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Who Are Fred And Wilma Flintstone's Kids?
You'd be forgiven if you scoffed at the title and declared that Pebbles Flintstone is an only child, but surprise! Pebbles has two brothers that have been pushed out of their time.
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Why Hulk Hogan Got Booed at WWE Raw on Netflix
Hulk Hogan was once a household name, but in 2025 you couldn't tell the way a live crowd on Raw reacted. So what changed?
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The Lost Children of Simba and Nala
Fans Of The Lion King no doubt are aware of Kiara and Kion, but did you know that these heirs to Pride Rock actually have other siblings?
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Elf Dolls Before Elf on the Shelf
Elf on the Shelf has been a holiday staple since 2005, but did you know that he's a clone from a line of dolls that predates him by fifty years?
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What If Prince Eric and Princess Jasmine Were an Item?
While Prince Eric and Princess Jasmine have had very little time together on-screen, this "what if" couple could have a beautiful story.
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How Leon and Lola Led to Hatsune Miku
When most people think of who the first Vocaloid is, thoughts point to Miku, but she's actually the seventh. The first predates her by three years.
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What Makes Sailor Moon Episode 42 so Important?
Sailor Moon episode 42 is infamous for being one of several episodes dropped by DiC in 1995, but what is it about this episode that makes it so legendary?
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Luce - The Vatican's Kawaii Anime Mascot
When the Catholic Church unveiled an anime-inspired mascot for their 2025 Jubilee, the gesture was met with both delight and sincere cringe. But what's so terrible about such an adorable little girl?
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Leadora Congdon - Who Was The Real Miss Glory?
It may be a one-shot Merrie Melodies piece with no recurring characters, but Page Miss Glory is a legendary cartoon nonetheless, but who is the artist behind the backgrounds?
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Barbie and American Girl's Courtney - What's the Connection?
While Mattel may not have had an official Barbie X AG doll until after 2023's live action Barbie Movie, it looks like their earlier Courtney doll was inspired by the fashion doll.
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What Did We Actually Learn From Netflix's Mr. McMahon?
The long-awaited 2024 Netflix mini-series Mr. McMahon promised a salacious look at WWE's former chairman, but who was the docuseries really for and what new information was available?
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Why Do Expecting Sailor Moon Fans Cosplay As Serenity?
Expectant anime fans have chosen to cosplay as either Princess or Neo Queen Serenity since the 1990s. But what is it about this version of Usagi that's so iconic to pregnant Moonies?
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The Problem Behind Crystal Waters's First Hit
House music never gets enough love for it's fun sound and energetic beats, but did this 1991 hit go too far? And what's the real story behind the song?
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Why Sailor Moon Episode 89 Is A Treat
While fans all over the world moan and groan about "clip shows" this episode in particular is actually a special treat for Sailor Moon fans.
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Have the Disney Club 33 Life on the Cheap
When Scott and Diana Anderson lost their lawsuit in 2024 against Disney after they were lifetime banned from the secretive Club 33, Disney fans began scouring the internet for information on the posh clubhouse. But little did they know they could recreate the magic for cheap.
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Are You Sure You Remember 90s Cartoon Network?
Every new generation of cartoons has Gen X and Millennial cartoon fans lamenting the "death" of Cartoon Network, but how does the network look behind those rose colored nostalgia glasses?
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How Violent Should TV Wrestling Get?
While Millennial wrestling fans have fond memories of hardcore violent wrestling matches, TV show sponsors and conservative networks have a far different opinion.
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The Tragedy Of Chibi Chibi
She may look like a two-year-old baby, but Chibi Chibi Tsukino is one of the most tragic characters in Sailor Moon Cosmos Part 2.
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Have You Heard Of Hershey's Chewy Military Chocolate?
While getting a Hershey bar when you're far away from home and in a fight for your life sounds like a nice break, for soldiers during World War Two, the Hershey Tropical Bar left a fowl taste.
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What If Chibiusa Stayed In Her Adult Form?
