I think they do that to make our generation sound crazy and unreasonable, they only give the loudest, most annoying people a voice on purpose. Their trying to paint us all the same for some reason, when really less than 5% of the young generation gives a fuck abt Barbie’s.
I was thinking the same. They will go through a comment section and find literally the only one negative comment out of thousands and make a whole story out it.
Perfectly concise and precise 😊 I’d wager none of the complaints were initiated by the kids. Some of them might have been influenced by a parent (who was influenced heavily by the nearest Karen; they’re very prone to being offended on behalf of other people who weren’t / aren’t offended ) lol ….sheesh, I wonder how many other brunettes (the majority of the populations in which Barbie is popular) lost their potential for greater greatness because Barbie was always blonde. When she had “friends” as dolls they were brunette, had shorter hair, plainer clothes- Rrrrraaaawwwwrrrrrr! Time to riot!
These things typically get criticized by people outside of the group they represent, while those that it *does* represent are usually so excited to finally have one that they feel a full connection with.
Exactly, people be offended and commenting on stuff that don't even involve them. Reminds me of this one video where this guy wasn't Mexican himself but dressed up as a stereotypical Mexican, and went to a college campus to ask what they thought of his outfit. None of these people were Mexican themselves and were like "oh since you're not from that culture yourself, your outfit is cultural appropriation, it's offensive to me and others." Same guy went more downtown wearing the same exact outfit. Funny thing is absolutely none of the actual Mexican people were offended by his outfit, if anything they complimented it saying it looked nice.
Exactly. You can't please everyone, they could have a 100% accurate representation and people would still be upset. Had they not done their research or worked with the organization, it'd be different. But they did what they could. The alternative is to not have any doll and that's not better.
I saw a video where a little girl with down syndrome was gifted this doll and She was so happy She was hugging the doll and I had tears just by seeing how beautiful that is and She just was not leaving her doll
@@RockstarGacha69 so sick of those kinds of liberals. Also reminds me of liberals who parroted Biden saying many blacks can’t get id cards, so it’s racist to have voting laws requiring id cards. Meanwhile RUclips streamers hit the pavement asking black people on the street if they have an id and if they know of any black person without an id. They all had one and said it was racist to assume such a thing.
Yes. I see it constantly and it’s infuriating. I see people flip out for disabled people and I’m like excuse me but I don’t agree and didn’t ask for your help thanks worry about things that actually apply to you please.
@@smithamy1982 was just about to comment this. It's ridiculous to get offended on behalf of a group of people who weren't even offended in the first place
They didn't just pull something out of their plastic asses. The attention to detail is so sweet. I'm glad they did their best and I appreciate that they are making a large variety of dolls now.
Actually there are better dolls (not Barbie ones), well figures really, that have a realistic resemblance, like to actors who portrayed a comic book character..with some being sold as dolls for kids.
@@AvaAdore-wx5ggits fine to have realistic dolls just like its fine to have cartoony dolls. Its important they are including people with different conditions, different colors, and body types. There is nothing wrong with a cartoony doll, they still look like people.
@@AvaAdore-wx5gg whats the difference between realistic dolls and unrealistic? Usually they are cartoony lol. Barbie is cartoony. It's okay for her to be because it's fantasy, also it's hard to make realistic dolls
Yeah. Representation is really nice and cool and necessary, but i wish people used their brains and got off their high horses and came back to the ground. :)
💀 exactly none of the dolls look accurate to real people that’s the point there dolls the black dolls literally look like Barbie with brown skin and braids … I think that doll a decent representation
As someone who worked with special needs kindergartners as a helper teacher, seeing that little girl be so happy to see that doll made me tear up a little. That was so cute
I work with a toddler who has down syndrome, and this doll looks like a grown up version of my little girl. When they showed the barbie, it brought ME a big smile to my face. I hope it could make her mom smile too. Now am scared of buying it for her 😅😅😅😅
Likely one of the first times a big company put out a doll that includes them. They have been working on being more inclusive, with black friends, several different younger aged siblings, a wider range of Kens, and finally those who aren't black, white, or "absolutely perfect." I was thrilled seeing (in person) a wider range of Barbie/Ken dolls at a Wal-Mart.
Exactly. THEIR feedback matters. Not some keyboard warriors who think they know everything. I’m a speech pathologist who has worked with kids with Down Syndrome and I think the doll is great.
Seeing that little girl smiling while holding the doll warmed my heart. It made me happy to see that she had a doll she could relate to. people can’t ever just be happy, no matter what they’ll find a reason to whine and complain. Matel literally teamed up with the National Down Syndrome Society and yet they’re claiming they’re making fun of down syndrome.
I'm honestly confused how they got "making fun of" out of this... Barbie's don't look like real people (hence why so many have had dramatic plastic surgery to look like them) so does that mean Barbie's are making fun of women?? So dumb
basically what happens with almost anything that has representation, or its just people who don't have someone they don't know with down syndrome or dont have it themselves and are just one of those people who speak for people they think are "offended" instead of letting people that have the thing speak their own voice.
I've come to realise people like to complain just to complain. They have no real interest nor knowledge in the topic, they just want to complain about it. Shifting the goalpost is another good one of these kinds of people, I once saw a guy complaining on a video where a guy got this girl's Snapchat and said she was "too easy" for giving it to him so quickly, same guy under a different reply then complained that women are too difficult/disinterested in men asking them out so women should be more lenient and understanding and just give a guy a chance etc. People just like to complain so they can complain. And I imagine the moral posturing they seem to always be accompanied with gives them quite a high lol. Even better if they're acknowledged.
