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Why cartoon characters wear gloves

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Have you ever noticed that a bunch of cartoon characters wear gloves? Why is that? Vox investigates.

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So a simple question basically ends with a slightly racist explanation. I'm sorry if that ruined Disney and your favorite cartoon friends. If it makes you feel better over time the troubadour shows lost their popularity and whites were only associated with our much-loved cartoons.

So a simple question basically ends with a slightly racist explanation. I'm sorry if that ruined Disney and your favorite cartoon friends. If it makes you feel better over time the troubadour shows lost their popularity and whites were only associated with our much-loved cartoons.

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