Posted on 12/28/2013 8:20:33 AM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
A controversy is brewing over a request to remake Barbie in way contrary to the iconic image so many girls knew growing up.
Plus-Size-Modeling.com is suggesting Mattel create a plus-size Barbie. While some say more realistic curves would be a better role model for girls, others say an overly large Barbie would be an unhealthy example.
Plus Size Modeling conducted a poll on its Facebook page on Dec. 18 asking, “Should toy companies start making Plus Sized Barbie dolls?” In just under two weeks, a picture of the poll has received over 40,000 likes, 5,000 comments and 2,700 shares.
“Sure, but Barbie doesn’t need a double chin,” one comment said. “You can be ‘plus size’ w/o the double chin. They could make a ‘thick’ Barbie.”
“Portraying Barbie as a realistic woman with real curves is a very good idea and would send the right message to young girls about self-esteem,” another comment said. “Making a morbidly obese Barbie is BAD!!”
Then there’s this opinion:
“Okay I honestly don’t think how a Barbie looks affects a child’s self-esteem. When I was little I didn’t wanna look like Barbie. Lol. I didn’t think about my looks at all I just wanted to play…”
Watch the report on the controversy via WRIC:
(VIDEO-AT-LINK)
Why doesn’t “Plus-Size-Modeling.com” come out with their own plus-size doll? And good luck selling it.
Finally a Mooshell Barbie
That’s not Barbie, that’s Blobie. She looks like Mommy.
Can’t wait to see beer belly Ken....
Why are fat girls and mopeds alike?
I'm sure the only "controversy" is in fat libtard women minds...
As a side note...Barbie should look as normal as possible...
If Barbie is going to look like some unnatural Bimbo, Why doesn't the Ken doll have a huge package and a six pack belly...?
That’s exactly.
We have a first lady that is also a fitness advocate,
How could anyone complain if they made a Bubble butted Barbie with horse teeth ,wearing a Boob belt?
Obesity as an identity politic group.
Rush was Right on the origins of modern Feminism.
But some overly sensitive type would scold me if I wrote the answer.
Just don’t call her “fat”...
Avaialble early 2014: “Obamacare Barbie.” Every little girl in the country will be required to buy one. Those who do not will be fined.
Pshawww.
You'll find "Big Beautiful Women" (overweight, chubby, often with tattoos and bettie page bangs) as a classification in online dating sites but men merely get to be "a bit overweight/out of shape".
Even the girly girls who grew up with a crush on Morrississey have accepted that he is gay (and not interested) AND now has a beer gut. But they still idolize him and seek a mate that makes them thing of M in his glory days, not with a beer belly in tow.
Is it going to come with a “blubber-round” scooter and handicapped placard so she can drag that extra poundage around Wal Mart?
If the little girls like their old style Barbie will they still be able to keep them, PERIOD?
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