Barbie is all about inclusivity so that little girls could have a doll that looks just like them. Today, they revealed their latest Barbie, and she represents the Down Syndrome community.
Mattel partnered with the National Down Syndrome Society to create the perfect Barbie for them.
Kandi Pickard, president and CEO of the NDSS, explained to Good Morning America how this Barbie Fashionista is different than the other dolls. “The Barbie doll itself is shorter in stature, which is typical for people with Down Syndrome. Has smaller features. You see the almond shaped-eyes. You see the bridge of the nose. There is also a crease in the palm.”
Not only did they design her appearance, but her clothing is also specific for someone with Down’s. The butterflies are the symbol for them, and blue and yellow are their awareness colors. Plus, the charm on her necklace has a meaning too. The three arrows represent the third 21st chromosome that individuals with Down Syndrome have, and they point outwards to represent rising up and moving forward.
She is a special doll, and little girls and big girls like me will want to own her. And she only costs $10.99, and you can purchase her online at the Barbie site. I want one so badly, but I don’t want to take it away from someone who really needs it.
This Barbie has touched my heart. So much so that it brought happy tears to my eyes. I am so thrilled that children with Down Syndrome can have a doll that looks just like them. Thank you to Barbie for including her in your line of Barbies with special needs.
It is so important. The more we incorporate everyone into our children’s lives, the more willing they will be to accept others.
There are only two more episodes until we say goodbye to The Goldbergs on May 3rd. But a piece of the show could live on with you forever. That is because Propstore Auction is auctioning off 103 props from the ’80s-based sitcom’s decade of filming.
That’s right. There is a lot of ’80s nostalgia there because you could own toys like a stuffed E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial doll, G.I. Joe sets or Teddy Ruxpin, an Atari game console, a Garfield phone, collectibles such as baseball and Garbage Pail cards, lots and lots of clothes, costumes from the era including a Mork from Ork one, and so much more for the Gen Xer in your life.
And they even have stuff from the real Goldberg family. Beverly Goldberg says that some of her personal sweaters she gave to show are also part of the auctions.
And most of the lots start at $100. So, save up because the last day to bid is May 15th. And if anyone wants to buy me something, I would love the ’80s phones. They are so totally tubular!
John Stamos seemed like the nice guy on Full House. But behind the scenes, he was a real bastard. That is because the actor told Josh Peck, his TV son, on the podcast Good Guys that he got the 11-month-old Olsen twins fired from the pilot of Full House.
What? So you know if the first episode where Joey and Uncle Jessie try to change Michelle’s diapers? Well, Mary Kate and Ashley wouldn’t stop crying, and he couldn’t deal with it. Therefore, Stamos told the higher-ups, “This is not going to work.” So, they got rid of them.
And then, they hired two redheaded twins. Well, Stamos hated them (and their looks) even more than Olsens’ crying. So, after a few days of working with them, he told them to bring back the Olsen girls. And the rest is sitcom history.
Who knew Stamos was such a dick? But he was. I wonder if his real son, Billy, was a crier because that would be total karma if he were.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle went to the LA Lakers vs Memphis Grizzles game yesterday, and they got caught on the NBA Kiss Cam. So you would think they would kiss? They did not.
When TAFKAP Harry went in for the sweet moment that the whole arena wanted to see, his wife of almost 5 years turned away and laughed. And all he could do was make that well this awkward face. Because that is precisely what it was.
C’mon Meghan, you were an actress, not a good one, but an actress. Therefore, you know how to put on a show. So do it. How hard is it to fake a kiss? I guess it is really hard because you didn’t do it here.
