On Feb. 19‚ 2023‚ "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood‚" turned 55 years old. And the internet was feeling feelings over it.After premiering on Canadian TV in 1963‚ Fred Rogers' beloved children's program debuted in the U.S. in 1968‚ inspiring generations of kids across North America to be more thoughtful‚ kinder neighbors. One person feeling the feels on the show's anniversary was model‚ author‚ and Twitter goddess Chrissy Teigen. Teigen tweeted the most delightful anecdote about why Rogers would often announce that he was feeding the fish during the show. Mister Rogers would narrate himself feeding the fish each episode with \u201cI\u2019m feeding the fish\u201d because of a letter he received from a young blind girl who was worried the fish were hungry. Love you‚ Mister Rogers.https://twitter.com/pbsds/status/965596450733228032\u00a0\u2026 — chrissy teigen (@chrissy teigen) 1519089788 "Mister Rogers would narrate himself feeding the fish each episode with‚ 'I'm feeding the fish‚' because of a letter he received from a young blind girl who was worried the fish were hungry‚" she wrote. "Love you‚ Mister Rogers."Aaaaaand I'm crying.Rogers included the text of the girl's letter in his book‚ "Dear Mister Rogers‚ Does It Ever Rain in Your Neighborhood?" published in 1996.As he noted in the book (emphasis added):One girl and her family wrote to tell us there was a special reason why she wanted me to talk about feeding the fish each day.Dear Mister Rogers‚Please say when you are feeding your fish‚ because I worry about them. I can't see if you are feeding them‚ so please say you are feeding them out loud.Katie‚ age 5 (Father's note: Katie is blind‚ and she does cry if you don't say that you have fed the fish.)This downright adorable clip from the series shows Rogers reassuring little Katie that the fish were always well-fed:Sylvia Earle brought her underwater microphone to Mister Rogers' Neighborhood so children could listen to the fish in the aquarium. When the fish don't make..."I need to feed the fish right away‚" Rogers said in the episode‚ before shaking the container of food above the tank. "I have some friends who get very concerned when I forget the fish during our visits."Aaaaaand I'm ugly crying.Rogers showed us how simple it often is to be a more compassionate friend."I just wanted you to know that even if I forget to feed them when we're together‚ I come back later and feed them‚ so they're always taken care of‚" Rogers concluded. "It's good to know that fish and animals and children are taken care of by those who can‚ isn't it?"Yes it is‚ Mister Rogers. The world needs more neighbors like you.This article originally appeared on 02.20.18

Kids learn about status symbols at a very young age. It seems that every generation‚ a new group of tweens has something that helps define the social pecking order at school‚ whether it’s having the right brand of Rollerblades in the ‘90s‚ Ugg boots in the 2000s‚ or the newest iPhone in the 2010s.In 2024‚ the hip thing with the tween set is having a brand-name water bottle to bring to school‚ specifically a Stanley. Historically‚ a Stanley was a blue-collar tumbler you’d bring to a construction site. But now‚ in a world where people are obsessed with hydration‚ the $45 bottle is all the rage amongst tweens and teens.Dayna Motycka‚ the Ohio mother of a 9-year-old‚ shared a first-hand glimpse into the name-brand water bottle craze after her daughter was bullied for bringing a $10 Wamart tumbler to school. After returning to school from the holidays‚ 9 girls in her class got Stanley Tumblers. @dayna_motycka I in fact did not keep it short and sweet 🤦🏼‍♀️ apparently needed to get this off my chest! 🤷‍♀️ #stanleycups #valentinestanley #targetstanley #parentsteachingkids #parentingtips101 “And they made sure to let her know that this is not a real Stanley‚ that this is fake‚ and it’s not as cool‚” Motycka said‚ pointing to her daughter’s cup.In a video with over 3.4 million views‚ Motycka says she could have given her daughter an expensive tumbler but didn’t think it was necessary.“Can we afford to buy her a Stanley? Yes. Did I think that she needed one? No‚” she said. “Apparently‚ I’ve been proven wrong by the children in our school who are making fun of her for not having a real name-brand Stanley.”The mother went to a local hardware store and bought her a Stanley for $35. She also noted that she owns one herself. The mother believes this sort of bullying starts at home with the parents. “This doesn’t start with the kids. This starts with us‚ with parents‚ with moms. What are we teaching our kids?” she asked. Motycka says that if her daughter bullied someone for their water bottle‚ she would be in serious trouble.“You’d better believe that if our nine-year-old daughter came home and‚ somehow‚ we found out that she had made fun of another girl at school for not having something name-brand… we would be calling the family‚ we would be making her write a note to apologize‚ we would make her apologize in person because that’s not what we do in this household‚” she said.The video makes an interesting point because‚ on one hand‚ the mother is judging other parents for raising kids who would be so petty as to bully another kid for their water bottle. On the other hand‚ after the girl was bullied‚ she bought her a Stanley water bottle to fit in with the kids who bullied her. She also owns one of the bottles herself.Is the mother sending mixed messages‚ or does it all make sense?It’s called THE STANLEY 40 oz. Quencher H2.0 Flow State Tumbler!!$STANCQSzJzwW5H1oyWrp6QhfUKYYwyovbSiVDKnAxNfb1tJC pic.twitter.com/dKrGZCXNX9— Stoned Alabama Human (@BamaDwarfHunter) January 15‚ 2024 "So basically‚ do as I say not as I do??? This has to be satire. The only explanation for making this video‚" an anonymous user commented on the video. “I'm not on board with her message about changing and not actually being the change she speaks of. Otherwise‚ I would agree with her 100%‚” another user wrote.One mom has taught her boys how to handle this type of bullying.“My boys have followed my example. So they respond with things like ‘Well‚ at least I have the thing that I like instead of the thing everyone else likes‚’” Kiki Rodriguez wrote.In the end‚ Motycka admitted that teaching your kids confidence while shielding them from pain is hard."I feel this..but we should also teach our kids to be leaders with more confidence in themselves and their choices. Not being crowd followers‚" Aim wrote. "I agree with you! It’s just such a tough line‚" Motycka responded.

