Image source: 'E Ren Cultural & Creative' Taobao Store

（*Press its belly and it will chirp, "Suan-niao~ Suan-niao~", A cute Wuhan-dialect way of saying "nevermind, forget it."）

Product Name

Garlic Bird Talking Plush Toy

Highlights

The Garlic Bird, affectionately known online as the 'Wuhan Peace Bird', has taken the internet by storm. Some call it the most absurd yet lovable cultural creation to come out of Wuhan, and they mean that as the highest compliment.

Image source: 'E Ren Cultural & Creative' Taobao Store

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In the Wuhan dialect, the word "suàn le" (meaning "forget it" or "never mind") sounds similar to "suàn niǎo" ("garlic bird"). Inspired by a sprouting garlic bulb, the designer combined "garlic" and "bird" into this quirky creation.

Image source: 'E Ren Cultural & Creative' Taobao Store

（*Press its tummy and it says: "Suan Niao, Suan Niao… it's not easy for anyone."）

Each version of the Garlic Bird comes with its own voice tone and age personality, all saying one simple word — "suàn le" — in different hilarious ways.

Where to buy

Search for "E Ren Cultural & Creative" on Taobao.