On social media, many viewers were stunned after a viral video showed a shopper criticizing temu upon discovering the true material of a croissant-shaped lamp
A shopper’s unexpected discovery has raised concerns about Temu’s products after a croissant-shaped lamp turned out to be made from real pastry.
Online shopping can sometimes lead to unexpected surprises. A dress might arrive in a different color or an incorrect size. But Neta Murphy’s experience was far more shocking when she purchased a croissant lamp from the affordable Chinese shopping platform, Temu.
The shocking discovery of the Croissant Lamp
Neta ordered the lamp as a gift for her sister. But she was stunned when she discovered ants crawling all over it after returning home on a hot day.
In a viral TikTok video, which has amassed 1.3 million views, Neta shared her confusion. “Why the f*** would ants want a fake croissant?” she questioned.
Neta noticed the ants entering a small hole in the lamp. So, she decided to poke a larger hole, which led to an even more shocking revelation.
Is it a real Croissant?
When Neta ripped open the lamp, crumbs spilled out, making it appear like a real croissant. To confirm her suspicions, she decided to taste it.
“There’s one way to truly know,” she said, before taking a bite. Her reaction? “It’s literally f*****g food,” she exclaimed, confirming the lamp was indeed made from real pastry.
The video quickly went viral and sparked debate on social media
Viewers were stunned by Neta’s discovery, with many demanding answers from Temu.
One commenter wrote: NO, THEY DIDN’T JUST SHOVE A LIGHT INSIDE A CROISSANT AND THEN COAT IT IN RESIN. I CAN’T.
A second wrote: R u ok babe? You barely touched your TEMU croissant lamp.
While a third commented: R u ok babe? You barely touched your TEMU croissant lamp.
Another added: I was literally just thinking “I’ve seen it all on this app now, nothing will ever surprise me again” but then you ATE the croissant and my jaw hit the floor
Others joked about their own Temu purchases.: I’ve got to check my cat lamp I got from Temu,” one user said. Another asked, “Did she just eat the Temu croissant lamp?
The connection to Yukiko Morita’s Pampshade
One TikTok user offered an explanation for Temu’s croissant lamp. They speculated it was inspired by Japanese artist Yukiko Morita’s Pampshade lamps.
Morita uses real bread and pastries, including croissants, which she coats in resin to create lamps. She developed this concept to prevent leftover bread from going to waste.
Her croissant lamps are hollowed out, preserved with anti-fungal coatings, and sold online for £92. In contrast, Temu’s version costs just £8.99, raising questions about quality and safety.
@froginahatgirl Pls explain temu
Previous Temu controversies: The starfish incident
This isn’t the first time Temu has faced backlash over unusual product contents. Kelly Kaye from New Zealand encountered a similar shock when she ordered nautical-themed curtain tiebacks from Temu.
Upon arrival, she found the tiebacks “stinking of shellfish.” Cutting open what she thought was a decorative plastic starfish, Kelly discovered it was a real, rotting sea creature.
Viral reactions to the Starfish incident
Kelly’s video, documenting the discovery, has been viewed over 9.8 million times on TikTok. Responses varied, with some viewers laughing off the incident. “It’s Temu! What did you expect?” one user commented.
Others defended the possibility of receiving a real starfish. “Dried starfish is a thing. In my seaside country, they sell dried starfish all the time,” a user pointed out.
Kelly’s response summed up her frustration: “Wild is right. A croissant is one thing, but a real starfish…”
Temu’s recent controversies may prompt the platform to improve its product descriptions and quality checks. Until then, shoppers may need to proceed with caution.