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Weird Al's Bizarre Lost Album Was His Take On a Dark Children's Classic
Calling a Weird Al album "weird" is kind of dumb. And yet...
Music
Ranking All 30 Simpsons 'Treehouse of Horror' Halloween Specials
Not all Simpsons Halloween specials are created equal. Legendary critic Nathan Rabin rewatched all 30 'Treehouse of Horror' episodes to create the definitive ranking.
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'The Banana Splits' Has Always Been a Horror Story
The new remake of a creepy kids' show doubles-down on the horror but it also misses the point.
Movies
Frank Oz Says Sesame Street Has Gone Downhill. Is He Right?
Sesame Street used to be like visual jazz for children. But what is it now?
Opinion
'The Act' On Hulu Makes the Tragedy of Gypsy Rose Lee Even More Complicated
Freedom, sex and the warped, bloody world of your latest true crime addiction series.
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Does Sesame Street Promote Killer Whale Abuse? The Answer is Complicated
With its' new attraction at SeaWorld, Sesame Street is dubiously connected to things we'd rather not think about.
Opinion
Fantastic Adventures Proves YouTube Needs Real Rules to Protect Children
One father questions his faith in humanity in the aftermath of the arrest of Machelle Hobson.
Opinion
Sesame Street Books Turn Muppets Into Assholes to Teach Children Lessons
You probably haven't noticed this, but once you see it, it will change the way you look at these creatures forever.
Books
Matthew Lillard Should Not Be Recast in the 'Scooby-Doo' Reboot. Yes, I'm Serious.
It's not only unfair and crazy. It's also indicative what's happening to narrative art in the 21st century.
Movies
The Era of Lorena Bobbitt Dick Jokes is Over
I wanted to make bad jokes while watching this new documentary with my wife. But, once I watched it I realized why I couldn't.
Opinion
Marvel Universe Live Gives Heroes Back to Children
It's cheesy. It's hard to get through. But, in some ways, these are the heroes our kids deserve
Activities
The Curious History of the Virus Known as “Baby Shark”
Imagine if John Williams’ legendary theme from Jaws went to Ibiza, took a bunch of Molly and started disco-dancing.
Music
"You’ve Got to Choose Love, Dammit"
The author explains to his sons that love makes both people and societies better — even though it can hurt like hell.
Letters to Boys About Love
My Son Made Me Watch 'The Masked Singer' And Now I Feel Complete
I'm happy my son introduced me to this world, but this show is batshit crazy. Allow me to explain.
Opinion
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