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Meet the ‘Manny Granny’: Halloween Drag or Transphobic?

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The ‘Tranny Granny’ changed its name after objections—and is now known as ‘Manny Granny’ and ‘Manny Nanny.’ Its offense to transgender people remains.

Samantha Allen
Samantha Allen
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Samantha Allen

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