*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.”
(Reprinted from Pinterest.com)
Creepy, right? Mamas, please let your little girls know that Barbie’s figure and game plan for life are not as cool (or hot) as they seem. Actually, she is kind of a freak! Barbie, dear, eat something … please!
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