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When most of us think of stuffed animals, we think cuddly, cute, snuggly and lovable. For some designers have more twisted, less affectionate associations with the toys. Matt Kirkland tore open this series of stuffed animals to reveal the insides of them, showing what the inner workings of mechanicals animals looks like.
I find these disemboweled, disfigured fuzzy toys a tad disturbing. I can only imagine the disappointment and disconcerting look in a little child’s face at seeing his/her Teddy Bear, or Elmo or Barney disarticulated in a such a way.
Along the same disturbing lines, here are road kill animals….
I’m not quite sure why I’m perpetuating this product idea, but now you can buy a toy dead animal. These aren’t just dead though; they’re roadkill - with popping eyes and exposed intestines. RoadkillToys.com is the proud creator and seller of these dark-humor (at best) play things. Give them credit… [More]
Artist Matt Kirkland had always wondered what lie beneath the fuzzy exterior of the world’s cutest stuffed animals - particularly those animated ones that sing, dance, talk or teach. He set out to discover the secrets of some of the most outwardly sweet and snuggly plus toys including Elmo, Pooh, Barney, the Care Bears and other assorted childhood favorites. In some cases the results are what one might expect while in others they are rather shocking.
(weburbanist)
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