Chibiusa Tsukino has been a divisive character since her debut in 1993. But could simply aging her up be the cure to the hate she receives online? And how would that change the Sailor Moon series?
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MaBa Barbie: When Bandai Made Barbie Dolls
When most toy collectors talk Bandai, they usually bring up Mighty Morphin Power Rangers toys, Dragonball Z resins, or Sailor Moon dolls, but did you know they also produced a real line of Barbie dolls with Mattel's blessing?
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How Sailor Moon SuperS and Eternal Could Have Ended
Both Sailor Moon SuperS and Sailor Moon Eternal were anime adaptations of the Dream Arc of the Sailor Moon manga, but should either anime have ended on a different note?
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Did the Amazon Trio Commit S.A. in Sailor Moon Supers?
Praised for their bubbly demeanor and style in the 90s, by the 2020s, many Sailor Moon fans began to see the Amazon Trio for who they really were, perverts.
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Is the Children's Book "The Rainbow Fish" Problematic?
The children's classic "The Rainbow Fish," by Marcus Pfister, is a favorite of teachers all over the world. But is this book teaching kids about friendship or something far worse?
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Who Is Sailor Mnemosyne?
Decked out in shades of pink and purple, this tragic Sailor Guardian doesn't get a lot of screen time in Sailor Moon Cosmos Part 2 or the manga, but shouldn't be forgotten.
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Three Curious Things About Usagi's Wedding In Sailor Moon Cosmos
Everyone loves a June Bride, but for Usagi Tsukino, this bride has a very curious wedding that has Sailor Moon fans asking all the questions.
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Why Is Barbie Body Shamed?
The concept that large-breasted women exist without trying to be "sex dolls" is still abstract to a conservative society, so, of course, the Barbie doll has been shamed for her looks—but why?
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Barbie's First Black Friends
While Black Barbie first dazzled the doll aisle in 1980, she wasn't Mattel's first African-American doll for the Barbie line. In fact, Barbie has had a number of Black friends who too often go overlooked by collectors.
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What You Forgot About "No Holds Barred" (1989)
WWE's first ever film, 1989's "No Holds Barred," is often dismissed as "80s camp." But beneath all the glitz, glam, and sleazy cheese is a film with heart and male positivity with a star-studded cast.
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Are Barbie Dream Besties "Barbie Bratz" Reborn?
In 2024, Mattel released new pictures of the Barbie Dream Besties line, but is this the resurrection of their aborted Bratz line from 2011?
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What Is Clout-Hate and Why Do Anti-Woke Celebrities Do It?
Clout-Hate is the act of inciting hate against an otherwise harmless topic for attention. It's made the internet come alive since the 1990s, but in the 2020s, celebrities took it to new heights.
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Did 90s Sailor Moon Glorify Abusers?
A common complaint about the Sailor Moon manga is that unlike the 90s anime, the villains are "less fleshed out" but is that really the case, or are we just fawning for abusers?
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Was Barbie Accidently Racist?
On paper, many of these dolls seem perfectly innocent. In fact, none of them wear offensive clothing or makeup. But the words used to describe the dolls are another story.
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Sailor Moon Vs. Sailor Venus - Who Should Have Killed Queen Beryl?
Usagi and Minako lookalike, think alike and study alike, so it comes as little surprise that they share the same destiny, but who had more weight with their fight against the evil Queen Beryl?
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The False Controversy Behind Growing Up Skipper
Gross? Creepy? Canceled? Since 1975, a multitude of lies and disgusting language has been hurled at a doll meant to help parents teach kids about puberty. Poor Skipper has it rough!
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How Similar Is Batman's Annie to Sailor Moon's Hotaru?
A tragic, death-prone tween girl with a twisted father and a superhero-in-training best friend. Are we talking about Annie from "Batman: The Animated Series" or Sailor Saturn? And which kid came first?
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Wrestling Loves Sailor Moon
Transcending both Sumo and Professional Wrestling, Sailor Moon is one anime and manga series that has captivated wrestlers of all genders.
