You might have seen people online making videos dressed in white gowns and green pointy hats as they twirl around in their gardens. The general response from most people is to think, "Wow, that looks just like me as a baby." This joke is as inane as it is impossible for the unindoctrinated person to understand. Here's why people are obsessed with the tiny flying puppet known as Mestre Ensinador, or "Master Teacher."

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Where Does The Whimsical Little Creature Come From?

The short answer is, Brazil! A TikTok account named MestreEnsinador1, which translates to "Master Professor" in Portuguese, has been posting videos of him playing with a puppet he calls his "teacher." The puppet is shown flying around the forest, doing his little dance, and even performing mysterious rituals.

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But Why Do People Keep Saying "This Is Me As A Baby?"

MestreEnsinador's videos are entertaining enough by themselves, but the puppet's oddly humanlike movements sparked inspiration in one of his fans. TikToker @iz.khalifa decided to show her little brother one of the videos and try and convince him that the video was him as a baby. Her brother's visible confusion and eventual acceptance of the fact went viral, especially after he was duped with another video of him "in Sedona."

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Why Are People Wearing White Gowns And Green Hats?

The white gown and pointed green hat are Mestre Ensinador's official costume, and people are dressing up as him to mimic his dancing and flying style. Moreover, the "This Is You As A Baby" prank has expanded beyond pranks on baby siblings, with various people showing the video to their parents and friends and asking them, "Do you remember this? It's you in Sedona."

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For the full history of "Me As A Baby," or "Whimsical Little Creature," be sure to check out our entry on the slang term here for even more information.