00:14You mean the doll the internet says is cursed?
00:18Hmm, before you rip that box open,
00:24maybe we should ask the big spooky question.
00:28Everyone's buzzin' about.
00:31Are La Poo Poo dolls evil?
00:34Zoom in!
00:36At first glance, La Poo Poo looks like a cheerful oddball elf,
00:41straight out of a fairy tale.
00:44But scroll through social media and you'll find a strange wave of rumors.
00:50La Poo Poo is evil.
00:52Demons control La Poo Poo.
00:55It brings bad luck.
00:57So, what's really going on?
01:00Is La Poo Poo a cursed toy?
01:03Or just the target of another internet conspiracy theory?
01:08Let's explore the truth.
01:11La Poo Poo was born not in a haunted forest, but in the mind of Hong Kong artist, Ka Sing Lung.
01:19He created the character in 2015 for his book series, The Monsters, drawing inspiration from Nordic fairy tales filled with magical creatures and mischievous spirits.
01:34La Poo Poo Poo quickly stood out.
01:37A wide grin, pointy ears and the heart of a trickster adventurer.
01:43Then, in 2019, La Poo Poo's fortune soared when Chinese toy maker Pop Mart introduced the dolls in blind boxes.
01:55Imagine the excitement.
01:57You buy a box, but you don't know which version of La Poo Poo you'll get until you open it.
02:05Then, in the post-Fandemic days, many people in China were craving a sense of emotional escape.
02:13La Poo Poo, with its chaotic charm and mischievous grin, offered just that.
02:19Fans began sharing photos and videos of their dolls, and the trend quickly went viral, spreading far beyond China's borders.
02:30Suddenly, collectors, celebrities and teens alike scrambled for limited editions, some selling for hundreds of dollars.
02:40People dressed their dolls in elaborate outfits, made viral videos, and built entire communities around this playful creature.
02:51But with great fame comes strange stories.
02:55By 2023, some online users began posting eerie comparisons between La Poo Poo and ancient demons like Pazuzu from Mesopotamian mythology.
03:09And by 2025, social media exploded with photos, stories and ominous warnings.
03:18Hashtags like, hashtag demon doll trended.
03:22A few claimed nightmares or bad luck after buying La Poo Poo.
03:28So, concerned parents took notice and started asking if this quirky toy was hiding a sinister truth.
03:37Well, not quite.
03:39Kar Singh Loom soon addressed the rumors, explaining that La Poo Poo was never intended to be scary, but a kind-hearted character who always wants to help, but often accidentally achieves the opposite.
03:56The design was whimsical, inspired by folk tales and childhood imagination, not demonic lore.
04:04Experts debunked the rumors, pointing out that just because a doll has big eyes and sharp teeth, doesn't mean it's evil.
04:14Even the wildest internet claims about La Poo Poo's demonic origins have no evidence.
04:21In reality, La Poo Poo is a symbol of creativity and eccentric charm.
04:28Its popularity isn't rooted in fear, but in joy, play and self-expression.
04:35The character invites fans to embrace the weird and the wonderful.
04:41So, a la booboo dolls evil?
04:45Absolutely not.
04:47What is scary though, is how fast the rumor can spread online and how quickly people can jump on a trend without checking the facts.
04:58So, before you join the crowd or feel formal, consider this.
05:03Real truth usually isn't found in hashtags or hype, but in creativity, research and asking questions.
05:13Trivia Time!
05:15Did you know the most expensive La Poo Poo doll sold at auction for approximately $150,324?
05:27Yes, the doll is 131 centimeters tall and is considered a record-breaking sale for the quirky plush toy.
05:39Sketching time!
05:42Today's sketch of the day goes to Jacob Mullink.
05:47Hope you learned something trendy today.
05:49Until next time, it's me, Dr. Binox, Zooming Out.
05:58Alright, let's open the box.
06:09What?
06:10What?
06:11Blue?
06:12Well, that's one way to collect disappointment.
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