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  • Mattel mistakenly uses packaging on a doll meant for a movie about witches, causing a surge in traffic to a porn site
  • The doll is from the movie "The Witches" but the packaging uses the term "Wicked" which is a popular search term on adult websites
  • The mix-up has led to confusion and amusement among consumers
  • Mattel has not yet commented on the situation
  • Social media users have been sharing their reactions to the mix-up
  • The tone of the article is light-hearted and humorous, focusing on the absurdity of the situation.
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  Vice     1 week ago
Mattels Mixup On Wicked Doll Packaging Causes Traffic Surge On Porn Site
Its a classic mixup, really. Mattel, the popular toy company, made a major mistake with its Wicked dolls. But it wasnt the dolls themselves that were the issueit was the porn site advertised on their packaging. Thats right, Mattel meant to use the official website of the movie adaptation of Wicked, but instead, it pointed […]The post
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