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Shinedown’s “A Symptom Of Being Human” extends the band’s record for the most #1’s on Billboard‘s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart (dated 1/20). The song is the band’s 19th #1 on the chart. Three Days Grace sits at 17. The post Shinedown Lands First #1 in 2024 appeared first on RockinTown.

Staind’s “Here And Now” is the second #1 single from “Confessions Of The Fallen”. “Here And Now” follows debut single “Lowest In Me” to the top of the Active Rock chart. “Confessions Of The Fallen‚” the band’s eighth studio album‚ was their first full-length effort in twelve years.  It was also the first album to feature drummer Sal Giancarelli‚ who replaced original drummer Jon Wysocki‚ following the latter’s departure in ’11. The post Staind’s “Here And Now” Rules Active Rock appeared first on RockinTown.

Creed‘s Scott Stapp has announced the first leg of the “Higher Power” tour‚ a run of theater dates promoting his fourth solo album of the same name. The shows will take place a month before Creed reunites for the first time in over a decade. “Higher Power” Tour Dates: Ticket Information March 10 – Ponte Vedra Beach‚ FL @ Ponte Vedra Concert HallMarch 12 – Charleston‚ SC @ Charleston Music HallMarch 14 – Chattanooga‚ TN @ The SignalMarch 15 – Asheville‚ NC @ The Orange PeelMarch 18 – Nashville‚ IN @ Brown County Music CenterMarch 19 – Milwaukee‚ WI @ Turner Hall BallroomMarch 21 – Omaha‚ NE @ Steelhouse OmahaMarch 22 – Clear Lake‚ IA @ Surf Ballroom “Higher Power” will arrive on March 15th. The post Scott Stapp’s “Higher Power” Tour appeared first on RockinTown.

Route involves crossing the Darién Gap‚ getting smuggled into Mexico by the Sinaloa Cartel‚ and riding the Mexican Train of Death to reach U.S. southern border. An explosive documentary by independent journalists exposes the globalist-run weaponized migration program by tracking the route used by the illegal aliens to reach the U.S. southern border. Muckraker journalists embedded themselves with a migrant caravan along a vast migration trail spanning thousands of miles from Quito‚ Ecuador to the United States border‚ revealing the industrialized scale of the mass migration scheme facilitated by cartels‚ governments and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). “This video will expose the entire illegal alien pipeline for what it is: a United Nations weaponized migration agenda masquerading as an organic humanitarian crisis‚” Muckraker journalist Anthony Rubin begins in the documentary. United States Invasion Route Exposed – FIRST EVER DOCUMENTARY REVEALING THE ENTIRE ILLEGAL ALIEN ROUTE FROM QUITO‚ ECUADOR TO THE UNITED STATESMuckraker followed the entire mass migration trail from Quito‚ Ecuador to the United States border‚ a journey which included:Crossing… pic.twitter.com/ZedZvUwcGK— Muckraker.com (@realmuckraker) January 16‚ 2024 “This agenda directly benefits cartels and human smugglers‚ exposes the United States to incredible geopolitical threats‚ and could potentially usher in permanent one-party rule.”Save 40% on DNA Force Plus NOW! Try it today and see why so many listeners have made it an essential part of their daily routine! The Muckraker journalists explain how the millions of migrants make their way through the lengthy trek with the help of shady NGOs and transnational cartels. The journey included “Crossing the Darién Gap. Discovering secret Chinese hotels. Getting smuggled into Mexico by the Sinaloa Cartel. Embedding with a massive caravan. Riding the Mexican Train of Death. And finally‚ getting kidnapped by the Gulf Cartel‚” the group wrote on X. “In this documentary‚ you will learn how the United Nations is executing an industrial scale weaponized migration program and you will see the entire route that millions of illegal aliens are following to the United States every year!” they added. Muckraker had previously exposed secret hotels catered to Chinese migrants in Ecuador as part of a large “migration network” that reaches the U.S. Over 10 million illegal aliens have crossed into the U.S. since Joe Biden captured the White House in 2021‚ according to Customs and Border Patrol data‚ creating an unprecedented national security and humanitarian crisis in border states and so-called “sanctuary cities” alike. Follow Jamie White on X | Truth | Gab | Gettr | Minds

