What are Fugglers and why are they so weirdly addictive?
If you’ve ever picked up a Fuggler and thought ‘What is this???’ you are not alone.
They’re not cute in the traditional sense.
They’re not exactly comforting either.
They’re just… unsettling.
And that’s exactly why some people love them! Their weirdness is gorgeous!
What are Fugglers?
I am sure you are here because you know the answer to this already, but some people will have no idea what Fugglers are.
Fugglers are collectible plush toys known for:
- human-like teeth (thankfully fake ones, but still)
- chaotic expressions
- slightly cursed energy
They were created by a British lady called Louise McGettrick and you can read more on the Fuggler origin story in my blog titled ‘Who invented Fugglers’ and on her own blog here.
Why do people get obsessed with them?
At first, it’s curiosity. (I saw one and thought ‘That’s different, let me have a closer look)
Then it turns into:
Fugglers have that collectible magic where:
They are so ugly
Well, yes. But that’s their charm. They aren’t trying to be perfect. They are just their unapologetically weird self. They are:
In a world of polished, edited and adjusted images, Fugglers are a breath of fresh air.
Who collects them?
So many people of all ages and across the world! Fuggler love spreads far and wide.
Some people:
Other people:
I am guilty of this! But it doesn’t matter how you collect – it’s your experience and I won’t judge you!
Final Thoughts
Fugglers don’t really make sense, and that’s their charm.
If you get it, you get it.
If you don’t, you are missing out.