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Women’s soccer players take issue with portrayals in FIFA video game; fans say it’s a glitch

National Women’s Soccer League teams are now represented in the newest version of the FIFA video game, but some players aren’t happy with just being included.

Several players’ portrayals in the video game are off, including Sydney Leroux’s.

Leroux, a forward for Angel City FC in Los Angeles, tweeted a photo of one of the female characters, who is bald in the game.

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Sydney Leroux of Angel City FC at Banc of California Stadium July 1, 2022, in Los Angeles.  (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Leroux took to Twitter to share her displeasure.

“I know you expect women to just be thankful and grateful that you’ve given us a little sliver of publicity but please stop wasting our time. Some of us are bald,” she tweeted.

Gamers were quick to respond that the issue applies to both male and female players.

“So this usually means they are in the progress of updating the players face. The week before they’ll go into a generic looking bald dude for some reason,” one user wrote.

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“the bald players glitch is an issue that happens to any gender,” said another.

Janine Beckie took issue that her blonde locks were not portrayed with her character.

Leroux’s teammate, Sarah Gorden, took issue with her skill ratings.

“When @EASPORTSFIFA didn’t put me in the top 10 for speed I was mad but I was like eh we will show them. But when they gave me a 48 rating in speed I realized they have never and will never actually watch a nwsl game,” she wrote.

Sarah Gorden of the Chicago Red Stars dribbles the ball during a game against the Orlando Pride at Exploria Stadium Oct. 29, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (Jeremy Reper/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

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The 11th season of the NWSL kicks off Saturday.

Lance Reddick’s wife Stephanie speaks out for the first time after his death: ‘Taken from us far too soon’

Lance Reddick’s wife Stephanie has broken her silence following the actor’s sudden death at the age of 60 Friday.

Stephanie, who married Reddick in 2011, shared a tribute to her late husband on his verified social media accounts and expressed her gratitude to his fans for their condolences.

“Lance was taken from us far too soon,” she wrote on Instagram Saturday along with four photos of the “John Wick” star, including one of his “Destiny” video game character Commander Zavala.

Lance Reddick’s wife Stephanie paid tribute to her late husband on social media Saturday. (Tiffany Rose/Getty Images for Carl F. Bucherer )

“Thank you for all your overwhelming love, support and beautiful stories shared on these platforms over the last day. I see your messages and can’t begin to express how grateful I am to have them.

Reddick voiced the character of Commander Zavala in the 2014 video game “Destiny” and its 2017 sequel “Destiny 2.” Since the release of “Destiny 2,” the game’s developer, Bungie, has regularly released expansions and quarterly seasons. 

Reddick was the game’s longest-running and most-used voice cast member, according to Forbes.

After news of his death broke Friday, thousands of “Destiny” players paid tribute to Reddick in-game by visiting Commander Zavala in his station at the Tower, the outlet reported. 

Since only 16 players can fit in the Tower at a time, the gamers have been holding hundreds of vigils. The players’ avatars were seen gathering around Zavala, paying their respects in various ways as they kneeled, saluted, hugged or stood silently side by side. 

Reddick had a strong relationship with the “Destiny” fan community, frequently posting videos of himself playing the game and recording fan-requested dialogue in character.

The actor died “suddenly” due to natural causes, his publicist Mia Hansen confirmed in a statement to The Associated Press.

In addition to starring in all four of the “John Wick” movies, Reddick was known for his roles on “The Wire,” “Fringe,” “Bosch,” “Oz,” “White House Down,” “Godzilla vs. Kong” and “Lost” among many other film and TV projects.

Many of Reddick’s former co-stars and other celebrities, including Ben Stiller, Wendell Pierce, Stephen King and James Gunn mourned his death on social media.

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“John Wick: Chapter Four” star Keanu Reeves and the film’s director Chad Stahelski paid tribute to Reddick in a joint statement to Deadline.  

“We are deeply saddened and heartbroken at the loss of our beloved friend and colleague Lance Reddick,” they said. 

“He was the consummate professional and a joy to work with. Our love and prayers are with his wife Stephanie, his children, family and friends. We dedicate the film to his loving memory. We will miss him dearly.”

Lance Reddick and Keanu Reeves starred in all four “John Wick” films together. (Todd Williamson)

Reddick portrayed Charon, a Continental Hotel concierge and close ally to Wick, in all four installments of the franchise. The fourth film debuts in theaters next week.

The actor did not attend the premiere of “John Wick: Chapter Four” in New York City Wednesday. He shared three photos to Instagram in which he was seen relaxing on a couch with his dogs Thursday, one day before his death.

