettling.
The relentless clanging and maniacal expression often frightened children, turning a playful toy into a source of anxiety. The Jolly Chimp remains a creepy emblem of mid-century toy design that crossed the line from amusing to alarming.
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