Why do people love Fugglers?
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:
I’ll just get one Okay, maybe two Why do I now have 14?Fugglers have that collectible magic where:
each one feels different they all have their own personalities some are harder to find new releases create hypeThey 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:
wonky creepy unique full of personalityIn 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:
hunt down rare ones keep them in their box in perfect condition display them proudlyOther people:
tear open the boxes as soon as they get them take them on road trips give them silly names make them part of the familyI 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.
