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A Brief History of Barbie
Season 1
Episode 45
Published 2 years, 10 months ago
Description
In this bonus episode we’re telling you our sometimes troubling childhood relationship with dolls and giving you a brief history of the doll of all dolls— Barbie.
From her German Lilli doll roots to her status as a global icon, Barbie has come a long way since she was created by Ruth Handler in 1959 and she has had a lasting and divisive impact on popular culture.
And if haunted dolls are your thing- we talk about those too
With Barbiecore on the rise and the release of Barbie The Movie, Barbie's legacy remains strong. After all, she's more than just a doll – she's an idea, a symbol, an astronaut, an Olympian, she’s been president— she forever retains a perfect arch with her perfect plastic feet, she’s a blank slate, an icon— she’s everything.
(original release date April 2nd, 2023)
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From her German Lilli doll roots to her status as a global icon, Barbie has come a long way since she was created by Ruth Handler in 1959 and she has had a lasting and divisive impact on popular culture.
And if haunted dolls are your thing- we talk about those too
With Barbiecore on the rise and the release of Barbie The Movie, Barbie's legacy remains strong. After all, she's more than just a doll – she's an idea, a symbol, an astronaut, an Olympian, she’s been president— she forever retains a perfect arch with her perfect plastic feet, she’s a blank slate, an icon— she’s everything.
(original release date April 2nd, 2023)
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/broads-next-door--5803223/support.