Real Role "Models": Are you ready for the new, improved, 'normal' GI Joe, Ken, & Barbie?.

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 07:36:31 -0500

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2014/11/19/meet-normal-barbie/

She has curves and stretch marks. Meet ‘normal Barbie.’

A new doll represents the average woman, and she's beautiful just the way she is.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 20 at 2014 7:50 AM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 07:50:49 -0500

That's a great idea, SGM Private RallyPoint Member. Maybe we'll have fewer bulimic and anorexic young girls who are trying to live up to an unrealistic "ideal." I say bravo! Bring on the Lammily dolls!

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Nov 20 at 2014 9:29 AM

Capt Richard I P. — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 09:29:11 -0500

I say let the market decide.

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 20 at 2014 11:44 AM

Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 11:44:26 -0500

As long as we don't get any more of this nonsense:

http://gizmodo.com/barbie-f-cks-it-up-again [login to see]

The article lays it out pretty well.