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Fox News Digital’s Janelle Ash contributed to this report.

Ashley Hume is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to ashley.hume@fox.com and on Twitter: @ashleyhume

What is ‘Huggy Wuggy,’ the ‘sinister’-looking toy popping up for sale on streets of NYC?

An innocent-sounding character named “Huggy Wuggy” may be used to scare young kids, according to media reports.

Huggy Wuggy is a character from the October 2021 video game “Poppy Playtime,” described as a “horror/puzzle adventure” in which the player attempts to “survive the vengeful toys waiting for you in the abandoned toy factory,” notes the Steam page for “Poppy Playtime.”

During gameplay in the first chapter, players realize they are being followed by Huggy Wuggy, one of the toys that was created in the now-abandoned factory.

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The character became popular on YouTube after the initial release of “Poppy Playtime.”

Many Huggy Wuggy fans made videos that garnered millions of views. 

Stuffed Huggy Wuggy toys of various colors are shown for sale in Poland.  (iStock)

Knockoffs of the toy based on the video game character can now be found on the streets of New York City at souvenirs stands and around the world at street vendors, according to The New York Times.

Fox News Digital reached out to Playtime Co., the official Huggy Wuggy merchandise retailer, for comment regarding questions about the product.

Huggy Wuggy also stars in many fan videos on TikTok and other social media sites, the publication Level reports.

Parents were warned their kids may be harassed at school with Huggy Wuggy-related pranks. 

The name of the doll can fool parents, who may assume “Poppy Playtime” is just as innocent as “Peppa Pig” when they see it on YouTube and TikTok, according to media reports.

One YouTube edit appeared to show a scene from the kid’s show “Peppa Pig,” Newsweek reported in 2022.

“One song includes the lyrics ‘I could hug you here forever, till you breathe your last breath together,’” that outlet reported about a Huggy Wuggy song.

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Huggy Wuggy was also a popular Halloween costume choice in 2022, just over a year after “Poppy Playtime” debuted. 

Recently, parents were warned their kids may be harassed at school with Huggy Wuggy-related pranks. 

Samples of Huggy Wuggy-inspired stuffed animals are shown on a table. (iStock)

A primary school in England warned parents last year that “a sinister character going by the name of ‘Huggy Wuggy’ is being viewed by our children online, some as young as Year 2.”

Wrote Justine Brown, head of Deal Parochial Primary School in Walmer, United Kingdom, “The character can be easily viewed on YouTube channels and is a rather sinister looking bear with razor sharp teeth that sings worrying songs about hugging and killing.” 

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“We are seeing children recreating a game on the playground with hugging and whispering nasty things in the recipient’s ear,” Brown continued. She called Huggy Wuggy “a very deceiving character, as hugs should be seen as something kind and loving.”

Huggy Wuggy’s “cute name” enables products with the character “to infiltrate [parental] firewalls and filters” online, she also said.

“Please be vigilant about what your children are watching as children can become upset and confused by what they see,” said Brown. 

Huggy Wuggy toys are shown for sale on Camden High Street in Camden, London.  (iStock)

A New York City-based clinical psychologist said that it’s important for children, if they’re old enough to understand, to be informed that characters like Huggy Wuggy are “just pretend.”

It is also important for kids to “understand that it’s something meant to scare them in a fun, playful way,” said Dr. Jayme Albin.

“This will help them reframe any experiences they have with the toy,” Albin added. 

“But it’s also important for them to know that they’re not to use the toy to scare other children.”

A “Huggy Wuggy Song” inspired by the game has over 10 million views. The song is not found in the game; it was written by YouTuber TryHardNinja. 

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In a pinned comment on his video, the songwriter explained that the song was never intended for children and that he went out of his way to ensure that it was not made available on YouTube Kids. 

Parents should watch YouTube with their children in order to better control the choice of content that is consumed, said one child safety website.  (Cyberguy.com)

“Most importantly, I have marked this video ‘Not for Kids’ upon upload and it does not appear in the YouTube Kids app,” he said.

“There is no ‘bait and switch’ in this video to try to mislead kids into thinking they are clicking on a video of a cute character to be surprised by an indie game monster,” he continued in his pinned comment.

“The video solely exists on the general YouTube platform, which by default isn’t intended for a very young audience,” he added. “This is the only content I have control over and I have already made sure it’s not on YouTube kids.”

The company that created the “Poppy Playtime” video game urged caution when considering warnings and threats about the character Huggy Wuggy and how it may be used to scare children.

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“The vast majority of the controversy we are seeing regarding warnings from schools about the Huggy Wuggy character are completely untrue and/or grossly exaggerated,” Zach Belanger, president and CEO of Enchanted Mob, told Forbes.

