90s Kids Are About To Lose It When They Find Out Their Beloved, Beloved Fur Babies Are Back- Furby Mania Returns
US toy giant Hasbro has brought back the iconic Furby robotic creature, which was hugely popular when it was launched a quarter of a century ago.
The firm hopes a new generation of children will "discover their own curious little creature".
The new Furby has its familiar bulbous eyes, yellow beak and colourful fur. It also speaks in gibberish and responds to hugs, pats and tickles.
The announcement comes as the toy industry faces a slowdown in demand.
In the first three years after being launched, more than 40 million of them were sold, Hasbro says.
The first Furby had infrared eyes which allowed them to communicate with each other.
The toy could also "listen" to conversations, and could, with a pat on the head, be taught to say a selection of words.
Ah, Furbys – those adorable, fuzzy creatures that captivated our hearts and wreaked havoc in our homes. Let's delve into the mischievous escapades of these tiny, talkative terrors that annoyed my mom until the point that I'm pretty sure she wanted to end it all for herself or me. Nevertheless, I furbied. I never stopped Furbying until I decided on my own accord that I didn't want to be responsible for that infrared-eyed furry freak.
Once you give birth to your Furby, you inadvertently unleashed a Pandora's box of mayhem. These little rascals had an uncanny ability to mimic human speech, which, for the first few days, was nothing short of adorable. But then they began to reveal their true colors and those colors were Satanic. Well, satanic adjacent I guess.
Picture this: you're peacefully slumbering after a long day playing a little hackysack when suddenly, a chorus of Furbys decides it's time for an impromptu concert. From your bedroom, you can hear their eerie tunes and strange gibberish echoing through the house. It was like having a furry army of karaoke enthusiasts right in your living room singing the hits but in a tone that makes your skin crawl in the best way possible.
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But despite all the chaos and occasional sleep deprivation caused by Furbys, we couldn't help but love them. Their antics brought laughter and joy into our lives, reminding us that sometimes, embracing a little madness is what makes life interesting.
And now they are back and I'm a dad. There is simply no way I let a Furby into my house now. Can you imagine what they are capable of with AI running everything? They'd be able to do all kinds of shit. It's like Alexa but with a penchant for violence, espionage, and world domination. And you know what, I think they can achieve it. I think they can cause the destruction of American society even faster.
We don't have Podfathers anymore but I bet the fellas would all agree. Do not bring a Furby into your home. If you do, you deserve what's coming your way, namely, death. Is death worth nostalgia? Dear reader, I submit to you that it is not.