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Oct 2024
30m 34s

Chatterbox #327 – Kidults and nostalgia

CULIPS ENGLISH PODCAST
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In this Chatterbox episode, Andrew and Anna talk about the "Kidult" trend and how strong nostalgia can be. They talk about their favorite childhood toys, like Barbies, Beanie Babies, Legos, and video games. They also discuss how many adults today are returning to these toys by collecting or playing with them again. Plus, they chat about how the toy industry ... Show More
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