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Why Sailor Moon Returning To Toonami in 2024 Is Huge
After 22 years of being absent from the once-tween, now adult Toonami block, and 20 years of being absent from Cartoon Network on a whole, the 2024 return of the 90s Sailor Moon anime is historical.
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Magic Attic Club: Forgotten Alternative to American Girl Dolls
With celebrities like Robert Tonner and Marie Osmond getting involved, how did such an imaginative '90s doll line crumble during the mid-2000s?
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3 Powerful Things Sailor Chibi Moon Has Done
While the 90s "Sailor Moon" anime tried to downplay Usagi's firstborn, Chibiusa is a far stronger warrior than she has ever been given credit for.
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A Timeline Of Mammy Two Shoes
The controversial cartoon star has a long and complicated legacy for cartoon fans, and yet stands out as a vital part of animation history.
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Hugh Harman: Mickey Mouse's Other Troubled Father
Hugh Harman's animation career is polarizing, as his story fluctuates between wonderment and woe, but without him, we wouldn't have either Mickey Mouse or Looney Tunes as we know them today.
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Barbie's Adopted Children
When Barbie isn't raising her younger siblings, she's a mother to one blood daughter and, apparently, several special-edition adopted children from China.
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6 Times Sailor Moon Addressed Artist Woes
Talk about art imitating life! The 90s Sailor Moon anime didn't shy away from the struggles of art and writing, and these six episodes seem to come from the heart of those who wrote them.
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What Makes Sailor Moon Such A Crybaby?
Usagi's crying can be funny, cringe-worthy and sometimes uncomfortable to watch, but while she's usually mocked for showing such big emotions, she really has some pretty solid reasons for the behavior.
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Dr. Pepper's Racist 1958 Ad
While the soundtrack in this 1958 ad from Keitz & Herndon is as delicious as their groovy animation style, it doesn't help the fact that this ad was dated the year it was created.
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"Silver Millennium": Korean Arcade Game Influenced by "Sailor Moon"
"Silver Millennium" (1995) is an excruciatingly rare arcade game, but is this South Korean classic really just "Sailor Moon" fanfiction in disguise?
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Princess Peach's First 3 Solo Video Games
While Princess Peach is a playable character in select Mario titles, her first three solo games are separated by multiple decades.
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Before Amos N' Andy, There Was Miller and Lyles
Miller and Lyles were an African American comedy duo who directly inspired both Amos N' Andy and Tom and Jerry. Who were Miller and Lyles?
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Was LeFou in "Beauty and the Beast" (1991) an Allegory for RWA?
LeFou is Gaston's best buddy in Disney's 1991 classic, "Beauty And The Beast." However, in a post-January 6 world, he sure seems like an allegory for Right-Wing Authoritarianism (RWA).
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Disney's Other Cinderella Cartoon
Walt Disney loved "Cinderella" so much he did the story twice! Despite questionable content, his 1922 "Cinderella" short paved the way for the budding cartoonist's first big success.
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Diversity 5: When the WCW Nitro Girls Had a Girl Group
The WCW Nitro Girls knew how to spice up in-between segments on Nitro and Thunder, but could they also fire it up in the music world?
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Why Maroon 5's "Wake Up Call" Is Deeply Problematic
While conservatives love to take jabs at violence in hip-hop and metal, Maroon 5's "Wake Up Call" became massively popular despite inappropriately violent lyrics.
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Is "Steamboat Willie" Problematic?
With "Steamboat Willie" entering the public domain in 2024, cartoon fans are discovering that the Mickey Mouse short isn't as innocent as Disney has led us to believe.
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How Pirating "Sailor Moon" Hurts Animators
Since the 1990s, bootleggers have been posting illegal rips of "Sailor Moon" TV shows and movies, hoping to "stick it to" Toei Animation. All they've done is hurt animators and other creatives.
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Why Did '90s American "Sailor Moon" Fans Hate Chibiusa/Rini?
It's hard to imagine a little magical girl being the center of Gen X hate, but this was the case with Chibiusa/Rini from the 1990s American release of "Sailor Moon."
