‘Can’t unsee it’: Aldi kids’ toy goes viral for ‘inappropriate’ detail

An Aldi shopper did a double take after spotting a seemingly innocent stuffed animal with a questionable design flaw.

An Aldi children’s toy has gone viral after a shopper shared a photo of the stuffed animal online, highlighting a questionable design detail.

The post, shared on Reddit, shows a plush toy display in the middle aisle featuring a dog character that is hiding a bone in a pouch below its stomach.

However, due to the positioning of the toy’s features, many onlookers found themselves doing a double take.

“Hey Aldi, I feel like this is bad product design,” the user captioned the photo, along with a laughing emoji.

They mentioned being “tempted to buy one” but ultimately didn’t, though they thought it would make a great gift.

A kids’ toy in Aldi has gone viral after a shopper noticed a questionable design flaw. Picture: Reddit

The post racked up hundreds of likes and the community was quick to share their thoughts on the hilarious find.

“Grab me a bone, kids!” one commenter joked.

“I can’t unsee it,” wrote another.

“He looks so happy with himself,” someone else laughed, while another remarked, “I can’t believe no one thought, ‘Hmm, potentially inappropriate’ at any point in the design process.”

The original poster speculated that a designer might have submitted the toy for approval just to see if it would get through.

“Someone’s getting fired,” quipped another commenter.

While some people spotted it straight away, others said they couldn’t find what was wrong with it. Picture: Threads

However, many admitted it took them a moment to notice what was wrong with the design.

“I honestly stared at it for a few seconds, wondering what was wrong with it,” one person said.

“You’re a decent person,” someone replied.

On Threads, a content creator also shared a photo after spotting the toy, saying: “Think you’ve had a bad week? It’s probably not as bad the week of the staffer that signed-off on this plush toy design at Aldi …”

News.com.au has reached out to Aldi for comment.

This isn’t the only instance where a product has gained unexpected attention due to unfortunate design flaws.

Recently, Kmart caused a stir with its $9 vibrating back massager, which resembles something much racier than its intended purpose.

It comes after a Kmart massager went viral last month for a similar reason. Picture: Facebook

Marketed for “personal shoulder, neck, and back massages,” many shoppers believed its design implied a more suggestive use.

In a Kmart Mums Facebook group, one user shared a photo of the item and playfully asked, “Hey Mums, just wondering if anyone has used this? Are the vibrations intense? It says it’s for personal use … but how personal?”

One user said, “As personal as you want.”

Another joked, “Soon there will be an adults-only section in Kmart — a black curtained-off area at the back.”