“As far as we are aware, all of these warnings from schools are originating from fan made content based off our game,” he continued.

There are ways that parents can protect their children from inappropriate content on YouTube, says the website SafetyDetectives.com.

In addition to YouTube’s own products, YouTube Kids and Restricted Mode, there are other apps that can be purchased to screen out offensive or suggestive content, said the site.

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Parents should also watch content with their children, or consider disabling the search feature entirely on YouTube Kids, the site noted. 

Christine Rousselle is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.

Couple speaks out after video game-themed wedding cake topper unexpectedly goes viral

Social media users branded a humorous wedding cake topper that highlighted a groom’s love for video games as offensive, but the couple behind the requested figurines say that’s not what they meant.

Perla Blanco and Gerardo Martinez got married in late July after four years of dating. Their special day, which was celebrated in Monterrey, Mexico, with close family and friends, went viral on TikTok when their guest Leonardo Aceves shared a clip of their unique wedding cake.

The top-tier featured a wedding cake topper of a bride and groom, but instead of going the traditional route, the bride is standing cross-armed with her bouquet in hand while the groom plays “Call of Duty: Warzone.”

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“HAHAHAHA love this cake,” Aceves captioned the clip in Spanish, in addition to wishing the Blanco and Martinez a long life.

The video quickly went viral with more than 7.2 million views and was reposted by popular TikTok and Instagram accounts which are dedicated to sharing memes and video game content. This had apparently opened the floodgates for critics. 

Thousands of English and Spanish speakers commented that they found the wedding cake topper to be offensive to the bride based on the figurines alone. Other commenters found the joke to be funny, but their supportive words were far and few in between.

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“While planning the wedding my friends gave me the idea for a cake video game topping, it was all based in fun, so I asked Gerardo if he agreed on that since we wanted to have a very personalized wedding,” Blanco told FOX News. “Gerardo really likes to play video games as a hobby and as the COVID cases started raising, we decided to stay home. He really likes a video game called, ‘Call of Duty.’”

She went on, “We also know that this may not look as good as it is for some people, especially [to girls who] think our marriage might not last because of it, but Gerardo runs his own business a this is a way for him to free himself from work sometimes. I enjoy when he wins and we celebrate those victories together as well as our victories in the real-life”

Perla Blanco and Gerardo Martinez got married in July 2021 in Monterrey, Mexico. A video of their wedding cake went viral on TikTok and Instagram, where commenters shared their opinions on the humorous vide game-themed cake topper.
(Luis López / Zaz Producciones)

Blanco added that she grew up with three brothers, so video games aren’t a foreign concept to her. She even enjoys playing “Call of Duty: Mobile” from time to time on her smartphone.

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When she’s not playing video games herself, baking sweet treats is her hobby of choice.

Blanco and Martinez first met when they attended a party in 2016. They became a couple in February 2017.

“The chemistry we had was really magical,” Blanco recalled. “I was completely amused by him and after four years he asked me to be his wife in a very romantic way with family and friends [present], and of course I accepted.”

OUTRAGEOUS WEDDING CAKES 

Regarding their viral fame, Blanco said she and her husband hadn’t expected it and were excited about getting noticed.

Blanco and Martinez first met when they attended a party in 2016. They became a couple in February 2017 and got married four years later.
(Photo courtesy Gerardo Martinez & Perla Blanco )

“We are so, so happy that there are great people in our life who love us apart and together, and wish us all the best. Our family and friends are always excited when they see the video on different platforms,” Blanco shared. “We thank our friend Leo who uploaded the video and of course greetings to Raquel Soto, who is the big artist behind this cake topper.”

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Aceves told FOX News he felt moved to share a video of Blanco and Martine’s wedding cake he thought it was “very fun and creative” and “wanted everyone to see it.”

In his own words, “I think it is something that all video game lovers would love.”

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Blanco concluded, “Regardless of everything, I think the thing about marriage is [that it’s important] to find things and hobbies that both parties enjoy, so you can share it together for a very long-lasting relationship.” 

Couple speaks out after video game-themed wedding cake topper unexpectedly goes viral

Social media users branded a humorous wedding cake topper that highlighted a groom’s love for video games as offensive, but the couple behind the requested figurines say that’s not what they meant.

Perla Blanco and Gerardo Martinez got married in late July after four years of dating. Their special day, which was celebrated in Monterrey, Mexico, with close family and friends, went viral on TikTok when their guest Leonardo Aceves shared a clip of their unique wedding cake.