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Do You Remember Sportsdoll Dolls by Fun World?
Made in Hong Kong, these little dolls were ahead of their time, and yet very few who grew up with them realize what they had back in the 1960s.
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Do They Know It's Christmas? - When Nice Intentions Go Naughty
What started out with nice intentions turned into something so naughty, even Santa Claus won't put it on his playlist. But what went wrong with this now annoying song?
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The Tragedy of Chibiusa
If you think Chibiusa is just acting out as a bratty little kid, then you're missing out on one of the saddest aspects of "Sailor Moon." There is darkness behind the sugar that makes her role as Black Lady less surprising.
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Can You Rewrite the 90s Sailor Moon Anime With Eternal and Cosmos?
Sailor Moon Crystal and the 90s Sailor Moon anime have unrelated story continuities, and yet some fans want to merge the 2020s films with the 90s.
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The Dark Side of Sasami
Sasami is an adorable princess in the "Tenchi Muyo" franchise, even loved by non-"Tenchi" fans. But her story in the metaseries takes an ugly turn decades after her arrival.
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What Is Ken's Role in "Barbie?"
Conservatives whined about "Barbie" being anti-men, but Greta Gerwig's 2023 blockbuster took Ken's inner journey seriously. She showed that if patriarchy can be learned, so can being comfortable in one's own skin.
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A History of M&M Gender in Media
When Tucker Carlson waged an inexplicable verbal war on M&Ms in 2022, it sparked a new cultural interest in a longtime favorite candy.
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Who Are Barbie's Girlfriends?
While Barbie is usually seen with Ken or Blaine, she may have been secretly seeing a few girlfriends behind Ken's back.
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Was Naru Osaka Meant To Be Sailor Saturn?
Is it a fan conspiracy theory? Or is there some truth to Naru Osaka almost being Sailor Saturn? There could be more to this than meets the eye.
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Dolls That Were Bratz Before Bratz
Everyone knows that the Barbie MyScene dolls were created to combat Bratz, but which dolls had the look before MGA's girls with the passion for fashion?
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Are The Sailor Moon Movies/Specials Cannon?
With five theatrical films and numerous specials, Sailor Moon fans find themselves lost when it comes to the timing of these extra features.
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What You Weren't Told About Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
The narrative has always been about how "poor defenseless" Walt Disney "lost" Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, but that's not the whole story.
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What Do Fans Want to See in "Sailor Moon?"
"Sailor Moon Crystal," "Sailor Moon Eternal," and "Sailor Moon Cosmos" gave manga and anime fans what they wanted, but there's room for growth.
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Dress Me Dolls: Busts Before Barbie?
If you thought that Bild Lilli and Barbie were the first fashion dolls with a bust, think again! Grant Plastics and other 1940s toymakers flooded the market with a wild little dolly.
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Should You De-Card Your Barbie Dolls?
What was considered blasphemy by toy collectors in the 1980s and 1990s is now becoming more common as toys begin to age in toxic ways.
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Why "Barbie: A Picnic Surprise" Was a Problematic Book
Barbie books, especially from Golden Books, are usually harmless fun for kids and collectors alike, but this is one story that needed a rewrite.
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When Barbie (Not Midge) Was Pregnant
Why should Midge have all the mommy fun? Barbie's secret motherhood was quietly slipped in under your nose, and you didn't even know about it!
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The Most Cringeworthy Barbie Doll Sets
Move over, Pregnant Midge and Earring Magic Ken—these naughty dolls are inexcusably cringe!
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Barbie's Forgotten Cousins
While Barbie has had a revolving door of siblings, it's often overlooked that she's also had a few prominent cousins that were suddenly dropped with little warning.
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The Family Life of Midge, Barbie's First Best Friend
Barbie's first best friend Midge has many gaps in her production line, but her family history is almost as vast as her schoolmate's.
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Do You Remember The First Barbie Movie?
