Barbara Millicent Roberts Turns 50…! Wish Her Happy B'Day!

It was on my standard 7th that I first met Barbie. My new classmate turned friend who had returned to India from the US of A had brought it on the last day of the school term that year. And I fell in love with her(of course with Barbie) at first sight. (She still looks stunning at her 50th anniversary edition.) The whole day I was with her, changing her outfits and styling her hair. I can still imagine her even now, if I close my eyes. I parted with her that evening after making my friend to promise me that she would lend it to me for a day when the school opens for the next year.

After I came here to Singapore, my best past time is to look for the new ranges introduced in the shelves. I was sweetly surprised to see the Saree clad Indian Barbie. However I do not own one till day, despite repeated offer from DH to buy it for me whenever I stand still near the Barbie rack in the chain stores. (May be he is thinking in vain that if I got one for myself then I would not stand still, mesmerized by her beauty on each and every encounter) I never fail to update myself with the new pets, vehicles, companions and careers. Her careers are very interesting in all the fields ranging from a doctor , astronaut, President, cowgirl to the recent range of designer and hairdresser in 2008 :thumbsup. And while doing so, some interesting facts about her and the impacts of her on the society caught my attention.

*Mostly preteen and adolescent girls go through the Barbie syndrome where they crave to have a physique similar to Barbie. Though past her teens, Paris Hilton is a classic example of a typical case, I think.
* Ken Syndrome affects men who try to look attractive like Barbie’s on and off Beau Ken Carson. (Read that they broke up in 2004 after 43 years of steady going and remain as friends…and some rumors that they are dating again! So much for imaginary relationship... yeh?)
*And as usual is there a celebrity without controversies? It is said that the proportions of Barbie is destroying the confidence of the teens and they feel bad about their sizes.
* In 2001 her competitor Bratz was introduced by MGM. (But personally….I was not taken away by Bratz as I am still besotted by Barbie after all these years ) And as a call of fate, Bratz was banned from end 2008.
*As Barbie turns 50, this month, a bill was passed in West Virginia to ban the sale of Barbie dolls that influence the girls to be beautiful.
*She was ranked 43rd, in the list of 101 most influential people who never lived. Santa was ranked no. 4, with Cinderella in the 26th, and Bond in the 51st places.

All said, Is there any woman in this universe who doesn’t like Barbie? When I think of my love for Barbie I am more attracted to her not by her physical appearance, but by the fact that she has wonderful wardrobe with suitable accessories, a best friend, a romantic boyfriend:thumbsup and above all she has daring careers that I could only ogle at.

Join me in wishing Many More Happy Returns of the Day to Barbie, my dear friends and share your Barbie dreams with me.:cheers

 

Dear Viji Amma,
Happy to see you here in the celebrations.:cheers Thank you.
And no they are not stopping the sale of Barbie, but a bill has passed by the Governor of that state , not to sell Barbie or any dolls that influence the girls to be too much image conscious. He himself doubts that this would change anything. Barbie still goes strong selling 3 in every second, around the world:wow

And as usual you have pointed out the practical point: very costly. I enjoy, giving the Barbies as gifts to little angels as Birthday gifts.

Yes barbie must be in cloud nine that IL celebrates her birthday. It was on 9th March to be exact. So a bit belated celebration I guess;-)

 

My dear DM,

Thank you so much and I really enjoyed your Barbie moments.

Blessed you are with your own Barbie Neiv. And I could imagine the fun filled Barbie parties...and how I wish I had a little Barbie too...God decided to give me a "Ken" instead.(Not that I am complaining) But believe me, he is a bit particular about his hairstyles and the colours matching of his pants and shirts even from now. Hmmm!

I too join you in singing " I am a Barbie"

Love to real Barbie and a hug to Barbie's mom!