Duo or Die? Language App's Marketing Sparks Controversy

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By    |   Friday, 14 February 2025 08:06 AM EST ET

During the 2024 holiday season millions listened to a child named Timmy expressing anxiety over the mysterious disappearance of his parents.

"The only thing I want on Christmas Day, is my mom and dad who were taken away," he lamented. "I wonder if they're OK, hope they're thinking of me."

Craig Myers

Craig Myers was a reporter and editor for newspapers in Alabama and Florida for more than 25 years. A graduate of Troy University, he earned a master's degree in International Affairs from Middle Tennessee State University, where he works full-time and teaches journalism part-time.

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During the 2024 holiday season millions listened to a child named Timmy expressing anxiety over the mysterious disappearance of his parents.
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