>>120431
Being unique does not necessarily imply public success. Catering to the lowest common denominator may get you big numbers but that does not mean the character/idea is objectively good or praiseworthy.
Weird fruits with mouths was le funny 20 years ago, there is nothing unique about them. Whatever that creature is, it's unlikely that its design has been groundbreaking anyhow, it is far more likely that the author just has a bigger and/or more loyal audience and has promoted the thing more.