Firebrand America First candidate who frequently confronted mainstream media throws support behind former president after dropping out of race. Former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will hit the stage stumping for former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Atkinson‚ New Hampshire‚ Tuesday. Save our country for your kids and ours. Let’s do this.https://t.co/4seVa8f3xG— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) January 16‚ 2024 "It Is A 1776 Moment Right Now!"@VivekGRamaswamy's Full Speech Endorsing President Trump At New Hampshire Rally Today"We need a Commander-in-Chief who will lead us to victory in this war." pic.twitter.com/QIYuQNNhU3— The Columbia Bugle 🇺🇸 (@ColumbiaBugle) January 17‚ 2024 Check out highlights below: pic.twitter.com/MFNX7VY7n5Save 40% on DNA Force Plus NOW! Try it today and see why so many listeners have made it an essential part of their daily routine!— Jack Poso 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) January 17‚ 2024 What do you boys think? pic.twitter.com/QyRlyiqF7Y— Nelk Boys (@nelkboys) January 17‚ 2024 JUST IN — President Trump welcomes Vivek on stage in New Hampshire.Trump: "He has a big‚ beautiful future ahead. Come on up Vivek!"Vivek says today is a 1776 moment. pic.twitter.com/tsruGACfPq— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) January 17‚ 2024 "We need a Commander-in-Chief who will lead us to victory in this war." Vivek Ramaswamy speaks at a Trump rally in New Hampshire after dropping out of the race. pic.twitter.com/5OonlWGus4— NEWSMAX (@NEWSMAX) January 17‚ 2024 The campaign stop comes after Trump won 98 out of 99 counties in the Iowa Caucuses Monday‚ solidifying his lead as the Republican presidential nominee. Just arrived in New Hampshire‚ joining Trump rally in a couple of hours. Won’t hold back. Time to end this GOP primary &; secure victory in November. America-First‚ always. 🇺🇸— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) January 16‚ 2024 Ramaswamy conceded following Monday’s results and threw his support behind President Trump. 🚨VIVEK: "As of this moment we are going to be suspending this Presidential campaign… This has to be an America First candidate in that White House… Earlier tonight I called Donald Trump… and now going forward he will have my full endorsement for President." pic.twitter.com/GdcSzKPf3z— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 16‚ 2024 TRUMP: “I would also like to congratulate Vivek because he did a hell of a job” pic.twitter.com/xv20JyvRcq— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 16‚ 2024 Thank you @VivekGRamaswamy for doing the right thing and endorsing @realDonaldTrump. You should be proud of the race you ran.We look forward to having you on team MAGA. Let’s win! https://t.co/D3NpzdaXnk— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) January 16‚ 2024 The Babylon Bee joked Trump awarded Ramaswamy with a White House position. Trump Promises Vivek An Administration Position Running The White House 7-Eleven https://t.co/1cYOX4IWUx pic.twitter.com/SojL5OZDAj— The Babylon Bee (@TheBabylonBee) January 16‚ 2024 Ramaswamy has been on fire recently‚ calling out the Deep State for its Jan. 6 “insurrection” narrative and election interference‚ as well as confronting fake news reporters attempting to make him out to be a racist. RELATED — Watch: NBC News Melts Down As Vivek Ramaswamy Challenges ‘White Supremacy’ Narrative Trump’s rally comes seven days ahead of the New Hampshire primary‚ which will be held on Tuesday‚ Jan. 23. Exclusive: Vivek Ramaswamy Responds To Trump Attacks in Iowa pic.twitter.com/FTMV0DWyjZ— Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) January 15‚ 2024