‘Comrade Labubu’: The Chinese doll makes its way for the grave of Carl Marx in London; The post goes viral
A picture of a Labubu idol placed on the tomb of Carl Marx in London has gone viral on social media. The photo shows the viral toy placed in the foot of Carl Marx’s tomb in the highgate cemetery. Online users indicated irony, as Marx was a strong critic of capitalism and stood for socialism and communism.This phenomenon has attracted attention to a growing trend known as Necroturism, where people visit the cemetery to pay respect and also to join with history, art and culture in new ways.Recently, Labubu Dolls have been extremely popular among collectors, long lines in Toy stores, waiting list and once as a resale market were seen around the Supreme Streetwear once as a buzz. Cemelets such as highgate are now seen as cultural places. With old tombs, historical trees, and with the famous names buried there, they attract millions that come not only to remember the dead, but also enjoy a calm picnic under the trees of the saru, investigate, explore, and even enjoy a cool picnic.What started as a niche interest has now become a billion-dollar industry. Known as Necroturism, cemetery tourism is changing the way people see death and history, the quiet cemeteries are turning into a vibrant places filled with stories and culture.Social media users had mixed reactions for viral phenomena.
