curiosity killed my innocence. over-thinking killed my happiness. insecurities killed my self-esteem. lies killed my trust. stereotypes killed my individuality. and judgement killed me.
if barbie was an actual woman, she would be 5’9” tall, have a 39” bust, an 18” waist, 33” hips and a size 3 shoe. barbie calls this a “full figure” and likes her weight at 110 lbs. at 5’9” tall and weighing 110 lbs, barbie would have a BMI of 16.24 and fit the weight criteria for anorexia. she likely would not menstruate. if barbie was a real woman, she’d have to walk on all fours due to her proportions.
slumber party barbie was introduced in 1965 and came with a bathroom scale permanently set at 110 lbs with a book entitled “how to lose weight” with directions inside stating simply “don’t eat.” at such a young age, we all looked at her and emphasized in our brain that it was ideal.