A hybrid between cartoon and anime, 1987's "Barbie and the Rockers: Out of This World" was the first ever Barbie movie and a test pilot for an ill-fated TV series.
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The Many Boyfriends of Skipper
Skipper is usually seen as a bit of a role model for her younger sisters, but, just like big sister Barbie, she's had a few little romances.
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The Many Boyfriends of Barbie
Barbie isn't usually associated with drama, but her love life certainly raised more than a few eyebrows for parents in 2004, and it's not just because of Blaine.
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What Are Some Positive Things About Mamoru in "Sailor Moon R: The Movie?"
Mamoru Chiba gets flak from "Sailor Moon" fans for his weakened '90s anime portrayal, but his role in 1993's "Sailor Moon R: The Movie" is actually pretty special.
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What Makes "Magical Destroyers" So Sad?
"Magical Destroyers" started as a goofy, action-packed comedy about otaku rising up against fascism, but it quickly turned tragic. What made Bibury Animation Studio's new anime so sad?
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Who Is Sailor Cosmos?
Sailor Moon fans have been puzzled by this somber soldier of love and justice since 1997, and yet the answer is in plain sight.
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The Most Popular Fan-Made Sailor Guardians
Since the mid 1990s, the internet has been flooded with fan-made Sailor Guardians, but which tropes are the most popular?
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Why Wives and Moms Hate Travel - and How to Help
A vacation without relaxation is just more work for the Mrs. So how can caring husbands help?
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Why You Shouldn't Feel Sorry For Dead Stores
It's fun to reminisce about the stores of yesteryear, but many articles have you memorializing to the brink of depression, and it's not healthy.
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Why Sailor Moon Sailor Stars Wasn't on Toonami in the 2000s
While the series couldn't have worked on Cartoon Network's Toonami block in the early 2000s, it could be a success for the Adult Swim version.
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Why Facebook Got An "F" Rating
The Better Business Bureau dealt an "F" rating to the popular platform, but what are the big reasons why so many users highly agree with that?
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Who Was John Robert "Scarfoot" McCrory?
If you've ever purchased a Thunderbean DVD, you may have heard the name "Scarfoot." Just who was this lost animator?
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What If Walt Disney Came Back?
Walt Disney was a pioneer in the realm of animated features, but he wasn't without his flaws. Could he handle life beyond the 2020s?
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The Strange Tale of Mickey and Micky Mouse
Could a popular toy have inspired Disney's Mickey Mouse? And how does Milton Mouse tie-in with this strange little toy from yesteryear?
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3 Ways to make Peanut Butter Cookies
Low on funds but need a sweet treat with protein? These limited ingredient cookies fit right into any budget.
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3 Things Independant Wrestlers Must Do to Get Tv Ready
With more chances to be seen on a worldwide scale popping up daily, wrestlers need to condition themselves for mainstream television faster and at an earlier age than their predecessors.
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3 Things Independant Wrestlers Need To Do Right Now
Bookers, promoters, graphic designers and editors often cry themselves to sleep at night over wrestling faux pas that can be easily avoided.
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3 Things Employers Need to Stop Doing Right Now
Many in management want to "play" business, but they don't really want to "do" business, and it's leading to workers "quiet quitting" and, eventually, real quitting.
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Was Chibiusa a James Bond for Millennial Girls?
While it's easy to gloss over the adventures of Chibiusa Tsukino in the Sailor Moon meta series, she may have meant more to millennials than you know.
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Problematic Millennial Barbie Dolls
While Mattel created these Barbie dolls for kid Millenials with pure and fun intentions, adults see problematic imagery decades past their shelf life.
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Why Does Chibiusa Have Pink Hair And Red Eyes?
Rumors have abounded as to why Chibiusa/Rini has pink hair and red eyes, but the truth lies in plain sight.
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How the Montreal Screwjob Could Have Been Avoided
The ending to the 1997 WWE Survivor Series match (the Montreal Screwjob) between Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels created a controversy that could have easily been avoided.
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Are Fidgie Friends Cute Or Creepy?
