Children's programing

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But it was a bit more subtle, now they don't even try to hide what they are doing. And this should scare those who see it, because what is next? Total Enslavement.

As subtle as it was back then, I remember an anecdote that suggests kids were wise to what was going on.

A kid was watching Transformers one day when they introduced a new character. He exclaimed, "I didn't know they made those! " He knew everything on the show was a product placement.