If his head tilts, permission is not granted. Just tell Robert you're sorry. The doll was stored in the Otto family home at 534 Eaton Street in Key West while Otto studied art in New York and Paris. In fact, we might have to upgrade that hundreds to thousands. Many people believe that Robert the Doll is the real life Chuckie, a three foot terror that has been known to cause bad luck for almost a hundred years. 65 titsmcgee84 3 yr. ago This, if you dont know, is the strange story of a seemingly ordinary doll that allegedly has a mysterious curse. He started carrying around Robert everywhere he went, much to his wifes dismay. Address: Fort East Martello Museum 3501 S Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040. She suggested to Gene's parents that they remove the doll from Gene's room and put it in storage. Finding a quiet, private place to apologize will help you focus on the other person and avoid distractions. What people really remember is what they would probably term as an unhealthy relationship with the doll, said Cori Convertito, curator of the Fort East Martello Museum and Roberts current caretaker in an interview with Atlas Obscura. Of course, now we know that the worst was yet to come. Possessing a non-memorable cinematic name (like . In his right hand, he holds a toy of his own, a wide-eyed plush puppy, whose cheery expression makes Robert look all the more ominous. During this time, the rumors of a haunted doll started to take over Key West. And they have to ask nicely, too. After his parents passed away, Jean inherited the familys Key West mansion. As Robert Eugene Otto grew older, Robert became even more malicious, as mutilated toys started appearing in the Ottos home. Some visitors write to ask Robert for advice or if he could place a curse on people who have wronged them. Robert The Doll Apology Letters Otto noticed a strange change around his house until it was too late. Whether you're a believer or not, one thing's for sure, this doll is not to be played with. Allegedly, this curse involves severely bad luck. The doll was reportedly made by the Steiff Company of Germany, purchased by Ottos grandfather during a trip to Germany in 1904, and given to young Otto as a birthday present. The neighbourhood children reported Robert mocking them from the window. Eventually Mrs. Otto became depressed and died of unknown causes with Gene shortly falling suit. He eventually named the doll after him. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Person walking around in Scream costume prompts multiple 911 calls, Horror legend dead at 93: Ricou Browning was Creature From the Black Lagoon, Deranged new creepy movie has viewers leaving theaters to vomit: Hellish, Cocaine Bear review: Coke addict animal kills hilariously. It all goes back to 2013, when I first posted about Robert the Doll. Please forgive me. Ted, May 8 2017, Dear Robert, I visited you in key west. Rumor has it that the Ottos could hear their son talking to someone while alone in his room. Have a creepy awesome service or strange carnival/tour you think we should write about? As in he is a live entity.. Most people wouldnt think twice about the doll nor where it really came from. People who passed 534 Eaton Street soon avoided walking near the house altogether. Robert was once owned by painter, writer, and Key West resident Robert Euge Otto. Robert and its current owners arent helping the museum has a Facebook page and website with plenty of pictures just waiting to pass on the alleged curse. Gene grew disturbingly close to the doll. People surrounded me, asking to take pictures before they clicked the shutter, jumping at the slightest noise or movement. The house remained there until it was sold and the new owner donated it to the Key West Art and Historical Society and he and his teddy bear, That you must first ask permission to photograph him before doing so or you will be cursed with misfortune. Imagine the family's surprise when they were approached by a passerby who confirmed their suspicions. There's unknown forces out there. The servant was immediately fired, but not before she gave a lifelike doll to the young son of the family, Robert. But there are far more out there. The next morning Lilly had returned to normal. Got back home, the disc was blank. But the doll held an ominous secret that would reveal itself in time. At any rate, many people who feel cursed send letters of apology to the museum, which are affixed to that wall. Cayobo/FlickrThe Artist House, once the home of Robert Eugene Otto. After a while the Otto parents became weary of Genes relationship with the doll and placed it in the attic. A couple years ago, I noticed something peculiar happening in the comments section of one of my articles. Arguably Key West's favorite haunted attraction, Robert the Doll has been wreaking havoc since the early-1900s. Lights flicker. took a video of us in the air. But there are many more. Servants would find broken objects in Genes room, which he would say were broken by Robert. This is likely why the attic was designated as Robert's room. It seems everywhere that someone has posted about Robert the Doll, be it on personal websites or on YouTube, people can be found apologizing for looking at his pictures and doing even the tiniest of searches. These days, he can be found locked behind glass at the Fort East Martello Museum in Key West, Florida. I was just learning about you. Copyright 2011-2021 Stranger Dimensions. To this day, visitors claim that cameras malfunction in his presence and electronic devices go haywire. Robert was allegedly not fond of this. All the 50 plus pictures that we had taken in Key West were suddenly gone. After his parents deaths Gene and his young bride moved back into his childhood home where he uncovered his childhood doll. Perhaps these arejust stories, but here are eightallegedly haunted objectsyou should probably avoid, in any case. And, wouldnt you know it, when he came home from vacation he started hearing strange noises at night.. They claim that the straw-filled toy was given to young Otto by one of the familys young maids, who hexed it in retaliation for some wrongdoing. 