Fidgie Friends debuted in 2022 as a unique way to bring together fashion dolls and sensory toys, but are these cuties sinister or sweet?
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Did Disney License a Problematic "Black Rock Shooter" Anime?
A 2022 anime title licensed by Disney is rife with inappropriate adult contact with minors, and this time, it isn't Snow White.
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Was Queen Serenity a Good Queen or a Bad Queen?
Queen Serenity from "Sailor Moon" is patient, kind, and beautiful, but was she really a "good" queen, or did she make some royal blunders?
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Is Generation X the New Boomers?
While they claim to be the new "silent" generation, Gen X is loud, annoying, and not what their Boomer predecessors expected. This article examines the not-so-silent Generation X.
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The Truth About Halloween Candy Scares
Every year, social media hoaxes and old ghost stories spoil the fun of Halloween for fraidy cat parents, but what's the truth about these tricky treats?
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Cartoon Censorship: The Good and the Bad
While pure intentions may be behind some forms of censorship, the process of censoring problematic cartoons and anime may make the issues surrounding said censorship far worse.
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A Brief History of Magical Girl Theft
"Sailor Moon" (1992–1997) wasn't the first magical girl anime, but magical girl anime wasn't the same after it introduced the concept of a "transforming heroine" who fights evil. In its wake came several anime that went beyond influence and straight up copied "Sailor Moon."
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Inappropriate Ads Millennial Kids and Tweens Grew Up With
Kids and tweens growing up in the 90s were often shown ads during regular cartoon hours that should have been adults only.
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Woman: From Wrestler to Icon
A model turned professional wrestler, Woman (Nancy Toffoloni) was an elegant icon who blended cunning smarts with classy style.
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What They Neglect to Tell You About Mickey Mouse and Copyright
Ron DeSantis' crusade against Disney has included insinuations that the company might lose copyright protections. With the copyright to "Steamboat Willie" expiring in 2024, this battle may have significant legal consequences.
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What Everyone Forgets About "Codename Sailor V"
Without "Codename Sailor V," there would have been no "Sailor Moon"! But beyond that, this 1991–97 manga is essential if you want to understand Minako Aino.
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Sailor Moon and Reproductive Health
The feminist and LGBTQ iconic character of Sailor Moon has done more positive work for reproductive health than most people realize.
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Bad Romance: The Problematic Relationships of "Sailor Moon"
In "Sailor Moon," moonlight carries the message of love—but is the love really appropriate?
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Five Things That Shouldn't Be Controversial About Dolls
Countless videos and articles tout these dolls as "scandalous," but is this really just a ploy by the patriarchy?
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The Twisted Family of the Powerpuff Girls
You may remember these kindergarten crime fighters for saving the world before bedtime, but their family tree will keep you up all night. Learn more about the twisted Powerpuff Girls family here.
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The Intertwined History of Rita Repulsa and Witch Bandora
Late actress Machiko Soga is known for playing Rita Repulsa and Witch Bandora, but nobody realized just how the characters' lives would intertwine outside of re-hashed footage.
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Why Childless Millennials Go to the Disney Parks
Boomers love to pick on Millennials, especially when it comes to The Magic Kingdom, but there are a few rational reasons behind the travel plans of those who never grew up.
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Sharmell Before Booker T: The Storm of Paisley
WWE Hall of Famer Sharmell had an entire wrestling career long before marrying 5-time WCW Champion Booker T.
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Turning Red Over Theft
What do Turning Red, Shrek, Sailor Moon and the video game Darkstalkers all have in common? Plenty, but Pixar and Disney don't want you to know that.
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Pop Culture For Pop-Tarts
No, there's no dog food flavor for Pop-Tarts, but there is some eye-popping pop culture surrounding the fruit ravioli!
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Changes in the Cloverway Dub of "Sailor Moon S" and "Supers"
While the DiC dubs for "Sailor Moon" and "Sailor Moon R" are infamous for its changes, the Cloverway dub for "S" and "SuperS" are also legendary.
