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0:10 Naboo dolls have taken 2025 by storm,
0:11 becoming the hottest collectibles
0:14 worldwide until a chilling controversy
0:18 changed everything.
0:20 Inspired by the monster series, these
0:22 collectible figures quickly became the
0:24 must-have items of the year with many
0:28 celebrities jumping on the craze.
0:31 But just as their popularity peaked, a
0:34 strange controversy changed everything,
0:38 sparking fear instead of excitement.
0:40 Some owners have even resorted to
0:45 burning their dolls amid growing panic.
0:47 Laboo dolls sold exclusively by China
0:50 based retailer PopMart and designed by
0:52 Cassing Lang found themselves at the
0:56 center of an unusual backlash.
0:58 A conspiracy theory rapidly gained
1:00 traction on Tik Tok and other social
1:02 media platforms claiming the dolls are
1:04 connected to Pizuzu, a demonic figure
1:09 from ancient Mesopotamian mythology.
1:10 According to these claims, the dolls
1:13 might be possessed or spiritually linked
1:16 to this dark entity.
1:18 Adding fuel to the fire was a resurfaced
1:20 clip from the Simpsons where Homer
1:23 Simpson brings home a Pizuzu doll that
1:25 later possesses his baby daughter Maggie.
1:27 Maggie.
1:29 Online users drew eerie parallels
1:32 between Labubu's signature grin and
1:36 historical depictions of Pazulu.
1:38 The resemblance combined with the viral
1:42 conspiracy triggered widespread unease.
1:44 Some collectors spooked by the rumors
1:47 began destroying their priced labu dolls
1:50 in a dramatic display of fear.
1:53 But is there even the slightest grain of
1:57 truth behind these swirling claims?
1:59 While Cassing Lang has himself stated
2:01 that Labubu dolls were inspired by
2:04 nigels, there is absolutely no evidence
2:06 to suggest they're evil or in any way
2:09 connected to demonic forces.
2:12 Of course, there is absolutely no
2:14 factual evidence to support the
2:15 possession theory, but the emotional
2:17 reaction has nonetheless stirred
2:18 negative attention. [Music]
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2:22 Despite the controversy, the old saying,
2:24 "All publicity is good publicity," rings true.
2:26 true.
2:28 The drama has kept Labubu in the public
2:31 eye, and their popularity shows no signs
2:35 of fading anytime soon.
2:37 What is your take on this eerie Labubu
2:39 possession theories? Share your views in
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