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  • Plus-size, double-chinned Barbie sparking controversial debate

    12/28/2013 8:20:33 AM PST · by 2ndDivisionVet · 76 replies
    BizPac Review ^ | December 28, 2013 | Cheryl Carpenter Klimek
    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,...