This is the first Barbie commercial ever! I’m sure that we watched this commercial! The last line got to me. The media has always been sending out the wrong messages to young girls! Don’t get me wrong. I loved my Barbie dolls! I couldn’t collect enough clothes and accessories. I wish that I had saved them. And of course I bought Barbie dolls for my daughter. What is your opinion?
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The woman in the photo is Ruth Handler. Ruth Handler is the creator of the Barbie Doll. She was inspired by her daughter, Barbara, to create the Barbie doll and also named the doll after her daughter. Read more about Ruth and Barbie here.
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Hi Elyse, You sure do keep it interesting. I think I am a feminist so I think perhaps Barbie is not a good toy. However I LOVED MY BARBIES and I too, wish I'd saved them (nostalgia plus they are worth a fortune). Of all the toys I must have played with it's Barbie that I remember! Did you see on Facebook where people suggested they make a cancer Barbie? Remember the heads came off? We had a friend who stole a Barbie head and replaced it with an old one! So whatever you play with has it's lessons. Love your blog, ann