FNAF 1 Newspaper Clippings

HELP WANTED

Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza
Family pizzeria looking for security guard to work the nightshift.
12am-6am.
Monitor cameras, ensure safety of equipment and animatronic characters.
Not responsible for injury/dismemberment.
$120 a week.
To apply call:
1-888-FAZ-FAZBEAR

Security Guard Position

• The ad is looking for a security guard to work the night shift at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. This aligns with the player’s role in the game, where you take on the job of monitoring security cameras during the night.
• The fact that they need a night shift guard raises suspicion, implying that something unusual happens at night, which eventually becomes the core gameplay mechanic.

Monitoring Cameras

• The job description mentions monitoring cameras and ensuring the safety of equipment and animatronic characters. This implies that the animatronics are of particular concern during the night, hinting at their movement and potential danger after hours.

“Not Responsible for Injury/Dismemberment”

• This is the most alarming part of the ad. A typical job listing wouldn’t include a disclaimer about injury or dismemberment, especially at a family-friendly location like a pizzeria. This implies that the animatronics are dangerous and that the company, Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, is aware of the risks but is trying to avoid liability.
• In the context of FNaF lore, this suggests that the animatronics are not just malfunctioning robots; they pose a serious physical threat to the security guard. This points to the underlying horror of the game, where the animatronics attempt to harm the player.
• The fact that they are actively looking for a night guard despite these dangers suggests that the company might be trying to cover

Kids vanish at local pizzaria – bodies not found

Missing Children Incident

• The clipping describes the infamous “Missing Children Incident” central to the FNaF lore. It refers to a tragic event where children were lured into a back room of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza by a man dressed as a company mascot. The children were never found, implying that they were murdered, but their bodies were never recovered. This event forms the foundation for much of the horror in the series, as it suggests a dark history tied to the pizzeria

The Suspect

• The man identified in the clipping is heavily implied to be William Afton, also known as the “Purple Guy.” Afton is the main antagonist of the FNaF series, a serial killer who used the animatronic suits to lure and murder children. The mention of him dressing as a mascot points to his method of gaining the children’s trust before killing them.

Five children now reported missing. Suspect convicted.

Impending Closure:

• “Close by Year’s End”: The announcement of the pizzeria’s closure indicates that the business is no longer sustainable, likely due to the lasting effects of the tragic events that took place there. This suggests that the pizzeria has been struggling for a long time, haunted by its dark history and unable to recover its reputation or financial stability.

“Tragedy That Took Place Many Years Ago”:

• The Tragedy: This refers to the infamous “missing children incident” and possibly other horrific events tied to the pizzeria’s history. The use of the word “tragedy” underscores the gravity of these events, which are central to the FNaF lore. These incidents involve the abduction and murder of children, whose spirits are believed to possess the animatronics. The fact that this tragedy still affects the business years later highlights how deeply these events have scarred the company and the community.

Failed Search for a Buyer:

• Companies Unwilling to Associate: The inability to find a buyer for Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza suggests that the brand is tainted by its dark past. No company wants to be linked to a place associated with such horrific events, indicating that the pizzeria’s reputation has been irreparably damaged. This also implies that the public is likely aware, to some extent, of the terrible things that happened there, further discouraging any potential buyers.

“These Characters Will Live On”:

• CEO’s Statement: The CEO’s statement, “These characters will live on. In the hearts of kids—these characters will live on,” is a bittersweet acknowledgment of the cultural impact of the animatronic characters. Despite the pizzeria’s closure, the characters like Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy have become iconic. This line could have a double meaning, suggesting not only that the characters are beloved by children but also hinting at the literal way they “live on” through the spirits of the children who possess them.

Local pizzaria threatened with shutdown over sanitation.

The Incident and Missing Children:

• Five Children Missing: The central incident referenced in the clipping is the disappearance of five children at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. This is a key event in the FNaF lore, where these missing children are believed to have been murdered by a man dressed in a mascot suit (later identified as the infamous serial killer William Afton, also known as the Purple Guy).
• The Suspect: The clipping mentions that a suspect has been convicted, implying that someone (likely William Afton) has been caught and legally charged for the crime. However, the fact that the bodies were never found leaves room for the idea that there is something more sinister happening behind the scenes.

The Possession of Animatronics:

• Unfound Bodies: In the FNaF lore, the bodies of the missing children are implied to be hidden inside the animatronics. The spirits of the children are believed to possess these animatronic suits (Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, Foxy, and Golden Freddy). This connection to the missing children is a major plot point, as their souls are trapped within the animatronics, leading to the haunted nature of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza.

The Decline of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza:

• Reputation and Decline: The restaurant has been facing an “uphill battle” to recover from the tragedy. This reflects the decline of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, which struggles to maintain its business due to the dark rumors surrounding the disappearances and potential hauntings. The tragic event has permanently stained the reputation of the establishment.

Local pizzaria said to close by years end.

Threat of Shutdown Over Sanitation:

• Foul Odor: The mention of a foul odor emanating from the animatronics is a strong indication that something is very wrong within Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. In the FNaF series, it is heavily implied that the animatronics are possessed by the spirits of children who were murdered at the pizzeria. The foul odor could be the result of decaying biological matter, suggesting that the animatronics may contain the remains of these children.

Reports of Blood and Mucus:

• Blood and Mucus: The description of blood and mucus around the eyes and mouths of the mascots is highly disturbing and implies that the animatronics are not merely machines, but have some form of organic, decaying matter within them. This ties into the theory that the children’s bodies, or at least parts of them, might be inside the animatronics. This could be a clue to the grotesque fusion of flesh and metal, further intensifying the horror of the pizzeria’s dark secrets.

Police Involvement:

• Police Contacted: The fact that the police were contacted suggests that the situation is serious and beyond the scope of a typical health department investigation. This points to the possibility of criminal activity, which aligns with the overarching narrative of child abductions and murders that are central to the FNaF lore.

“Reanimated Carcasses”:

• Reanimated Carcasses: A parent describing the animatronics as “reanimated carcasses” is a chilling description that likely references the idea that the animatronics are not just haunted, but possibly animated by the very souls or remains of the dead children. This line supports the theory that the animatronics are more than just haunted—they are physically inhabited by something far more sinister.

FNAF 2 Newspaper Clipping