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First they came for

by Josh Marshall
06.10.05 | 11:03 am

First they came for SpongeBob.

Then lesbian-loving cartoon bunny Buster.

Now Big Bird.

And, of course, if you’re part of the under 25 crowd, don’t think they aren’t gunning for Elmo too!

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