Bite of 83
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9Victim: The victim of the Bite of '83 is a young child, widely believed to be the younger brother of Michael Afton (the son of William Afton, one of the key antagonists in the series). Circumstances: In the game's mini-games, the young boy is terrified of the animatronic characters at Fredbear's Family Diner, particularly Fredbear. His older brother and his friends, known for bullying him, force him closer to the animatronics despite his fear. On his birthday, they cruelly push him towards the stage and, in a final act of bullying, shove him into the mouth of the animatronic Fredbear. The Bite: Fredbear's animatronic jaws clamp down on the boy's head, causing a fatal injury. This moment is often referred to as the "Bite of '83." The bite is not necessarily intentional but caused by a malfunction or the pressure of the animatronic's mouth, leading to the tragic accident. Aftermath: The mini-games following the bite show the young boy in a coma, where he eventually succumbs to his injuries. This event leads to deep emotional consequences for the Afton family and marks a significant turning point in the FNAF timeline, influencing the motivations of characters like William Afton (the creator of the animatronics). Misconception: Initially, there was confusion about whether the Bite of '83 or the Bite of '87 was the most infamous event in the series. However, it’s now clear that these are two separate incidents, with the Bite of '87 involving another animatronic attack on a different victim, resulting in severe injuries but not death.
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