80s True Crime: Cabbage Patch Kids
1980s Now12 Jun 2023

80s True Crime: Cabbage Patch Kids

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including how to anger Harrison Ford, Deckard is/isn't a replicant, and AI is "demonic."

Then, Will shares the dark, true story about the origin of the popular, riot-inducing toy from the 1980s, the Cabbage Patch Kids. Although Xavier Roberts' signature appears on each doll, he may not be their father.

Introduction - :25

Announcements: 2:45

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1980s News - 6:00

Clip of "Back to You" by The Lightning Kids - 34:45

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80s True Crime: Cabbage Patch Kids - 35:45

Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 1:25:10

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