A pair of glasses was given to Zucker, a character in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, transforming him from one of the game's cutest octopuses into a monstrous figure. Although these glasses can be given to any villager in the game, they have a particularly terrifying effect on Zucker.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a game that encourages players to make friends with the residents of the island. One of the best ways to do this is by giving gifts to the villagers they encounter. Giving gifts boosts the friendship points between the player and the villager, leading to higher friendship levels and better rewards. One common reason for giving villagers presents is to dress them up according to the player's preferences. While players usually aim to make their villagers look as cute as possible, there are occasions when this plan goes awry.
Reddit user PrivateIslandPresent had an unexpected fright when their wife gifted Zucker, one of the beloved villagers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, a pair of glasses. These weren't just any glasses, but special "Silly Glasses" that could be purchased at the Able Sisters shop for 770 bells. The variant chosen was the purple one, which transformed Zucker's once adorable appearance into that of a bug-eyed creature, as if he had consumed an excessive amount of coffee.
Zucker, a lazy octopus, has been a part of the Animal Crossing franchise since his debut in Animal Crossing: New Leaf. He has since made appearances in every game, earning him a significant following in the Animal Crossing community. The surprising and creepy depiction of Zucker in the Silly Glasses not only shocked the original poster's wife but also disturbed many other players who commented on the post. Interestingly, one commenter made the decision to give all their villagers Silly Glasses but later regretted that choice.
The transformation of a cute-looking animal into one of the most unattractive villagers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is astonishing with just one item. PrivateIslandPresent's close-up picture of Zucker is even more disturbing. Several comments on the post speculated on what Zucker resembles while wearing the Silly Glasses. One suggested Fungus from Monsters, Inc., while another mentioned Steve Buscemi. Strangely, nobody mentioned Doctor Octopus. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is currently available for Nintendo Switch.