Y.P.R.: Does the Appropriation by Target of Sir Mix-A-Lot's "Baby Got Back" Disquiet You?

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Monday, September 12, 2005 | New & Noteworthy

Does the Appropriation by Target of Sir Mix-A-Lot’s “Baby Got Back” Disquiet You?

Your Disquieting Modern Trendsetters request the pleasure of your commentary. Is Target’s recent “Baby Got Back (Pack)” advertisement a modern trend that sparks disquitude? Please drop Messers Layman and Osmond an e-mail.