Sounds Like A Cult

The Cult of Reborn Dolls

Oct 22, 2024
Guest
Corrine Vien
Guest
Sabrina Deana-Roga
Corrine Vien and Sabrina Deana-Roga, co-hosts of the paranormal-focused Two Girls One Ghost podcast, explore the bizarre world of reborn dolls. They discuss the emotional ties many have to these lifelike creations, revealing how they serve as therapeutic tools for grieving parents. The conversation dives into the quirky community surrounding these dolls, touching on art, creativity, and the potential for cult-like devotion. With humor and insight, they navigate the complexities of attachment, grief, and the uncanny appeal of these silicone babies.
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INSIGHT

Uncanny Realism of Reborn Dolls

  • Reborn dolls are hyper-realistic and evoke strong emotional reactions of both fascination and horror.
  • Their lifelike appearance blurs the line between object and living child, raising complex emotional and social issues.
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Therapy Roots and Culture Growth

  • Reborn dolls began as a therapeutic tool for grieving parents and have evolved into a broad community with artistic and collectible facets.
  • Despite therapy roots, most buyers are hobbyists, creating a complex culture mixing grief, craft, and fantasy.
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Community Identity Through Dolls

  • The majority of reborn doll buyers are not using them for therapy but for other personal or social reasons.
  • Some create complex identities around these dolls, mimicking adoption and parenting rituals, blurring reality and fantasy boundaries.
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