Stone Soup by Jan Eliot for December 27, 1998
Transcript:
Val: Rumor has it they're making a more realistic Barbie. Joan: One that can actually stand on her own two feet? Val: Do you think they'll ever make one with an ample behind? Joan: Announcing "Big Butt Barbie"! How about "Adult Acne Barbie"? She comes with pimple cream you both can use!! Val: Or "Overcomitted Barbie"? -With a huge day planner chained around her neck. Joan: Or, "Bitter Barbie"? - With torn-in-half photos of ex-husbands, and a little fireplace to burn them in! Holly: Ahem. Val: Oops. Sorry. Holly: How about "Whacko Barbies"? -Complete with children who are embarrassed to be related to them.
There is a doll now that has a way to give her stretch marks, acne, etc- rub-on decals, I think. Funded by one of those sites for inventors very quickly