Claims that a popular toy collectible was actually inspired by a demon from ancient folklore circulated online in July 2025. Some users claimed that Labubu, a cute, fuzzy monster ...

Pazuzu is a demon from ancient Mesopotamian mythology, often depicted with a lion-like face, bird talons, wings and a serpent ...

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Pazuzu is depicted as having the face of a lion or a dog and exceptionally bulging eyes. A circulating cartoon drawing shows the demon smiling, its pointy teeth on display, resembling Labubu.

As a result, Pazuzu has permeated pop culture since, including a 2017 Halloween episode of "The Simpsons" that featured Homer Simpson ordering a statue of the demon Pazuzu thinking it was pizza.

The conspiracy ties Labubu to Pazuzu, a demon from ancient Mesopotamian mythology. Pazuzu has been portrayed in The Exorcist and resembles a creature with wings, a tail, and bulging eyes.

Claims that a popular toy collectible was actually inspired by a demon from ancient folklore circulated online in July 2025. Some users claimed that Labubu, a cute, fuzzy monster with big eyes and a ...