Blåhaj (stylised BLÅHAJ, Swedish pronunciation: [ˈblôːhaj] ⓘ, lit. 'blue shark'; colloquially anglicised as / ˈblɑːhɑːʒ /, / ˈblɑːhɑː / or / ˈbloʊhaɪ /) is a plush toy manufactured and sold by the Swedish company IKEA.

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 …

Oct 23, 2022 · Launched in 2014 by Swedish furniture store IKEA, Blåhaj—pronounced blaw-high—translates simply as "blue shark" in English. The friendly-faced toy has soared in popularity as thousands of people...

Feb 1, 2022 · First, it was a meme in Russian spaces, with people posting shots of the shark cooking, or people lined up with them on an escalator. Soon, someone posted a picture of one with a trans flag in the background, a shot that remains one of the first results for Blahaj on Google. From there, it took off. Blahaj 🤝 Magic Wand Being a trans femmes

Aug 10, 2023 · Initial photos of the shark showed it staged alongside a young child, with close-ups of the plushie showing its blue, white, and pink color scheme and its protruding shark teeth.

Jun 17, 2023 · I made Blåhaj wallpapers for you all ! Hi, I'm kinda part of the LGBTQIA+ community (but I don't like to talk about it much). BUT, in this pride month, I figured I could do something to show the community respect and support. And also : shork. So I made these wallpapers for everyone to use.

Jul 19, 2023 · Blahaj is the unofficially official mascot of MIT Sport Taekwondo. But while Blahaj has achieved local celebrity status by posing in every other East Coast Taekwondo Collegiate League teams’ photos, Blahaj isn’t only there to look pretty.

Blåhaj (stylized BLÅHAJ, Swedish pronunciation: [ˈbloːhaj] (listen), lit. 'blue shark'; also pronounced / ˈblɑːhɑːʒ /, / ˈblɑːhɑː / or / ˈbloʊhaɪ / in English) is a plush toy of a blue shark made and sold by the Swedish company IKEA. It has been used as an official mascot in some countries. There are 100 cm (39 in) and 55 cm (22 in) versions.

Jun 3, 2024 · IKEA’s BLÅHAJ, a plush shark toy, has unexpectedly emerged as a beloved symbol within the trans community, reflecting a blend of corporate culture, social media influence, and …

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, …