« Blogs I Like | Main | You Will Feel Better About Yourself and Your Illness »

October 19, 2006

Comments

William

I'm so happy to see Breast Cancer Barbie. I know that beneith the yards of tulle beats the heart of a bald-headed American girl, her hair lost to chemo.

But my question is, where's the bald-headed Ken doll? Ken has always been Barbie's most faithful friend and supporter. I think it's time he went back to his roots and grabbed his razor and shaved his head in solidarity.

Alex Roberts

Some residual $$ from these individual schemes (pink soup, pink Barbies, etc.) land with the SGK foundation, ACS, etc., yet Ms Ehrenreich points to a widespread resistance to research into human-made environmental chemical and mutagenic causes. Are there any research groups or foundations you've come across that are changing this--illuminating bio-chemical causal factors?

Amen on Barbie too--she was already hard enough on women's self esteem before going pink. Prosthetic Barbie has a nice ring to it.

Kerry

Thank you for educating about this abhorrence.

It never ceases to amaze me the stupidity and tactlessness of marketing execs. What a joke. Mattel should be ashamed.

darlean

At Safeway this week, you are asked again and again to donate a dollar to Breast Cancer. I donate to Lung Cancer, not only because my gramma has it, but because it kills more women that Breast Cancer. I was looked upon like a weirdo when I said this in response to the 5th request to donate that week.

Thank you for such a cheeky article!

sarah

I just found your blog the other day when I googled "I hate pink" for something I was writing about how everything for girls is pink. I love your snarky sense of humour and the way you cut through b.s. THANK YOU. My partner has chronic pain and writes a blog you might enjoy:
http://www.chronicholiday.blogspot.com

Her take on the clueless things people say to those who are ill. Anyway, thanks for making my day.

breast cancer

Thank you for for this info

hamamelis virginiana

I really love the way you are writing. You have a bitter-sweet irony that goes perfect with the subjects you choose. Anyway, it’s informative too, because for me it’s the first time when I find out these things about breast cancer. Good Job!

Paige

Jeanne,
My initial take on this post was that you had made up "Breast Cancer Barbie" and that this was an "Onion" style social commentary. I am still struggling to get my mind around the fact that she's for real. I liked my initial image of you making little pink Barbie outfits and tiny fake breasts better.

Jeanne Sather

Paige--it is pretty wild, isn't it? But I did make up Prostate Cancer Ken.

Here's the link:

http://www.assertivepatient.com/2007/10/prostate-canc-3.html

Jeff T

I saw this doll at Walmart a few years back. Every since I saw this doll I was like they have gone to far. I once participate with the Susan Komen walks, not after seeing this doll. I was so offended, I thought to myself does she come with detachable parts? Where is Aids Ken does he come with detachable leasions? Arthritis Barbie? Foster child Skipper? etc etc etc... If Matel is going to make one doll they need to make one for every cause, Matel took it way to far this time. What do little kids think when they see these dolls. I want an Aids Ken or a breast cancer Barbie? I dont think so, I however do believe there may be a place to sell them for a learning tool but not in main stream America. Maybe a Breast Cancer store etc.

Jennifer Fink

What a wonderfully powerful post. I come from a strong family history of breast cancer, and each year, I am a little more offended by the sea of pink. That's for telling it like it is.

Verify your Comment

Previewing your Comment

This is only a preview. Your comment has not yet been posted.

Working...
Your comment could not be posted. Error type:
Your comment has been saved. Comments are moderated and will not appear until approved by the author. Post another comment

The letters and numbers you entered did not match the image. Please try again.

As a final step before posting your comment, enter the letters and numbers you see in the image below. This prevents automated programs from posting comments.

Having trouble reading this image? View an alternate.

Working...

Post a comment

Comments are moderated, and will not appear until the author has approved them.

My Photo
Blog powered by TypePad

google search