The Bite of '83 vs. The Bite of '87 — Five Nights at Freddy's Walkthrough

The Bite of '83 vs. The Bite of '87

Two infamous incidents, the Bite of '83 and the Bite of '87, are pivotal moments in the Five Nights at Freddy's lore, each with sificant implications for the timeline and the fate of the characters involved.

The Bite of '83, primarily detailed in Five Nights at Freddy's 4, is depicted as a tragic accident involving the Crying Child (Evan Afton), the youngest son of William Afton. During his birthday party at Fredbear's Family Diner, his older brother, Michael Afton, and his friends, wearing animatronic masks, prank him by putting his head into the mouth of Fredbear. The animatronic's jaw snaps shut, crushing the child's skull and leading to his death. This event is often considered the catalyst for the Crying Child's spirit possessing Fredbear or a related animatronic, and it deeply traumatizes the Afton family. The Bite of '87, mentioned in the first Five Nights at Freddy's game, is a more mysterious incident. It involved an animatronic biting a security guard, resulting in the loss of the guard's frontal lobe. The identity of the animatronic responsible and the exact circumstances are debated, but it's often speculated to be Mangle or another animatronic from the "Toy" generation. This bite led to stricter security protocols and the eventual decommissioning of some animatronics.

Key Differences and Similarities:

• Victim: Bite of '83 involved the Crying Child (a child); Bite of '87 involved a security guard (an adult).
• Location: Bite of '83 occurred at Fredbear's Family Diner; Bite of '87 occurred at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza.
• Animatronic Involved: Bite of '83 involved Fredbear; Bite of '87 is speculated to be Mangle or another Toy animatronic.
• Consequences: Bite of '83 led to the child's death and family trauma; Bite of '87 led to loss of frontal lobe and stricter security.
• Timeline: Bite of '83 is earlier, occurring before the events of FNaF 4's gameplay. Bite of '87 is later, impacting the animatronics available in FNaF 1 and 2.

Understanding the distinction between these two bites is crucial for grasping the FNaF timeline and the motivations behind certain animatronic behaviors and security measures. The Bite of '83 is a deeply personal family tragedy, while the Bite of '87 is a more public incident that directly influenced the operational procedures of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. Both events contribute to the dark and dangerous history of the establishments and the animatronics within them.