Barbie turned 52 years old. How come she looks better than most human beings? Oh yeah, she's a doll, in more ways than one.
I adore Barbie, she is amazing! Some moms are against their little girls playing with her for whatever the reason. They are nuts! Barbie has had over 30 careers, she has never married, but always had a boyfriend and she is made of PLASTIC. What is wrong with that?
She's had horses, a motorhome, a convertible and a motorcycle. She's owned a townhouse in whatever city you want it to be in. She's been from Malibu, China and she's even been to the Islands. What is not to adore about Barbie? I believe she has been in every branch of our military, she's been a vet, dentist, a flight attendant and a mother-with plastic children-isn't that perfect?
I played with Barbie and her friends until I was in probably seventh grade. I played with them having parties, going to the beach and camping. I am sure it helped fortify the image of the American Dream. What is wrong with that? I had some of the first black Barbies. I had Julia Baker, the nurse from the late 60's and her boyfriend, Brad. I am sure that was some of my first exposure to blacks and whites. It really didn't/doesn't matter to me, the more the merrier!
Travis asked for a Workout Barbie when he was about 3 or 4, he played with her on and off for a year but I was so proud that he wanted a Workout Barbie to love.
I grew up with Barbie and she taught me how to be a girl. I learned about fashion with Barbie. I learned about make-up and hair from that big model Barbie head. I learned how to take care of Barbie's babies. Girls now learn that stuff from Disney Princesses, Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber. Their Ken dolls don't have non-bendable legs anymore like one of mine did!
There were Dawn dolls, Baby Tenderlove and Holly Hobbie, but who is still around...Barbie. No matter how you slice it, Barbie will always be older than me! ;)
No comments:
Post a Comment