The top-tier featured a wedding cake topper of a bride and groom, but instead of going the traditional route, the bride is standing cross-armed with her bouquet in hand while the groom plays “Call of Duty: Warzone.”

HUNTING-THEMED GROOM’S CAKE MOCKED, RIDICULED ON REDDIT: ‘OVER THE TOP GROSS’

“HAHAHAHA love this cake,” Aceves captioned the clip in Spanish, in addition to wishing the Blanco and Martinez a long life.

The video quickly went viral with more than 7.2 million views and was reposted by popular TikTok and Instagram accounts which are dedicated to sharing memes and video game content. This had apparently opened the floodgates for critics. 

Thousands of English and Spanish speakers commented that they found the wedding cake topper to be offensive to the bride based on the figurines alone. Other commenters found the joke to be funny, but their supportive words were far and few in between.

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“While planning the wedding my friends gave me the idea for a cake video game topping, it was all based in fun, so I asked Gerardo if he agreed on that since we wanted to have a very personalized wedding,” Blanco told FOX News. “Gerardo really likes to play video games as a hobby and as the COVID cases started raising, we decided to stay home. He really likes a video game called, ‘Call of Duty.’”

She went on, “We also know that this may not look as good as it is for some people, especially [to girls who] think our marriage might not last because of it, but Gerardo runs his own business a this is a way for him to free himself from work sometimes. I enjoy when he wins and we celebrate those victories together as well as our victories in the real-life”

Perla Blanco and Gerardo Martinez got married in July 2021 in Monterrey, Mexico. A video of their wedding cake went viral on TikTok and Instagram, where commenters shared their opinions on the humorous vide game-themed cake topper.
(Luis López / Zaz Producciones)

Blanco added that she grew up with three brothers, so video games aren’t a foreign concept to her. She even enjoys playing “Call of Duty: Mobile” from time to time on her smartphone.

WEDDING CAKE DECORATOR SEEMINGLY MISHEARS REQUEST, CREATES HILARIOUS MESSAGE INSTEAD   

When she’s not playing video games herself, baking sweet treats is her hobby of choice.

Blanco and Martinez first met when they attended a party in 2016. They became a couple in February 2017.

“The chemistry we had was really magical,” Blanco recalled. “I was completely amused by him and after four years he asked me to be his wife in a very romantic way with family and friends [present], and of course I accepted.”

OUTRAGEOUS WEDDING CAKES 

Regarding their viral fame, Blanco said she and her husband hadn’t expected it and were excited about getting noticed.

Blanco and Martinez first met when they attended a party in 2016. They became a couple in February 2017 and got married four years later.
(Photo courtesy Gerardo Martinez & Perla Blanco )

“We are so, so happy that there are great people in our life who love us apart and together, and wish us all the best. Our family and friends are always excited when they see the video on different platforms,” Blanco shared. “We thank our friend Leo who uploaded the video and of course greetings to Raquel Soto, who is the big artist behind this cake topper.”

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Aceves told FOX News he felt moved to share a video of Blanco and Martine’s wedding cake he thought it was “very fun and creative” and “wanted everyone to see it.”

In his own words, “I think it is something that all video game lovers would love.”

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Blanco concluded, “Regardless of everything, I think the thing about marriage is [that it’s important] to find things and hobbies that both parties enjoy, so you can share it together for a very long-lasting relationship.” 

Couple speaks out after video game-themed wedding cake topper unexpectedly goes viral

Social media users branded a humorous wedding cake topper that highlighted a groom’s love for video games as offensive, but the couple behind the requested figurines say that’s not what they meant.

Perla Blanco and Gerardo Martinez got married in late July after four years of dating. Their special day, which was celebrated in Monterrey, Mexico, with close family and friends, went viral on TikTok when their guest Leonardo Aceves shared a clip of their unique wedding cake.

The top-tier featured a wedding cake topper of a bride and groom, but instead of going the traditional route, the bride is standing cross-armed with her bouquet in hand while the groom plays “Call of Duty: Warzone.”

HUNTING-THEMED GROOM’S CAKE MOCKED, RIDICULED ON REDDIT: ‘OVER THE TOP GROSS’

“HAHAHAHA love this cake,” Aceves captioned the clip in Spanish, in addition to wishing the Blanco and Martinez a long life.

The video quickly went viral with more than 7.2 million views and was reposted by popular TikTok and Instagram accounts which are dedicated to sharing memes and video game content. This had apparently opened the floodgates for critics. 

Thousands of English and Spanish speakers commented that they found the wedding cake topper to be offensive to the bride based on the figurines alone. Other commenters found the joke to be funny, but their supportive words were far and few in between.

