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How Ronald McDonald Became a Horror Icon

How Ronald McDonald Became a Horror Icon

The Rise, Fall, and Nightmare Legacy of the World's Most Recognizable Clown

The Doll That Accidentally Confessed

The Doll That Accidentally Confessed

How 1.5% of a toy line exposed decades of corporate conditioning

The Cartoon Mouse Who Accidentally Started a Cult

The Cartoon Mouse Who Accidentally Started a Cult

From Disney Afternoon to divine worship, Gadget Hackwrench’s rise no one saw coming.

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How Ronald McDonald Became a Horror Icon

How Ronald McDonald Became a Horror Icon

The Rise, Fall, and Nightmare Legacy of the World's Most Recognizable Clown

The Doll That Accidentally Confessed

The Doll That Accidentally Confessed

How 1.5% of a toy line exposed decades of corporate conditioning

The Cartoon Mouse Who Accidentally Started a Cult

The Cartoon Mouse Who Accidentally Started a Cult

From Disney Afternoon to divine worship, Gadget Hackwrench’s rise no one saw coming.

How Green Slime Took Over the World

How Green Slime Took Over the World

The messy, moldy, million-dollar secret behind Nickelodeon’s rise

The Day Cartoons Took Orders From the White House

The Day Cartoons Took Orders From the White House

Inside the wild true story of a government-funded crossover featuring Bugs Bunny, the Ninja Turtles, and... McDonald’s?

Deep dives into the forgotten, weird, and wonderful corners of '80s and '90s pop culture.

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