In this episode of 'On Second Thought' filmed with a live studio audience, we take a different approach to our debate and share the hot seat with our fans.

This is our final episode of 'On Second Thought' and we thank everyone who followed us on this journey! We appreciate you and enjoyed doing this project alongside you.

In this episode:

• A guest from the live audience shares their Labubu experience and shows off their Labubus

• A Labubu horror story and adjusting to the trend

• Background for where Labubus come from and what they have become

• Labubus as a representation for collector/consumerism culture and what other things compare, such as Funko Pops, Shopkins, or Beanie Babies

• How people project their hate and feel about unconventional appearances

• The difference between buying things with your money and receiving gifts

• The hosts' participation in collecting now and as kids

• How social media and trends change our consumption of toys and items

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