COUPLE SHAMED OVER ‘TACKY’ CAKE, CRITICS SAY THEY’LL GET DIVORCED

“While planning the wedding my friends gave me the idea for a cake video game topping, it was all based in fun, so I asked Gerardo if he agreed on that since we wanted to have a very personalized wedding,” Blanco told FOX News. “Gerardo really likes to play video games as a hobby and as the COVID cases started raising, we decided to stay home. He really likes a video game called, ‘Call of Duty.’”

She went on, “We also know that this may not look as good as it is for some people, especially [to girls who] think our marriage might not last because of it, but Gerardo runs his own business a this is a way for him to free himself from work sometimes. I enjoy when he wins and we celebrate those victories together as well as our victories in the real-life”

Perla Blanco and Gerardo Martinez got married in July 2021 in Monterrey, Mexico. A video of their wedding cake went viral on TikTok and Instagram, where commenters shared their opinions on the humorous vide game-themed cake topper.
(Luis López / Zaz Producciones)

Blanco added that she grew up with three brothers, so video games aren’t a foreign concept to her. She even enjoys playing “Call of Duty: Mobile” from time to time on her smartphone.

WEDDING CAKE DECORATOR SEEMINGLY MISHEARS REQUEST, CREATES HILARIOUS MESSAGE INSTEAD   

When she’s not playing video games herself, baking sweet treats is her hobby of choice.

Blanco and Martinez first met when they attended a party in 2016. They became a couple in February 2017.

“The chemistry we had was really magical,” Blanco recalled. “I was completely amused by him and after four years he asked me to be his wife in a very romantic way with family and friends [present], and of course I accepted.”

OUTRAGEOUS WEDDING CAKES 

Regarding their viral fame, Blanco said she and her husband hadn’t expected it and were excited about getting noticed.

Blanco and Martinez first met when they attended a party in 2016. They became a couple in February 2017 and got married four years later.
(Photo courtesy Gerardo Martinez & Perla Blanco )

“We are so, so happy that there are great people in our life who love us apart and together, and wish us all the best. Our family and friends are always excited when they see the video on different platforms,” Blanco shared. “We thank our friend Leo who uploaded the video and of course greetings to Raquel Soto, who is the big artist behind this cake topper.”

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Aceves told FOX News he felt moved to share a video of Blanco and Martine’s wedding cake he thought it was “very fun and creative” and “wanted everyone to see it.”

In his own words, “I think it is something that all video game lovers would love.”

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Blanco concluded, “Regardless of everything, I think the thing about marriage is [that it’s important] to find things and hobbies that both parties enjoy, so you can share it together for a very long-lasting relationship.” 

Couple speaks out after video game-themed wedding cake topper unexpectedly goes viral

Social media users branded a humorous wedding cake topper that highlighted a groom’s love for video games as offensive, but the couple behind the requested figurines say that’s not what they meant.

Perla Blanco and Gerardo Martinez got married in late July after four years of dating. Their special day, which was celebrated in Monterrey, Mexico, with close family and friends, went viral on TikTok when their guest Leonardo Aceves shared a clip of their unique wedding cake.

The top-tier featured a wedding cake topper of a bride and groom, but instead of going the traditional route, the bride is standing cross-armed with her bouquet in hand while the groom plays “Call of Duty: Warzone.”

HUNTING-THEMED GROOM’S CAKE MOCKED, RIDICULED ON REDDIT: ‘OVER THE TOP GROSS’

“HAHAHAHA love this cake,” Aceves captioned the clip in Spanish, in addition to wishing the Blanco and Martinez a long life.

The video quickly went viral with more than 7.2 million views and was reposted by popular TikTok and Instagram accounts which are dedicated to sharing memes and video game content. This had apparently opened the floodgates for critics. 

Thousands of English and Spanish speakers commented that they found the wedding cake topper to be offensive to the bride based on the figurines alone. Other commenters found the joke to be funny, but their supportive words were far and few in between.

COUPLE SHAMED OVER ‘TACKY’ CAKE, CRITICS SAY THEY’LL GET DIVORCED

“While planning the wedding my friends gave me the idea for a cake video game topping, it was all based in fun, so I asked Gerardo if he agreed on that since we wanted to have a very personalized wedding,” Blanco told FOX News. “Gerardo really likes to play video games as a hobby and as the COVID cases started raising, we decided to stay home. He really likes a video game called, ‘Call of Duty.’”

