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Nov. 18, 2024
Strange Stories: Wicked Website
We discuss the recent Mattel misprint on Wicked-branded packaging for its line of Glinda and Elphaba dolls. Using a pun-charged and humorous perspective on the adult website, we explore the magical mayhem of a misprint and speculate on whether this was an intentional marketing ploy or poor proofreading.
We discuss the recent Mattel misprint on Wicked-branded packaging for its line of Glinda and Elphaba dolls. Using a pun-charged and humorous perspective on the adult website, we explore the magical mayhem of a misprint and speculate on whether this was an intentional marketing ploy or poor proofreading.
CW | TW: This episode discusses a wicked, wicked misprint by Mattel. Drew had an interesting week of research. There will be talk of a pornographic website and its content. Listener discretion is advised.
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Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson
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Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers
Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson
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Sources
YouTube: Mattel Apologizes for Print Error That Lists Adult Website on Packaging for ‘Wicked’ Doll (KCAL)
YouTube: “Funk the Groove” (Del Baldo-Canargiu) - Free Funk Music [No Copyright] (DB Free Music Library)
Article: “Mattel Pulls Thousands of ‘Wicked’ Dolls Off Shelves After Printing Adult Web Address on Packaging” by Sarah Whitten (CNBC)
Article: “Recalled ‘Wicked’ Movie Dolls Become Instant Collectibles” by Milton Griepp (ICv2)
Article: “‘Wicked’ Doll Packaging Misprint Drives 12-Year Surge in Traffic to Porn Site” by Todd Spangler (Variety)
Article: “Wicked Dolls Pulled From Shelves for Accidental Porn Link on Packages” by Chris Murphy (Vanity Fair)
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