Yep that's it. Sometimes it's very evident that the "representation" is just a bunch of harmful stereotypes(for example the way Autism or schizophrenia is usually portrayed in media)and thus worthy of criticism, but this one ain't it. It's accurate and respectful in the way that it has typical DS features that are recognizable, but not exaggerated. Many ppl pretend to be open-minded and pro-diversity for brownie points when in reality they really aren't.
@@TomokoHimekohero syndrome or white knight syndrome- i used to suffer this kind of mindset (ofc i changed) and whenever i went to the "defense" of minorities, i mostly didnt do it for them, i did it for me- i FELT good. now of course i still stand by minorities, but don't speak over them or assume anything without proper discussion first.
That's what you get for pandering to these people. Barbie didn't just hold out a finger, but an entire hand to these people and they not only took the whole arm, but they ate the entire body.
Charley Sadly. Australia’s Kmart down syndrome dolls were relentlessly mocked and laughed at by the public. Not sure if the reaction was from people who have had no experience with DS and, therefore, cruelly making fun of the condition or it’s people who have experience with it and they were offended by the doll’s appearance.🤷🏼♀️
People forget that one doll can’t include every possible feature that a person with Down syndrome can have. They picked the most common ones so people can see it and immediately know what it is.
And they even partnered with the national Down syndrome society. It wasn’t like they googled images or asked AI to create a Down syndrome Barbie….there was thoughtful intention behind it and I think it was executed very well.
Plus, you could tell just by the reactions of those little girls that this is a positive thing. They were clearly overjoyed to have a Barbie that looks like them 💗
Exactly. Since the, started rhis diversity bullshit, every Karen complains that something isn't right, something is missing. "Yeah, uh... You don't have schizophrenia Barbie, why doesn't the Barbie have one eye, because there are people who lost their eye, why is she not blue haired and having 121 kg?
All these comments are exactly what I was thinking. 1. They partnered with the National Down Syndrome Society… that’s a pretty good start to say the least. 2. People with Down Syndrome seemed to really love the Barbie (at least from the clips here). 3. It’s supposed to be Barbie with Down Syndrome. But Barbie can be any skin tone, hair color, eye color, hight, body shape, etc etc etc. And people with Down Syndrome can be any skin tone, hair color, eye color, hight, body shape, etc etc etc. But they made generic Barbie (white, blond, blue eyes, etc) with Down Syndrome. If you’re gonna be mad, just ask for more ethnicities for the Down Syndrome doll instead of getting upset about the doll’s mere existence. This is just the start to the inclusivity. They don’t have every possible human being in existence made as a Barbie, so chill out.
i do think they could have made the cheeks more pronounced, a lot of down syndrome people seem to have really pronounced cheeks, i think it would have made the doll just that tiny bit more true to life, she is beautiful otherwise!
You know what’s messed up? More than likely, the people that complained don’t have Down Syndrome & don’t have family members with Down Syndrome. They’re just upset that there is another inclusive doll on the market. But you know what speaks volumes? Watching these sweet children with the same condition accepting these dolls & feeling loved, appreciated & like they’re not alone. That’s what Mattel is doing & I think that’s one of the most beautiful things about the Barbie World 💖
There are people bitching about representation bad in this comment section which makes me so sad. Someone straight up said “well I don’t have a doll like me and I’m fine so why should anyone else be represented!” like hun if you’re that pressed about disabled kids seeing a doll like them, you are clearly not fine lmao
@@supotter377some people just can’t find it in themselves to happy for others, such miserable existences they must live, not being able to find joy and whimsy in seeing other people happy.
@@supotter377Here a fact for you. companies don't care. all they care about is money. That inclusiveness is $ signs to them. Look at Disney. add black character to make money. But remove them off the poster when shipped off to China. add a female character to make money. But never do anything with the character. People eat this up and you don't care you are being used. They want your money. nothing else.
As someone with autism, if someone gave me a Barby with autism we would be very grateful and happy assuming it was a realistic portrayal, and autism speaks was not involved with the design (since they are not liked among autistic adults for spreading misinformation and harming autistic children). Personally, as an adult wizard as well, we make magical dolls called Poppits. We have a magical doll who we take everywhere with us as much as we can, he's our comfort object, and we do everything together. He is my personal guardian companion. He takes care of me and protects me.
I'm a twitter user too , but I don't really take part in these kind of controversies(which they are not ) I'm on the art sid of it. (And let me tell you ,it's also getting really toxic or I guess it was?) Sorry for my eng , it's not my first language 😓
This wouldn't be the first time an article or video suggested that X caused some huge controversy or backlash. And then the "controversy" was a small handful of salty comments on Twitter.
It is cool and keep in mind that if one of their dolls lost them money they would drop that line, the way budlight beer abandoned Dylan Mulvany to the wolves. Big companies' purpose is profit, & so far the variety they offer brings them profit. they don't care about social awareness the way they care about money.
@@HolographicCathawk- was she crying for joy or was she upset about the doll’s appearance? Just wondering if this video’s assessment is correct or not. Thanks.
Mattel literally partnered with a down syndrome group they weren't making fun of people with down syndrome. Nothing about her looked like it was a mockery. There's only so much a doll can portray.
There are some pink butterflies, though not many. But then again you don't have to wear butterflies to have down syndrome so the dress pattern doesn't really matter all that much. If anything they seem to have tried quite hard to get it don't well
@@T13GUY ah yes I see now. It's very subtle. But yeah it does seem like they did their due diligence when making this particular doll. I don't see anything wrong with it and I don't see why anyone would have a problem with it
My mom and I actually bought this doll for one of my mom’s coworkers daughters. She has down syndrome and absolutely loves barbie dolls. The first thing we thought to do was buy the doll for her, but then I brought up the idea of her not understanding it, and her parents finding it rude of us to do that. My mom asked her dad about what he thought about it and he said she would live having a doll like that. We ended up buying it for her and my mom gave it to her father at work the next day. I received a card from her saying she was very happy to have gotten it. So overall, I don’t think it matters what the people think, I think it matter what the people with down syndrome think. If they like it and are happy to have a doll that represents them, don’t take that away from them.
