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Labubu Doll at Karl Marx's Grave Reveals Consumerism's Ironic Reach

  • At Highgate Cemetery, tourists discovered a Labubu plush toy on Karl Marx's grave.
  • As a symbol of consumerism, Labubu dolls, mass-produced by Chinese toy maker Pop Mart, resell for hundreds or thousands of dollars, highlighting late-stage consumerism.
  • The viral image of a Labubu doll on Karl Marx's grave amassed over 10 million views, and a TikTok video related to it gained more than four million views in one day.
  • User comments highlighted the public irony of a Labubu toy on Marx's grave, with one user stating, `Late-stage capitalism really said: Labubu x Karl Marx collab.`
  • The event illustrates how Labubu became a viral meme and high-value collectible over the summer of 2025, as Labubus trend highlights consumerism's reach.
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NDTV broke the news in New Delhi, India on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
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