399 Likes, 32 Comments - Robert Tonner (@tonner.robert) on Instagram: "I did a doll creation demo for the National Institute of American Doll Artists. His curse, at least the way I've heard it, is a rather simple one: Before taking a picture of Robert the Doll, everyone must first ask permission. He had a lady who took its pic without permission come in and do a face to face with Robert the doll. I was curious and interested in your history. An example can be found by a reviewer on TripAdvisor, who took not one, but three photos of Robert without asking permission. Even stranger, fans and fearful believers send letters directly to Robert, sometimes praying to him, sometimes apologizing for having looked at him the wrong way while visiting the museum. Visit and have fun, but be nice - or you'll find yourself writing an apology letter to a doll. Hes written for TV shows such as "The Tonight Show", "Politically Incorrect" and an award-winning childrens program. Whats more, the plumber swore that objects that had been in Roberts lap ended up on the other side of the room as if hed thrown them. One couple even stated that they once found the doll sitting at the foot of their bed one night with a kitchen knife in his hand. Can a doll curse someone over the Internet? In fact, we may have to upgrade that hundreds to thousands. 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Mia And Sebastians Theme Piano Notes Letters Mia and Sebastian Sheet Music Nippon Egao Hyakkei Lyrics English Letters It is the title track of Turkish March Piano Letters From the third movement of Piano Sonata No. Robert the Doll would sit in the top rotunda window. Gene was so excited about the doll that he named it after himself. The boy and his doll were from this point on inseparable, doing everything together. The article says in the second video, you will see him moving! Then upon their return the following morning all the lights will be back on, with the doll in a different position than where he was left. The story dates back to the year 1906. RobertThe doll was created sometime around the late 1800s by a Haitian maid. I have also been hearing some strange noises during the night since I've been home.. One of the letters Robert received. It was a very ordinary looking doll, made of cloth, straw, and wire. Gene relocated to Paris when he grew up, to study and pursue his career in art. Join Ghost City Tours on one of our Ghost Tours and see what the excitment is all about! There are many videos out there on YouTube, as well as, books, TV shows, etc. I was just learning about you. Gene's home came to be called "The Artist's House." But locals recall a more sinister backstory. Gene then started growing more and more afraid of the doll. The doll was dressed in a very unremarkable set of clothing which was quite similar to the uniform of that of an American Naval Officer. Robert the Doll: Key Wests Haunted Doll | By David Sloan, Recommended Visit: According to local lore, Robert will not hesitate to put a curse on anyone who doesn't obey the rules. Your. The dolls sailor suit was likely an outfit that Otto wore as a child. Would you second guess keeping it or blame it on something else? If you are ever in Key West and decide to visit the East Martello Museum, just make sure not to get on Robert the Dolls bad side. Ron DeSantis after a member called According to local folklore, the doll has caused "car accidents, broken bones, job loss, divorce and a cornucopia of other misfortunes", and museum visitors supposedly experience "post-visit misfortunes" for "failing to respect Robert". But thats not all he receives. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. The servant (a Bahamian woman) is alleged to have cursed the doll with black magic and handedthe doll to the boy as a parting gift when she left. STSTW Media strives to deliver accurate information through careful research. A young Robert Eugene Otto (right) wearing the sailors suit that was eventually given to Robert the Doll. We know what this doll can do, but how did it all begin? As legend has it, Robert can be seen walking past those windows as well as looking out of them. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. They didn't think much of it, though, chalking it up to the child's overactive imagination. The bizarre circumstances surrounding Robert have earned him a reputation as the most [] Her face had changed. Museum staff say that upon being placed on exhibit, cameras and other electronics started to malfunction. When you apologize, you might mention you only wanted to protect them, but you'll want to follow up this explanation by acknowledging that your dishonesty ended up doing the exact opposite. Went to a camera store and they could find no reason why our pictures were gone and why the disc was blank. [3], Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}243309N 814518W / 24.552389N 81.754869W / 24.552389; -81.754869. Twitter users are trying to stem the bleeding of the world right now by apologizing to a cursed doll. You can check them out on Instagram under Fantasy Foundlings and let me know your thoughts..it would be much appreciated. Robert was once owned by painter, author, and Key West resident Robert Eugene Otto. Afterwards, his camera stopped working, and all of the photos hed taken in Key West disappeared. Perhaps one person decided to apologize, and others followed just to be sure. Once the doll entered the Otto household, it soon began showing sinister signs of life. People send him candy, money, and - occasionally - drugs, which, side note, you shouldn't do. In 1994, she donated him to the Fort East Martello Museum. When Gene moved back to his home in Florida, Robert was still there. And, wouldnt you know it, when he got home from vacation he began to hear strange noises during the night.. We've received your submission. