Mr. Cuckoo is a urban legend in Korea involves a man who attacks young girls on deserted streets and darkened laneways. He is described as being tall and large, wearing a little black hat, and carrying a weapon such as a baseball bat or an ax.
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In the Seoul, South Korea is believed that Mr. Cuckoo was once a mentally ill man who escaped from a mental hospital after attacking a female patient. He has been known to Mr. Cuckoo lurking in secluded areas, such as schoolyards and small streets, waiting for groups of young girls to pass by. Upon hearing his distinctive call of “Cuckoo! Cuckoo!”, he would launch brutal attacks on his victims using weapons like baseball bats or axes. The legend warns individuals to respond with the same call and flee if they encounter Mr. Cuckoo to avoid becoming his next target.
Mr. Cuckoo include being tall, large, and wearing a black hat, typically appearing in his early 30s. Witnesses have reported multiple incidents where Korean girls were assaulted or even killed by this mysterious figure, instilling fear and caution among the population.
Mr. Cuckoo includes his troubled past as a mental patient and his subsequent escape from the hospital, fueled by his animosity towards women due to a traumatic experience during his treatment. The legend emphasizes the importance of responding affirmatively to nonsensical questions posed by Mr. Cuckoo to evade his violent tendencies.