Did talking Barbie say Math is hard?
Did talking Barbie say Math is hard?
The 1992 version of Teen Talk Barbie voiced her disdain for arithmetic when she said, “math class is tough.” The American Association of University Women didn’t like the message this sent to young girls. Mattel didn’t recall the doll, but parents could switch their doll for one that wouldn’t say the phrase.
Is Hard Let’s go shopping?
SO you know the snowclone meme “X is hard, let’s go shopping”? It dates back to 1992 and the Teen Talk Barbie. She doesn’t actually say that phrase, though. This is actually a corruption of two phrases she can say: “Math class is tough” and “Want to go shopping?”
When did Teen Talk Barbie come out?
1992
Teen Talk Barbie was introduced at the 1992 American International Toy Fair and became available for sale for about $25 in July that year. 350,000 were produced.
How old is Barbie now in 2021?
She was first manufactured in March 1959, which makes her 56-years old!
Was there ever a talking Barbie?
The only Talking Barbie produced in 1971 was Barbie herself and she now has side-glance eyes. The last of the Talking dolls were produced in 1972; Talking Busy Barbie #1195, Talking Busy Steffie #1186 and Talking Busy Ken #1196.
What is the Barbie slogan?
Designed by famous doll designer Ruth Handler, and originally given the name Barbara Millicent Roberts, Mattel has used the idea to aspire kids of all ages to be any of the things they want in life, with her famous catchphrase, “you can be anything.”
Who is talking for Barbie?
Meet Erica Lindbeck, the 23-year-old voiceover actress who’s bringing America’s most iconic doll to life.
What was Barbie’s sister’s name?
As of 2021, Barbie has three younger sisters: Skipper, Stacie, and Chelsea. Mattel describes Barbie as strong, confident, and always willing to help her siblings. Kenneth Sean “Ken” Carson (1961–1967, 1969–present) Barbie’s boyfriend and the second character added to the line.
What font is Barbie?
As of 2014, several fonts closely resemble the Barbie logo, a registered trademark of Mattel, Inc., including Brush Script, Barbie Medium Italic and Dollie Script. Because of the logo’s trademark, the exact font used in its creation is not available for public use.