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  • His crackdown on the concept of "Just Say No" mentality in the face of drug-central Very Special Episodes like the one from The Flintstone Kids; pointing out that it's easier to say no to others than it is to yourself, how the specials never gave any alternatives to drugs for dealing with everyday pressures (the reason most kids turn to drugs), and that they never talk about prescription drug abuse.
  • Taking apart the idea of gender roles, gender binaries, and gendered toys while he reviews Sky Dancers and Dragon Flyz.
    The Obscure: Let's be honest: what is the harm of a boy liking dolls or a girl liking trucks? That they'll be marginalized? Oh! That only happens when yoooouuuu marginalize them and don't support a society of equality!

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