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Feb 8

It’s a Shame What They’re Doing to Disney’s The Proud Family

“Slaves Built This Country” on a Children’s Show. This is Where We’re at Right Now. — It’s been interesting to see the increasing focus on nostalgia and rebooting older television series, and some of these shows — some which recruit the original actors — feel exactly like the original source material. It’s a strange feeling to watch the continuation of a show that was canceled at…

Disney

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It’s a Shame What They’re Doing to Disney’s The Proud Family
It’s a Shame What They’re Doing to Disney’s The Proud Family
Disney

6 min read


Jan 19

Please Stop Saying Carole Baskin’s Husband is Alive

Why was this “news” so suspiciously delayed? — I’m still amazed that everyone knows who Carole Baskin is now. She’s been a constant source of contention and exasperation among those who own animals like exotic cats and foxes … an extremely small minority of people as you could imagine. Despite the past beliefs of those who watched Tiger…

Tiger King

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Please Stop Saying Carole Baskin’s Husband is Alive
Please Stop Saying Carole Baskin’s Husband is Alive
Tiger King

4 min read


Jan 15

Police Give Nasty, Privileged, Celebrity Football Player the Star Treatment

Odell Beckham Jr is mad he was escorted off a plane and spoken to by a white man — Code Blue Cam is an addictive Youtube channel I’ve been checking out lately. It is rife with foolishness and the subsequent consequences individuals face when they insist on doing the complete opposite of following reasonable lawful orders. Yet, when I clicked on a video titled “Odell Beckham Jr Gets Kicked…

Racism

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Police Give Nasty, Privileged, Celebrity Football Player the Star Treatment
Police Give Nasty, Privileged, Celebrity Football Player the Star Treatment
Racism

4 min read


Dec 14, 2022

The “Tiger King Bill” is a Joke

Big Cats Now in Control by the Rich and Privileged — “I am one of the most fortunate people you could ever meet” writes Kathleen LaMattina, who is the “Curator of Animal Encounters” for the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo, in an article about how she “inspires future animal caretakers.” She isn’t lying. Kathleen has what many people would consider to…

Animals

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The “Tiger King Bill” is a Joke
The “Tiger King Bill” is a Joke
Animals

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Nov 28, 2022

Are Pet Hamsters Wild Animals?

The Story of How Hamsters Became Pets will Surprise You — Elusive. Rare. Wild. These are adjectives that likely wouldn’t come to mind when thinking about hamsters, one of the most popular pets in the United States and several other countries. Hamsters are also considered to be good “starter pets” for young children, as they are short-lived, smaller in size, and…

Pets

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Are Pet Hamsters Wild Animals?
Are Pet Hamsters Wild Animals?
Pets

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Nov 14, 2022

The Dangerous Precedent Set by the Vet Med Community and Their Attack Against Criticism

When a Story About a Woman Losing her dog Over a $10,000 Bill Went Viral, Vets and Vet Techs Behaved Badly. — Imagine that you are a veterinarian, obviously drawn to the profession due to your love of animals and selfless desire to help save people’s pets. However, sadly, the devastating fact is that there will be situations where some people will be unable to pay for their pet’s medical bills, and…

Pets And Animals

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The Dangerous Precedent Set by the Vet Med Community and Their Attack Against Criticism
The Dangerous Precedent Set by the Vet Med Community and Their Attack Against Criticism
Pets And Animals

12 min read


Oct 5, 2022

How is the Jeffrey Dahmer Story Racist Trauma Porn?

Let’s Compare Netflix’s “Monster” to Real Exploitation Films — When I was younger, I went through a phase of being fascinated by “gratuitous exploitation” films. These are movies that are often considered to be very disturbing due to the inclusion of extreme violence, taboo topics, and other unrelenting features that make them unsuitable for mainstream distribution. Popular entries include…

Netflix

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How is the Jeffrey Dahmer Story Racist Trauma Porn?
How is the Jeffrey Dahmer Story Racist Trauma Porn?
Netflix

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Oct 1, 2022

Lizzo’s Library of Congress Visit was Just a Shameless Publicity Stunt

She Hasn’t Accomplished Anything Other Than Privilege — In recent major “news”, the hip hop star Lizzo was invited by Carla Hayden, the “14th Librarian of Congress”, to tour their facility and play some of their “priceless” artifacts, including a 200-year-old flute made of crystal that once belonged to James Madison, which the rapper-singer boasted about on social…

Lizzo

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Lizzo’s Library of Congress Visit was Just a Shameless Publicity Stunt
Lizzo’s Library of Congress Visit was Just a Shameless Publicity Stunt
Lizzo

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Sep 17, 2022

Something About The Little Mermaid’s Backlash, and Praise, is Suspect

“Woke” Ariel Will Not Get Out of my Face — Unsurprisingly, I wasn’t too impressed with the trailer for the 2022 live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, starring Halle Bailey. I’m not a giant fan of the original, but it undeniably has some great parts to it, particularly the music. But in this teaser, it just seems so…dark. Disney’s quest…

Racism

10 min read

Something About The Little Mermaid’s Backlash, and Praise, is Suspect
Something About The Little Mermaid’s Backlash, and Praise, is Suspect
Racism

10 min read


Sep 9, 2022

Big Bird Snubs White Child in Non-Viral Video

Chuck E. Cheese is also the Latest Victim of an Ill-founded Racism Accusation — When I was a small child, the sight of strangers dressed in massive costumes would strike fear in my heart, and I dreaded that one might feel inclined to approach me since they seemed so drawn to people my age. I was completely unaware that not only did other children…

Racism

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Big Bird Snubs White Child in Non-Viral Video
Big Bird Snubs White Child in Non-Viral Video
Racism

5 min read

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Melissa Smith

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I'm a pet owner and I like to speak my mind.

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