I'm disabled, growing up the only way to get a doll or toy in a wheelchair was to pay hundreds of pounds for a custom one. There were barely any disabled characters and I never saw a single one in a cartoon. Last week I bought a barbie in a wheelchair for £13 and a bunch of the cartoons my little brothers watch include characters in wheelchairs, even if it's just as someone passing in the background it makes a difference. The 8 year old me that felt like a freak and was embarrassed to need her chair needed these things, the 23 year old me that gets to see them is so happy other little girls and boys will get to see them. Representation matters.
This comment is so important as someone who’s also a couple minorities! It’s difficult not having that sense of being seen by others, except in a negative light or just. as more of a moral lesson, as opposed to a person who just exists
@docdoc.4500 this might sound shocking, but I never took for granted the fact that all the blonde, blue eyed barbies looked like us growing up. I did wonder what other kids did. And we also got other dolls to play with to diversify our doll population.
Yes! That is wonderful and 100% should be available! I think that it’s not possible for a company to do every single individual characteristic. I think they (as a company) are trying very hard but each person is unique and as long as they are representing I think it’s cool. I don’t mind that they don’t have a Barbie that has leukemia. It’s gotta stop someplace. I’m just proud that they are including many different dolls.❤
@@kebert2thumbsupyeah, I remember as a kid I'd have one barbie and mix them with some myscene and bratz dolls and whatever else I found that had different body types and skin tones. I remember having a barbie that lost her arm below the elbow joint and she was my favourite because she was disabled. (I wasn't disabled as a kid, I still wanted diverse stories) I remember cutting their hair, and drawing in birthmarks. Kids aren't having diversity shoved into their play, we've always done this ourselves and it's really cool that matel is validating it.
I'm Karen! There's no such doll. If it were, she'd be black, intelligent, faithful, and caring. I'm also bold, and life has taught me my imperfections over and over. I'm probably just like you.
@@karenhuff2777 not people with the name. Entitled people who think they can boss around whoever to get their way. It’s a nickname that the internet has given them.
“We want more realistic dolls” Mattel: gives realistic dolls, including dolls with disabilities “You’re just mocking people” People will never be happy. I think the only happiness that matters regarding the doll though is that they children are happy. The barbie isn’t mocking them, she’s representing them. She’s the Barbie who’s “just like me”, which I feel most could assume would be a child’s perfect Barbie
Yep. It's like when people moaned that Barbie was too feminine, but at the same time they mocked and avoided Barbie dolls that were more tomboyish and non-traditional. There's no pleasing some people, cuz all they want to do is complain all time :/
I think this is adorable. People with downs cannot help their condition. The fact that there’s a Barbie with downs would definitely boost their confidence
if they made the doll hyper-accurate then people would still be calling it a mockery. The doll is adorable and a beautiful step into having more Down-Syndrome awareness & appreciation
I’m betting the people who complained don’t have Down syndrome at all or know anyone with it. This doll is beautiful and inclusive and the haters need not buy it
Down syndrome folks are kinda like little people, they are way above that petty whiney woe is me stufff because they know they are way above it so capitalist pigs have a hard time using them for do their do good marketing
@@average_mousethey literally worked with a community of people with down syndrome to create such a doll. Did u even finish the vid or just blab whatever comes to mind.
@@dollswood8724wasn’t it originally for girls tho, to show them they can do whatever they put their mind to ? I think recently it’s become a thing of anyone can play with Barbies but yk
@@dollswood8724um no? Well yes but originally no. It was a girl's toy that's still targeted towards a young female audience. Boys can still play with barbies and that's completely fine, but it was originally a girls toy. We aren't talking about modern standards right now.
Its realistic enough. Down kids go trough hard times. I hope when they play they forget about their sorrows. Down is not only having the down syndrome face. It's also having heart troubles and allot of people with down have heart surgery scars. There is love enough for this Barbie in the down community just the way she is.
i don’t know much about down syndrome so i could very easily be wrong, but i don’t understand what else mattel could have done to make her more realistic. if the down syndrome society themselves approved it, idk what else people are wanting
The thing is the people who are complaining don’t even have Down syndrome, and everyone who likes it does have it. I think that everyone should just BUD OUT.
@@zuzuo.0754I suspect a good chunk of the criticisms made weren't done in good faith. Not that you're not allowed to criticize, but I struggle to see what could possibly be considered controversial about the doll.
@@geekmyths my sister has down syndrome and the doll is perfect, I didn't expect this barbie would have so much details that are the syndrome's characteristics. I bet the people who are complaining don't even know someone with Down and I believe some of these criticism are bigoted tbh
I recently saw a video of a girl with down syndrome crying after receiving one of these because she was so happy. mattel partnered with people down down syndrome to make dolls for people with down syndrome. nothing offensive about it. people just have savior complexes, which leads to further infantilization of disabled people.
I remember meeting a lady in the store a few months back who was so excited to be able to buy this for her daughter because her daughter had down syndrome and she said that her daughter was happy to finally have a doll that looked like her.
“This doll is making fun of people with Down’s Syndrome…” That is the best example I’ve ever seen of people desperate to be offended, desperate to be the victim, desperate to have something to complain about. How absolutely ridiculous.
Maybe they are uncomfortable with representation, so they are complaining that “It doesn’t accurately portray blah blah blah…” as a bias for their internalized hate. Idk tho i’m just stating my opinion.
