Entertainment

November 6, 2022

How Mister Rogers Broke Racial Barriers on TV at a Time When People Needed To See It

At the end of the 1960s, Black people in America were still excluded from places of relaxation and recreation like public swimming pools due to discriminatory segregation practices. In his beloved his children’s program, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, Fred Rogers addressed this huge issue in a subtle but incredibly smart and meaningful way. In episode 195 broadcast on May 9, 1969, Rogers, a white man, soaks his feet in a small pool.

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November 4, 2022

‘The Simpsons’ Episode Turns TV’s Most Famous Family Into ‘Death Note’-Style Anime Characters

Whether you’re a devoted The Simpsons fan to this day or you’re simply a fan of the classic, early seasons, there's always a universal curiosity about the deadly shenanigans they put out for their yearly Halloween episode, known as the Treehouse of Horror. This time, they truly hit it out of the park with a segment that pays tribute to the anime series Death Note and turns our favorite animated family into anime-style characters.

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November 1, 2022

Disney’s First Plus-Sized Protagonist Is a Ballet Dancer in New Short ‘Reflect’

A new Disney animated short, Reflect, features the studio’s first plus-sized protagonist as she battles self-doubt and body image issues through the art of ballet. The short shows that by looking beyond your reflection and finding your inner strength, you can find true beauty in yourself and achieve anything. Many viewers see themselves in Bianca, while others are using the short’s subject matter to open up broader conversation about representation in media.

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October 20, 2022

Choir Boys Sing a “Cat Duet” That Is Composed Entirely of Meows

For centuries, cats have served as companions and muses for artists. And while we usually see the results of this creative relationship in paintings, musicians have also used their craft to celebrate felines. One of the most humorous examples of this is a unique 1800s opera with unknown origins called the Duetto buffo di due gatti, or “Funny duet for two cats” in English.

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