At least Ken has something to be angry about. He’s got nothin’ downstairs, and neither does Barbie. Although “depressed” would probably be a more appropriate reaction than “angry”.
Hmmmm Angry White Ken must be friends with a dude from South Park called “Alabama Man”. Just go to YouTube and search for South Park Alabama Man and you will find the video. I have a feeling the post would be flagged if I linked the video as it is “South Park” after all, complete with political incorrectness, abusive language and domestic violence.
A grandfather walks into a toy store wanting to buy a Barbie for his granddaughter
He asks the woman in the store which one he should get
She takes him to the display and says’: " We have Fashion Barbie for $19.95. We have Camping Barbie for $19.95. We have driving Barbie for $19.95. We have Boating Barbie for $19.95. And we have Divorced Barbie for $65.95 "
Grandfather asks " Why is Divorced Barbie so much more expensive "
The woman replies " Divorced Barbie comes with Ken’s clothes, Ken’s car, Ken’s RV, Ken’s car and Ken’s boat "
Wiley is behind the times on this one. Bulimia is out, obesity (but only for women) is what gets you a job as a fashion model and on magazine covers today. Supposedly, that extra 50+ pounds is “healthy” now. See: Ashley Graham, Iskra Lawrence, Lizzie, etc.
The Toys that Made Us documentary had a good explanation: Barbies proportions are so that a girl can hold the legs, and Barbie looks normal with the clothes on. Threads behave differently at that size. Barbie was designed to be played with dressed, not naked.
Barbie is a fashion doll manufactured by the American toy company Mattel, Inc. and launched in March 1959. American businesswoman Ruth Handler is credited with the creation of the doll using a German doll called Bild Lilli [a doll intended for adults] as her inspiration. Barbie helped Mattel launch a new marketing strategy based on ‘add-ons’ and on television advertising, which has been copied widely by other toys. It is estimated that over a billion Barbie dolls have been sold worldwide in over 150 countries, with Mattel claiming that three Barbie dolls are sold every second [BBC News 2010]. According to the Economist [Dec 2002], "From her early days as a teenage fashion model, Barbie has appeared as an astronaut, surgeon, Olympic athlete, downhill skier, aerobics instructor, TV news reporter, vet, rock star, doctor, army officer, air force pilot, summit diplomat, rap musician, presidential candidate (party undefined), baseball player, scuba diver, lifeguard, fire-fighter, engineer, dentist, and many more….When Barbie first burst into the toy shops, just as the 1960s were breaking, the doll market consisted mostly of babies, designed for girls to cradle, rock and feed. By creating a doll with adult features, Mattel enabled girls to become anything they want. But I think this message was lost in the merchandizing.Barbie also caused girls to believe they had to look like Barbie and ‘act’ like her as well (Teen Talk Barbie, whose stock phrases included, “Will we ever have enough clothes?”, “I love shopping!”). To be successful (get a boyfriend? be popular?), they had to be blonde bombshells. Even after they tried to give her a less idealistic body shape and more diverse skin tones, she was still barbie with different hair and skin — expensive to change shapes and features very much (would require a whole lot of different molds) and then there were all the clothes and furniture, etc. that had to be interchangeable.
Bring Back "The Good Place" almost 3 years ago
Of course, “Angry White Ken” comes with a MAGA cap and a little TV that only gets Fox News
sirbadger almost 3 years ago
The Flash can do bulimia faster.
GreasyOldTam almost 3 years ago
At least Ken has something to be angry about. He’s got nothin’ downstairs, and neither does Barbie. Although “depressed” would probably be a more appropriate reaction than “angry”.
Concretionist almost 3 years ago
There’s unrealistic… and then there’s aspirational.
Ken 2049 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
My right forearm is bigger and more muscular than my left. Web MD was not helpful.
jvo almost 3 years ago
When Barbie looks at Ken she throws up. :/
TampaFanatic1 almost 3 years ago
Hmmmm Angry White Ken must be friends with a dude from South Park called “Alabama Man”. Just go to YouTube and search for South Park Alabama Man and you will find the video. I have a feeling the post would be flagged if I linked the video as it is “South Park” after all, complete with political incorrectness, abusive language and domestic violence.
eastern.woods.metal almost 3 years ago
A grandfather walks into a toy store wanting to buy a Barbie for his granddaughter
He asks the woman in the store which one he should get
She takes him to the display and says’: " We have Fashion Barbie for $19.95. We have Camping Barbie for $19.95. We have driving Barbie for $19.95. We have Boating Barbie for $19.95. And we have Divorced Barbie for $65.95 "
Grandfather asks " Why is Divorced Barbie so much more expensive "
The woman replies " Divorced Barbie comes with Ken’s clothes, Ken’s car, Ken’s RV, Ken’s car and Ken’s boat "
mr_sherman Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Would that include Raggedy Anne?
