From Vox:
America, meet your newest superhero: He likes protectionist trade policies! Even though it’s not clear if he understands how they work.
It’s Tariff Man!
Okay, it’s not a real superhero. But it is Trump’s latest nickname — for himself.
Filed under China, humor, movies, parody, politics, Republicans, satire, snark, Trade, Wordpress Political Blogs
From USA Today:
NEW YORK — Toy maker Mattel isn’t amused by a model’s pornographic play on the name of its clean-cut Barbie dolls.
Mattel went to court Tuesday to complain that the website of an adult entertainer named China Barbie has tried to benefit from the success of the 48-year-old line of dolls. They include Barbie’s sister, Skipper, her best friend, Midge, and Skipper’s boyfriend, Kevin.
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The lawsuit said Global China Networks used a domain name containing the word “barbie” in a “bad faith attempt to profit from Mattel’s Barbie trademarks” and had damaged Mattel’s good name.
But…but….but….Barbie doesn’t have a…well, you know! I guess some people aren’t picky.
Filed under Barbie doll, China, China Barbie, David Vitter, humor, Lead, Mattel, movies, parody, snark, Toys, Trade
