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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
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 Posted - 02/12/2004 : 15:57:46
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This cracked me up. I guess Mattel needs some publicity - but it would have been cooler if Ken had just come out of the closet. We all know the truth - be proud, Ken!
From Yahoo news -
Barbie and Ken 'Split' After 43 Years
Thu Feb 12, 1:04 PM ET
NEW YORK - Just like J.Lo and Ben, the romance is over for Barbie and Ken.
After 43 years as one of the world's prettiest pairs, the perfect plastic couple is breaking up. The couple's "business manager," Russell Arons, vice president of marketing at Mattel, said that Barbie and Ken "feel it's time to spend some quality time — apart."
"Like other celebrity couples, their Hollywood romance has come to an end," said Arons, who quickly added that the duo "will remain friends."
Arons denied that there was any truth to rumors that the breakup was linked to the Cali (as in California) Girl Barbie, arriving in stores now. To better reflect her single status, Cali Barbie will wear board shorts and a bikini top, metal hoop earrings, and have a deeper tan.
This new style already has attracted a new admirer, Blaine the Australian boogie boarder.
Barbie — the most popular fashion doll in the world, according to toy maker Mattel — met Ken on the set of a TV commercial in 1961, and they have been inseparable ever since.
Arons hinted Wednesday that the separation may be partially because of Ken's reluctance to get married. All those bridal Barbie dolls in toy chests around the globe are really just examples of Barbie's wishful thinking, she explained.
Another possible factor is Barbie's career. The doll who was "born" Barbie Millicent Roberts in 1959 has been everything from a rock star to a military medic, and she's currently marketed in more than 150 countries. According to Mattel, every second, three Barbie dolls are sold somewhere in the world.
So where does that leave Ken? Said Arons: "He will head for other waves."
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2004 : 16:16:28
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Originally posted by ramona
So where does that leave Ken? Said Arons: "He will head for other waves."
Sorry Ken.
In division pelagic
You were choragic
"Wir müssen wissen. Wir werden wissen."/"Our house has seven doors, all are green...except one, which is yellow." |
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GypsyDeath
Zapped Profile
3575 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2004 : 16:24:14
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hehehe. I would just like to take this time to sat Ramona, how much I enjoy your posts!
Boys go to Jupiter,Become more stupider,
Girls go to Mars, Become rock stars |
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realmeanmotorscutor
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1764 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2004 : 16:48:32
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monogamy just doesn't sell these day. the kids want action and lots of it.
 "I joined the Cult of Popeye / The CoF required my good eye" |
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
4496 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2004 : 17:51:19
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We all know Ken is gay..why does every Barbie box say 'Ken Comes Seperately'?
Maybe Ken and Blaine will get together, and we can do away with that tramp..
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
3988 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2004 : 20:43:31
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Originally posted by GypsyDeath
hehehe. I would just like to take this time to sat Ramona, how much I enjoy your posts!
Well, I hope you won't sit on me, but I'm glad you enjoy my posts. 
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Malax
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1340 Posts |
Posted - 02/13/2004 : 05:05:01
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I wonder who will get the caravan?
I May've Joined The Cult Of Frank If I Knew What The Balls Was Going On.
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 02/13/2004 : 05:38:50
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Originally posted by ramona
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Originally posted by GypsyDeath
hehehe. I would just like to take this time to sat Ramona, how much I enjoy your posts!
Well, I hope you won't sit on me, but I'm glad you enjoy my posts.
i think a majority of this forum would enjoy it actually....
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GypsyDeath
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Posted - 02/13/2004 : 18:17:25
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Originally posted by benji
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Originally posted by ramona
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Originally posted by GypsyDeath
hehehe. I would just like to take this time to sat Ramona, how much I enjoy your posts!
Well, I hope you won't sit on me, but I'm glad you enjoy my posts.
i think a majority of this forum would enjoy it actually....
"I joined the Cult of Frank / I think that man deserves a DB!"
Hahaha! I knew some one would say that!
Barto might have something to say about that though...probably 'that would be awesome'..haha
Boys go to Jupiter,Become more stupider,
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 02/15/2004 : 19:12:12
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Maybe Barbie finally learned about Ken's affair with Action Man, during his trip to the UK.
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And how does lemur's skin reflect the sea?
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El Barto
= Song DB Master =
USA
4020 Posts |
Posted - 02/15/2004 : 19:16:31
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man, that would be awesome...
oh, i'm so cliche. hehehe
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~
Spain
2674 Posts |
Posted - 02/15/2004 : 19:31:14
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I would expect nothing less than a Male Divorcee House for Ken, complete with barely any crockery, teabags dunked straight in the mug, a waisthigh stack of old newspapers, a Lionel Hutz-type housemate and potted plants in the bathtub.
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"You one of those right wing nut outfits?" inquired the diplomatic Metzger.
Fallopian twinkled. "They accuse us of being paranoids."
"They?" inquired Metzger, twinkling also.
"Us?" asked Oedipa.
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GypsyDeath
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Posted - 02/15/2004 : 19:33:05
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Originally posted by El Barto
man, that would be awesome...
oh, i'm so cliche. hehehe
"Join the Cult of Brit / And let your oral hygiene go out the window."
hahaha!
Boys go to Jupiter,Become more stupider,
Wanna fuck and fight in the basement?
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IceCream
= Quote Accumulator =
USA
1850 Posts |
Posted - 02/15/2004 : 20:07:31
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Maybe Barbie finally learned about Ken's affair with Action Man, during his trip to the UK.
That's funny. |
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