When I first heard about Labubu, I had the same questions as everyone else: “Why is it called Labubu?” and “Is it supposed to be cute or ugly?” and “Why are people so obsessed?” But now the smirking ...

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A new plush toy, called Labubu, has taken the internet—and the Middle East—by storm. My social media feeds are full of this mischievous, wide-eyed creature. But Labubu isn’t just a toy. It’s a ...

Imagine a baby elf in a onesie. Now imagine that it has had its teeth sharpened and been possessed by the devil: that gives you a sense of the aesthetic of a Labubu doll. Lots of Labubu-lovers sport ...