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Whatever happened to Barbie’s feet? Podiatrists studied 2,750 dolls to find out
Soon, we had designed a research project to study the feet of Barbie dolls on the market from her launch in 1959 to June 2024. That’s 2,750 Barbies in all. In our study published today, we found a ...
Scientists confirm woke change made to Barbie over the course of 35 years - so did you notice it?
Barbie's looks have been tweaked over the years to reflect societal shifts, but a study reveals that one subtle change has ...
Is Barbie’s Empowerment Tied to the Angle of Her Feet?
Researchers in Australia found that the doll’s feet have, over time, gone from arched to flat — a shift that correlates with ...
Barbies today are much less likely to be on their tip-toes than in past decades
According to a new study, the proportion of Barbie-brand dolls with the toy's iconic tip-toe posture has dropped over time.
Pop singer upsets fans after changing body-positive song to reference plastic surgery
Meghan Trainor changed one of the lyrics in her 2014 song “All About That Bass” during her performance at iHeartRadio’s KIIS-FM Wango Tango at Huntington Beach, Cali. Trainor changed the original ...