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'The Crying Horse', the plush toy that is becoming a viral phenomenon

2026-01-28 14:56:00, Lifestyle CNA

'The Crying Horse', the plush toy that is becoming a viral phenomenon

A plush horse-shaped toy, which costs only about $3.60, has become a viral phenomenon on Chinese social media after a worker at a factory sewed the toy's smile inside out, making it look sad, not happy.

This toy, which was meant to represent the Year of the Horse according to the Chinese zodiac, became a hit when social media users linked its "crying" face to fatigue and work stress, calling it a symbol of the harsh reality of modern work in the workplace.

'The Crying Horse', the plush toy that is becoming a viral phenomenon

Many young employees, who also experience the culture of long work hours, have used this toy as a humorous way to express their feelings of fatigue and pressure at work.

Their owner, who initially considered offering a refund to the first buyer due to the design error, decided to continue production when she noticed the high demand and positive feedback the toy was receiving.

'The Crying Horse', the plush toy that is becoming a viral phenomenon

Market analysts say this phenomenon is not just a strange game, but a trend that is related to a larger wave of "nice but ugly" and a way for the younger generation to express their stress through the humor and symbolism of a popular product. /CNA 





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