Viral 'Natasha' Doll Sparks Outrage, Revives History of Toys Used to Dehumanize Black People

Viral 'Natasha' Doll Sparks Outrage, Revives History of Toys Used to Dehumanize Black People

A viral toy marketed as a stress-relief doll has drawn condemnation from African American advocates, mental health professionals and historians after videos circulating on Chinese social media showed users physically abusing the doll while presenting the acts as comedy or a way to relieve stress. The post Viral ‘Natasha’ Doll Sparks Outrage, Revives History of Toys Used to Dehumanize Black People appeared first on The Washington Informer.

Global Backlash Follows Videos Showing Abuse of Black Baby Dolls Trend – Free Press of Jacksonville

BEIJING  — Videos circulating on Chinese social media featuring the abuse of a popular toy known as the “Natasha doll” have sparked international criticism, with activists and commentators condemning the trend as racist and dehumanizing. The doll, a soft, squishy toy marketed as a stress-relief or decompression product, has gained popularity online for its stretchable and squeezable features. However, recent videos showing users punching, stompi…