How did Ikea's Blajah became the symbol of the trans community ?

I feel stupid for asking, but how did the trans community decided that the giant shark Blajah will become their favourite plushie ?

I mean it looks awesome... but why that one ?

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chaosbreon 40 points 3 years ago

It's just cute, easy to cuddle, and in the colours of the trans flag

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vegivamp 22 points 3 years ago

I think it also helps that it wasn't intentional. Nobody likes the obvious corp whoring for a quick cash grab.

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SoLongThx4TheFish 10 points 3 years ago

I never noticed that its actually the flag colors! It's also available in every country with an Ikea, which is all of europe, north america, oceania and large parts of asia.

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csolisr 5 points 3 years ago

I certainly see the blue, but where's the pink exactly? The mouth maybe? Feels like a bit of a stretch

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fangleone2526 1 point 3 years ago

they also make a pink one i think!

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