@@KattReenOkay well I'm a teenager. That's good and all but: *Here's the best thing to do* when it comes to a doll company, partnering with a literal society for down syndrome, to make accurate physical details on these dolls: *Sit back and not say shit about it, bc I don't have as much knowledge as literal [professionals from a Down Syndrome Society and Foundation]*
People don’t know how to how to form constructive criticism… they could’ve just shared the opinion that certain aspects could’ve been executed better and explain why. We all have different experiences and perspectives. But instead, people love to go for "anything that isn’t perfect must have been done maliciously".
i saw a video about a girl with down syndrome getting this barbie for the first time. she started crying because she was so happy to finally have a doll that really looked like her. she said, “it looks like me!” in such a happy voice edit: gosh some of yall are writing whole college essays in the replies
I grew up in the 60s and 70s. Barbie was wonderful and iconic to me. She was the epitome of beauty to me with her perfect face and hair and perfect clothes. Barbie did not have any negative effects on me whatsoever. I loved playing with Barbie and I played with her to an age that was probably older than most people did. I have very fond memories of playing barbies.. I was thinking of buying some barbies now and I am deep into adulthood.
Barbie often doesn’t remember a “real” person. They’re dolls, they aren’t meant to look like replicas of people. The dolls are meant to spark imagination and indulge in fashion.
❤so true.every original item, dolls people, etc are being cloned. Nothing is original in this world any longer... Except Jesus Christ. AMEN hallelujah.
@@leesmith2300That had nothing to do with the comment bruh. I get that you love Jesus but he has nothing to do with this conversation, and bringing religion into things where it is extraneous is just weird. I’m all for anyone believing what they wish as long as it isn’t harmful, but there’s a time/place.
@@spunchflopbadpantsSo I pulled the articles and it looks Like they are offended that she IS cute. Apparently they made her TOO pretty and thus unrealistic (in their eyes). I was disgusted paraphrasing what they said so I’m not sure why they can’t see how foul what they are saying is 🤦🏽♀️
@@AKAClaudiaSo they're basically saying people with down syndrome can't be pretty? Absolutely disgusting. I have friends with down syndrome and they're gorgeous! I've seen plenty of people with down syndrome that are absolutely beautiful! So why is it a problem that she's pretty? God people make no sense.
I really think the people that are complaining are the same type of people that tend to be little people with DS and treat them like they don't have any emotional intelligence
@@sagedill5993Because it can't possibly be people with Downs syndrome voicing concerns. No no, it's obviously just a Karen 🙄 Us disabled people are *also* allowed to have criticism about our representation.
@@mx.menacing let's be real though. Most of the people who are mad over something are always white knights who try to speak for a community they aren't apart of, especially on Twitter.
The first step of self esteem is facing truth. This outrage has less to do with the doll and more to do with internally how the person feels. Because no one in a wheelchair got offended and no vitiligo person threw a fit
@@nadinehope3920 exactly when do people with Down syndrome get representation in a positive way? Not often Barbie is supposed to be about representation thats what she’s always been
My favorite Barbie as a kid was Pilot Barbie because she came with short hair, and I had short hair. Looked nothing like her otherwise, but that little thing made me feel seen. Kids are just looking to feel seen, and even if the representation isn't perfect, it's often enough for a child. I appreciate that Mattel is letting kids see a part of themselves in their dolls
My six-year-old daughter has Down syndrome and I thought it was beautiful. My daughter has those incredible almond shape eyes, she has that same lovely body type and she wears her foot orthotics every single day. It’s a genuine look at Down syndrome and I know that Jessica would look at that doll with a sense of inclusion. Just as a typical child, my daughter deserves the opportunity to feel seen and celebrated!❤
I hope your daughter is able to get her hands on this doll, can't help but notice the people praising the doll are those with down syndrome or friends/family with down syndrome and the people hating on it don't seem to have any connection at all
The way you praise her gorgeous eyes just shows the abundance of love for your baby ❤ I am happy that you felt it was a kind and validating portrayal, of the stunning unique beauty of those with Down Syndrome! I hope if she does get this doll that it helps her never forget to love what makes her, her!
@@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621 Truer words never been spoken. 90% of the articles online dedicated to autism are just egotistic parents blabbering about how difficult and challenging it is to raise an autistic child, there was pretty much no real talk from autistic people until social media, same thing for any other sort of disabled or neurodivergent ppl. I'm angry this shit persists to this day, but at least now ppl can express themselves freely and find a community
@@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621but those children looked thrilled. They aren’t incapacitated and can show and communicate their own emotions. Why can’t they speak for themselves? Let them have their joy
@@GW-gz8jh haven't you seen alot of videos featuring people with down syndrome? They have trouble speaking clearly, but abled people still have no right to be speaking for them whatever! You may see it as "joy" but there is alot more that only disabled people can see to this
Mattel: *literally collaborates with the NDSS to make the doll as accurate and meaningful as possible* Random Twitter user (who most likely doesn’t have the condition): …nah
Reminds me of the Twitter users who got offended by Kaya the Nez Perce American Girl doll, because they thought her regalia looked like some generic stereotypical Native American Halloween costume. American Girl collaborated for 5 years with the Nez Perce tribe to make Kaya, her regalia, and her books as culturally and historically accurate as possible. They even made her the only AG doll with a closed mouth instead of a slightly open one, since exposing teeth the way the other dolls do is rude in Nez Perce culture. But noooooo, carefully researched historically accurate regalia designed by actual Nez Perce people apparently is offensive and stereotypical according to Twitter...🙄
Only people with down syndrome have the right to accept or refuse this doll. Others should'nt say anything about it, it's not their place to judge something that has nothing to do with them
My sister was pen with Turner Syndrome in the 50’s. She endured 50 years of societal abuse before she passed away. She was beautiful and had a magnificent singers voice. She would have loved the way things are now and had the kind of spirit to have tried many things, she probably could have won Americas got talent and had a better life while paving the way for others. RIP Heather ❤❤❤❤❤
@@capnphuktard5445i mean society at large is very ableist and dislikes disabled people in general so while some disabilities are more accepted for example a wheelchair user it's not the same for other conditions that are more obvious (though no everyone presents the same) like downs. And if you read her comment you'd see she said in the 50s. People now are JUST starting to feel comfortable enough to talk about ADHD and Autism.
