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Why a 'crying horse' toy is going viral in China
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February 3, 2026
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2:47Now PlayingOne factory worker accidentally turned a smiling horse plushie commemorating the Lunar New Year into one that's frowning, and inadvertently created a Chinese viral sensation. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer reports on the infatuation with the toy that has been dubbed “crying horse.”
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