Poppy Playtime: Viral Huggy Wuggy TikTok Explained + Police Warning
Huggy Wuggy is a trend that many people are unfamiliar with, yet social media comments and clips with this name are readily available. Authorities have issued a message warning parents to keep their kids away from Huggy Wuggy, Poppy Playtime, and this bizarre TikTok craze.
Who is Huggy Wuggy, you might ask?
- Before going viral on TikTok and YouTube, he was the main villain in the horror game Poppy Playtime. With his razor-like fangs and morbid sense of humor, Huggy Wuggy is one terrifying bear.
- An abandoned toy factory is the setting for this survival-horror game, in which Huggy Wuggy sings unsettling tunes to lure gamers in.
There have been complaints from teachers at a school in the United Kingdom who say they are concerned about students. It has since emerged that some of the pupils at a Primary School are re-enacting the bad behavior depicted in the clips they’ve viewed. To give more context, parts of the lyrics to a Huggy Wuggy song read:
“I could hug you here forever, till you breathe your last breath together.”
“My teeth sharp and ready. In my grasp, yeah, they’re deadly.”
Police Warning
“There are videos people have made, songs people have made, and it’s popping up all over YouTube and TikTok using this quite graphic imagery of this bear-like character with razor-sharp teeth. It’s based around jump scares and things you certainly wouldn’t want children exposed to. If you were to use even YouTube Kids, for example, it may slip through because there is nothing obviously sinister about the name of a video. It really comes down to paying attention to what your children are doing and making sure they are not just trusting YouTube Kids videos are safe because unfortunately with videos like this, things do slip through the cracks.” – Chris Conroy, Cyber Protection Officer (Dorset Police)
Image Courtesy of Dorset Police Federation
Parents’ Experiences and Reactions
More than a few parents have come out to voice their concerns about the figure, and one of them described it as alarming since many families will be unaware of the kind of horror their kids are introduced to. Here at Spiel Times, we had one parent who posted her comment and concerns about the game. Read it below:
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Since March 2021, I've worn two hats at Spiel Times: a writer and a Managing Editor. In my writing role, I've earned recognition from Wikipedia and Nev Schulman (Catfish TV Show host) for my insightful analysis and engaging narrative style. I'm passionate about all things gaming, with a keen eye for detail and a knack for uncovering hidden secrets within games. My gaming journey began at a young age, captivated by titles like Resident Evil and Tomb Raider. Today, I enjoy exploring open-world RPGs and MMORPGs, consumed by their lore and crafting theories about their narratives. I'm also drawn to the suspenseful atmosphere of horror games and the intricate narratives of crime-themed titles, bringing a unique perspective to my writing. Beyond gaming, I have a fascination with anything unexplained and chilling, a passion that often spills over into my exploration of horror games. When I'm not engrossed in a virtual world, you can find me curled up and spending time with my adorable doggy sidekick, Teemo. As Managing Editor, I'm committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for our writing team. I communicate openly with my team members, addressing any content-related issues and providing guidance to help them excel.
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Utter bollocks!
Bro ain’t no way this lady said that.2 of her kids are possessed by a demon that is from a game that isn’t even real
Who you callin not real?
I will possess your kids, see how you like it!
“possess”
highly doubt it
Lol the video has turned your child’s teeth into razor sharp points and 2 of your 4 children are demonic? Sounds like an issue with your parenting and not the video game you lunatic.
Mock me at your peril!
May your crotch bei nfested by the fleas of a thousand camels and your arms be too short to reach.
Facebook paid for this campaign to steer users away from TT because no one uses dusty ole FB anymore
Ok Karen. Pipe down now. (For future reference.) If your kids grow up to hate you. Don’t be surprised. Just look back at the comment you made and you’ll see why.
Buggy wuggy ant real he can’t heart us he is a dum and stupid made up character
I mean huggy wuggy
like seriously, ill hug you till you breath your last breath? COME ON PEOPLE ITS A GAME!! WHAT IF I SAID THAT?? WOULD I DO IT? NOOOO.
This nigga really said her children are possessed by a fictional character. Gotta be a troll, I’m calling it.
When i read the part when the parent says one of his/her children has a razor teeth, I was like “woah is that even real” Lol
Take me out my case, or your children will stay here with me.
To be honest I won’t let my kids watch it because I don’t want my little girl in my bed because she’s scared some big blue thing is going to hurt her lol but it’s a bit far to say your children are possessed.. are you OK hun?