She went on, “We also know that this may not look as good as it is for some people, especially [to girls who] think our marriage might not last because of it, but Gerardo runs his own business a this is a way for him to free himself from work sometimes. I enjoy when he wins and we celebrate those victories together as well as our victories in the real-life”

Perla Blanco and Gerardo Martinez got married in July 2021 in Monterrey, Mexico. A video of their wedding cake went viral on TikTok and Instagram, where commenters shared their opinions on the humorous vide game-themed cake topper.
(Luis López / Zaz Producciones)

Blanco added that she grew up with three brothers, so video games aren’t a foreign concept to her. She even enjoys playing “Call of Duty: Mobile” from time to time on her smartphone.

WEDDING CAKE DECORATOR SEEMINGLY MISHEARS REQUEST, CREATES HILARIOUS MESSAGE INSTEAD   

When she’s not playing video games herself, baking sweet treats is her hobby of choice.

Blanco and Martinez first met when they attended a party in 2016. They became a couple in February 2017.

“The chemistry we had was really magical,” Blanco recalled. “I was completely amused by him and after four years he asked me to be his wife in a very romantic way with family and friends [present], and of course I accepted.”

OUTRAGEOUS WEDDING CAKES 

Regarding their viral fame, Blanco said she and her husband hadn’t expected it and were excited about getting noticed.

Blanco and Martinez first met when they attended a party in 2016. They became a couple in February 2017 and got married four years later.
(Photo courtesy Gerardo Martinez & Perla Blanco )

“We are so, so happy that there are great people in our life who love us apart and together, and wish us all the best. Our family and friends are always excited when they see the video on different platforms,” Blanco shared. “We thank our friend Leo who uploaded the video and of course greetings to Raquel Soto, who is the big artist behind this cake topper.”

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Aceves told FOX News he felt moved to share a video of Blanco and Martine’s wedding cake he thought it was “very fun and creative” and “wanted everyone to see it.”

In his own words, “I think it is something that all video game lovers would love.”

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Blanco concluded, “Regardless of everything, I think the thing about marriage is [that it’s important] to find things and hobbies that both parties enjoy, so you can share it together for a very long-lasting relationship.” 

Couple speaks out after video game-themed wedding cake topper unexpectedly goes viral

Social media users branded a humorous wedding cake topper that highlighted a groom’s love for video games as offensive, but the couple behind the requested figurines say that’s not what they meant.

Perla Blanco and Gerardo Martinez got married in late July after four years of dating. Their special day, which was celebrated in Monterrey, Mexico, with close family and friends, went viral on TikTok when their guest Leonardo Aceves shared a clip of their unique wedding cake.

The top-tier featured a wedding cake topper of a bride and groom, but instead of going the traditional route, the bride is standing cross-armed with her bouquet in hand while the groom plays “Call of Duty: Warzone.”

HUNTING-THEMED GROOM’S CAKE MOCKED, RIDICULED ON REDDIT: ‘OVER THE TOP GROSS’

“HAHAHAHA love this cake,” Aceves captioned the clip in Spanish, in addition to wishing the Blanco and Martinez a long life.

The video quickly went viral with more than 7.2 million views and was reposted by popular TikTok and Instagram accounts which are dedicated to sharing memes and video game content. This had apparently opened the floodgates for critics. 

Thousands of English and Spanish speakers commented that they found the wedding cake topper to be offensive to the bride based on the figurines alone. Other commenters found the joke to be funny, but their supportive words were far and few in between.

COUPLE SHAMED OVER ‘TACKY’ CAKE, CRITICS SAY THEY’LL GET DIVORCED

“While planning the wedding my friends gave me the idea for a cake video game topping, it was all based in fun, so I asked Gerardo if he agreed on that since we wanted to have a very personalized wedding,” Blanco told FOX News. “Gerardo really likes to play video games as a hobby and as the COVID cases started raising, we decided to stay home. He really likes a video game called, ‘Call of Duty.’”

She went on, “We also know that this may not look as good as it is for some people, especially [to girls who] think our marriage might not last because of it, but Gerardo runs his own business a this is a way for him to free himself from work sometimes. I enjoy when he wins and we celebrate those victories together as well as our victories in the real-life”

Perla Blanco and Gerardo Martinez got married in July 2021 in Monterrey, Mexico. A video of their wedding cake went viral on TikTok and Instagram, where commenters shared their opinions on the humorous vide game-themed cake topper.
(Luis López / Zaz Producciones)

Blanco added that she grew up with three brothers, so video games aren’t a foreign concept to her. She even enjoys playing “Call of Duty: Mobile” from time to time on her smartphone.

WEDDING CAKE DECORATOR SEEMINGLY MISHEARS REQUEST, CREATES HILARIOUS MESSAGE INSTEAD   

When she’s not playing video games herself, baking sweet treats is her hobby of choice.

