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NEWS: The Anti-Barbie

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ninjatoes

Newport, KY

August 2005

JAN 09, 2006 07:33 PM

CULTURE: The Anti-Barbie

As we all know, Barbie has been slammed by critics for decades for portraying an unrealistic standard to young girls.

Well, meet Feral Cheryl, a doll released in Australia meant to be an alternative to the Barbie.

This 34 cm vinyl doll runs barefoot, dreadlocks her hair with coloured braids and beads, wears simple rainbow clothes, has piercings and a range of tattoos, and even a bit of natural body hair.

In contrast to the fashion doll mentality, Feral Cheryl does not have an extensive wardrobe, or high heels, or swimsuit, or gym gear, or wedding dress or cheerleader outfit. She needs no sports car or hairdressing salon, no disco stage or shopping mall.

Her motto is "Live Simply, Run Wild". Her only accessories: a bag of home grown herbs*, a sense of humour and a social conscience.
Each Feral Cheryl doll is individually crafted with a variety of coloured beads, bindis and a range of tattoos, so there are no two exactly the same.

acetracer

Hollywood, FL

January 2004

JAN 09, 2006 08:08 PM

Sounds a lot like Hippie Barbie, is she vegan too?

Feral Cheryl is modelled on the green extremists, known as ferals from Australia.

This is pretty much my point, not that I dislike the idea of a realistic alternative doll for girls, but any "extreme" one way or another would seem a bit much to me.

[Edited on Jan 09, 2006 by AceTracer]

thefreak

NEWSWIRE

Gardner, MA

JAN 09, 2006 08:17 PM

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Reminds me of that company in (I think) California that made "Hooker Barbie" and "Drag Queen Ken".

-TM

mitchclem

San Antonio, TX

August 2005

JAN 09, 2006 08:23 PM

Good thing she's still skinny with big tits. : P

Hey, how can it be a viable alternative to a kid's toy if it's clearly marketed at adults? Who's gonna buy their kid a toy that advocates drug use?

[Edited on Jan 09, 2006 by mitchclem]

[Edited on Jan 09, 2006 by mitchclem]

HenryC

Philadelphia, PA

November 2003

JAN 09, 2006 08:24 PM

at first i was expecting "Lisa Lionheart"...

CoralSea

Australia

July 2005

JAN 09, 2006 08:36 PM

My uni library had one...her pubes are really long *giggle*giggle*

MessyJessy

Fort Myers, FL

August 2005

JAN 09, 2006 08:39 PM

I always thought these were funny, especially the Michel Foucault one...

MightyTick

Albany, NY

December 2005

JAN 09, 2006 08:50 PM

If only it were true....
I'm sure we all have a soft spot on here for 'Feral Cheryls'

Tez

SUICIDEGIRL

Australia

JAN 09, 2006 08:51 PM

lmao this is hillarious.. there are plenty of ferals found in new south wales that's for sure.

ninjatoes

Newport, KY

August 2005

JAN 09, 2006 09:02 PM

I just like the fact someone is trying to stick it to Mattel (who are notorious for being Nazis when it comes to their Barbie line)...

Anton

Australia

September 2003

JAN 09, 2006 09:04 PM

This was in the media a lot back in '00 or something. Weird that it still exists.

_DictionaryGirl_

NEWSWIRE

San Diego, CA

JAN 09, 2006 09:13 PM

MessyJessy said:
I always thought these were funny, especially the Michel Foucault one...

Ma belle Michel Foucault!

Is it wrong that Feral Cheryl no more represents my weltanschauung than Barbie does? I think Jenny really hit the nail on the head. A denim skirt, a hoodie, a pair of grunge boots and it's off to Harajuku!

unravled

Portland, OR

August 2003

JAN 09, 2006 09:51 PM

Dirty hippies.

PseudoNiMH

Garden City, ID

August 2005

JAN 09, 2006 10:11 PM

Thank you for making my day.

catdad

Portland, OR

August 2002

JAN 09, 2006 10:20 PM

CoralSea said:
My uni library had one...her pubes are really long *giggle*giggle*

Thank you. I was wondering.

Hooraydiation

Boston, MA

October 2005

JAN 09, 2006 10:29 PM

Sure her proportions are off, but doesn't the extensive array of occupations available to Barbie at least inspire a bit of creativity and perhaps let the kids who play with the dolls imagine themselves in whatever position they hope to one day be in?

In contrast, this doll is only offering one possibility.

Whatever, kids shouldn't be having fun anyway.

mitchclem

San Antonio, TX

August 2005

JAN 09, 2006 10:49 PM

Hooraydiation said:
Sure her proportions are off, but doesn't the extensive array of occupations available to Barbie at least inspire a bit of creativity and perhaps let the kids who play with the dolls imagine themselves in whatever position they hope to one day be in?

What is that, logic? Sorry, COMRADE, but real women have tattoos and smoke pot.

acetracer

Hollywood, FL

January 2004

JAN 09, 2006 10:53 PM

artgrrl said:
I just like the fact someone is trying to stick it to Mattel (who are notorious for being Nazis when it comes to their Barbie line)...

Didn't they decrease her bust and increase her waist line several years ago?

SatanicMechanic

Columbia, MO

January 2005

JAN 09, 2006 11:42 PM

Bah, no girl plays with Barbies as they are, half the fun is mutilating them to fit your own purpose!

Roethke

SUICIDEGIRL

California, USA

JAN 09, 2006 11:43 PM

Bindis? Am I the only person who finds that culturally insensitive?

I'm all for people finding alternatives for their children, but a doll whose only accessories are drugs and and appropriated symbology is hardly the one I would pick.

[Edited on Jan 10, 2006 by Roethke]

sirloins

Huntington Beach, CA

October 2005

JAN 10, 2006 12:23 AM

Her pupils are dilated.

MessyJessy

Fort Myers, FL

August 2005

JAN 10, 2006 02:20 AM

i like that she might be seen baking bread or unusual cookies

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SUICIDEGIRL

United Kingdom

JAN 10, 2006 03:58 AM

I like Feral Cheryl. She's cute.

emiliabedilia

I'm lost

November 2005

JAN 10, 2006 10:15 AM

that doll was released at least 7 years ago...

Rosscoe

I'm lost

March 2005

JAN 10, 2006 10:22 AM

emiliabedilia said:
that doll was released at least 7 years ago...

Its still NEWS GODDAMMIT!

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