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🕒 4 hrs agoToddler Fears John Wilkes Booth Lurks Beneath Her Bed, History Books Bewildered
A toddler’s fear of John Wilkes Booth hiding under her bed has left parents and historians scratching their heads. John Wilkes Booth, usually found in history books, now moonlights as a bedtime specter—proving even 1865 villains can invade modern childhood nightmares.
With Lainey’s “John Wilkes Booth under the bed” fear now a viral sensation—her mom’s TikTok pulled in 14.2 million views—Ford’s Theatre staff sent the Littons Lincoln-themed merch, cementing Booth as an unlikely internet legend in the world of weird parenting trends.
