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The Down with the Clown Edition

The guys discuss clowning, Stanford admitting an applicant who wrote "#BlackLivesMatter" 100 times in an application essay, Kendall Jenner's controversial Pepsi commercial, and Marvel's diversity problem. Justin also reviews the big screen Power Rangers remake.

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The News with Daniel T.

Real-life clowns are super pissed that It is being remade
It’s now illegal in Russia to share an image of Putin as a gay clown
Stanford Univ. admits Muslim teen who wrote ‘#BlackLivesMatter’ 100 times in application essay
- Stanford Short Essays
  - “Candidates respond to all three essay topics. There is a 100-word minimum and a 250-word maximum for each essay
    - Stanford students possess an intellectual vitality. Reflect on an idea or experience that has been important to your intellectual development.
    - Virtually all of Stanford’s undergraduates live on campus. Write a note to your future roommate that reveals something about you or that will help your roommate—and us—know you better.
    - What matters to you, and why?”
Pepsi Pulls Controversial Kendall Jenner Ad After Outcry

The Hopeful Romantic with JML

Review
- Power Rangers
  - How Power Rangers Sneakily Became the First Progressive Superhero Movie
Trailer Takedown
Marvel VP: ‘Diversity’ In Our Characters Is KILLING Our Sales

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April 10, 2017 in Welcome to The Midside