Blanco and Martinez first met when they attended a party in 2016. They became a couple in February 2017.

“The chemistry we had was really magical,” Blanco recalled. “I was completely amused by him and after four years he asked me to be his wife in a very romantic way with family and friends [present], and of course I accepted.”

OUTRAGEOUS WEDDING CAKES 

Regarding their viral fame, Blanco said she and her husband hadn’t expected it and were excited about getting noticed.

Blanco and Martinez first met when they attended a party in 2016. They became a couple in February 2017 and got married four years later.
(Photo courtesy Gerardo Martinez & Perla Blanco )

“We are so, so happy that there are great people in our life who love us apart and together, and wish us all the best. Our family and friends are always excited when they see the video on different platforms,” Blanco shared. “We thank our friend Leo who uploaded the video and of course greetings to Raquel Soto, who is the big artist behind this cake topper.”

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Aceves told FOX News he felt moved to share a video of Blanco and Martine’s wedding cake he thought it was “very fun and creative” and “wanted everyone to see it.”

In his own words, “I think it is something that all video game lovers would love.”

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Blanco concluded, “Regardless of everything, I think the thing about marriage is [that it’s important] to find things and hobbies that both parties enjoy, so you can share it together for a very long-lasting relationship.” 

Couple speaks out after video game-themed wedding cake topper unexpectedly goes viral

Social media users branded a humorous wedding cake topper that highlighted a groom’s love for video games as offensive, but the couple behind the requested figurines say that’s not what they meant.

Perla Blanco and Gerardo Martinez got married in late July after four years of dating. Their special day, which was celebrated in Monterrey, Mexico, with close family and friends, went viral on TikTok when their guest Leonardo Aceves shared a clip of their unique wedding cake.

The top-tier featured a wedding cake topper of a bride and groom, but instead of going the traditional route, the bride is standing cross-armed with her bouquet in hand while the groom plays “Call of Duty: Warzone.”

HUNTING-THEMED GROOM’S CAKE MOCKED, RIDICULED ON REDDIT: ‘OVER THE TOP GROSS’

“HAHAHAHA love this cake,” Aceves captioned the clip in Spanish, in addition to wishing the Blanco and Martinez a long life.

The video quickly went viral with more than 7.2 million views and was reposted by popular TikTok and Instagram accounts which are dedicated to sharing memes and video game content. This had apparently opened the floodgates for critics. 

Thousands of English and Spanish speakers commented that they found the wedding cake topper to be offensive to the bride based on the figurines alone. Other commenters found the joke to be funny, but their supportive words were far and few in between.

COUPLE SHAMED OVER ‘TACKY’ CAKE, CRITICS SAY THEY’LL GET DIVORCED

“While planning the wedding my friends gave me the idea for a cake video game topping, it was all based in fun, so I asked Gerardo if he agreed on that since we wanted to have a very personalized wedding,” Blanco told FOX News. “Gerardo really likes to play video games as a hobby and as the COVID cases started raising, we decided to stay home. He really likes a video game called, ‘Call of Duty.’”

She went on, “We also know that this may not look as good as it is for some people, especially [to girls who] think our marriage might not last because of it, but Gerardo runs his own business a this is a way for him to free himself from work sometimes. I enjoy when he wins and we celebrate those victories together as well as our victories in the real-life”

Perla Blanco and Gerardo Martinez got married in July 2021 in Monterrey, Mexico. A video of their wedding cake went viral on TikTok and Instagram, where commenters shared their opinions on the humorous vide game-themed cake topper.
(Luis López / Zaz Producciones)

Blanco added that she grew up with three brothers, so video games aren’t a foreign concept to her. She even enjoys playing “Call of Duty: Mobile” from time to time on her smartphone.

WEDDING CAKE DECORATOR SEEMINGLY MISHEARS REQUEST, CREATES HILARIOUS MESSAGE INSTEAD   

When she’s not playing video games herself, baking sweet treats is her hobby of choice.

Blanco and Martinez first met when they attended a party in 2016. They became a couple in February 2017.

“The chemistry we had was really magical,” Blanco recalled. “I was completely amused by him and after four years he asked me to be his wife in a very romantic way with family and friends [present], and of course I accepted.”

OUTRAGEOUS WEDDING CAKES 

Regarding their viral fame, Blanco said she and her husband hadn’t expected it and were excited about getting noticed.

