Movies That Scarred Me For Life: Prologue

January 12th, 2011 | Posted by jasonmckinnon in Movies | Movies That Scarred Me For Life

Before I begin the newest series on The Athletic Nerd, I thought I’d share the tale that inspired the whole thing.

I can sum it up with one horrific and terrifying word…

Polkaroo.

Polkaroo Scared me | Movies That Scarred Me For Life

Many people around my age probably consider this Clown/Lizard man sized puppet a cherished part of their past.

I loved Polka Dot door too!

At first…

One night, I had a nightmare and Polkaroo was front and center. In my dream, I was playing alone in my room when I heard a series of screams. I woke up and couldn’t find my family anywhere so I ran towards my basement but stopped at the top of the stairs when the screams suddenly stopped. That’s when I saw Polkaroo and the bottom of the stairs… Holding a knife.

Are you kidding me!

He was even yelling Polka-rooooooooo!?

I woke up immediately and rushed into my parents room. A part of me wishes I could remember their reactions. I was probably still half a sleep but I bet they laughed their asses off.

What I sissy…

Scared half to death by the Polkaroo…

Am I alone here? Was anyone else scared of that… Thing?

Still, I think it’s funny if he got away just as the cops arrived so I could yell:

“You just missed him!”