Barbie Is Running for President: Inspiring or Gimmicky?

by SodaHead Living Posted 2012/04/06 18:00:00

Related Topics: Barbie, President, Doll, Election, Fashion, Family, Facebook, Style, Friends, New York, Asian, Business, American, Party, 2012

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There's a new candidate in the race for the White House. We're not quite sure of her political affiliation, but we can report that she's tall, blonde and made of plastic. She's Barbie! "Have you dolls heard? I'm running for President! Between my family and friends, all of you dolls, and my fab new outfit, I'll be standing on my own like never before! Join the B Party to follow my glam-paign!" Barbie wrote on Facebook.

Barbie made her announcement to coincide with The White House Project’s EPIC Awards -- as she puts it on her tumblr blog, "an a-mazing event that honors women and celebrates women’s leadership accomplishments." Barbie adds, "I’m standing on my own feet like never before, so be sure to visit my glam-paign headquarters often, and show your support for the B Party in 2012!"

Of course, the announcement comes with the presale of a new doll -- the I Can Be ... President Barbie doll, which will hit shelves by August and come in four different races: Caucasian, Hispanic, African-American and Asian, according to The New York Daily News. Presidential Barbie wears sensible wedges -- but of course, her business suit is pink. Do you find her glam-paign inspiring? Or ridiculous?

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irish -liberty or death! 2012/04/07 15:02:48

Gimmicky

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poor ken! he never gets to do anything!
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Apache 2012/04/08 15:27:47

Inspiring

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Barbie is an inspiration compared to what we have now.

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Artisan... to Apache 2012/04/08 22:40:40

a disfigured inspiration

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Waiting in the Wings 2012/04/08 15:22:31

Inspiring

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She's done everything else. Why not the President (or at least a presidential nominee)?

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Jayfeather 2012/04/08 14:18:23

Gimmicky

But she would still be better than anyone from the current race.

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STU~PWCM~JLA~POTL~AFCL 2012/04/08 11:04:53

Inspiring

+2
Anybody but Obama.

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I Wish I Were A Skywalker..... 2012/04/08 08:12:59

Inspiring

+3
Yay! Maybe she can paint the White House pink!

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mae 2012/04/08 07:17:13

Gimmicky

+1
I'm sure she will do well in those tricky Syrian negotiations.

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Luver 2012/04/08 05:44:39

Gimmicky

I still like the idea though. It helps girls to see that women can do any job a man can do, but more it shows them that they should aim high. Stay practical, but shoot for the stars.

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emface 2012/04/08 03:58:03

Inspiring

+2
Barbie can do anything!

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Apache to emface 2012/04/08 15:36:25

+1

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bryant 2012/04/08 03:56:51

Gimmicky

+3
nicki can be go to

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Freedom 2012/04/08 03:20:55

Gimmicky

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Gimmicky but I think that most people would vote for her over either of the two guys running for President.

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intolerantrwj 2012/04/08 02:47:34

Inspiring

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..... Holy Babbling Bimbo's Batman ..... two-legged Plastic Proof, that Plastic has it's place in Politics

.....'er wait a sec .... that's already being proven

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Firefly to intoler... 2012/04/08 03:12:05

+1
hehehe !

Too funny ~

I needed a giggle,

Thanks a bunch ;0 )

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intoler... to Firefly 2012/04/08 03:14:38

+1
..... happy to put a smile in your day my Friend

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Firefly to intoler... 2012/04/08 03:18:06

+1
;0 ) I'm happy you did too ;0 )

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draconiaregina 2012/04/08 02:34:55

Inspiring

An improvement over Dear Leader ANY day!

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findthelight2000 2012/04/08 02:29:36 (edited)

Inspiring

+1
The perfect running mate for Romney!

A truly corporate creation.

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Sir Bud 2012/04/08 01:56:15

Inspiring

+2
Says Ken...LOL

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lurx: the soda jerk 2012/04/08 01:51:23

Inspiring

+1

...if Ken can run, why not Barbie?

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Sir Bud to lurx: t... 2012/04/08 02:11:38

+1
Yeah,but wait till Captain Scarlet gets here!!.LOL.

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lurx: t... to Sir Bud 2012/04/08 02:16:10

+1
Thanks for that,

...I always wanted to see what Mitt Romney's America looked like.

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Gaus 2012/04/08 01:21:53

Inspiring

+1
Why not Sarah Caribou Barbie Palin did Who said one has to be an Einstein to run for president but as for me I'll vote for Bugs Bunny :-)

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Gaus to Gaus 2012/04/08 01:24:06

did Who said? :-)

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@TheMissesHelp <-Follow/Twe... 2012/04/08 01:08:40

Gimmicky

Looks like the majority aren't falling for it.

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Semyaza's Lachrimae 2012/04/08 01:06:54

Gimmicky

-_- seriously?

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Freedom4 2012/04/08 00:57:52

Inspiring

If she happens to be a republican the feminists will crucify her. To them, women better not think for themselves and better listen to their democrat keepers that buy their votes with drugs.

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in vino veritas 2012/04/08 00:09:29

Inspiring

+1
Anyone but Obama.....

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jkistner1 2012/04/07 23:38:13

Inspiring

She's definitely better qualified than any of the republicans viing for office.

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fruitfulmind 2012/04/07 22:08:18

Gimmicky

The equivalent of a Palin for President doll..blah!

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hippietim 2012/04/07 22:03:19

Gimmicky

+1
I would thinque that was gimmicky even if I *wasn't high~

Timothy

:o)

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Your friendly neighborhood ... 2012/04/07 21:58:59

Gimmicky

Vote for me, I'm pretty and have a huge wardrobe!

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FrozenHeart 2012/04/07 21:50:24

Gimmicky

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DO NOT TRUST HER. I used to look up to her to but when I met her she turned out be a total brat and really dumb. She might even be worse than those Bratz dolls. Vote for Polly Pocket instead! She's running to and is actually nice and smart.

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Abel Lewis 2012/04/07 21:46:51

Gimmicky

I know this isn't real. A doll can't be real.

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baby shaker 2012/04/07 21:44:16

Gimmicky

Sluts for president

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Skywalker 2012/04/07 21:11:29 (edited)

Gimmicky

+1
Never liked barbies, i find its a last minute resort to sell more dolls... Do you know how hard it was to put pants on her?! u were lucky to even have a fully dressed one in your toy box!

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LukeC 2012/04/07 19:27:03

Gimmicky

I get the feeling women got past this kind of thing along time ago, to be fighting the cause like this kind of takes away from how far women have come in society. I mean Ireland has had several female presidents and we had this guy running for president..

It might seem sarcastic now, but were definitely a bit ahead of you guys if thats how you choose to see it.

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MR. 2012/04/07 18:54:26 (edited)

Inspiring

 "INSPIRATIONAL PLASTIC",...(VOTE "BARBI" 2012') [NOT THE "ARTIFICIAL PLASTIC" WE HAVE IN OFFICE NOW] "Barbi,...you go girl",...MADAM PRESIDENT!!

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Akes88 2012/04/07 18:18:10

Inspiring

Shes done everything else. i dont see whats so bad about it. besides, hasnt every single one of her career moves been a gimmick to sell more dolls?

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MaryBoBerry 2012/04/07 17:39:55

Inspiring

+1
Oh Barbie <33

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