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SCARY PRANK VIDEO: Goofy scarecrow is a terrifying zombie in disguise

Thursday, October 16, 2014
YouTube prankster Ed Bassmaster, dressed as a goofy scarecrow, tricked dozens of Philly natives as he revealed the scary zombie makeup underneath the mask. (Edbassmaster/YouTube)
YouTube prankster Ed Bassmaster, dressed as a goofy scarecrow, tricked dozens of Philly natives as he revealed the scary zombie makeup underneath the mask. (Edbassmaster/YouTube)
YouTube prankster Ed Bassmaster, dressed as a goofy scarecrow, tricked dozens of Philly natives as he revealed the scary zombie makeup underneath the mask. (Edbassmaster/YouTube)
YouTube prankster Ed Bassmaster, dressed as a goofy scarecrow, tricked dozens of Philly natives as he revealed the scary zombie makeup underneath the mask. (Edbassmaster/YouTube)
YouTube prankster Ed Bassmaster, dressed as a goofy scarecrow, tricked dozens of Philly natives as he revealed the scary zombie makeup underneath the mask. (Edbassmaster/YouTube)
YouTube prankster Ed Bassmaster, dressed as a goofy scarecrow, tricked dozens of Philly natives as he revealed the scary zombie makeup underneath the mask. (Edbassmaster/YouTube)
YouTube prankster Ed Bassmaster, dressed as a goofy scarecrow, tricked dozens of Philly natives as he revealed the scary zombie makeup underneath the mask. (Edbassmaster/YouTube)
YouTube prankster Ed Bassmaster, dressed as a goofy scarecrow, tricked dozens of Philly natives as he revealed the scary zombie makeup underneath the mask. (Edbassmaster/YouTube)
YouTube prankster Ed Bassmaster, dressed as a goofy scarecrow, tricked dozens of Philly natives as he revealed the scary zombie makeup underneath the mask. (Edbassmaster/YouTube)
YouTube prankster Ed Bassmaster, dressed as a goofy scarecrow, tricked dozens of Philly natives as he revealed the scary zombie makeup underneath the mask. (Edbassmaster/YouTube)
YouTube prankster Ed Bassmaster, dressed as a goofy scarecrow, tricked dozens of Philly natives as he revealed the scary zombie makeup underneath the mask. (Edbassmaster/YouTube)
YouTube prankster Ed Bassmaster, dressed as a goofy scarecrow, tricked dozens of Philly natives as he revealed the scary zombie makeup underneath the mask. (Edbassmaster/YouTube)
YouTube prankster Ed Bassmaster, dressed as a goofy scarecrow, tricked dozens of Philly natives as he revealed the scary zombie makeup underneath the mask. (Edbassmaster/YouTube)
YouTube prankster Ed Bassmaster, dressed as a goofy scarecrow, tricked dozens of Philly natives as he revealed the scary zombie makeup underneath the mask. (Edbassmaster/YouTube)
YouTube prankster Ed Bassmaster, dressed as a goofy scarecrow, tricked dozens of Philly natives as he revealed the scary zombie makeup underneath the mask. (Edbassmaster/YouTube)
YouTube prankster Ed Bassmaster, dressed as a goofy scarecrow, tricked dozens of Philly natives as he revealed the scary zombie makeup underneath the mask. (Edbassmaster/YouTube)
PHILADELPHIA -- Strangers passing by a goofy, dancing scarecrow were unsuspecting, believing it was a rare, cute photo opportunity for the Halloween season. What these people didn't know was that underneath this seemingly harmless, silly scarecrow costume was actually a vicious, terrifying zombie. Take a look below.


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The video was published by popular YouTube prankster and Philadelphia native, Ed Bassmaster, who routinely posts videos of himself performing as various characters and pranking unsuspecting passers-by. This prank video, alone, has gained over 1.5 million views in just three days.

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