Purple Panda Scares Kids: Children Cry At Sight Of 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' Character (VIDEO)

Sure, clowns have a bad reputation, but giant purple pandas might be equally as terrifying. Just ask these children at Pennsylvania's Center in the Woods.

In this video, kids obediently huddle around for a visit from Mr. McFeely, the deliveryman from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. But when Purple Panda waltzes into the room, chaos ensues.

The tots scatter throughout the room crying and screaming, horrified by the sight of the giant masked character.

To make matters worse, the pair stare and wave at the camera, uncertain about how to move forward.

The clip has received more than 720,000 views since it was first uploaded on April 9. And while the video might elicit a few laughs, here's to hoping the children aren't scarred for life.

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Comments

[mspat44417]

09:27 PM on 04/15/2012

funny.. my kids never like those characters I think it's because they are so big especially the heads and to a little kid they mys well be giants...

[giftoflife898]

09:26 PM on 04/15/2012

I can't believe Mr. McFeely is still alive! I grew up with Mr. Rodgers.

[averagezoe]

08:49 PM on 04/15/2012

Unless this is a colossal hoax - what a bunch of wussy brats.

[babyewan]

09:23 PM on 04/15/2012

Ha ha wussy brats. lol

[Heidiho9016]

08:16 PM on 04/15/2012

Was that "Sexual Harassment Panda" from Southpark?

[Heidiho9016]

08:07 PM on 04/15/2012

Funny video, I think the kids should be more afraid of the name Mr. McFeely though. What a creepy name for someone that entertains children.

[jeduffy]

09:21 AM on 01/14/2013

McFeely was Mr Rogers' middle name and the last name of his grandfather. it is meant as a tribute.

[Joebudgie]

06:55 PM on 04/15/2012

I don't believe it. The kids were set up and coached to act that way for some reason. No therapy will be needed except for the adult jerks that thought up this stunt. They need help.

[missy123]

06:52 PM on 04/15/2012

Gee by the headline I thought that a panda had attacked a person at the zoo or something.

[sylvabugg2]

06:51 PM on 04/15/2012

I'd be scared of that too, weirdest looking Panda I've ever seen.

[a2948]

05:37 PM on 04/15/2012

My mom use to take her partial plate out, frizz up her hair, and chase my little brother and I around in a dark house. Now that is scary, not a panda. LOL

[giftoflife898]

09:28 PM on 04/15/2012

LOL Your Mom was definately cool.

[a2948]

09:39 PM on 04/15/2012

She actually was! I miss her!

[shelby4087]

05:06 PM on 04/15/2012

Kids recognize and react to fakes, whether Santa or the Easter Bunny or a purple panda.

[Teach63]

04:45 PM on 04/15/2012

I need to get a purple panda to visit my pre-kindergarten class

[destiny smith]

11:02 PM on 04/13/2012

I am confused at to why they were crying was it because it waved at first? what were they expecting? Reminds me of that walmart commercial when the clown stepped on the unicorn and scared the heck out of those kids. I am ashamed but I couldn't help laughing.

[DianaMarceilia]

10:42 PM on 04/13/2012

Awww poor guy this is funny as hell though looool! #chaos that panda is kinda scary though lmao!!!

[kmcc895370]

12:51 PM on 04/13/2012

That was the funniest thing I ever saw. He should have chased them around a bit. Wait till next week's show. He's going to have Insane Clown Posse drop by for a visit. ; )

[Jess Goss]

10:42 PM on 04/13/2012

I just lost my mind laughing at this comment. xD

[jrj20716]

07:33 AM on 04/15/2012

LMBO!!!!! You just killed me with this. "should have chased them around a bit" messed up!!

[the best PM ever]

12:39 PM on 04/13/2012

funny video but i just feel bad that the people on the net are going to be saying bad things about david newel aka mr mcfeely. good guy just like mr rogers. cares about kids and that's what his work is all about. totally isolated incident, as purple panda never scarred anyone before.

[giftoflife898]

09:31 PM on 04/15/2012

Mr. Rogers is the dearest man in the world. All of the people involved in the show are great. If only all children shows were as great Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. I have fond memories of watching this show in the late 60's & 70's.

[the best PM ever]

02:16 PM on 04/16/2012

mr rogers and david newell (mcfeely) were both great at what they did because they were genuine. they cared for their work and not a paycheck. you think newell gets paid for this stuff? probably very little at best. there are two documentaries, one about rogers and one about newell that are excellent and show that they truly cared for children.