“Crying Horse” Goes Viral: Mistaken Chinese Mascot’s Orders Booked till March

A Year of the Horse mascot in Hangzhou accidentally went viral after workers sewed its mouth upside down, creating a cute “crying” look. Once a defective product, it’s now a hit—manufacturers added 10-12 production lines, with orders booked till March. Priced at 25 yuan, the 20cm toy won’t raise prices, drawing playful memes from netizens. (Photo/China Youth Daily)

By Wang Xinyuan,Li Yue,Duan Yichen(intern), Zhang Liyou / China Youth Daily