Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale!  This week in the shop, Zach is telling us the lore and haunting of Robert the Doll! If you've ever wondered about the secret lives of your childhood toys, prepare to meet Robert the Doll. This isn't your average playtime pal; Robert's story is a woven with the unnerving threads of his past owner's life, Gene , and the unsettling events leading many to believe that he is more than just stuffed fabric and buttons. We explore the psychological impact haunted objects can have on us and share spine-tingling stories of museum workers and visitors who have faced Robert's wrath.  Finally, consider how far you'd go to appease a cursed object. In this eerie conversation, we uncover tales of those who've learned the hard way to respect Robert the Doll, sharing their apologies and the unfortunate events that nudged them to seek forgiveness. As we explore these testimonies, we weigh the influence of superstition against the possibility of a genuine paranormal presence. Join us as we navigate the shadowy realm between the psychological and the supernatural, and maybe, just maybe, you'll find yourself writing a polite note to a doll by the end of it. References:<ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DV7RNwRXuw">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DV7RNwRXuw</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Steiff">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Steiff</a></li><li><a href="https://historichouston1836.com/robert-the-haunted-doll/">https://historichouston1836.com/robert-the-haunted-doll/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/cemetery/4809017372">https://www.flickr.com/photos/cemetery/4809017372</a></li><li><a href="https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/LH8K-CX3/robert-eugene-%22gene%22-otto-1900-1974">https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/LH8K-CX3/robert-eugene-%22gene%22-otto-1900-1974</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hauntedkeywest.com/robert-the-doll">https://www.hauntedkeywest.com/robert-the-doll</a></li><li><a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/story-behind-robert-the-doll">https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/story-behind-robert-the-doll</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ghostsandgravestones.com/key-west/robert-the-doll">https://www.ghostsandgravestones.com/key-west/robert-the-doll</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/robert-the-doll-curse-facts/melissa-brinks">https://www.ranker.com/list/robert-the-doll-curse-facts/melissa-brinks</a></li><li><a href="https://keywestrobert.blogspot.com/p/letters-to-robert.html">https://keywestrobert.blogspot.com/p/letters-to-robert.html</a></li></ul> Cryptid Merchandise? Head to: <a href="https://16nation.com/?ref=Oddityshop">16%Nation</a> use code: oddity for free shipping on orders above $60! Each Week at the Oddity Shop, Your Curators Kara and Zach will bring you stories from Cryptids to Conspiracies, Cults to Curiosities, Myths to Mysteries, and so much more! Visit our <a href="https://www.oddityshoppodcast.com/">Website </a>to learn more! Email Us at: oddityshoppodcast.com <a href="https://www.oddityshoppodcast.com/">www.OddityShopPodcast.com</a> Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Affiliate programs are designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to the partner site.

Robert: The Curse of the Worlds Most Haunted Doll!