@@aveganeverywhere I heard somewhere that Barbie’s center of gravity is so far off from a human because of her freakishly long legs and short torso that if she were a real person she’d have to walk on all fours. 😂
@@batacumba yes exactly. The media likes to claim that people get eating disorders from looking at Barbie and then they force characters to say things like that in movies but the truth is I've never met one person who looked at Barbie and felt less attractive. Maybe a photoshopped magazine with an actual person behind it but not a Barbie doll.
It looks well thought out. Now they should release ones in different skin tones. I'm glad that Mattel is at least attempting to be more inclusive with its designs. This is progress. People should be happy.
Yeah it’s one thing if it’s unrealistic and making fun of people with Down syndrome, but it’s pretty realistic, and nobody I’ve seen with Down syndrome is complaining
True! They can and should make more variations. In terms of making one doll represent an entire group of people, I think it's hard to realize how difficult it is to transfer real-life features and proportions onto a tiny face (that gets screen printed over and over) and a small plastic frame. I think they did well with what the end result was, but of course there's always room for more. I can definitely see there being more variations in the future. I believe Barbie released more accurate versions of their doll wheelchairs after critiques from real people, and they're now as realistic as they can be while still being compatible with the dolls they make (still waiting for motorized wheelchairs though). I'm excited to see more diversity roll out in the future!
@@pineappleshavepeelings definitely! There is always room for improvement. This is just their first go. I can't wait to see how many more inclusive dolls come out.
@@yuri-sama.questionmark they are a wee bit confused and they don't have the right spirits to actually take any attempt at representation unfortunately
I love that Mattel is making more inclusive Barbie’s!!! But When are they gonna make a Barbie with eyeglasses that go on the Barbie’s face and not their head-😭
People calling for a "better" redesign are accidentally being ableist themselves. Like, wtf else you want the doll to look like, do you want her drooling or doing other ableist stereotypical things? Is she not "down syndromed" enough to them? They literally partnered with a national group dedicated to spreading DS awareness. The doll looks amazing and people who received the doll with DS are happy with its design. What other people want is invalid and speaking over those people hardcore.
i think that all of these changes are positive and help little kids everywhere feel better about themselves. someone’s gonna be mad no matter what you do.
I hope you do! I've been a collector for several years now, and the dolls are more diverse than ever before. Definitely check out other collectors' collections to learn about the hobby~
I wish you many happy moments in your adulthood with the thing that u deserved as a kid. Dolls bring me and many others so much joy and I hope u find that too! ❤
I loved the Skipper (early teens) doll Mom gave me. She was short, because she hadn’t hit a growth spurt, her feet looked oddly-big (kids have big feet) and she’s flat-chested. When we got a modern Skipper outfit for her, I could not stop laughing! Our 1970s Skipper was too small for the modern Skipper clothes! The shoes kept falling off, the shirt wouldn’t stay on both shoulders, the overall legs had to be rolled up, and the hat kept falling over her eyes! It ended up being perfect, though. What 12 or 13yo has clothes that actually fit perfectly? They’re too big or too small!
I can't say whether it's a good doll as I'm not into dolls, but I don't see what's wrong with releasing other versions alongside this one! it's nice to have a variety of options :)
@@LeisureLizardI understand that her experience isn't everyone's, but my mother has vitiligo and she isn't insecure about it at all. Then again, she never was lol. Anyways, at least there are some people who don't mind having it. That said, my mom is Caucasian, so I imagine the condition is much tougher for people with darker skin tones.
I think a Down syndrome Barbie is a wonderful idea. The reaction of a little girl with down’s syndrome when seeing this doll is priceless. I work in retail and I was restocking some toys when I saw a mom and a little girl with Down syndrome looking to pick out a toy for her birthday. The mom pointed out the new Barbie and the little girl got so excited. She was tickled pink.
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From the thumbnail i thought they were going to show case the plus size model, as part of realistic body types. This is still good :)
@@they.luv.gabbbbbssss No one cares
@@Eduardo_EspinozaI care
Same :)@@Ivy_the_therain
Media should stop referring one person complaining as backlash.
I think they do that to make our generation sound crazy and unreasonable, they only give the loudest, most annoying people a voice on purpose. Their trying to paint us all the same for some reason, when really less than 5% of the young generation gives a fuck abt Barbie’s.
EXACTLY
Yessss oh my goodness why do they all do this
Gaw for REAL
I was thinking the same. They will go through a comment section and find literally the only one negative comment out of thousands and make a whole story out it.
If a little girl picks up the doll and smiles, then the doll is perfect as is.
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Perfectly concise and precise 😊 I’d wager none of the complaints were initiated by the kids. Some of them might have been influenced by a parent (who was influenced heavily by the nearest Karen; they’re very prone to being offended on behalf of other people who weren’t / aren’t offended ) lol ….sheesh, I wonder how many other brunettes (the majority of the populations in which Barbie is popular) lost their potential for greater greatness because Barbie was always blonde. When she had “friends” as dolls they were brunette, had shorter hair, plainer clothes- Rrrrraaaawwwwrrrrrr! Time to riot!
yessir
Say it louder!! 🙌🙌
These things typically get criticized by people outside of the group they represent, while those that it *does* represent are usually so excited to finally have one that they feel a full connection with.
