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Author Topic: Barbie & Ken -- No Longer An Item. Manny Knowles "What are these things and WHY are they BLUE???" Posts: 4247 From: Bloomington, IN, USA Registered: Feb 2002 posted 02-13-2004 02:25 PM                     Not to be out-done by Bennifer, Barbie and Ken have decided to part ways. Was any reason given for the breakup?  |  IP: Logged Mike Blakesley Film God Posts: 12767 From: Forsyth, Montana Registered: Jun 99 posted 02-13-2004 02:38 PM                        I read about this in the paper today. I think it's funny the way they refer to them as real people -- "Barbie has been seen at the beach hanging out with another guy," etc. Marketing at its best. I wonder how long it will be until Barbie appears on Leno (via phone, of course).  |  IP: Logged Robert E. Allen Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1078 From: Checotah, Oklahoma Registered: Jul 2002 posted 02-13-2004 02:58 PM                     I was absolutely shocked and have barely recovered. The world will never be the same.  |  IP: Logged Manny Knowles "What are these things and WHY are they BLUE???" Posts: 4247 From: Bloomington, IN, USA Registered: Feb 2002 posted 02-13-2004 03:04 PM                     It's a shame when you have to ask, but... Really, Bob?  |  IP: Logged Evans A Criswell Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1579 From: Huntsville, AL, USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 02-13-2004 03:10 PM                        I have a rather shocked by the news myself. I have a collection of 31 Ken dolls (OK, 3 of them are Blaines and 3 are a different kind, but all the others are Kens. They're on 2 of my shelves in my office and they're quite a conversation starter, since I'm maybe the only guy in town with a Ken doll collection in his office. Maybe the Ken/barbie breakup will make the Ken dolls more interesting in the future. I have a few interesting ones, like the Halloween party Ken and Barbie, with the longest hair ever put on a Ken doll (past shoulder length!), and a Harley Davidson Ken with longish hair and leather. I also have the controversail one from 1992 or 1993 (Magic Earring Ken), which was said my many to be a gay Ken. Maybe this breakup will allow Mattel to go in some interesting directions with the Ken doll product. Here is a picture of the dolls from September 17, 2003. More have been added since.  |  IP: Logged Manny Knowles "What are these things and WHY are they BLUE???" Posts: 4247 From: Bloomington, IN, USA Registered: Feb 2002 posted 02-13-2004 03:18 PM                     It's a shame when you have to ask, but... Really, Evans?  |  IP: Logged Evans A Criswell Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1579 From: Huntsville, AL, USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 02-13-2004 03:28 PM                        Yes, Manny, it's true. I like Ken dolls and have been collecting them for 2-3 years. People react to them in different ways. Women seem to admire them when they see them on the shelf.  |  IP: Logged Manny Knowles "What are these things and WHY are they BLUE???" Posts: 4247 From: Bloomington, IN, USA Registered: Feb 2002 posted 02-13-2004 04:17 PM                     PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE! Evans, you bring me such joy!  |  IP: Logged Phil Hill I love my cootie bug Posts: 7595 From: Hollywood, CA USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 02-13-2004 05:17 PM                  Manny, I don't understand your "concern?" I'm sure there are 10's of thousands of men that like to play with Ken dolls. Most probably wouldn't admit it. A perfect example would be Lord Dark Helmet in "Spaceballs". While not all of the dolls were male, he did still try to remain in the closet and hide them from others. About the breakup of Ken and Barbie, Mattel has said that the duo "will remain friends." HA! Yeah, where have I heard THAT before! From the latest on the newswire, Mattel is now going to market Ken with Blaine. Their outfits will include tank-tops and shorts, levis and leather, speedos, and of course the accessories will include a "His-and-His" towel set and selected body piercings. Speaking of piercings, one time this dumbass said that piercings are a "gay thing". OH, PULEEEZE! How stupit! I think a sh!tload of straight men and women would be "shocked" to know that! JEEEZUS! (Now, did you want that ring in the left or the right ear lobe?) >>> Phil  |  IP: Logged Christopher Duvall Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 500 From: Denver, CO Registered: Dec 1999 posted 02-13-2004 05:36 PM                     What Phil...no Prince Alberts?  |  IP: Logged Steven Privett Expert Film Handler Posts: 208 From: Pasadena, TX, USA Registered: Dec 2000 posted 02-13-2004 08:40 PM                    Just when you think you have seen the most useless Film-Tech topic... You guys never cease to amaze me.  |  IP: Logged Adam Martin I'm not even gonna point out the irony. Posts: 3686 From: Dallas, TX Registered: Nov 2000 posted 02-13-2004 09:09 PM                     Why strive for useless posts when one can strive for an entire thread?  |  IP: Logged Steven Privett Expert Film Handler Posts: 208 From: Pasadena, TX, USA Registered: Dec 2000 posted 02-13-2004 11:53 PM                    You make a good point Adam. But why stop there? How about a whole worthless website?  |  IP: Logged Chris Hipp Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1462 From: Mesquite, Tx (east of Dallas) Registered: Jul 2003 posted 02-14-2004 12:46 AM                     Ah, what happened to the good old days when we used to have intellectual discussion about toilet seats and PB&J?  |  IP: Logged Manny Knowles "What are these things and WHY are they BLUE???" Posts: 4247 From: Bloomington, IN, USA Registered: Feb 2002 posted 02-14-2004 01:46 AM                     Actually, this is a golden opportunity for Mattel to propel the Barbie "narrative" forward in an exciting direction. Think of the new versions of Barbie and Ken that are on the horizon: Barbie, dressed "responsibly" for divorce court. Alimony Ken (the shock of suddenly being on a budget). Personally, I think Ken was cheating. This calls for a new doll as soon as they figure out who his lover is.  |  IP: Logged

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