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Provocative Plushies

The ‘Soft but Lonely' Tumblr Lets You Adopt Anatomically Correct

— February 9, 2012 — Naughty
The Tumblr called ‘Soft but Lonely’ is a hilarious service that lets consumers adopt a deserted plushy. Each plushy comes with its own profile, written in first person, outlining why it should be chosen. There’s one more comical twist: each stuffed animal is equipped with male genitals.

The stuffed animals available on the ‘Soft but Lonely’ Tumblr may not be the best toy for children to play with. However, if your significant other can take a joke, then adopting one of the many hilarious plushies from ‘Soft but Lonely’ is worth checking out. Each toy has a personalized account, giving funny details about itself. As one animal describes, “Hi, I’m Burt. I have so much to offer you intellectually, sensually, and as a friend. It would be my pleasure to make your acquaintance, to get to know you, to see if you have something that is worth developing.”

On top of the hilarious profile descriptions, each doll has male genitals, which if left on display in one’s living space, may cause visitors to think you're sick in the head.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, what better way to show the love than a plushy from ‘Soft but Lonely.’
Trend Themes
1. Personalization of Toys - The personalized accounts of the toys allow for more unique and individual adoption experiences, suggesting an opportunity to create more customization options for toys.
2. Humor-based Products - The comical twist of each toy having male genitals provides an opportunity to explore products with humorous and provocative elements.
3. Taboo-themed Toys - The inclusion of male genitals on each toy suggests a trend towards more taboo-themed toys, which may prove popular among certain audiences.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - The personalized accounts and humorous elements present an opportunity for the toy industry to explore new, unconventional markets.
2. Adult Entertainment Industry - The inclusion of male genitals on each toy suggests a potential market for taboo-themed toys within the adult entertainment industry.
3. Customization Industry - The personalized accounts of the toys suggest a trend towards more personalized and customized products, offering opportunities for companies in the customization industry to expand into new markets.
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