The British Museum stores the loot of Empire, and just plain loot. A Vox video.
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The Hasbro corporation inspired outrage in the right-wing Twittersphere last week by announcing a re-branding of a heritage toy, Mr. Potato Head, as “Potato Head.” Conservative Culture Warriors expressed shock and horror that the toy ‘taters had been “cancelled,” rendered gender-neutral. Neutering the plastic mock-tubers would be difficult, as they lack reproductive organs, but this didn’t stop MAGA Twitter.
The full Hasbro press release explained that, while the name of the brand on the box will change to “Potato Head,” those boxes would still contain “2 large potato bodies, 1 small potato body, and 42 accessories” so kids can make families with a mommy and daddy, or two daddies, or two mommies, so they’ll look like their own families at home.
More:
“Right Wing Laments Loss of Mr. Potato Head’s Imaginary Genitals as Hasbro Gives Toy Line Gender-Neutral Name,” Ben Mathis-Lilley, Slate
Mr. Potato Head’s Misterectomy Clarified.” Simon Dumenco, AdAge
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“Magic,” written by Ric Ocasek, interpreted by Kris Delmhorst, 2011. Originally recorded by The Cars in 1984.
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“What’s Love Got To Do With It,” written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle, performed by Walk Off the Earth, 2020. Video directed by Paul Maxwell.
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“Walk On By,” written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, recorded by Lou Johnson, 1990. Arranged by Allen Toussaint.
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“My Rough and Rowdy Ways,” written by Jimmie Rodgers and Elsie McWilliams, recorded by Jimmie Rodgers, 1929.
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“Lord Don’t Move the Mountain,” written by Doris Akers, recorded by Inez Andrews, 1972.
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“Feeling Good,” written by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse, interpreted by Carolina Isabel Colón Juarbe (Gale), 2013.
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“Can’t Hardly Wait,” written by Paul Westerberg, recorded by The Replacements, 1987. Paul Westerberg (vocals, guitars, six-string bass, harmonica), Tommy Stinson (bass, background vocals, guitars and guitar), Chris Mars (drums, background vocals), Jim Dickinson (keyboards), Alex Chilton (guitar), The Memphis Horns, Max Huls (strings).
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