You must probably have seen on social networks, videos, anime and various other media, people dressed in a horse head. And it really is very funny and makes you want to take pictures when you see someone wearing that head. This vinyl and latex mask also known as Horse Head Mask It is used for humorous effect and symbol of anonymous on the Japanese web. In this article, we will understand a little about these masks and how they went viral.
The original horse head mask was originally manufactured in 2002 by Archie MCPhee & Co. She was sold as Halloween costume in the US, her goal was to be scary, but she is funnier and iconic. We are not sure how she went viral, but she is simply funny and this result is expected.
After thousands of the horse's head mask she became popular worldwide. One of the first references took place in 2005 in a guide called Lonely Planet, where it told the story of travelers who wore horse masks.
Several funny events, photos and videos involving people with horse head spread and further strengthened this meme. Horse masks had a big spike between 2009 and 2011. There's even a moment where a guy with a horse's head shakes hands with Obama. This must have generated even more fame for these masks.
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How did horse heads influence Japan?
The first time a horse mask appeared in an anime was in the year 1999 in Sol Bianca: The Legacy. The second anime reference was in the anime Full Metal Panic, where there was a horse-headed character named Pony-Man, who chased students with a hair brush.
The third appearance was in 2007 in an all-girl school anime called Strawberry Marshmallow. And then in 2013 in the anime Boku wa Tomodachi ga sukunai Next. The mask also appeared in the anime Hamator in 2014 and some other places.
Horse masks became popular in Japan through Nico Nico Douga. Many who wished to remain anonymous used these masks. Great influence was from the Japanese artists Wotaken. He posted several videos on youtube that spread and viralized all over the world.
It may not have been influenced by the horse head mask. But there is even a game of visual novel or meeting called A prince in English which tells the story of a girl and a horse with half a human head.
Buying a horse head mask
Nowadays many people have already bought the horse head mask. It can be found on the internet for a reasonable price in the range of 10 USD. After this big viral, several versions and colors appeared, as well as animal heads like unicorns and zebras.
It is best to go out with this mask on the street and draw a lot of attention from people. Many ask to take a picture and question their intellect and species. Did I get mine myself and you? Do you have the courage to use one? What do you think of these masks? We would like to hear your opinion in the comments and your sharing.