Blanco and Martinez first met when they attended a party in 2016. They became a couple in February 2017 and got married four years later.
(Photo courtesy Gerardo Martinez & Perla Blanco )

“We are so, so happy that there are great people in our life who love us apart and together, and wish us all the best. Our family and friends are always excited when they see the video on different platforms,” Blanco shared. “We thank our friend Leo who uploaded the video and of course greetings to Raquel Soto, who is the big artist behind this cake topper.”

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Aceves told FOX News he felt moved to share a video of Blanco and Martine’s wedding cake he thought it was “very fun and creative” and “wanted everyone to see it.”

In his own words, “I think it is something that all video game lovers would love.”

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Blanco concluded, “Regardless of everything, I think the thing about marriage is [that it’s important] to find things and hobbies that both parties enjoy, so you can share it together for a very long-lasting relationship.” 

Couple speaks out after video game-themed wedding cake topper unexpectedly goes viral

Social media users branded a humorous wedding cake topper that highlighted a groom’s love for video games as offensive, but the couple behind the requested figurines say that’s not what they meant.

Perla Blanco and Gerardo Martinez got married in late July after four years of dating. Their special day, which was celebrated in Monterrey, Mexico, with close family and friends, went viral on TikTok when their guest Leonardo Aceves shared a clip of their unique wedding cake.

The top-tier featured a wedding cake topper of a bride and groom, but instead of going the traditional route, the bride is standing cross-armed with her bouquet in hand while the groom plays “Call of Duty: Warzone.”

HUNTING-THEMED GROOM’S CAKE MOCKED, RIDICULED ON REDDIT: ‘OVER THE TOP GROSS’

“HAHAHAHA love this cake,” Aceves captioned the clip in Spanish, in addition to wishing the Blanco and Martinez a long life.

The video quickly went viral with more than 7.2 million views and was reposted by popular TikTok and Instagram accounts which are dedicated to sharing memes and video game content. This had apparently opened the floodgates for critics. 

Thousands of English and Spanish speakers commented that they found the wedding cake topper to be offensive to the bride based on the figurines alone. Other commenters found the joke to be funny, but their supportive words were far and few in between.

COUPLE SHAMED OVER ‘TACKY’ CAKE, CRITICS SAY THEY’LL GET DIVORCED

“While planning the wedding my friends gave me the idea for a cake video game topping, it was all based in fun, so I asked Gerardo if he agreed on that since we wanted to have a very personalized wedding,” Blanco told FOX News. “Gerardo really likes to play video games as a hobby and as the COVID cases started raising, we decided to stay home. He really likes a video game called, ‘Call of Duty.’”

She went on, “We also know that this may not look as good as it is for some people, especially [to girls who] think our marriage might not last because of it, but Gerardo runs his own business a this is a way for him to free himself from work sometimes. I enjoy when he wins and we celebrate those victories together as well as our victories in the real-life”

Perla Blanco and Gerardo Martinez got married in July 2021 in Monterrey, Mexico. A video of their wedding cake went viral on TikTok and Instagram, where commenters shared their opinions on the humorous vide game-themed cake topper.
(Luis López / Zaz Producciones)

Blanco added that she grew up with three brothers, so video games aren’t a foreign concept to her. She even enjoys playing “Call of Duty: Mobile” from time to time on her smartphone.

WEDDING CAKE DECORATOR SEEMINGLY MISHEARS REQUEST, CREATES HILARIOUS MESSAGE INSTEAD   

When she’s not playing video games herself, baking sweet treats is her hobby of choice.

Blanco and Martinez first met when they attended a party in 2016. They became a couple in February 2017.

“The chemistry we had was really magical,” Blanco recalled. “I was completely amused by him and after four years he asked me to be his wife in a very romantic way with family and friends [present], and of course I accepted.”

OUTRAGEOUS WEDDING CAKES 

Regarding their viral fame, Blanco said she and her husband hadn’t expected it and were excited about getting noticed.

Blanco and Martinez first met when they attended a party in 2016. They became a couple in February 2017 and got married four years later.
(Photo courtesy Gerardo Martinez & Perla Blanco )

“We are so, so happy that there are great people in our life who love us apart and together, and wish us all the best. Our family and friends are always excited when they see the video on different platforms,” Blanco shared. “We thank our friend Leo who uploaded the video and of course greetings to Raquel Soto, who is the big artist behind this cake topper.”

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Aceves told FOX News he felt moved to share a video of Blanco and Martine’s wedding cake he thought it was “very fun and creative” and “wanted everyone to see it.”

In his own words, “I think it is something that all video game lovers would love.”

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Blanco concluded, “Regardless of everything, I think the thing about marriage is [that it’s important] to find things and hobbies that both parties enjoy, so you can share it together for a very long-lasting relationship.”