First graders Eliana, Parker and Grady have all heard of a video game character named Huggy Wuggy.

Huggy Wuggy was the villain in a 2021 video game called Poppy Playtime. The character is also known as Experiment-1006 and has razor sharp teeth and stands around 10 foot tall.

Huggy Wuggy is a video game character that some schools are concerned could be used to scare children. Safety experts urge caution about online content for kids.

WASHINGTON - Huggy Wuggy, a popular character from an online video game, is raising concerns among some parents of elementary school aged children. According to Parents.com – the name sounds ...

Based on the sheriff’s office post, the primary concern for parents should be videos that seem child-friendly but are not — particularly videos created by fans of the game “Poppy Playtime.” A quick ...

The game is designed for people over 12 years old, but Huggy Wuggy has been popping up on YouTube, TikTok, Roblox and other places that younger children can see.

Why is Huggy Wuggy trending on TikTok? Due to cosplay, advances in video animation, and screen grabs from the game itself, Huggy Wuggy became a niche trend for those who played the game.