Remember Barbies before they started to look like risqué pop stars circa 2003? I do – only because my mom saved hers from when she was a child and let me play with them (produce runway shows for them) when I was little. Now, I am a huge proponent of progressive mindsets when it comes to just about everything except, quite possibly, Barbie/Ken facial features.
Retro Barbie’s face says, “Ugh, I am so over evvverything, plus I obviously haven’t eaten in days, so how do you expect me to smile?” Retro Ken’s face says, “I am slightly intimidated by Retro Barbie’s beauty – I think I’d like to court her.”
It just seems like Current Barbie’s face says, “I’m suppressing all of my feelings with this non-stop smile!” Current Ken’s face says, “Barbie, come to my frat party. Bring Teresa…and Skipper, too, if you want.”
