CatNap Recall

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CatNap Recall
General information
Released On	December 1st, 2023
Length	2:47
Type	Smiling Critters Episode & News Cast
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Link(s)	YouTube Link
Summary	A news station covers the dangers of the CatNap plush
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CatNap Recall is an ARG-connected video, originally found (through multiple methods) on December 1st, 2023, when the Chapter 3 Interactable ARG updated. It repeats the Smiling Critters Cartoon, before cutting to a news cast from WLE-4 about the dangers of the CatNap plush.

Analysis

CatNap Recall is a news broadcast from WLE-4 regarding reports of children in possession of CatNap toys suffering violent nightmares. The broadcast begins with the Smiling Critters episode, Can't Sleep, before cutting to the news anchor introducing the Smiling Critters toy line to the audience. A demonstration of how CatNap's scent is deployed plays, before the anchor discusses the aforementioned controversy surrounding CatNap and subsequently, Playtime Co. itself. He mentions that Playtime Co. issued a recall of all CatNap toys from the lineup, resulting in his presence removed from all promotional material featuring the Smiling Critters.

The anchor proposes that recalling the CatNap toy from the market may not help Playtime Co. as the damage was already done. As he concludes that CatNap isn't a safe toy for children, a chorus of crying children and ominous music builds, transitioning into the logo for Chapter 3: Deep Sleep.

Transcript

CatNap Recall

Transcript: Unknown: "What's the time?" Children: "Playtime!" All: "S-M-I-L-E everyday!" KickinChicken: "When you are down and out," Bobby BearHug: "No need to frown and pout!" Bubba Bubbaphant: "The Smiling Critters' sure to show a" All: "S-M-I-L-E everyday!" wind howling, clock ticking Bobby BearHug: "The wind's really scary..." *tree branch snaps* CraftyCorn: *screams* "I can't sleep!" DogDay: "Hey, we'll be okay, guys! I promise! All winds blow away... eventually." *door knocking* *door creaks open, wind clears* All: "CatNap!" Bubba Bubbaphant: "Please, help us go to sleep, CatNap!" PickyPiggy: "We need it, CatNap!" KickinChicken: "Please help us!" Hoppy Hopscotch: "Sleep! Sleep! Sleep!" CatNap: *exhales gas* All except CatNap: *laughing hysterically, gradually getting louder and more distorted* All except CatNap: *loud distorted crash* Newscaster: "Everyone knows Huggy Wuggy and Poppy Playtime, but are your children safe from Playtime Co.'s latest toy? What you've seen here is Playtime Co.'s own 'Smiling Critters', a limited series cartoon meant to celebrate the release of the toys sharing it's name, yet both now face the fires sparked by the inclusion of one key member. This, is CatNap, and, like the others in his line, you just pull his little tail, and..." *Gas ejects* Newscaster: "Seems innocent enough. However, parents across the country report their children experiencing strange and often violent nightmares, and beside them, their little, grinning, CatNap doll. Now, with controversy growing, Playtime Co. has announced the recall of all CatNap toys from the Smiling Critters line; his image cleared from all promotional material. But, damage already done, will disappearing be that easy? The exact cause of these 'incidents' still unknown, only one thing appears glaringly certain: Your children are not safe with CatNap."

Trivia

• CatNap Recall features a clip of the official CatNap plush.
• It is heavily speculated that this tape will be the opening for Chapter 3, as it contains both the opening card for the chapter and the recognizable VHS insertion sound heard in "The Most Incredible Doll" and "Mommy Long Legs Commercial".