Charles Teves
The trending lato-lato toy has been accused of demonic background.
Netizens broke down the toy’s name, saying that the letter “L” stands for “Lucifer.”
It’s imperative to note that the accusations are completely satire.
https://twitter.com/luckymanzano/status/1668466711522324480?s=20
Lato-lato is currently the most trending toy in the Philippines. However, others dislike it due to its noise.
The objective of the game, which is played with another person, is to swing the string up and down in such a way that the balls hit each other, thereby making a distinct clacking sound.
The goal is to maintain the clacking rhythm, with the person who can do this for the longest winning.
People have posted videos of themselves playing with the toy, some casually, some competitively.
The toy received further attention after actors Paul Rudd and Jonathan Majors, and director Peyton Reed played with it during the red carpet premiere of Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania.”
The toy also has some benefits according to mental health experts.
Wala akong nakikitang mali dito. In fact, nakakatuwa pa nga to eh
From a psychological standpoint, nakakatuwa na kids are starting to regain aspects of socialization with other kids after the lockdown.
Toys are an integral part of their development. https://t.co/9MT9qE3mft
— Anthony (@anthonytrovela) June 12, 2023
Clinical child psychologist Efriyani Djuwita highlighted the positive impact this toy can have on children. Lato-Lato can boost both children’s mental and physical aspects.
https://twitter.com/_CowboyBibo_/status/1668605254353702913?s=20
It brings curiosity and happy emotions to a person, especially when they discover the right way to play with the toy.
Lato-Lato also sharpens physical skills as it requires hand-motor movements to use the toy.
