Dirt Dog in Las Vegas held a 'Bluey Day!' event that left kids in tears, KVVU reported. A man wore what appeared to be a Bluey pajama onesie with his face and beard visible.
A hot dog joint in Las Vegas unwittingly hosted an 'upsetting' Bluey-themed event last week, leaving several kids in tears. Dirt Dog held the event, called 'Bluey Day!,' at one of its Sin City locations on May 11. The event was dedicated to the Australian children's show 'Bluey,' which is about a blue Australian Cattle Dog. According to the Facebook event, the gathering advertised face-painting, special treats and 'meeting Bluey and friends.
More than 3,000 people responded to the event on Facebook. But when people arrived at the event, they were disappointed by Dirt Dog's offerings – including a Bluey impersonator in a cheap costume whose face and beard were visible. Mother Stephanie Hernandez told FOX 5 Vegas that children were 'distraught' by the occasion. 'Some kids were crying. Some kids were upset, crying in their parents’ shoulders,' the parent explained.
drove one hour just to see a grown man in PJs,' one person wrote. 'This was horrible and a waste of time,' a mother wrote. 'My daughter was super disappointed.' Dirt Dog told Fox News Digital that they 'deeply regret' the May 11 event, and are planning a follow-up event that will feature a 'real mascot and more activities.
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