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The Hidden Melancholy of Sesshōmaru's Mother
An analytical look at Sesshōmaru's mother from "Inuyasha," "Inuyasha: Final Act" and "Yashahime."
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Why Are Some Sailor Moon Fans Reluctant to Accept Kousagi?
Kousagi Tsukino, the second child of Usagi Tsukino and Mamoru Chiba, is adorable and kind. Yet despite having her own fans, some people just can't accept her.
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Do Corporations Love "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"?
Charlie Bucket is a sweet, thoughtful and obedient child, but does he secretly have a sinister fan base?
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When Minnie Mouse Wore Pants
If you think Minnie Mouse's January 2022 pantsuit for Disneyland Paris is anything new, think again! This rodent has been rocking pants for decades.
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The Many Times You Saw "Sailor Neptune" Before You Were Supposed To
Sailor Neptune has become an icon for LBGTQ Sailor Moon fans, but did you know you've seen her before?
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Kenzy: A Chimp More Famous Than You Know
From the crib of Hulk Hogan to the mean streets with "Speed Racer," Kenzy is a Hollywood chimpanzee worthy of his own documentary.
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Problematic Elements of "Beauty and the Beast" (1991)
1991's "Beauty and the Beast" is a beloved Disney classic, but we shouldn't whitewash Gaston's misogyny, townsfolk willing to turn into a mob, and an absolute loss of agency.
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Lost Foods Nobody Remembers But You
They were here, they were delicious, they were gone and nobody seems to remember them. Do you?
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What Everyone Forgets About Sailor Moon
She is the one named Sailor Moon, and yet when people complain about her being a crybaby, they forget why she's always freaking out.
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Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town - A Groovy Christmas Special
This 1970 Rankin and Bass TV special is just as fresh today as it was when it first aired, and given the post-2020 world, more relevant than ever.
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The Good and Problematic of Chibiusa's Future Love Prospects
As the first-born daughter of Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask, Chibiusa Tsukino's possible futures have been debated since the 1990s.
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Children's Films Featuring Doc Antle's Animals
The Tiger King star has been secretly behind many children's cinema classics Millennials grew up watching back in the late 1990s. Have you seen them all?
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Why Is Chibiusa Called "Rini" in So Many Articles?
Why are people referring to Chibiusa as "Rini"? The reason for that strange, short name may not surprise you.
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5 Groovy Dolls That Deserve a Comeback
Baby Boomers and Gen Xers in the 1960s and 1970s got to grow up with some far-out dolls. These babies need a comeback!
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Three 1990s Kids' Foods That Need to Come Back
Just as much as Hi-C Ecto Cooler and Dunkaroos, we need these foods back in our lunchboxes!
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How "Beetlejuice" Aged Like Milk
"Beetlejuice" is a beloved Halloween classic that spawned a cartoon and a musical. But it hasn't aged very well.
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3 Things the Sailor Moon "Super S" and "Eternal" Movies Share
Although 26 years apart, with different animation teams, the Sailor Moon "Super S" and "Eternal" films still share a few features.
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i5: The Girl Group That Time Forgot
i5 were a Y2K pop group whose bubble burst before we really got the chance to hear them find new fans via streaming. Learn about this American quintet whose members came from five different countries.
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Why Older Disney Cartoons Are Harder to Find
While problematic Looney Tunes are still readily available, Disney's older pantheon is not.
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Why "Ready to Rumble" Deserves a Second Chance
This 2000 film has been panned by critics since its debut, but is the criticism of "Ready to Rumble" fair? Here's why it deserves a second chance.
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The Stolen Legacy of Bild Lilli
How a raunchy comic strip character in a conservative tabloid became responsible for the Barbie doll and wound up suppressed by Mattel.
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The Stolen Legacy of Milton Mouse
Before there was Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Van Beuren Studios had Milton Mouse, an unsung hero in the silent era.
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Who Is the Real Betty Boop?
Helen Kane, Margie Hines, Little Ann Little, Bonnie Poe, and Mae Questel all took turns in the 1930s voicing Betty Boop. So, who's the real Betty Boop? Turns out her origin story is surprisingly complicated.