Exactly, people be offended and commenting on stuff that don't even involve them. Reminds me of this one video where this guy wasn't Mexican himself but dressed up as a stereotypical Mexican, and went to a college campus to ask what they thought of his outfit. None of these people were Mexican themselves and were like "oh since you're not from that culture yourself, your outfit is cultural appropriation, it's offensive to me and others." Same guy went more downtown wearing the same exact outfit. Funny thing is absolutely none of the actual Mexican people were offended by his outfit, if anything they complimented it saying it looked nice.
Exactly. You can't please everyone, they could have a 100% accurate representation and people would still be upset. Had they not done their research or worked with the organization, it'd be different. But they did what they could. The alternative is to not have any doll and that's not better.
I saw a video where a little girl with down syndrome was gifted this doll and She was so happy She was hugging the doll and I had tears just by seeing how beautiful that is and She just was not leaving her doll
@@RockstarGacha69 so sick of those kinds of liberals. Also reminds me of liberals who parroted Biden saying many blacks can’t get id cards, so it’s racist to have voting laws requiring id cards. Meanwhile RUclips streamers hit the pavement asking black people on the street if they have an id and if they know of any black person without an id. They all had one and said it was racist to assume such a thing.
Yes. I see it constantly and it’s infuriating. I see people flip out for disabled people and I’m like excuse me but I don’t agree and didn’t ask for your help thanks worry about things that actually apply to you please.
and the funniest thing is that none of the actual people with down syndrome were offended🤨
It's never the group that it's referring to that is offended. It's always other people who get offended for them aka karens typically.
I've noticed that the only people who complain almost every time, is the straight white pinterest moms.
@@smithamy1982 was just about to comment this. It's ridiculous to get offended on behalf of a group of people who weren't even offended in the first place
@@SPACECLOWN-tg9yx I'm a straight white mom, but I'm nothing like the group you're describing. They're starting to make me look bad and it's annoying
@@smithamy1982 womp womp
They didn't just pull something out of their plastic asses. The attention to detail is so sweet. I'm glad they did their best and I appreciate that they are making a large variety of dolls now.
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People are prioritizing too much on representation for toys that’s going to end up as landfill.
Well said ❤
@@whoknowswhocares885"imagine enjoying life if at the end you're just gonna die"
A- MEN!!!! 🙏 😇
dolls dont portray anyone realistically bc its a doll, it looks fine
Actually there are better dolls (not Barbie ones), well figures really, that have a realistic resemblance, like to actors who portrayed a comic book character..with some being sold as dolls for kids.
So true. Thank you
@@AvaAdore-wx5ggits fine to have realistic dolls just like its fine to have cartoony dolls. Its important they are including people with different conditions, different colors, and body types.
There is nothing wrong with a cartoony doll, they still look like people.
@@AvaAdore-wx5gg whats the difference between realistic dolls and unrealistic? Usually they are cartoony lol. Barbie is cartoony. It's okay for her to be because it's fantasy, also it's hard to make realistic dolls
@@AvaAdore-wx5gg cartoony isn't bad. Barbie is cartoony lol. It's pretty obvious man, no need to get upset about it
The clips of the girls holding their dolls were really touching. They look very happy and pleased ❤
There is a video of the reaction of the girl in the green shirt, her reaction was so wholesome and adorable!
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At this point we should just have a build your own barbie
That would be such a rad idea though.
It does exist! It’s just very expensive. $30 for a doll vs $200.
Girl let’s get this LLC and start this up cause this sounds lucrative!!
I like the idea but it could be a choking hazard
that would be amazing actually
You can only get so accurate with a doll. I think she's perfect the way she is and its super sweet
Especially one that is mass produced and not hand made.
Yeah. Representation is really nice and cool and necessary, but i wish people used their brains and got off their high horses and came back to the ground. :)
perfect with a disability that she can’t remove? JFL 😂
💀 exactly none of the dolls look accurate to real people that’s the point there dolls the black dolls literally look like Barbie with brown skin and braids … I think that doll a decent representation
@@killerdrone6316perfect the way she is as in the design was perfect the way it was.
As soon as he said someone on twitter I immediately understand why that person disagreed with the barbie
Twitter is crazy man😰
FR AHAHAHAHAHAHA
As someone who has a Down syndrome sister, she was not offended at all and honestly we both cried. Dont change it
As someone who worked with special needs kindergartners as a helper teacher, seeing that little girl be so happy to see that doll made me tear up a little. That was so cute
I work with a toddler who has down syndrome, and this doll looks like a grown up version of my little girl. When they showed the barbie, it brought ME a big smile to my face. I hope it could make her mom smile too. Now am scared of buying it for her 😅😅😅😅
@@suzycanflyAsk that mom! Some Walmarts have Down's Barbie on clearance! Or just buy her for yourself 🥰
The reactions to this doll BY people with down sydrome were so awesome. Their feedback matters and they were very happy about it. That's what counts.
This right here!!
Thats ALL that counts🎉❤
Likely one of the first times a big company put out a doll that includes them. They have been working on being more inclusive, with black friends, several different younger aged siblings, a wider range of Kens, and finally those who aren't black, white, or "absolutely perfect." I was thrilled seeing (in person) a wider range of Barbie/Ken dolls at a Wal-Mart.
Exactly! They all looked so happy to have the doll so I don’t see a problem here.
