The Meaning Behind the Sayso Says’ Bunny

|Ed Roobi
The Meaning Behind the Sayso Says’ Bunny

One of the most iconic alter egos in recent underground culture is Che's "Sayso Says Bunny." Fans were instantly drawn to this character and the eerie, surreal visuals that came with it. Some thought the bunny was a loose reference to Five Nights at Freddy's, especially with the cover art showing the solid brick wall, but there's a deeper meaning behind who this character is and why it matters to the album.

Sayso Says is easily Che's most experimental project so far. It blends elements of EDM, alt, and rage rap, clearly inspired by Crystal Castles. The sound feels chaotic but intentional, Che's version of rage music, reimagined through a darker, electronic lens. It stood out completely from other projects of its time and showed Che's willingness to push boundaries both musically and visually.

The album is violent, provocative, and filled with disturbing imagery. Tracks like "My Favorite Color is Red" dive into horror-inspired violence, while others such as "It's My Party and I'II Die If I Want To," "CUT OFF YOUR HANDS," and "Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things" explore twisted, childlike innocence turned sinister. What makes it fascinating is the contrast, the bunny character feels innocent and almost cute, yet exists in a world full of chaos and blood.

Che's use of the bunny seems intentional: a soft, innocent figure embodying dark urges and violence, similar to how the FNAF animatronics appear harmless but are murderous underneath. The character serves as both mask and metaphor, showing how innocence and insanity can exist side by side. In Sayso Says, the bunny is a reflection of Che's psyche, a playful yet psychotic alter ego that turns horror into art.