The fall of Labubus and the mush of modern internet trends
3 days ago
- #Labubus
- #trends
- #internet culture
- Labubus, fuzzy and diminutive creatures, became a global phenomenon in 2025, originating from a 2015 picture book series by Kasing Lung.
- Their popularity peaked in summer 2025, with resale prices skyrocketing and fakes ("Lafufus") emerging due to high demand.
- By late 2025, Labubus' popularity declined sharply, with prices dropping and Pop Mart's stock falling 35% from its peak.
- The rapid rise and fall of Labubus reflects broader internet trends, where fads gain and lose popularity faster than ever due to short attention spans and social media.
- Modern internet trends are decentralized, with algorithms creating niche communities, leading to a mix of diverse, short-lived trends rather than a single unifying cultural moment.
- Despite the chaos, this decentralization fosters multicultural exchange, allowing trends like Labubus to breach cultural barriers and become global phenomena temporarily.
- The internet's beauty lies in its ability to bring diverse people together, facilitating cultural exchange and individual enjoyment without the pressure of conforming to a single trend.