Earlier this week, I talked about the retirement of those M&M’s spokes-candies. People are still talking about what’s going on there. But now, A&W Restaurants are deciding to deal with a controversy surrounding Rooty The Bear. He’s been the mascot for the fast food chain for roughly 50 years. Well, now A&W has decided to…
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My wife is away this weekend, so I thought about making a big pot of chili. You wouldn’t think a simple meal like chili would be controversial, but it is. And the hardest decision is whether to make it with or without beans…
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Disney has announced that they’re changing the name of the Splash Mountain ride at their parks across the world. Many are upset, but of course, for varying reasons. I never knew that the ride was controversial, but people have had issues with it for years. Soon, it will be retooled and become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure…
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Vanderbilt University caused quite a stir around Nashville this week. To some, it’s no big deal, but to others, including some alumni, it’s treasonous. The school debuted a new logo, and everyone is talking…
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I honestly haven’t paid attention to the Miss America pageant for years. But I read a story the other day that stunned me. The heads of Miss America have actually kicked out 4 states and there could be more…
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I’m a marketing guy. And every now and then, the marketing people get the attention of marketing guys like me… in addition to everyone else…
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