ALBAWABA - While the Labubu craze has slightly died down, the Pop Mart figurine is still going strong in terms of sales, with many variations out of stock. However, rumors recently flooded social media claiming that the doll is possessed, will bring bad luck to its owner, and that 'The Simpsons' predicted people's obsession with it.
The viral conspiracy theory erupted across social media, with many saying that Labubu dolls could be linked to a Mesopotamian demon called Pazuzu.
Meanwhile, other social media users had another conspiracy theory cooking in the background, with claims stating that the American animated Sitcom 'The Simpsons' predicted the Labubu craze in a 2017 episode about Pazuzu, the demon from "The Exor‑Sis."
The episode in question was a segment in the "Treehouse of Horror XXVIII" (specifically Season 29, Episode 4), which aired in November 2017. The segment took a quirky spin on subjects such as demon possession and exorcism, referencing 'The Exorcist.'
Did The Simpsons predict the Labubu trend?
Self-proclaimed motivational speaker Walter Daniels Jr. took to his official Instagram with a video warning his followers from buying Labubu for their children or themselves and wrote"
"Do not buy this demonic toy for your children or yourself!! #labubu #pazuzu #waltmotivates"
The social media influencer occasionally shares posts about Christianity with the mission of "Spreading God’s Word."
Walter took a snippet from the "Treehouse of Horror XXVIII" segment, which showcased Homer Simpson getting possessed by a "Pazuzu" statue, prompting him to put it in a package and ship it using Amazon.
The video in question was met with speculation from Instagram users, with many calling the rumors about a demonic entity possessing Labubu dolls a stretch.
An Instagram user responded, "I remember people saying that same thing about Furby’s…"
Another added, "Yall foos said the same thing about Pokémon in the 90s."
On the contrary, Walter's followers took to his side as someone wrote, "I rebuke any evil energy that may have stuck threw watching this in the name of Jesus Christ amen."
