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KJH278 · 03-25-2005, 09:58 PM

BAY CITY, Mich. - The Easter Bunny is hopping mad. Bryan Johnson, who portrays the furry character at the Bay City Mall, says he was pummeled in an unprovoked attack on the job. Police say the attacker was a 12-year-old boy who sat on Johnson's lap the day before the March 18 incident.

Johnson, 18, suffered a bloody nose. He kept his cool during the attack, deeming it inappropriate for the Easter Bunny to fight back. But he's not willing to forgive and forget.

"They (the sheriff's deputies) told me it was up to me, and I feel that the boy should be prosecuted," Johnson told The Bay City Times.

Johnson told Bay County Sheriff's deputies that the boy hit him in the face at least six times before running away.

Bay County Sheriff John E. Miller said the youth has been in trouble in the past. The case will be forwarded to the Bay County prosecutor's office next week for action, he said.

Johnson, meanwhile, is back on the job at the mall, where he had been working as the Easter Bunny for about a week before the attack.

"I just like getting the kids to laugh and have fun," he said. His job is to get his picture taken with children and make them laugh. That can be difficult because he is not allowed to speak while in costume.

Johnson said his 12-year-old attacker seemed perfectly happy the day before the incident. "Yeah, he came up and said, 'Hi,' and was sitting on my lap and talking," Johnson said. "He seemed OK."

But when he saw Johnson the next day, the boy didn't want to talk.

"He just started hitting," Johnson said.

TJL · 03-25-2005, 10:03 PM

I know one bad little boy who's going to get a basket full of flaming dog crap this Easter Sunday...

Hollow · 03-25-2005, 10:08 PM

reminds me of when my brother's friend went up to a guy dressed as santa and pulled on his fake beard.

MissZero · 03-25-2005, 10:18 PM

Pummeled LOL

Seinatra · 03-25-2005, 10:38 PM

Why is a 12 year old boy sitting on the Easter Bunny's lap??

TripperFan · 03-25-2005, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

I know one bad little boy who's going to get a basket full of flaming dog crap this Easter Sunday...

snl75 · 03-25-2005, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Seinatra

Why is a 12 year old boy sitting on the Easter Bunny's lap??

i was going to ask the same thing

TripperFan · 03-25-2005, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Seinatra

Why is a 12 year old boy sitting on the Easter Bunny's lap??

Maybe it was Michael Jackson in a rabbit costume!!!

Superstar · 03-26-2005, 04:41 AM

Belair · 03-26-2005, 05:58 AM

Thats disgraceful.The poor 18 year old was just doing a job,he doesn't have to put up with drop kick 12 year olds.

The Easter Bunny should have fought back.

03-25-2005, 09:58 PM	#1
KJH278 Member Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2002 Location: IN A APARTMENT Posts: 1,158	Easter Bunny Gets Pummeled by Boy at Mall BAY CITY, Mich. - The Easter Bunny is hopping mad. Bryan Johnson, who portrays the furry character at the Bay City Mall, says he was pummeled in an unprovoked attack on the job. Police say the attacker was a 12-year-old boy who sat on Johnson's lap the day before the March 18 incident. Johnson, 18, suffered a bloody nose. He kept his cool during the attack, deeming it inappropriate for the Easter Bunny to fight back. But he's not willing to forgive and forget. "They (the sheriff's deputies) told me it was up to me, and I feel that the boy should be prosecuted," Johnson told The Bay City Times. Johnson told Bay County Sheriff's deputies that the boy hit him in the face at least six times before running away. Bay County Sheriff John E. Miller said the youth has been in trouble in the past. The case will be forwarded to the Bay County prosecutor's office next week for action, he said. Johnson, meanwhile, is back on the job at the mall, where he had been working as the Easter Bunny for about a week before the attack. "I just like getting the kids to laugh and have fun," he said. His job is to get his picture taken with children and make them laugh. That can be difficult because he is not allowed to speak while in costume. Johnson said his 12-year-old attacker seemed perfectly happy the day before the incident. "Yeah, he came up and said, 'Hi,' and was sitting on my lap and talking," Johnson said. "He seemed OK." But when he saw Johnson the next day, the boy didn't want to talk. "He just started hitting," Johnson said.

03-25-2005, 10:03 PM	#2
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03-25-2005, 10:18 PM	#4
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03-26-2005, 05:58 AM	#10
Belair Back@SO&Loveit! Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 13, 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 5,925	Thats disgraceful.The poor 18 year old was just doing a job,he doesn't have to put up with drop kick 12 year olds.The Easter Bunny should have fought back.
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03-25-2005, 10:08 PM	#3
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	reminds me of when my brother's friend went up to a guy dressed as santa and pulled on his fake beard.

03-25-2005, 10:38 PM	#5
Seinatra Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 29, 2004 Location: Gran Chaco Posts: 1,840	Why is a 12 year old boy sitting on the Easter Bunny's lap??

03-26-2005, 04:41 AM	#9
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