In November 2022, IKEA Canada hosted a giveaway offering transgender people a special edition Blåhaj in the colors of the transgender pride flag, with their name embroidered on their fin. [30] …

Oct 23, 2022 · IKEA stuffed shark BLÅHAJ in front of an inset of the transgender flag, a symbol of the transgender community. The toy has become an unexpected "trans icon" thanks to online …

May 31, 2024 · To most people, it’s a simple shark toy. But to trans people, IKEA’s Blahaj is a symbol and signifier of the transgender community. The polyester plushie, which is available …

Aug 10, 2023 · Some have speculated that this could be due to the shark's blue and pink and white color scheme, which resembles the colors on the trans flag. This association was …

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It became popular with LGBT (particularly transgender) individuals due to its similar colors to the transgender flag. [7] It was thought IKEA acknowledged this by using it in an series of …

Big and safe to have by your side if you want to discover the world below the surface of the ocean. The blue shark can swim very far, dive really deep and hear noises from almost 250 …

Jan 21, 2025 · Blåhaj or IKEA Shark is a stuffed shark plush sold by IKEA that has become synonymous with the trans community and trans pride. Blåhaj first gained popularity in 2018, …

Feb 1, 2022 · As the name translates to, it’s a blue shark. It’s about 39 inches long and it’s got a big grin on its face. As writer and Blahaj owner Carrie McNamera puts it, “Blahaj is the biggest, …

Nov 20, 2022 · I wrote an article about this exact thing! It started as a meme on tumble, but quickly became a thing in real life. Why? Blahaj is inexpensive for its size and quality, it’s cute …