Lecherous Wolves

Is it just me, but does this Barbie Doll set have very inappropriate sexual undertones?

I came across this doll in a local Toys R’ US. Normally Idon’t have a big issue with Barbie dolls that are dressed like hookers, although do I think that Barbies create an unrealistic body image ideal for impressionable young girls, but that’s another whole post. This one, however I find exceeding creepy with a predatory wolf eyeing up a hooker-ish Little Red Riding Hood. I’m just saying, none of the childrens’ books that I ever read depicted Little Red Riding Hood as wearing fish-net thigh highs and spiked heels. The whole box just kinda screams ” Totally Illegal Jail Bait Barbie & Sexual Predator Ken/Wolf”, you know?

Oh look. You can buy it online too… Oh. And it’s recommended for ages 6 and up. Something about that is just VERY not right. Is it just me?

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2 Responses to Lecherous Wolves

  1. Telgator1 says:

    LOL. Ohmigod, your blog post is the funniest thing I’ve seen all week! Right on the money. Of course, a number of years ago, you would have been complaining about not getting it for Christmas! ;-)

  2. Emma says:

    Hey, I wasn’t saying that I didn’t like her outfit or the doll.. Just that it is super inappropriate for its target audience. Speaking of which, I need to add this to my Amazon wishlist…. :)

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