The "ugly" Christmas cuddly toy that conquers the world: how "Cookie" became an internet sensation!
USA - A small, "ugly" plush toy became the most wanted toy of the year! And here's how it came to be:
When Devin Silva (18) went to get an ice cream late one evening, Devin spotted "Cookie" on a shelf in the supermarket.
At first, Devin didn't find it very appealing, even describing it as ugly. But then his sister accused him of hurting the little creature's feelings.
As the New York Post reported, Devin ended up buying the little gingerbread pendant, unaware that it would soon become an internet sensation.
The cuddly toy has a mischievous smile, blue eyes, a red nose, multi-colored buttons and white decorations that look like icing.
Gingerbread pendant "Cookie" became an internet sensation
After buying the stuffed animal for a few euros, Devin began documenting the curious-looking "Cookie's" daily life on X (formerly Twitter).
"When I saw that people loved Cookie so much, I thought everyone would like to see more of him. I just posted what was going on in my life - with Cookie by my side, of course," says Devin.
The pictures of "Cookie" quickly went viral and made the cuddly toy a coveted item! In a short space of time, Devin gained 25,000 new followers.
Even the manufacturer of the gingerbread pendant praised Devin for "showing the internet the cuteness of Cookie".
The toy quickly sold out and was awarded the title of "most wanted plush toy of 2024".