Whoever came up with the prank of the Bears' mascot playing dead at a Halloween costume shop, just to scare unsuspecting patrons walking by ... congratulations. Because this video is hilarious.
The mascot, "Staley Da Bear," ran this gag on a number of customers, who didn't assume there was a person inside the mascot suit sitting on the chair. The bear took quite a delight in the customers he really freaked out, although he seemed a bit sorry when he made a baby cry.
Just a reminder: When you're out trick or treating keep an eye out for all pranks, especially if you see a NFL mascot.
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