Trending: 'Crying Horse Doll' - Viral toy from China

Matichon•International•252d ago

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A viral 'crying horse' doll, born from a manufacturing error, has become a must-have item in China and online.

•A 'crying horse' plush toy, originally intended to be a 'smiling horse' for Chinese New Year, has become a viral sensation.
•The doll's downturned mouth and sad appearance, a result of sewing error, have resonated with consumers.
•The toy is in high demand at the 'Happy Sister' toy store in Yiwu, China's largest wholesale market.

Overview

•The 'Crying Horse' doll went viral due to a manufacturing error where workers mistakenly sewed a downturned mouth instead of a smile.
•The doll was originally designed as a 'smiling horse' for Chinese New Year decorations by the 'Happy Sister' company.
•Customers are flocking to the 'Happy Sister' store in 'Yiwu Market', China's largest wholesale market, to find the doll.
•The 'Yiwu Market' is located in Yiwu city, Zhejiang province, and is known as China's largest wholesale market.
•The doll has become a must-have item and is selling exceptionally well, despite being a product of an error.
•'Happy Sister' owner Zhang Huaqing confirmed the sewing mistake and noted customer satisfaction, with no returns despite the offer.
•Social media commentary humorously relates the 'crying horse' to the relatable feeling of being at work, contrasting with a 'smiling horse' representing post-work happiness.
•The popularity of the 'crying horse doll' is attributed to its association with the 'Year of the Horse' (Year of Mamea), which is currently being celebrated.

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Key Quotes

Zhang Huaqing

"Actually, the company intended to design a 'smiling horse doll' for Chinese New Year decoration, but workers accidentally sewed it wrong, making a downturned mouth instead of a smile."

จริงๆ ทางบริษัทตั้งใจออกแบบเป็น "ตุ๊กตาม้ายิ้ม" ไว้ใช้ตกแต่งช่วงตรุษจีน แต่คนงานดันเย็บมาผิด แทนที่จะเย็บปากเป็นรอยยิ้ม แต่ดันเย็บมาปากคว่ำ

Zhang Huaqing

"People on social media joke that the crying horse doll hits home, representing you at work, while the smiling horse represents you after work."

เห็นกระแสในโซเชียลล้อๆ กันว่า ตุ๊กตาม้าร้องไห้ มันแทงใจ มันคือภาพของคุณตอนอยู่ในที่ทำงาน ส่วนม้ายิ้มคือภาพของคุณหลังเลิกงาน

Key Entities

Organization

Happy Sister

A toy store located in Yiwu Market, China, that is selling the popular 'Crying Horse Doll'.

Place

Yiwu Market(ตลาดอี้อู)ℹ️

China's largest wholesale market, located in Yiwu city, Zhejiang province, where the 'Crying Horse Doll' is in high demand.

Zhejiang Province(มณฑลเจ้อเจียง)ℹ️

A province in China where the city of Yiwu and its large wholesale market are located.

Person

Zhang Huaqing(จาง ฮั่วฉิง)

Owner of the 'Happy Sister' toy store who explained the origin of the 'Crying Horse Doll'.