Conspiracy theories seem to be lurking right under our noses. From flat earthers to the “moon landing hoax,” it’s often astonishing what theories people create despite compelling evidence proving otherwise. A Utah TikToker has recently sparked a conspiracy theory involving Walmart, leaving many rolling their eyes while some express genuine concern. But ultimately, is there any validity to her claims?
A video posted on r/TikTokCringe shows a man discussing the original clip shared by Kenz (@existingtothrive on TikTok). She appears confident as she reveals that Walmart’s app lists a little girl’s lavender butterfly dress priced at $1,000. “What’s interesting though, is that you can only find these dresses if you look up the shop,” she claims. She then presents other items from the shop named JUSLIO.
A Tiktoker tries to create a conspiracy narrative with Wal-Mart selling “something”
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Scrolling through JUSLIO’s listings, Kenz highlights that only the company’s little girls’ dresses carry exorbitant prices, whereas women’s clothing is priced normally. She further claims that if you search for little girls’ dresses and sort prices from high to low, JUSLIO dresses don’t appear, suggesting they are deliberately hidden. In her tags, she insists Walmart is hiding something that’s “hidden in plain sight.”
The TikToker responding to her video, along with many commenters, disagrees strongly. He remarks, “Remember how you actually derailed human trafficking?” referencing the 2020 baseless conspiracy theories targeting Wayfair, accusing them of human trafficking. These unfounded allegations spread rapidly on social media. At one point, he adds, “Remember when you all fell for and spread a QAnon conspiracy theory?”
There are many reasonable explanations for expensive children’s clothing that have nothing to do with trafficking. One commenter explained, “There was a DVD on Amazon for $6000. I asked customer service why… they said it was a ‘placeholder’ so pretty much what this guy is saying. Instead of removing the product and starting over, they increase the price knowing no one will buy it while waiting for more stock.” Another commenter (probably joking) replied, “Nope. There’s definitely a trafficked child in those DVD cases.”
Some viewers supported Kenz’s viewpoint and believe Walmart might be covering something up. One person said, “Butterflies are a pedo symbol” followed by shocked face emojis. Another speculated, “I think it’s something else or something too. Etsy, Ebay, Amazon, Wayfair & Target kind of do the same sort of advertising.”
Before getting caught up in an internet conspiracy theory, it’s wise to conduct thorough research. It’s far better than assuming every company is involved in sinister acts like child trafficking. Yes, many companies have serious faults—but often for other reasons, such as wage disparities.
