Move over, plastic eggs hidden in bushes—there’s a new Easter tradition that’s taking family fun to hilarious new levels. Arizona mom Rachael Woolsey’s TikTok has gone viral with over 5.7 million views, showing what might be the most entertaining twist on an Easter egg hunt we’ve ever seen: where the dads themselves become the hunted.
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The video’s text overlay sets the scene perfectly: “Told our husbands we were planning a family easter egg hunt. Forgot to tell them they were the hunt.” What follows is a masterclass in playful family scheming that deserves a spot in the Parent Creativity Hall of Fame.
The footage shows Woolsey and her mom squad shopping for spring-colored tee shirts and plastic eggs, followed by what can only be described as the most diabolical craft night since Pinterest was invented. Their secret weapons? Sticky dots and plastic eggs, carefully color-coded for different age groups—yellow for the littlest hunters (ages 0-2), blue for the preschool set (3-4), and pink for kindergarteners and up.
But the real magic happens when these unsuspecting dads arrive at the playground, proudly sporting their pastel tee shirts and obligatory bunny ears. The moms strategically attach the eggs to the shirts, and with a hopeful hop, the men spread out across the field—completely unprepared for the child tsunami about to hit them.
What ensues is part tag, part Hunger Games, and 100% hilarity. Some dads crouch down to let the tiny tots claim victory, while at least one employs that classic cartoon defense move—arm outstretched, hand firmly planted on a charging child’s forehead. The kids? Absolutely living their best lives as they swarm their egg-covered fathers.
What makes this video especially heartwarming is just how many families participated. We’re talking 12 dads willingly wearing bunny ears in public—that’s not just a playdate, that’s a community event! And can we just appreciate the logistics involved in coordinating this many families? Whoever created the group text deserves a medal.
As TikTok user @officialxocork commented, “First step: enjoy this many peoples’ company.” Seriously though—finding eleven other families who are all available on the same day AND willing to participate in shenanigans might be the most impressive part of this whole endeavor.
@yourfatgymbestie clearly understood the strategic brilliance behind the mom plan, commenting, “This is giving let’s run the energy out of the kids and husbands so we can drink wine and chill for the rest of the night! AMAZING IDEA! 😂” And honestly, who among us can argue with that logic?
Meanwhile, user @aicilav had a vision for the future that might make these dads nervous: “now do it when they’re all in college and D1 athletes 🤣😭” Let’s be honest—those dads would need more than bunny ears to escape that scenario.
While Easter egg hunts are typically associated with children searching for hidden treats, this creative spin reminds us that making family memories sometimes means thinking outside the egg carton. And while we often talk about how moms bear the brunt of memory-making and holiday magic, this TikTok shows a dozen dads enthusiastically (or at least good-naturedly) joining in the fun.
So the next time you’re planning a family holiday activity, remember: sometimes the best traditions are the ones you invent yourself. And sometimes, those traditions involve turning your husband into a human Easter egg hunt. Bonus points if you remember to film it for the rest of us to enjoy.
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