A simple factory error in China has created a viral sensation, with millions in Asia welcoming the Year of the Horse with a frown.

Picture this: You're about to celebrate the Lunar New Year in China and transition into the Year of the Horse, but instead of buying decorations with a positive vibe, you go for the "crying horse" toy ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One factory worker accidentally turned a smiling horse plushie commemorating the Lunar New Year into one that's frowning, and ...

Every Lunar New Year has a mascot, but 2026’s breakout star wasn’t planned — or even designed correctly. Instead, it was born from a factory error. A plush toy ...

A frowning horse plush has become a viral bestseller ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations for the year of the horse in China. The sad-looking soft toy was originally ...