Ep. 225 Today's Peep Says Goodbye to Cooper Kupp (much to my dismay), The New Woke Snow White, Inclusion Includes Dwarfs, Plus some Sugarloaf on a Rainy Day
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Cooper Kupp, one of the most beloved Rams players, is leaving the team after eight incredible years that included a Super Bowl win and triple crown season. Disney's Snow White remake sparks controversy with unconventional casting and the decision to use CGI instead of actual dwarf actors, raising questions about authentic representation in Hollywood.
• Cooper Kupp released from the Rams after providing unforgettable moments for fans
• His performance in the NFC Championship against 49ers considered one of the most important Rams games ever
• Kupp's winning touchdown in the Super Bowl cemented his legacy as a Rams legend
• Disney's Snow White controversy centers on casting Rachel Zegler and using CGI instead of dwarf actors
• The irony of "inclusion" that excludes actors with dwarfism from rare employment opportunities
• Highlighting actors like Patrick Walsh and Michael Dunn who found success in dwarf roles
• Exploration of Sugarloaf's "Green-Eyed Lady" from 1970 and its fascinating recording history
• Original nearly 6-minute version versus the radio edit that became the standard
Chapters
1. Welcome to Pat's Peeps 225 (00:00:00)
2. Cooper Kupp Leaving the Rams (00:02:19)
3. Disney's Snow White Controversy (00:10:13)
4. The Case for Authentic Casting (00:24:45)
5. Rare 45 Collection: Sugarloaf's Classic (00:33:09)
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