You're at home, watching the news. It's been warning about these..sentient inflatable creatures. They're said to be not dangerous, clumsy and playful, & can be a bit manipulative and persistent, known to inflate others in the ludicrous of ways, to turn other humans into them. Thankfully, it doesn't infect the recently infected's mental state or personality. These inflatables in question, are known to look like anthropomorphic animals with a clown, jester, or any get up that's circus related.