Decoder Ring: The Cabbage Patch Kids Riots
b"In 1983, the Cabbage Patch Kids were released, causing widespread pandemonium in toy stores and in the media. How did a children'a toy inspire such bad adult behavior? On this episode of Decoder Ring we explore the strange world of the Cabbage Patch Kids to figure out why they hit it so big. The answer involves butt tattoos, slightly grotesque faces, industrial innovations, an origin story in a cabbage patch, and serious accusations of copyright theft.\\nSlate Plus members get ad-free podcasts and bonus episodes of shows like Dear Prudence and Slow Burn.\\xa0Sign up now\\xa0to listen and support our work.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"