Do men want Barbie?

I just posted this on my blog (http://ethony.blogspot.com) and I was wondering what you all think about this?

I am not saying this is how I feel to start some major feminist wars or anything I actually believe it through my experiences and observations.

Thoughts?

Tags: Barbie, Dating, Men, Relationships, Women

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Permalink Reply by Katie Weber on April 24, 2011 at 8:54pm

I think it's all relative. I think Barbie is the standard of what society things is "prettiest at the moment. Barbie's figure has changed as times have changes, as have her clothes, her hair, her facial features.

The way I see it, if you went back to the 1800's and asked a man "Would you like to date a malnourished woman with plastic inserts in her breasts." He would have replied: "What's plastic?" But that's the norm now.

Whether all men think want this or not, I cannot say. I think there is probably a small part in every man's brain that wants the prettiest thing on his arm to show off to his buddies. But aren't we girls the same way in a sense? Even if every man thinks, in some small way, that this is pretty; if he choses to be with you, and treats you well and is sincere, then I think he's a good man. It shouldn't matter. I mean, if a girl dates someone who isn't the best looking guy, she can still look at Hugh Jackman or Matthew McConaughey and think "Damn, he's fine!" I don't think it's any different for guys.

Okay. Rant over.

Simply Kate

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Permalink Reply by Shelly on April 24, 2011 at 9:13pm

I think people give way too much power to a doll.

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Permalink Reply by Ethony on April 24, 2011 at 9:56pm

I didn't mean it in a literal sense I just meant it in a overall sense. Guys clearly can't date a 11inch doll, well they could but it would be a bit sick

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Permalink Reply by Shelly on April 24, 2011 at 10:07pm

I know that. But to think that all men want this perfect woman just seems ridiculous.

I think it's a mixture of this picture, and last week seeing that "life size" Barbie last week on the news. (In case you haven't heard of this) It just seems like Barbie is always there for the blame...people feel the need to blame a doll.

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Permalink Reply by Sweeney on April 25, 2011 at 12:21am

I agree - I feel like Barbie often gets thrown out there as the most readily available scapegoat for an assortment of female-body-image-issues. I groan a little whenever I hear Barbie brought up in an argument. Leave the damned doll alone.

Not that I'm trying to jump down the OPs throat, as this is digressing from what you were attempting to discuss...I just couldn't resist.

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Permalink Reply by Nic Lake on April 24, 2011 at 9:57pm

The stereotype on "barbies" are that she's a 10 in looks, and a 1 for brains. Most guys would want to throw down in bed with that, but as far as a keeper... that depends on the guy. Some guys like the "dumb girls", because then they feel they can just get away with whatever they want, and don't have to worry about being held accountable for anything.

Me? I like a woman that can keep me on my toes mentally, can understand my thoughts and musings, and is, essentially, my best friend. Anything less is a waste of my time in terms of a relationship.

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Permalink Reply by Tim King on April 25, 2011 at 6:35am

Seconded.

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Permalink Reply by Jex Mix on April 30, 2011 at 3:29pm

Thats kind of funny seeing are Barbie clearly has more brains than Ken since she has been everything under the sun as far as job go. What has Ken been doing with his life lately?