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.comĀ 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?ā In just under two weeks,Ā a picture of the poll has received over 40,000 likes, 5,000 comments and 2,700 shares.
āSure, but Barbie doesn’t need a double chin,ā one comment said. āYou can be ‘plus size’ w/o the double chin. They could make a ‘thick’ Barbie.ā
āPortraying Barbie as a realistic woman with real curves is a very good idea and would send the right message to young girls about self-esteem,ā another comment said. āMaking a morbidly obese Barbie is BAD!!ā
Then thereās this opinion:
āOkay I honestly don’t think how a Barbie looks affects a child’s self-esteem. When I was little I didn’t wanna look like Barbie. Lol. I didn’t think about my looks at all I just wanted to play…ā
Watch the report on the controversy via WRIC:
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