Evolution of Barbie…Be Afraid (And That Sound You Hear is the Space-Time Continuum Cracking as Darwin Comes Back to Life, Slaps His Forehead, Dies Again, and Richard Dawkins Gives Up and Finds Religion) October 26, 2009
Posted by FCM in entertainment, gender roles, kids, pop culture.Tags: advertisements, barbie, commercials, darwin, richard dawkins, television, toys
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barbie has evolved…and its enough to make me wish i were a creationist. i am literally afraid of whats coming next!
in the beginning…barbie was quite obviously a consumer product. a way for sedentary little girly-girls to spend their time, and their parents’ money. see above how barbie TM shamelessly reaches into your pocket with its new “skipper” creation. skipper is slightly *smaller* than barbie! so naturally, she needs a whole new wardrobe! cha-ching!
see below how barbie TM very helpfully tells you exactly how much everything costs and lays out all the available accessories in an attractive and functional pinwheel shape:
then…