The blocks behind Elizabeth Warren during her DNC speech held a secret message for sharp-eyed viewers

Elizabeth Warren
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Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren spoke at the virtual Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night from the Springfield Early Childhood Education Center, a pre-kindergarten and kindergarten facility, where she discussed childcare as an economic issue.

As might be expected in a classroom setting, Warren was back-dropped by an American flag, children's art, cubbies, and blocks — blocks that happened to spell out a sneaky little message for sharp-eyed viewers:

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Jeva Lange

Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.