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Budget and the Bees
Budget and the Bees
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Latrice Perez

10 Public Service Announcements That Actually Freaked Us Out as Kids

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Before streaming services and ad-blockers, we were a captive audience. Consequently, we saw whatever appeared on our television screens, including public service announcements (PSAs). While intended to promote safety, some campaigns leaned heavily into fear. As a result, they left a lasting, creepy impression on our young minds. These were not just educational clips; in fact, they were mini horror films that aired between our favorite cartoons. Here are ten PSAs that genuinely freaked us out as kids and still haunt us today.

1. The “This Is Your Brain on Drugs” Egg

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