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Claims Of Robert The Doll Caught Moving, And Face Changing, On Tape. Still other legends claim that the doll "vanished" after Otto's house changed ownership a number of times after his death,[5][8] or that young Otto triggered the doll's supernatural powers by blaming his childhood mishaps on the doll. A new owner moved in, they had a ten-year-old daughter who found Robert in the attic and was soon attached to it. a few years First, I noticed something strange happening in the comment section of one of my articles. It is a museum, after all. Otto Family Collection/Florida Keys Public Library/Flickr. Moving. Plays Jean Otto. At any rate, many of those who feel cursed end up sending apology letters to the museum, which end up getting pinned to that wall. The Otto family was a very stern, conservative, and super-wealthy family, in fact, they were the most wealthy family in the areaatthat time. We will enjoy and cherish Robert Junior. In some ways, this is similar to the curse of Uluru. And his desires as they have seen what he can do and seen that he can walk alone night after night. As word of the curse spread, stories began popping up on the Internet of people being cursed merely for looking at Roberts picture remotely without asking permission. It's alleged that Robert is haunted and has caused accidents and other strange incidents. The couple returned to the Otto family home in Key West to live there until Otto died in 1974. I also believe that she could have cursed the doll either way. The problem was that she was also the caretaker for the Otto family. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Robert did it!" And if permission is not granted, or if the person fails to ask for permission at all, that individual will be cursed. He referred to it merely as "Robert," as if he recognized it as a living being. @7Xbjd Is Earth Destined to Become a Galactic Tourist Attraction? As with most antiques, the history of the doll is somewhat obscure. Noticeably homemade with a fabric face thats worn with time, Robert the Doll appears to be a simple, friendly toy. The Haunting Visage of the Belmez Faces: An Anecdote of Lost Souls or Purported Skullduggery? And that brings us back to my earlier post. To all who may read thisplease, listen to the nice lady at the front desk at the musuem [sic]. If you find the above article inaccurate or biased, please let us know at [emailprotected]. As with the letters sent to the museum, they have left comments online containing their own apologies. Or, through some strange power, bewitched? In the past, Roberts curse was reserved just for rude photographers who didnt ask permission before snapping his picture. Need to convey a simple apology to him when you see the picture. Still, every year, hundreds of tourists flock to the museum to catch a glimpse of the famous local legend, even if it means being cursed for a few hours. The Otto family was a very stern, conservative, and super-wealthy family, in fact, they were the most wealthy family in the area at that time. The doll originally belonged to Robert Eugene Otto, an artist described as "eccentric", who belonged to a prominent Key West family. If his head bows, then it is permissible. La Pascualita: An Extremely Well-Preserved Corpse, or an Eerily Life-like Mannequin? You can write to Robert at his home at Fort East Martello Museum, 3501 South Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West, Florida 33040 or via email robert@robertthedoll.org. His wife died two years later. Later that day, Gene found the doll sitting on a chair in the same room he made for him. Do you believe an object can be cursed? Might be a robot. History. One that has inspired horror movies over the last couple of decades, and countless tales dating back much further. The boat capt. He made arrangements for the doll in the topmost section of the house. But Ottos wife was not as keen on his childhood toy and requested that he keep the doll locked up. The real killer doll it was based on. His curse, at least the way Ive heard it, is a rather simple one: Before taking a picture of Robert the Doll, everyone must first ask permission. But things started to take a strange turn when the family started to hear Gene talk to Robert late at night. Robert named the surprisingly large 3 foot doll after himself, and often dressed it in his own clothing. In a #SorryRobert Twitter version of "The Ring" the movi From allegedly breaking peoples bones to causing their cars to crash, Robert the Doll remains a terrifying figure for all who encounter him. According to local folklore, the doll has caused car accidents, broken bones, job losses, divorces, and a cornucopia of other misfortunes, and visitors to the museum are banned from visiting for failing to respect Robert. To him, the doll was most certainly alive. The blue sailor suit that Robert wears is likely one of Jeans old suits from childhood. I mean no disrespect to you, Robert the Doll. Apologizing is often a very personal act. Gene Otto died in 1974 and Anne moved out. If you're looking to get spooked in Key West, look no further. Dolls are lovable, but things will take a creepy turn if I told you that a doll named Robert gets an average of one to three apology letters daily. On the one hand, it means misspelled words, run on sentences, forgotten words and blurbs of content. She was convinced she had been cursed by the doll. On July 17th and 18th of 2016 we traveled to Key West, Florida and Fort East Martello to pay our respects to the infamous Robert the Doll. Scientists Continue Doing Weird Things With Video Games, Engineered Arts Unveils Ameca, the Most Advanced Humanoid Robot. Went to a camera store and they could find no reason why our pictures were gone and why the disc was blank. These cookies do not store any personal information. Visitors inside the Artist House also claimed that they could hear footsteps coming from the attic and that things would seem to move about the home on their own, with no explanation. The sailor suit Robert the Doll wears is not his original getup. Advertiser Disclosure: Backpackerverse.com is a free online resource that offers valuable content and comparison services to users. 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