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In latest fad, Thais treat ‘child angel’ dolls like pets

Mix one part superstition, two parts fashion, a dab of celebrity idolatry and a heap of media frenzy, and what do you get?

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In latest fad, Thais treat 'child angel' dolls like pets
In this Friday, Jan. 29, 2016 photo, an employee of a clothing store eats lunch next to a "child angel" doll in Bangkok, Thailand. The dolls, which are said to bring good luck to their owners, became a media sensation this week after a leaked memo from a Thai budget airline gave pointers on how they could be treated like passengers if they have a paid-for seat. Thai people are superstitious, and the doll phenomenon has been analyzed as a modern version of a traditional totem containing real body parts, but as a fad it seems have more in common with Furby dolls. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
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In latest fad, Thais treat ‘child angel’ dolls like pets

Mix one part superstition, two parts fashion, a dab of celebrity idolatry and a heap of media frenzy, and what do you get?

5 of 8
In latest fad, Thais treat 'child angel' dolls like pets
In this Friday, Jan. 29, 2016 photo, an employee of a clothing store eats lunch next to a "child angel" doll in Bangkok, Thailand. The dolls, which are said to bring good luck to their owners, became a media sensation this week after a leaked memo from a Thai budget airline gave pointers on how they could be treated like passengers if they have a paid-for seat. Thai people are superstitious, and the doll phenomenon has been analyzed as a modern version of a traditional totem containing real body parts, but as a fad it seems have more in common with Furby dolls. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
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Lifestyle »

In latest fad, Thais treat ‘child angel’ dolls like pets

Mix one part superstition, two parts fashion, a dab of celebrity idolatry and a heap of media frenzy, and what do you get?

5 of 8
In latest fad, Thais treat 'child angel' dolls like pets
In this Friday, Jan. 29, 2016 photo, an employee of a clothing store eats lunch next to a "child angel" doll in Bangkok, Thailand. The dolls, which are said to bring good luck to their owners, became a media sensation this week after a leaked memo from a Thai budget airline gave pointers on how they could be treated like passengers if they have a paid-for seat. Thai people are superstitious, and the doll phenomenon has been analyzed as a modern version of a traditional totem containing real body parts, but as a fad it seems have more in common with Furby dolls. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
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Lifestyle »

In latest fad, Thais treat ‘child angel’ dolls like pets

Mix one part superstition, two parts fashion, a dab of celebrity idolatry and a heap of media frenzy, and what do you get?

5 of 8
In latest fad, Thais treat 'child angel' dolls like pets
In this Friday, Jan. 29, 2016 photo, an employee of a clothing store eats lunch next to a "child angel" doll in Bangkok, Thailand. The dolls, which are said to bring good luck to their owners, became a media sensation this week after a leaked memo from a Thai budget airline gave pointers on how they could be treated like passengers if they have a paid-for seat. Thai people are superstitious, and the doll phenomenon has been analyzed as a modern version of a traditional totem containing real body parts, but as a fad it seems have more in common with Furby dolls. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
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