A doll inspired by a character from Wednesday has gone viral after fans noticed a rather inappropriate feature.
The recently-launched animatronic doll of popular character Enid Sinclair, played by Emma Myers in Netflix’s hit show has stirred up significant controversy among the general public.
Enid, the bubbly and colorful werewolf roommate of Wednesday Addams, quickly became a fan favorite as a result of her bright personality and fierce loyalty.
As with many popular TV characters, it didn’t take long for her merchandise to flood the market, including action figures, T-shirts, and, of course, dolls.
One in particular, though, is taking the internet by storm – for all the wrong reasons.
Merchandise tied to TV shows often walks a fine line.
It’s essential to strike a balance between capturing the spirit of the character and ensuring that the item is suitable for the demographic it is being marketed to.
Unfortunately, it seems as though something didn’t quite go down as planned with the Enid doll.
What was supposed to be a fun animatronic doll that celebrated the best aspects of Enid’s vibrant personality became an object of concern for many.
While most merchandise related to Wednesday has been well-received, this one in particular has sparked considerable outrage.
Many are questioning how it ever made it past production.
In online forums and social media groups, people shared their concerns.
One pens: “What on earth were they thinking?”
“Who approved this?” another questions.
A third points out: “If I were Emma Myers, I would be scared.”
While a fourth adds: “I really hope they recall this tbh.”
“There’s no way Tim Burton approved this,” another says.
The doll (which retails for almost $50 at Lowes) seems like a typical Halloween decoration at first glance.
Lowes describes the doll as a ‘premium Halloween decor item engineered for maximum fun.’
“Sound and motion activated Enid rapidly raises her arms as she reveals a face full of fangs!!”
The doll itself wears the same school-themed outfits that fans of Wednesday have come to associate with Enid’s character.
And, with ‘glowing LED lighted eyes, animation and cinematic sounds from the screen,’ one of the doll’s standout features is its ability to speak several pre-recorded lines.
At first, people were charmed by the idea of the doll saying catchphrases, assuming they would Enid’s vivacious personality and her bond with her darkly gothic friend, Wednesday.
However, it wasn’t long before a more concerning aspect of the doll’s voice feature began to raise eyebrows.
It all started when a few fans began to express discomfort over one of the doll’s catchphrases.
The Enid doll had a line that seemed different from standard fare – not only in tone but also in delivery.
At first, some thought the issue might be with a particular batch of dolls, perhaps a malfunction or a problem with quality control.
However, it soon became evident that the disturbing line was not an isolated incident.
Across the country, people began posting videos and reviews, expressing confusion and frustration.
The doll quickly became a viral sensation but for all the wrong reasons.
Hidden within the doll was a line delivered in a breathy, almost moaning tone: “Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god, it’s happening!”
What was intended to be a reference to Enid’s werewolf transformation – one of her defining moments in the Wednesday series – took on a highly inappropriate and suggestive undertone.
The phrase and the vocal delivery, without being able to see that it’s simply Enid’s reaction to realizing she’s turning into a werewolf, bares an unfortunate resemblance to sounds associated with female pleasure.
People have expressed shock and disbelief, demanding to know how such an inappropriate-sounding audio clip could be included in an innocent Halloween decoration.
Many questioned how it could have made it through the production process without anyone realizing the implication of the line.
“Help, it sounds like she’s doing more than wolfing out!” one commenter jokes.
Another queries: “Why does this sound like the start of an edit?”
IGV has reached out to Lowes for comment.
