scary in the night

Definition

Something harmless or cute by daylight that takes on an eerie, ominous quality when imagined in darkness or shadow. It's the phenomenon that makes innocent things like clown paintings suddenly terrifying after sunset.

Example Usage

That stuffed animal collection was cute as a kid, but now it's scary in the night if I even think about it.

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