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Over the past 14 years, the stage show Tatas for Toys has donated an estimated $183,000 worth of toys to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.

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[–] Apeman42@lemmy.world 12 points 2 months ago

Reminds me of this SNL Weekend Update bit:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8kyKeBr42k

[–] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 2 months ago

How? Portland, that's how. 🤌🏼

[–] msokiovt@lemmy.today 7 points 2 months ago

That's one way to support Doernbecher Children's Hospital.... It's strange, but intriguing at the same time.

[–] A_norny_mousse@feddit.org 3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Is "exotic dancers" the euphemism I think it is?

[–] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 2 months ago

No, it's the technical term, kiddo.

[–] Aatube@thriv.social 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I honestly thought it said "erotic" for my whole life

[–] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 months ago

How? Portland, that's how. 🤌🏼