How Peppa Pig became a video nightmare for children
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James Bridle’s essay on disturbing content aimed at children went viral last year. Has the problem gone away – or is it getting worse?
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Peppa Pig, Bluey, Cocomelon Show Worth of Preschool TV Franchises - Bloomberg
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Creator of Peppa Pig video nasties says parents are to blame when kids are tricked into watching upsetting clips
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Peppa Pig: American kids are speaking with British accents – and it's all thanks to the cartoon
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The bogus “Momo challenge” internet hoax, explained - Vox
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Disturbing Cartoon Videos on Kids - What Are They?
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How Peppa Pig became a video nightmare for children
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Russia takes revenge on Peppa Pig after British sanctions over Ukraine invasion - World News - Mirror Online
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How did Peppa Pig die? Disturbing fan theory resurfaces
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Maya and the five nightmares, Peppa Pig Fanon Wiki
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I'm just sayingpepa pig predicted this. : r/funny
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Hasbro's $4 Billion Peppa Pig Offer Looks a Little Skinny - Bloomberg
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