Okay, so maybe there is something to the idea that Barbie is harmful to girls' self-image. It's even possible, if you are a certain Ukrainian model, to believe you ARE Barbie.
A couple of years ago this model, 23, had surgery to become Barbie. The thin waist. The rather substantial, um, other parts. Waxy skin. Cartoon-like facial features. A house that that resembles the plastic packaging that manufactured Barbies come in.
Okay, probably not that last one. But the others, yes. And now this human Barbie seems to be taking a last step toward actually living out the dream: becoming brainless.
While Barbie is not dieting or starving herself -- not in the usual sense of the word, anyway -- she is renouncing food. All of it. And drink too. Because she intends to live completely on "air and light." (Hey, it's worked for the doll Barbie for 50 years.)
At least one part of human Barbie's body seems to have already been completely taken over by air -- her head. Perhaps that plastic surgery a couple of years ago included a little extra procedure, north of her neck.
Amazingly, this idea did not originate with Barbie. There are other people who believe this too. They are called breatharians. They exist on "cosmic micro-food," which I'm guessing is not even remotely related to chocolate. So sad.
So, parents, you might want to keep an eye out for kids who are maybe taking certain playthings a little too seriously. If your son suddenly becomes intensely interested in, say, Spider-Man, seek help immediately. Especially if your son is 23.
2 comments:
I can totally relate to the model who had surgery to look like Barbie. As you know, I am the spitting image of Barbie, long legs, tiny waist, and other, um, stuff. Actually, I'm surprised that you've never mentioned it.
Actually, I HAD noticed. And...could I have your autograph?
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