US EditionUnintended 'Crying Horse' Toy Captures Public Affection in China and Beyond
An accidental design flaw turned a Lunar New Year horse toy’s smile into a frown, reflecting workplace stress and driving rapid sellout in Yiwu’s largest wholesale market.
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Crying Horse Plush Toy Went Viral and Sold Out Because 'People are Sad at Work'
A 'crying horse' plush toy has unexpectedly become a viral sensation ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations for the Year of the Horse in China. Originally created by mistake, the toy's gloomy expression has captured the hearts of young workers and consumers nationwide, fueling a surge in demand and sparking conversations about modern work life and emotional expression. The owner of Happy Sister, Zhang Huoqing, the shop selling the toy, explained t…
Sad Year of the Horse toy goes viral in China
A red plush horse became an instant sensation in China, after a sewing mistake turned the smiling mouth downward. Many find the toy’s sad expression relatable, saying it mirrors the life of a “corporate slave.” Wholesalers at China’s Yiwu International Trade City welcomed the surge in sales ahead of the Lunar New Year, which marks the Year of the Horse in the Chinese Zodiac.
A red stuffed horse with a hanging mouth, a golden bell around its neck and eyes that seem to hide the viewer's gaze, is a toy that has become a hit in China. In the middle
“The Crying Horse”: this is the viral toy razed in China by its resemblance to a “corporate slave.” A red teddy horse caused a sensation in China after a sewing mistake that made his mouth smile down. Many identify with the sad expression of the toy, which reflects the life of a “corporate slave.” The wholesalers of Yiwu International Trade City, China, celebrated the increase in sales before Lunar New Year, which marks the Year of Horse in the …
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