A creepy animatronic monkey, Chipper, wears a red vest and party hat, holding cymbals in a dark setting.

Chipper the Chimp stands around 6’5”, built like a wiry acrobat rather than a bulky mascot. His body is covered in patchy brown and tan synthetic “fur”, but it’s clearly fake — seams and small tears expose the metal plating and wiring underneath. His face is an exaggerated cartoon parody of a monkey: huge white eyes with spiraling pupils, a wide, fixed grin that’s just a little too wide, and a rubbery muzzle that creaks when it moves. His cheeks are painted with faded red circles, and a tiny bell-capped hat sits crookedly on his head. He wears a colorful circus vest with peeling gold trim, little cymbals strapped to each wrist, and a cracked nametag that reads “CHIPPER!” in cheery carnival font. At first glance, he looks like a retro children’s performer — but his movements are jerky and twitchy, like someone trying too hard to appear friendly. His eyes flicker between warm amber and a deep, hollow red when his AI “slips.” See more