Diaper-Wearing Monkey Unleashes Chaos in Texas Halloween Store

On October 31st, 2025, a Spirit Halloween store in Plano, Texas was the site of an unexpected and chaotic incident involving a diaper-wearing monkey. Last month, the mischievous primate escaped from its owner and unleashed pandemonium in the Halloween-themed store.

For over 30 minutes, the monkey climbed poles, swung from spooky animatronic wires, and crawled across the ceiling, leaving last-minute shoppers stunned. Arlene Pinkston, who was shopping with her daughters, described the scene as "animal kingdom live." As children darted around trying to catch the speedy monkey and shoppers scrambled to grab it, chaos erupted throughout the store.

Fortunately, the monkey's owner was able to recapture the animal by offering it a tempting treat - a cookie. The owner swiftly regained control of the energetic pet, and the incident ended without any injuries to shoppers. Spirit Halloween's VP of Marketing, Lisa Barr, praised the quick response of the staff and local authorities in handling the unexpected situation.

This bizarre event comes just two days after a truck crash in Mississippi unleashed a troop of monkeys into the countryside, sparking a real-life sci-fi thriller. While the Plano incident may have been more lighthearted, it serves as a reminder that the unexpected can happen, even in the most ordinary of settings.