Exactly. THEIR feedback matters. Not some keyboard warriors who think they know everything. I’m a speech pathologist who has worked with kids with Down Syndrome and I think the doll is great.
Twitter will cause a controversy over the taste of water
This made me laugh, thank you.
Wait, they haven't done that already?
😂😂😂😂😂
I mean, admittedly,, water doesnt taste very good imo
if your tap water has a taste, it's not a good sign.
"They made a deaf barbie!"
"The rest could hear us?!"
Wait- 💀
This comment is too funny 😂
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Seeing that little girl smiling while holding the doll warmed my heart. It made me happy to see that she had a doll she could relate to. people can’t ever just be happy, no matter what they’ll find a reason to whine and complain. Matel literally teamed up with the National Down Syndrome Society and yet they’re claiming they’re making fun of down syndrome.
I'm honestly confused how they got "making fun of" out of this... Barbie's don't look like real people (hence why so many have had dramatic plastic surgery to look like them) so does that mean Barbie's are making fun of women?? So dumb
People get uncomfortable with representation and then excuse their bias by saying “this is offensive”
that actually might explain it…
basically what happens with almost anything that has representation, or its just people who don't have someone they don't know with down syndrome or dont have it themselves and are just one of those people who speak for people they think are "offended" instead of letting people that have the thing speak their own voice.
I've come to realise people like to complain just to complain. They have no real interest nor knowledge in the topic, they just want to complain about it. Shifting the goalpost is another good one of these kinds of people, I once saw a guy complaining on a video where a guy got this girl's Snapchat and said she was "too easy" for giving it to him so quickly, same guy under a different reply then complained that women are too difficult/disinterested in men asking them out so women should be more lenient and understanding and just give a guy a chance etc.
People just like to complain so they can complain. And I imagine the moral posturing they seem to always be accompanied with gives them quite a high lol. Even better if they're acknowledged.
Yep that's it. Sometimes it's very evident that the "representation" is just a bunch of harmful stereotypes(for example the way Autism or schizophrenia is usually portrayed in media)and thus worthy of criticism, but this one ain't it. It's accurate and respectful in the way that it has typical DS features that are recognizable, but not exaggerated. Many ppl pretend to be open-minded and pro-diversity for brownie points when in reality they really aren't.
@@TomokoHimekohero syndrome or white knight syndrome- i used to suffer this kind of mindset (ofc i changed) and whenever i went to the "defense" of minorities, i mostly didnt do it for them, i did it for me- i FELT good. now of course i still stand by minorities, but don't speak over them or assume anything without proper discussion first.
No matter what you do, people will always find something to complain about.
Yes Indeed! Some ppl just like to complain.
Yeah that’s the way the world is now. All anyone seems to do is complain and criticize and whine. 🤷♀️
That's what you get for pandering to these people. Barbie didn't just hold out a finger, but an entire hand to these people and they not only took the whole arm, but they ate the entire body.
Sad, but true. I think life is too short to complain too much.
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People will never be 100% happy. Kmart in Australia made a larger sized doll series with down syndrome and the faces were really well done
As an Aussie i dont know what u mean i went to Kmart 3 days ago and there was nothing like that there
Well said. People won't ever be happy. It seems Mattel is damned if they do and damned if they don't 🤷🏼♀️
Charley Sadly. Australia’s Kmart down syndrome dolls were relentlessly mocked and laughed at by the public. Not sure if the reaction was from people who have had no experience with DS and, therefore, cruelly making fun of the condition or it’s people who have experience with it and they were offended by the doll’s appearance.🤷🏼♀️
I work at Kmart and I can confirm that it exist. We don’t have many in stock nowadays however
@@YourGxrl_Skyno it’s definitely there, been there for almost a year now i think
Oh those girls' smiles at the end!! Warmed my heart!!
To be fair, no Barbie really looks very realistic. They’re Barbies
I was thinking exactly this!
right- literally chunks of plastic rubber
Plus they are plastics.
Yes, exactly! It's a doll!
They're stylized! It's like complaining about a cartoon for having characters with unrealistic proportions
People forget that one doll can’t include every possible feature that a person with Down syndrome can have. They picked the most common ones so people can see it and immediately know what it is.
And they even partnered with the national Down syndrome society. It wasn’t like they googled images or asked AI to create a Down syndrome Barbie….there was thoughtful intention behind it and I think it was executed very well.
Plus, you could tell just by the reactions of those little girls that this is a positive thing. They were clearly overjoyed to have a Barbie that looks like them 💗
Exactly. Since the, started rhis diversity bullshit, every Karen complains that something isn't right, something is missing. "Yeah, uh... You don't have schizophrenia Barbie, why doesn't the Barbie have one eye, because there are people who lost their eye, why is she not blue haired and having 121 kg?
All these comments are exactly what I was thinking.
1. They partnered with the National Down Syndrome Society… that’s a pretty good start to say the least.
2. People with Down Syndrome seemed to really love the Barbie (at least from the clips here).
3. It’s supposed to be Barbie with Down Syndrome. But Barbie can be any skin tone, hair color, eye color, hight, body shape, etc etc etc. And people with Down Syndrome can be any skin tone, hair color, eye color, hight, body shape, etc etc etc. But they made generic Barbie (white, blond, blue eyes, etc) with Down Syndrome. If you’re gonna be mad, just ask for more ethnicities for the Down Syndrome doll instead of getting upset about the doll’s mere existence. This is just the start to the inclusivity. They don’t have every possible human being in existence made as a Barbie, so chill out.
i do think they could have made the cheeks more pronounced, a lot of down syndrome people seem to have really pronounced cheeks, i think it would have made the doll just that tiny bit more true to life, she is beautiful otherwise!
