Church ceremony held to sanctify fans' cherished plush toys from Labubu series
In the world of collectibles, a new name has been making waves - Labubu plush toys. Originating from the comic series "The Monsters" by Chinese artist Kasing Lung and produced by the Chinese company Pop Mart, founded by Wang Ning, these toys first gained prominence in 2015 as part of an automotive-themed picture book trilogy inspired by Nordic mythology.
However, the Labubu craze took a turn in 2019 when toy giant Pop Mart made them viral collectibles, leading to their widespread popularity. But it's not just their cute appearance that's capturing people's attention. Some users and useresses have been posting online that they are having their trendy Labubu plush toys blessed in church, due to a circulating conspiracy theory that the toys are demonic.
This theory is rooted in the association of Labubu with the Sumerian-Akkadian demon Pazuzu, as explained on the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin's website. The demon Pazuzu, known for his role in the film "The Exorcist," is believed to be depicted in an episode of "The Simpsons" titled "Treehouse of Horror XXVIII" from 2017, where a demon-like figure named Pazuzu appears in the Simpson family's house.
Some users believe that the show's depiction of Pazuzu symbolizes the evil nature of the Labubu plush toys. However, others argue that this idea of a real demon in Labubu plush toys is nonsense, with people quickly labeling new trends as evil. A user in the Reddit comment section clarified that the Labubu plush toy blessing is more of a "blessing" than a baptism.
The controversy surrounding Labubu plush toys reached a new height when a high-value Labubu plush toy worth $7,000 was reportedly stolen. This incident fueled speculations about the alleged demonic nature of the toys, with some users reporting experiencing eerie incidents such as falling objects, frequent arguments, and unlucky accidents since owning a Labubu figure.
One such incident was captured on video, showing a user bringing a Labubu plush toy to church to have it symbolically "baptized" or blessed by a priest with holy water. Lisa, a K-Pop singer from the girl group Blackpink, has also contributed to the popularity of the Labubu plush toys.
Despite the controversies, the theory of the Labubu plush toys being demonic may not mark the "end" of the Labubu craze. In fact, more and more users and useresses are joining the trend, with some even opening Labubu stores. However, the fate of these stores remains uncertain, as seen with a Labubu store in Vienna that has already closed.
As the Labubu craze continues to grow, it remains to be seen whether the paranormal associations will persist or if the toys will continue to be seen as just a popular trend.
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