How an accidental "crying horse" became a viral Lunar New Year trend

A simple factory error in China has created a viral sensation, with millions in Asia welcoming the Year of the Horse with a ...
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'Crying horse' toys go viral in China ahead of Lunar New Year

A frowning horse plush has become a viral bestseller ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations for the year of the horse in China. The sad-looking soft toy was originally ...
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Factory mistake turns ‘Crying Horse’ into Lunar New Year’s viral toy

Every Lunar New Year has a mascot, but 2026’s breakout star wasn’t planned — or even designed correctly. Instead, it was born from a factory error. A plush toy ...
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'Crying horse' plush toy craze reflects worker fatigue in China

The plush toy was designed as a happy-faced Lunar New Year decoration, but a manufacturing mistake turned its smile into a frown.