Researchers Find Barbie Is Often Mutilated
LONDON - Barbie, beware. The iconic plastic doll is often mutilated at the hands of young girls, according to research published Monday by British academics.
"The girls we spoke to see Barbie torture as a legitimate play activity, and see the torture as a 'cool' activity," said Agnes Nairn, one of the University of Bath researchers. "The types of mutilation are varied and creative, and range from removing the hair to decapitation, burning, breaking and even microwaving."
I wonder...
-How many millions of dollars (okay, pounds in this case) were spent on this research?
-Was this alleged "study" of Barbie destruction funded by the British Government, or was it Mattel?
-If it was Mattel, why do they care what happens to Barbie post-sale?
-How long until some tree-hugging quacks determine that everyone who destroys their Barbie doll (or their sister's Barbie doll) is psychologically damaged, and desparately in need of mental help?
-How long until idiots start believing that this type of "torture" actually causes Barbie physical pain, and attempt to outlaw Barbie torture?
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