Massive 'Grimothy' Halloween Display Honors Viral Raccoon 'Jimothy'
Artist Matthew Inman and his brother created a large-scale installation inspired by the internet-famous raccoon.
A colossal Halloween decoration, dubbed “Grimothy,” has appeared on Bainbridge Island, Washington, in tribute to the viral raccoon known as “Jimothy” that gained notoriety in Seattle. The creation is the work of Matthew Inman, a cartoonist and New York Times bestselling author also known as “The Oatmeal,” along with his brother, Bryce.
Described as the “Jim Reaper, Dark Lord and Father of Jimothy,” the Grimothy installation features bright red eyes and a bloody red tongue, designed to contrast with the perceived cuteness of the original “Jimothy.” Matthew Inman shared the creation on Instagram, noting its transformation of their front yard into a popular attraction.
"Last night (Saturday) at around 9:30 p.m., there was still a line of cars outside the house. We realized we’d turned the front yard into an all-hours tourist attraction,” Inman told The Stranger. Visitors have been lining up to view the display.
The construction of the large-scale figure presented challenges, particularly for Bryce, who handled welding. He explained the difficulty in joining thin steel rods without burning through them. “Because some steel rods are small and anything more than a tiny spot weld burns through and cuts the piece in half. So, if I made one small mistake, Jimothy would implode on top of me,” Bryce recounted.
“Jimothy,” the original raccoon, became an internet sensation in 2026 after videos circulated showing it navigating urban environments in Seattle. The raccoon’s popularity led to various tributes, including merchandise and a promotion at a Seattle Mariners baseball game. Fans who attended a game against the Tigers received “Jimothy” shirts, and the first 20,000 attendees were given trading cards detailing the raccoon’s fabricated stats, such as its hometown of Ballard and its throwing hand, “all fours.”
A unique “Jimothy” trading card created for a 13-year-old girl, Abby, was later sold at online auction for $20,100. The buyer was identified as Oliver Moy, a social media influencer and founder of the group North Star Boys.