The 'Teletubbies Bulgarian Asylum Conspiracy Theory' is a viral internet creepypasta that claims the beloved children's show was inspired by a tragic group of children kept in a secret Bulgarian institution. According to the legend, each character represents a specific child who suffered from various ailments or neglect, with their 'monitors' being their only window to the outside world. While the theory has been widely debunked—as the show was actually created in the UK by Anne Wood and Andrew Davenport—the story remains a staple of internet urban legends and horror communities. Memes surrounding this topic often juxtapose the colorful, innocent nature of the Teletubbies with the grim details of the fictional backstory, often used to represent 'iceberg' theories or deep-dives into childhood-ruining lore.