The trans community picked up as its mascot since the colours of it, the blue shark with the pink mouth and white teeth, resemble the colours of the trans flag if I know correctly.

And they are also pretty cute.

[–] femboycuddles@lemmy.blahaj.zone 33 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Also Blahåjar were in pro-gay-marriage-ads by ikea

[–] 30p87@feddit.de 21 points 2 years ago

Because Ikea pushed it, because the trans community liked it. It's now a vicious circle, but for once a good one.

[–] Annoyed_Crabby@monyet.cc 19 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Shark cute. Must have shark.

[–] Dudewitbow@lemmy.zip 18 points 2 years ago

it's popular in the trans community

[–] nis@feddit.dk 16 points 2 years ago (1 children)

https://blahaj.quest/

[–] Sailing7@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago

Nice!

[–] 4am@lemm.ee 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

FYI you can order them online

[–] swiftcasty@kbin.social 6 points 2 years ago

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/blahaj-soft-toy-shark-90373590/

[–] DestroyMegacorps@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 years ago

My country better have a blahaj its bs when the biggest ikea dosent have that cute fluffy shark

[–] FQQD@lemmy.ohaa.xyz 4 points 2 years ago

I'm afraid that's not possible.

[–] MentalEdge@sopuli.xyz 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Wasn't it discontinued?

Edit: nope, just low supply for a while in 2022

[–] MacNCheezus@lemmy.today 2 points 2 years ago

Well, but did you at least pick up a Billy or an Alex on your way through the store?