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Are Labubus ‘demonic'? No, but they're definitely evil
That was the warning from the podcaster Adelle Nazarian, who recently joined a chorus of social media commentators alerting the world to a new 'satanic' trend. But the target of her concern was not a secretive cult that worships the devil. It was a cuddly toy called the Labubu.
For those who haven't heard, the Labubu is a collectable monster plushy that has become a global monster hit. Manufactured by the Chinese company Pop Mart, these grimacing dolls can be found dangling from a bag on any subway car in New York, affixed to everything from a little girl's backpack to a second wife's Birkin.
With saucer-like eyes, pointed teeth and ultra-wide smirks, they are sold in 'blind boxes' from $27.99 (up $6 from before Trump slapped tariffs on China).
