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In reply to the discussion: Monopoly getting 'long overdue' socially conscious makeover, Hasbro says [View all]Delmette2.0
(4,143 posts)35. I want to buy one for a Christmas gift.
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Monopoly getting 'long overdue' socially conscious makeover, Hasbro says [View all]
Auggie
Mar 2021
OP
And trust me on this-- there will be even more screaming from the asshole front...
TreasonousBastard
Mar 2021
#2
A truly socially conscious move would be to halt the game's publication entirely.
dogknob
Mar 2021
#7
No thanks. I'll stick with Anti-Monopoly where you break up conglomerates.
no_hypocrisy
Mar 2021
#11
The game of monopoly was invented to try to teach people about the dangers of monopolies
LiberalLoner
Mar 2021
#16
Yes, we remember how new Coke went over lol. Hated that crap. Rarely drink soft drinks, but back
Treefrog
Mar 2021
#21
The Get Out of Jail Free card should still be used unless they decided it wasn't sensitive to the
jalan48
Mar 2021
#14
Can you still go directly to jail and not pass go and not collect your $200.00?
Marie Marie
Mar 2021
#15
"I think it's wrong that only one company makes the game Monopoly." - Steven Wright
Efilroft Sul
Mar 2021
#17
They should add to the community chest card..."attend BLM protest" or how about "take a knee" in
Dream Girl
Mar 2021
#19