Cursed Labubu? Unpacking the Controversy and Truth Behind the Myths
With its large eyes and sharp-toothed smile, many people have started calling the Labubu doll creepy or even cursed—but is that really the case?
Labubu has become a sensation among both young people and adults, including celebrities like Kim Kardashian. The toy’s unusual look has sparked speculation online, leading many to question whether there’s something darker behind its popularity. To shed light on the topic, mystic, tarot reader, and astrologer Victor Valentim – who has studied spirituality for over 20 years – explained where these theories come from and why they persist.
Does Labubu bring bad luck or carry negative energy?
“No, Labubu doesn’t bring misfortune, it doesn’t hold dark energy, and it’s not cursed,” Valentim said. “What happens is that characters with horns, exaggerated features, or sharp teeth tend to make people uncomfortable. That discomfort doesn’t come from the object itself, but from what society has projected onto it over centuries. Anything that looks strange or breaks from the traditional ideas of beauty is often labeled as ‘evil’ without understanding its true essence. No matter how odd or eccentric it may appear, it’s just a collectible toy created within the world of Asian pop design.”
He emphasized that the toy wasn’t made for rituals and doesn’t contain hidden spiritual intent. “But judgment comes quickly because we’re still conditioned to believe that an object’s appearance defines its energy. That’s not how energy or magic works,” he explained.
Can an object ever truly be cursed?
According to Valentim, it is possible for objects to hold energy, but not for the reasons people usually think. “Items can absorb energy, but not because they ‘look like a demon’ or anything like that. They hold on to what we project onto them, our fears, emotions, beliefs, and intentions. So if something in your space feels heavy or unsettling, ask yourself if it’s really the object or if it’s your own energy being mirrored back,” he advised.
If the feeling doesn’t go away, Valentim recommends performing an energy cleansing. “Try burning cleansing herbs or smudging the object. Place it under sunlight or bury it in the earth. Reflect on whether it’s tied to any negative memory. And if none of that helps or feels right, then maybe it’s time to simply let it go,” he suggested.
Finally, Valentim left an important reminder: “Labeling something as cursed just because it looks different reinforces very old prejudices, the same ones that once branded free-spirited women as witches. Labubu isn’t the villain. Fear of what we don’t understand is.”
Adapted of BonsFluidos
