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Did you hear about Mr. Potato Head?

The toy company that makes Mr. Potato Head has decided to give it a gender neutral name and start marketing it as Potato Head - I think it is kind of silly.  Cheers and happy weekend!

Posted - February 26, 2021
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  • 19937
    I saw that on the news this morning.  This nonsense is getting out of control.  Really - a gender neutral potato head.  What next?
      February 26, 2021 11:54 AM MST
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  • 2133
    I know. I know. It's all over.
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    This post was edited by CosmicWunderkind at February 26, 2021 9:19 PM MST
      February 26, 2021 8:30 PM MST
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  • 7408
    When I was a kid I had both Mr. and Mrs Potato head.  They’re going to lose out on all the profit from the kids who want both. Only need one now. This post was edited by Jaimie at September 10, 2021 12:56 AM MDT
      February 26, 2021 12:51 PM MST
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  • 19937
    Some company spokesperson said they were going to continue to produce the Mr. and Mrs. Potato Heads as well as this new one.
      February 26, 2021 2:43 PM MST
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  • 7408
    As they should :)
      February 26, 2021 2:45 PM MST
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  • 5451
    My kids have both a Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head.  The Potato Heads have switched genders and mixed and matched many times over already.
      February 26, 2021 12:53 PM MST
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  • 1952
    I wonder what they're going to do to Barbie and Ken.
      February 26, 2021 12:56 PM MST
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  • 1893
    WHERE'S KEN? WHO'S KEN? | image tagged in funny,barbie | made w/ Imgflip meme maker
      February 26, 2021 2:39 PM MST
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  • 53526

     

       I was sort of wondering the same thing, but I’m kind of busy right now . . .

    ~

      February 26, 2021 6:57 PM MST
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  • 44652
    Is that all you think about? Let's go fishing.
      February 26, 2021 7:53 PM MST
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  • 53526

     

      That sounds like a great idea, I’m game!  Wait, who else is going with us?



    Ok, I’m on board, Shipmate.




    ~


     

      February 26, 2021 9:25 PM MST
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  • 1893
    Ah the PC Culture strikes again.  With the Cancel Culture you wonder what will be left
      February 26, 2021 2:40 PM MST
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  • 44652
    Gay and lesbian Potato Heads, Black Potato Heads, Disabled Potato Heads, Veteran Potato Heads, Native American Potato Heads...the list goes on.
      February 26, 2021 2:52 PM MST
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  • 1893
    Element we all have lost our humanity and humor in trying to find it.  PC and cancel culture come close to a new era of Inquisitions.
      February 26, 2021 6:46 PM MST
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  • 8214
    Yes, ridiculous!
      February 26, 2021 4:33 PM MST
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  • 10664
    Isn't the term "potato head" derogatory?  By using this offensive title, are we not setting a bad example for our recently self-aware persons as  they typically develop.    Calling a child's toy "potato head" is an outright slur to any person whose physical appearance may resemble said shape.  After all, a person can not help the form of their skull upon arrival in this current plane of existence.  Shame on you Hasbro!  Shame, shame!
      February 26, 2021 5:54 PM MST
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  • 2133
    You brought back a fond memory of that do doo colored ball with holes in it.  This post was edited by CosmicWunderkind at February 26, 2021 8:15 PM MST
      February 26, 2021 7:43 PM MST
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  • 11160
    My parents took my Mr. Potato Head away from me because I drilled 2 extra holes in it then put the lips in places that you would not normally find lips. Cheers and happy weekend! This post was edited by Nanoose at February 27, 2021 7:36 AM MST
      February 26, 2021 7:58 PM MST
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  • 10052
    I hadn't heard. I do not care. I do not think the human race is in danger of extinction because of homosexuality or transgender. I do not believe the general acceptance of people who are gay or who have gender dysmorphia is some sort of conspiracy to stop people from reproducing.  (I swear to you, I know people who believe that nonsense!)

    I don't have to understand or even agree with something to have empathy for other humans and their personal journeys. There are people doing genuine and deliberate harm to others, many while disguising it as help, for profit. Let's worry about them. 

    Cheers! 
      February 26, 2021 8:25 PM MST
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  • 16838
    As far as I'm aware, Gruppenführer Dutton is still Minister for Home Affairs.
      February 27, 2021 12:39 AM MST
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  • 34452
      February 28, 2021 7:39 PM MST
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  • 2706
    Unfortunately, yes, I have heard about it. And frankly, I find this whole gender-neutral toy situation rather asinine. But hey, this is only my opinion. :)
      March 1, 2021 8:16 PM MST
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  • 1817
    so is there still going to be a mrs  potato head or no
      March 1, 2021 10:05 PM MST
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