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The Recycled History of "Tom and Jerry"
Is the iconic animated series "Tom and Jerry" the product of stolen media or recycled cartoon history?
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"Tom and Jerry": Why Jerry Is the Villain and Not Tom
He may be cute and funny, but Jerry is the antagonist in most of the "Tom and Jerry" media.
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Why Live Action Cartoon Movies Are Boring
An overabundance of live-action cartoon movies has swamped television sets and theaters for years. It may be time to retire the genre.
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Surprisingly off and on Canceled Looney Tunes
Pepé Le Pew, Bosko, Honey, Speedy Gonzales and Buddy aren't the only Looney Tunes characters who may be missing from Space Jam 2.
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Why Pepé Le Pew Is Problematic
While his cartoons may still be available, Pepé Le Pew is not likely to find many new fans in the new millennium. Here's why.
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The First Looney Tunes Ever Canceled
Long before the phrase "cancel culture," these early Looney Tunes were being pulled from television.
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Review: Hatsune Miku Magical Mirai on Blu-Ray
Very few Vocaloid related concerts have made it to the United States on Blu-Ray. Here, Koriander looks at a new disc hoping to change that.
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3 More Things Sailor Moon Eternal and Crystal Fix That the 90s Broke
As new information leaks on the new Sailor Moon Eternal movies, fans discover more reasons to love these Netflix films.
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The Gaslighting Done to Amina Mucciolo
The style icon and internet celebrity has had to endure racism, theft and constant bullying from toy juggernauts Lisa Frank and MGA.
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Why "Dragonball" Resonates With Black America
Despite a few racially insensitive characters, the "Dragonball" franchise enjoys a broad African American fan base. Here's why.
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3 Things Sailor Moon Eternal and Crystal Fix That the 90s Broke
While both anime are iconic, the 90s Sailor Moon anime made some pretty big blunders that are now fixed with Sailor Moon Eternal and Sailor Moon Crystal
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"Tenko and the Guardians of the Magic" (1995): Saban's Forgotten Magical Girl
Based on a real-life magician, the 1995 animated series "Tenko and the Guardians of the Magic" shouldn't be forgotten. Let the magic begin!
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What You Forgot About Charmmy Kitty
Once a staple of Sanrio stores nationwide, this fluffy little kitten warmed the heart of Hello Kitty fans, but she also raised eyebrows.
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Why Sesshōmaru Is Problematic
The "Inuyasha" and "Yashahime" series still need Sesshōmaru, but the character is controversial.
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Barbie's Sisters, Brother, and Lost Siblings: Names and Ages
You probably know about Barbie's sisters Skipper, Stacie, and Chelsea, but those aren't her only siblings. Meet the forgotten children in the Roberts family.
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Creepy and Inappropriate '80s Girls Products
Underneath the glitter was a scathing array of body shaming and sexualized products aimed at Millennial girls that have led to something of a revolt.
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Top 5 Socially Aware Disney Films
Reconsidering five socially aware Disney films that are much more meaningful than the usual Disney fare: "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," "Zootopia," "Ralph Breaks the Internet," "Frozen," and "Frozen 2."
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Sailor Saturn's Lost Transformations
While Sailor Moon Eternal Part 2 features Super Sailor Saturn's first on screen transformation, it's not her first transformation to be animated officially.
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Is "Raya and the Last Dragon" Controversial?
Does the controversy of Disney's racist past continue with "Raya and the Last Dragon"?
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The Problem With Disney Moms
With Disney being an icon in the animation industry and a household staple in America, the negative image it has on older women is distressing.
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The Significance of Sailor Moon's Daughters
Since 1999, hope has held out for a new series based on the progeny of Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask. Could these girls carry on the legacy of this mahō shōjo juggernaut?
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Why Sessxrin Is the Worst Part of Yashahime
Despite the #MeToo movement, an ugly side of the Inuyasha/Yashahime fan base lingers.