EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 19 MIN
What’s Trending: Manchester United fan goes 493 days without a haircut and people in China are treating dolls like real babies
from Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian · host MONEY FM 89.3
On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Alexandra Parada dive into China’s “doll mummy” craze where young women treat cotton dolls like real babies, celebrating birthdays, dressing them in designer outfits, and even taking them on holidays. And for football fans, would you refuse a haircut until your team won five games in a row? Manchester United fan Frank Ilett has been doing exactly that for 493 days, turning a viral joke into millions of followers, brand deals, and a fundraising campaign for children with cancer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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