Signs Of The Time, Part 17

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We must be nearing the end. Earlier tonight, I was watching a local news station here in Chicago when they did a segment on the new Black Canary Barbie Doll that is scheduled to be released in September. And just why is a grown man talking about Barbie dolls? Well, take a look for yourself…

Definitely not the same Barbie the girls were playing with when I was young. According to BarbieCollector.com:

DC Comics super heroine Black Canary is known for her martial-arts skills and her “Canary Cry” — a high powered, sonic scream with the ability to shatter objects and incapacitate villains. Barbie doll captures this super heroine’s essence, wearing her signature black “leather” bodysuit and jacket, patterned tights, and black boots with “golden” details. Long honey blond hair with bangs and black gloves with “golden” details complete the look.

Tights? Try fishnets. The station’s affiliate in Southern California interviewed a few people about Barbie’s new look. The words “tramp,” “Goth,” and “S&M” came to mind. One woman mentioned that the toy company was trying to get the young “handlers” of Barbie to grow up too soon.

What’s next for the product line? Transvestite Barbie?

Dr. Frank-N-Furter
“Rocky Horror Picture Show” (1975)

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