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Labubu dolls have been in the trend, becoming a fashion symbol among celebrities and the young generation.
The viral video claims The Simpsons’ Labubu connection. (Photo Credit: Instagram)
With the Labubu trend becoming a global phenomenon, there has been a huge surge in demand over the past months. The plush toys, which could not have cost more than a few dollars, have now turned into a luxury thanks to celebrities and social media. From being carried as designer arm candy to the youth making it a street-style staple, the toys have clearly become a fashion symbol. Labubu was born from the brain of Hong Kong-based artist Kasing Lung, seemingly making its appearance around 2015.
With such unexpected popularity, have you ever wondered if the rise of Labubu dolls was predicted?
The Simpsons appears to have dropped a hint. In a video going viral on social media, it seems like the iconic animation show had an idea of the trend, even believing that the dolls could possess negative energy.
Shared by the Instagram handle of Walt Motivates, the video shows a particular scene from The Simpsons where the family receives a spooky statue as a gift. Unaware of its purpose, Homer started entertaining his kid with the gift, only to get possessed. Next, one can see a series of unusual activities in the room, suggesting the evil presence. The major highlight? The statue has been named Pazuzu—a name rhyming with Labubu.
While there seems to be no resemblance between the looks of the statue and the Labubu doll, the fan-made clip leaves a lot of room for discussion. Reacting to the video, while some sounded convinced about the similarities between the two, others wondered if the trendy dolls actually have dark energy. One wrote, “I freaking knew it!” while another added, “I knew there was something wrong with this toy. Faces are weird and kind of dark.”
“Those figures have a deeper meaning for something really dark. Whether it was channeled or intentional,” another comment read. One of the users added, “The Simpsons has gotten even better than I remember.”
The video has surfaced at a time when Labubu dolls have already been associated with demons and evil energies. Multiple conspiracy theories are circulating online, with ‘spiritual experts’ and influencers making the claims. In one instance, a picture of the Labubu was even shared alongside an AI image of the Mesopotamian demon Pazuzu, hinting that the plush toy is a modern-day demon in disguise.
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