Brockie almost 3 years ago
Bet Raggedy Anne is now in the obese category from what I see….
mikeyman almost 3 years ago
Karen comes woke with iPhone
SNVBD almost 3 years ago
Angry white Ken! Love it…. now with improved fragile masculinity? :-D
keenanthelibrarian almost 3 years ago
Never really into dolls, myself.
Dobby53 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
MS72 almost 3 years ago
How ‘bout yesterdays “walking the dog while being black”.
cdnalor almost 3 years ago
Wiley is behind the times on this one. Bulimia is out, obesity (but only for women) is what gets you a job as a fashion model and on magazine covers today. Supposedly, that extra 50+ pounds is “healthy” now. See: Ashley Graham, Iskra Lawrence, Lizzie, etc.
well-i-never almost 3 years ago
At least it’s Ken and not Karen.
grocks almost 3 years ago
TMI Toys. Nice touch.
scottbruce almost 3 years ago
I bet the Taliban Joe action figure is selling well here.
JohnTheFoole almost 3 years ago
Now THIS is reality comix!
Pickled Pete almost 3 years ago
Wonder if this is where the guy in ( https://www.gocomics.com/looks-good-on-paper/2021/09/10?ct=v&cti=2456384 ) went shopping?
johndifool almost 3 years ago
The new line will include Chads, Stacys, and Beckys…
Ermine Notyours almost 3 years ago
Pretty Little Dolly, by Mona Abboud
https://youtu.be/vjrdX7u4Mp0
sandpiper almost 3 years ago
There’s a lot of that going around. Seems there is no cure so omeone might as well make a buck on it.
Iseau almost 3 years ago
1950’s Betsy Wetsy the beginning of the end?
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Suddenly, I want one. Maybe a platoon of old fashioned GI Joes. You know. The ones with the kung fu grip.
Radish the wordsmith almost 3 years ago
Angry white Ken won’t let pregnant Barbie get an abortion.
jader3rd almost 3 years ago
The Toys that Made Us documentary had a good explanation: Barbies proportions are so that a girl can hold the legs, and Barbie looks normal with the clothes on. Threads behave differently at that size. Barbie was designed to be played with dressed, not naked.
198.23.5.11 almost 3 years ago
Actually,Ken never complains.He’s under Barbie’s hypnotic spell.
And I remember a 5-foot tall doll from the 1960’s—“You can wear Patty’s(the doll) clothes,and she can wear yours!”.
mindjob almost 3 years ago
I’m saving my money for the Dementia Joe and Kackling Kathy dolls. Unfortunately brains won’t be included.
captastro almost 3 years ago
Also available, “Chaotic Karen” with a tiny little pistol.
thedogesl Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Presumably Ken’s list needs to be updated daily. At least.
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member almost 3 years ago
TMI toys. Yes, Mr @Wiley – spot on.
Baucuva almost 3 years ago
I used to be an angry young man. Now I’m an angry old man. Lol
UnklGene almost 3 years ago
CNN.
JenSolo02 almost 3 years ago
He’s angry because he’s a eunuch!
keenanthelibrarian almost 3 years ago
I hadn’t realised the image in the window was of (I assume) Bulimic Barbie with her head down the toilet.
bike2sac almost 3 years ago
They need a Karen doll. The doll with an attitude.
GreenT267 almost 3 years ago
Barbie is a fashion doll manufactured by the American toy company Mattel, Inc. and launched in March 1959. American businesswoman Ruth Handler is credited with the creation of the doll using a German doll called Bild Lilli [a doll intended for adults] as her inspiration. Barbie helped Mattel launch a new marketing strategy based on ‘add-ons’ and on television advertising, which has been copied widely by other toys. It is estimated that over a billion Barbie dolls have been sold worldwide in over 150 countries, with Mattel claiming that three Barbie dolls are sold every second [BBC News 2010]. According to the Economist [Dec 2002], "From her early days as a teenage fashion model, Barbie has appeared as an astronaut, surgeon, Olympic athlete, downhill skier, aerobics instructor, TV news reporter, vet, rock star, doctor, army officer, air force pilot, summit diplomat, rap musician, presidential candidate (party undefined), baseball player, scuba diver, lifeguard, fire-fighter, engineer, dentist, and many more….When Barbie first burst into the toy shops, just as the 1960s were breaking, the doll market consisted mostly of babies, designed for girls to cradle, rock and feed. By creating a doll with adult features, Mattel enabled girls to become anything they want. But I think this message was lost in the merchandizing.Barbie also caused girls to believe they had to look like Barbie and ‘act’ like her as well (Teen Talk Barbie, whose stock phrases included, “Will we ever have enough clothes?”, “I love shopping!”). To be successful (get a boyfriend? be popular?), they had to be blonde bombshells. Even after they tried to give her a less idealistic body shape and more diverse skin tones, she was still barbie with different hair and skin — expensive to change shapes and features very much (would require a whole lot of different molds) and then there were all the clothes and furniture, etc. that had to be interchangeable.