Residents in Rochdale reacted with shock and fear to the introduction of Lilly, an 8.5-meter giant baby puppet, intended to promote discussions among children about climate change.
While the Rochdale Borough Council describes Lilly as a special guest aimed at engaging children in environmental conversations, many locals expressed a chilling dislike, calling the puppet horrifying and likening it to horror characters.
The social media backlash highlights the community's discomfort with Lilly, with comments like "That's terrifying" and references to horror imagery, emphasizing the disparity between intended message and public reception.
The council hopes Lilly will stimulate discussions about the future environment, inviting school children to meet her, but the overwhelming reaction suggests they've struck fear instead of curiosity among residents.
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