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Mr. Potato Head now known as Potato Head (not Rand Paul)
- Thread starter ElectricBlanketFire
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Hopefully they including the alternate parts in the box and mix up which are installed by default.
We laugh but I feel it's "culture war" stuff like this that drives people to worship a Trump. Humans suck.
Seems like an odd business choice only because it removes the ability to sell the same toy twice, one Mr and one Mrs.
If the new one has both set of features included to play with that is a win for the consumer regardless of the name change.
Can't wait to see the melt down from people though about their childhood toy about transforming identity being ruined though.
If the new one has both set of features included to play with that is a win for the consumer regardless of the name change.
Can't wait to see the melt down from people though about their childhood toy about transforming identity being ruined though.
The way the world seems to be going they'll probably sell you the plastic potato but require a monthly subscription that delivers different options to insert.
He'd have to value her as a partner to do that. Only sexual fulfillment he's interested in these days is likely simply fanfiction of AOC stepping on his junk.
They are hateful to begin with and just naturally gravitate towards people like Trump, they don't get driven so much as they just kind of funnel themselves in the path of least resistance
Call me cynical but this feels like Hasbro getting free press for a toy that nobody really has given a shit about in decades while their factory conditions are worker pay are probably dog shit, it feels like trying to profit off inclusivity in a shallow way. I don't trust it. It probably benefits them anyways to only have one SKU of the toy if it doesn't sell much, or if one of them didn't sell much.
'Nightmare' conditions at Chinese factories where Hasbro and Disney toys are made
An investigation into Chinese toy factories has alleged that factories in major supply chains are mistreating their workers.
www.cnbc.com
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All the real potatoes I eat better be female cuz if they are not that would be wicked gay
"Because potatoes and tomatoes have similar flowers and pollination, potatoes are self-pollinated, which means they have the male and female flowers on one plant"
someone please give that to their conservative relatives on the Facebook.
just for an extra gut kick.
someone please give that to their conservative relatives on the Facebook.
just for an extra gut kick.
In addition to giving people then broadest representation, it just makes more sense to have all the styles of parts in one box rather than selling two figures
Wut
I don't have a problem with losing the "Mr."but just "Potato Head" is weird. The "Mr." made it clear it was supposed to be like a person that was a potato.
I know they wouldn't use it, but is there a formal word/title to use for people whose pronouns are they/them? Instead of mister or miss?
I know they wouldn't use it, but is there a formal word/title to use for people whose pronouns are they/them? Instead of mister or miss?
They'll have to add a disclaimer, like Warner Bros did for Looney Tunes and Disney did for the Muppet Show. "This movie is a product of its time, and contains gender references that were commonplace in America", etc.
Honestly, though, I'm okay with it. It's a toy. Nobody cares. If it really affects you that much, you need to go home and rethink your life.
You used to have to provide your own potato so that is still an improvement.
Vintage Original Mr and Mrs Potato Head commercial 1960's
This is when Mr Potato Head was a real potato. Find more classic toy commercials at http://www.vintagetvcommercials.com
youtu.be
I'm sure Ben and everyone else that complained will go out and purchase a Mr. Potato Head now lol
Does this really even accomplish anything.
other than the hilarious pants-shitting posts from republicans.
Edit: Wait it isn't even a name change? Honestly wgaf
other than the hilarious pants-shitting posts from republicans.
Edit: Wait it isn't even a name change? Honestly wgaf
Please read the thread before you post in it! It's not happening
They're changing the name of the brand rather than the name of the specific characters
This is hilarious.
Imagine thinking that Ben Shapiro is an intelligent person.
My only problem with this is that rhythmically it feels like it needs those two extra syllables so I like the suggestions of Dr. Potato Head. Plus, it's a tiny push back against anti-inteintellectualism so, two birds with one potato.
From an economic perspective, it makes a ton of sense. As someone who works toy retail, we have both Mr. and Mrs. Potato heads, but the Mrs. ones don't sell nearly as much. Combining them into one package allows the child to make whatever potato head they want. Better sales for the company and more customizable options for the child.
EDIT I was wrong. "Poato Head" is just the brand name they are going by to add to the brand I guess and both MR. and MRS. Potato Head are still being sold separately and he's still called MR. Potato Head, so all this stupid, right-wing outrage is for nothing.
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You have no idea what I do in my personal life to support change.
Captain Potato Head.
In my mind the "Mister" part was humorous purely because it was giving a title to a potato. Like calling something "Mr Wiggly" or "Mr Zang Bdow Luxury Yacht."
...Lord Potato Head...
The Right Honorable Potato Head.
edit: Wahey! So Potato Head is the product line, and Mr. Potato Head is the product.
...I shall resume calling my bucket by his Mister suffix, and putting my balls in his top.
In my mind the "Mister" part was humorous purely because it was giving a title to a potato. Like calling something "Mr Wiggly" or "Mr Zang Bdow Luxury Yacht."
...Lord Potato Head...
The Right Honorable Potato Head.
edit: Wahey! So Potato Head is the product line, and Mr. Potato Head is the product.
...I shall resume calling my bucket by his Mister suffix, and putting my balls in his top.
What the fuck is wrong with people. I can't believe this is drawing "outrage"
Fucking "snowflakes"
Fucking "snowflakes"