Materials Needed:
- 1 thrift store pillow ($3 or less, the uglier the better)
- Fabric markers or acrylic paint (for "personality")
- Scissors & duct tape (for structural "integrity")
- Old socks/t-shirts (for lumpy stuffing)
- Wine (for you, not Todd)
Step 1: Find Your Todd
- Where to hunt: Goodwill, garage sales, your grandma’s attic
- Ideal candidate: Lopsided, mildly stained, radiating "I’ve given up" energy
- Pro tip: The mustier, the better—authenticity matters.
Step 2: Perform Todd Surgery
- Cut a small hole in the seam (use scissors, not your teeth).
- Remove 20% of the stuffing (this creates the signature lumpy vibe).
- Replace with:
- Crumpled receipts (symbolism)
- A handwritten note ("You’re doing great, lol")
- A single Lego (for emotional depth)
Step 3: Customize His Personality
- Draw on stains: Use brown fabric marker for "coffee trauma" or "questionable life choices"
- Add text: "Todd™" or "Free Hugs (Terms Apply)"
- Duct tape repairs: For that "I’ve been through stuff" aesthetic
Step 4: Todd Therapy Session
Test your creation by:
- Screaming into it during a work call
- Using it as a buffer between you and your cat
- Confessing your deepest secrets (Todd won’t tell, probably)
Todd Variations to Try:
- Goth Todd: Black fabric + safety pin accents
- Boho Todd: Tie-dye with jute tassels
- Corporate Todd: Stuffed with shredded tax documents
Why This Works:
Cheaper than retail therapy
Cat-approved (Peaches gives it 2/5 claws)
100% judge-free (Todd’s been through worse)
Tag your DIY Todds #ToddSquad for a feature!
Need a video tutorial? DM me your worst pillow—I’ll Photoshop it into Todd 2.0.
(P.S. Todd’s lawyer says: "Not responsible for existential crises caused by this project.
