Back in the day, many of us were obsessed with Cabbage Patch Kids. After all, they were the ubiquitous chubby-cheeked, beady-eyed cuddle toys of the '80s and beyond. But it seems safe to say that most of us grew out of that obsession, or at very least, we didn't devote our lives and a significant financial fortune to it.
But then again, most of us aren't the subjects of TLC's upcoming show, 'My Crazy Obsession,' unlike Pat and Joe Prosey, "parents" to over 5,000 Cabbage Patch Kids.
Having spent over $1 million on their collection -- er, family -- the couple now spends their time keeping their favorite kid, Kevin, and his 4,999 or so siblings occupied. To that end, dad's installed a train, a swing, a hot air balloon and anything else little Kevin and co. could (not) possibly want.
Pat and Joe have even connected with other Cabbage Patch parents for play dates, which pretty much involves a group of grownups standing behind their prized possessions and talking on their behalf.
"I love having friends come visit me and play on my toys and stuff that I have," Joe-as-Kevin explained.
The series premiere of "My Crazy Obsession" airs March 7 on TLC.
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