Behold the scariest Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons ever

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been an American Thanksgiving tradition since the 1920’s. When you think of the giant parade balloons today, you may think of fun, cute characters — but back in the day, the Macy’s Day parade had a much more sinister tone. Take a look…

Remember that cute, cuddly kiddy character, HELL RAT??! Yeah, neither do I…
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The ghost of turkeys past. Be very, very afraid.
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It’s looking for tasty children…

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Nightmare Clown will eat you.
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So. Will. This. One.
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Hell noes!
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Deflated Kermit is the stuff of nightmares
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Ok, so this next one isn’t a balloon, but it’s terrifying nonetheless…
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Dear god, why?! Someone save those people!
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Godzilla’s long lost nephew…?  These people have no idea they’re about to be eaten.
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Is this a parade or a scene from Stephen King’s IT? We all float down here Georgie. I mean, UP here! *evil laughter*
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Happy Thanksgiving!

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