Demented Toys by Obvious Plant Confront Harsh Realities and the Mundanity of Life

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Unless you want a distraught child, double-check the packaging of your next purchase in case you accidentally snag a one-off toy by Jeff Wysaski, aka Obvious Plant. For years, he’s been littering supermarket and drugstore shelves with his action figures and small games that cleverly comment on capitalism and the harsh realities we all experience, from a birthday for one—it “includes one party blower because that is all you will need”—to a “childless couple” riding matching jet skis. Sometimes parodying pop culture, the elaborate designs are paired with witty copy and a slew of intentional spelling errors, including warnings that “everybody dies, even bird.”

Many of the subversive products, shirts, and other goods are available in the Obvious Plant shop, although they sell out quickly. To stay up-to-date on the latest designs, follow Wysaski on Instagram.

 

Demented Toys by Obvious Plant Confront Harsh Realities and the Mundanity of Life

Demented Toys by Obvious Plant Confront Harsh Realities and the Mundanity of Life

Demented Toys by Obvious Plant Confront Harsh Realities and the Mundanity of Life

Demented Toys by Obvious Plant Confront Harsh Realities and the Mundanity of Life

Demented Toys by Obvious Plant Confront Harsh Realities and the Mundanity of Life

Demented Toys by Obvious Plant Confront Harsh Realities and the Mundanity of Life

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