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The Dumbest Fake Controversy of the Day Involves Mr. Potato Head

Hasbro is dropping the 'Mr.' from Mr. Potato Head. Naturally, conservatives are losing their minds.

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Feb 25, 2021
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BREAKING NEWS IN TOY TOWN (always knew I would be able to one day say this): MR. POTATO HEAD NO LONGER HAS GENDER.

That's right—it was only a matter of time. We've already lost so much—the ability to wantonly use slurs, fly the Confederate flag at frat parties, buy only white Barbies for our precious little girls—but this one really hi…

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