Creepy Cat in the Hat Spotted Roaming Streets of Fairhaven After Dark

Something strange has been happening after dark in Fairhaven, and no, I am not talking about the Flock cameras.

According to posts circulating in the community, someone dressed as the Cat in the Hat has reportedly been creeping around the center of town and Fairhaven Village over the past few nights. This is not the friendly Dr. Seuss character you would expect to see waving at children during a parade, either.

This Cat prefers dark streets, late-night walks and scaring the whiskers off anyone who crosses its path. One resident even claimed he got out of his truck and chased the costumed character, but I have suspicion that he may be part of the "fun."

Is Fairhaven’s Cat in the Hat Real?

At this point, it is unclear who is inside the costume. Someone commented on Facebook that the perpetrator is between 25 and 30 years old, but identifying someone beneath a full Cat in the Hat costume is preposterous, if you ask me. Ironically, Fairhaven is also not alone in this weird story.

Fairhaven Creepy Cat In The Hat

Creepy Cat in the Hat videos have recently become a viral social media trend. Police departments in Ireland and England have responded to similar posts, explaining that many of the images and videos were created using artificial intelligence.

Some clips, however, appear to involve real people dressing in costume and joining the trend. The result has been plenty of confusion and some very real fear, especially among younger viewers. BBC News reported on the viral trend and the concerns surrounding it.

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Whether Fairhaven’s version is real, staged or simply someone looking for attention remains a mystery. One thing is certain: if you see a tall cat wearing a crooked red-and-white hat while driving through Fairhaven at night, there is no need to rhyme with it. Keep your distance, stay safe and remember that not every cat deserves nine lives.