Kids’ band The Wiggles ‘deeply disappointed’ their music was used to drive away homeless people

Australian kids band the Wiggles are unhappy their song “Hot Potato” was used to discourage homeless people from gathering in a public area near Perth. “The Wiggles’ music is created to bring joy and happiness to children and families around the world,” the band said in a statement published by ABC News in Australia. “We are deeply disappointed to hear that it is being used in any other way.” The band’s silly, upbeat 1994 tune was reportedly being played repeatedly at the Graham Bricknell Memorial Music Shell in the western Australia town of Bunbury. Bunbury’s mayor said officials use looped m...