Why Parents Are Freaking Out At “Buddy” (2026)

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Is a smiling orange unicorn really enough to fool anyone? We're diving deep into the viral controversy surrounding Casper Kelly's horror film, exploring how it became a social media sensation, why some parents allegedly walked out of theatres in shock, and how a murderous children's-show unicorn tricked the internet into doing its own marketing. Did the outrage make Buddy a hit? Have you seen the movie? Share in the comments! WatchMojo is now a multiplayer game! Wishlist Mojo Party now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4003030/Mojo_Party Check out our Live Stream channels: LIVE - 24/7 Streaming Channel: https://wmojo.com/wm_livestream WatchMojo True Crime - 24x7 Streaming Channel: https://wmojo.com/truecrime_livestream Subscribe for more great content! https://wmojo.com/watchmojo-subscribe Visit our shop for awesome merch! https://shop.watchmojo.com/ Your trusted authority for Top 10 lists on everything from Entertainment to True Crime! #watchmojo #watch

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