You know what’s messed up? More than likely, the people that complained don’t have Down Syndrome & don’t have family members with Down Syndrome. They’re just upset that there is another inclusive doll on the market. But you know what speaks volumes? Watching these sweet children with the same condition accepting these dolls & feeling loved, appreciated & like they’re not alone. That’s what Mattel is doing & I think that’s one of the most beautiful things about the Barbie World 💖
There are people bitching about representation bad in this comment section which makes me so sad. Someone straight up said “well I don’t have a doll like me and I’m fine so why should anyone else be represented!” like hun if you’re that pressed about disabled kids seeing a doll like them, you are clearly not fine lmao
@@supotter377some people just can’t find it in themselves to happy for others, such miserable existences they must live, not being able to find joy and whimsy in seeing other people happy.
@@supotter377Here a fact for you. companies don't care. all they care about is money. That inclusiveness is $ signs to them. Look at Disney. add black character to make money. But remove them off the poster when shipped off to China. add a female character to make money. But never do anything with the character. People eat this up and you don't care you are being used. They want your money. nothing else.
That’s such a beautiful way of saying it, thank you!❤
As someone with autism, if someone gave me a Barby with autism we would be very grateful and happy assuming it was a realistic portrayal, and autism speaks was not involved with the design (since they are not liked among autistic adults for spreading misinformation and harming autistic children). Personally, as an adult wizard as well, we make magical dolls called Poppits. We have a magical doll who we take everywhere with us as much as we can, he's our comfort object, and we do everything together. He is my personal guardian companion. He takes care of me and protects me.
They’re mad that the Barbie doesn’t accurately portray someone with Down syndrome but since when has Barbie “accurately” portrayed any person?
Agreed also nice pfp
Right it's stylized
I was thinking the exact same thing!
@@soulessENERGY thnx
Thank you
Just because someone complained, it doesn’t mean they are right. There’s nothing wrong with the doll.
First thing first, no one should take "twitter users" take seriously.
They argue about the stupidest things, they'd probably argue about the day of the week of you give them the chance
I'm a twitter user too , but I don't really take part in these kind of controversies(which they are not )
I'm on the art sid of it. (And let me tell you ,it's also getting really toxic or I guess it was?)
Sorry for my eng , it's not my first language 😓
I don't understand why people even listen to Twitter users anymore, they're never happy with anything 😂
"One tweeter user even tweeted..." Yeah that is definetly a good source
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well… for reviews and testimonials, right… yeah. that is a good source for those😂
lmao
LOL RIGHT
Twitter users are not the best source 😂
People can’t ever just be happy.
Nope! That would be way too difficult! 😂
Lol that's exactly what I was gonna say
Especially on twitter.
This wouldn't be the first time an article or video suggested that X caused some huge controversy or backlash. And then the "controversy" was a small handful of salty comments on Twitter.
@@Mmlpfanamore like any social media site lol
"One twitter user t-" thats all i had to know.
It’s really cool that they actually care enough to bring out a doll like that, which makes me respect them for the effort alone.
exactly
I think it’s the bare minimum
It is cool and keep in mind that if one of their dolls lost them money they would drop that line, the way budlight beer abandoned Dylan Mulvany to the wolves. Big companies' purpose is profit, & so far the variety they offer brings them profit. they don't care about social awareness the way they care about money.
@@brynawaldman5790🎯👏
They care about that profit
People will find anything to complain about.
Bro for real !!! Like people just can't be fucking happy all they do is complain complain!
@@AlexCruz-ls1rscuz this is the internet calm down
also they complained about the most mundane thing: all they asked for was a redesign too
@TheeButterflee ok but like nowadays people just want to find anything to get mad and like it kinda dumb 😒
Typical twitter stans..
Agreed.
Imagine having a doll just like you for the very first time. It’s not making fun of them.
I saw a vidoe of this!! The girl cried!!
@@HolographicCathawk- was she crying for joy or was she upset about the doll’s appearance? Just wondering if this video’s assessment is correct or not. Thanks.
Imagine wasting time on making a doll to be representative when in the end it’s gonna be landfill one day
@@hellokitty524who was crying? Where did you see someone crying please, did I miss that?
All the girls smiled at the doll…
@@whoknowswhocares885"imagine enjoying life if at the end you're just gonna die"
the girl at the end, her smile is so kind ❤️
Mattel literally partnered with a down syndrome group they weren't making fun of people with down syndrome. Nothing about her looked like it was a mockery. There's only so much a doll can portray.
My thoughts exactly. It seemed pretty well executed. The only thing is... I see flowers on her dress and not butterflies!!!
There are some pink butterflies, though not many. But then again you don't have to wear butterflies to have down syndrome so the dress pattern doesn't really matter all that much. If anything they seem to have tried quite hard to get it don't well
@@T13GUY ah yes I see now. It's very subtle. But yeah it does seem like they did their due diligence when making this particular doll. I don't see anything wrong with it and I don't see why anyone would have a problem with it
I personally thought it was a loving social gesture.❤🥳🌬️💞💞💞
@@iwanttobeontheislandthey’re mixed in so they’re not screaming it’s only about Down syndrome etc, I think it’s a sweet touch!
Everyone's a critic...
Seriously.
Part our nature get over it and perfect if so you don't end up being a karen
@@roxyb9211you need grammarly immediately
Alicia, I get a Bobby downstairs and vision impaired blind people don’t even get one
@@xavier5673And you need a filter, before your mouth lands you a black eye.
My mom and I actually bought this doll for one of my mom’s coworkers daughters. She has down syndrome and absolutely loves barbie dolls. The first thing we thought to do was buy the doll for her, but then I brought up the idea of her not understanding it, and her parents finding it rude of us to do that. My mom asked her dad about what he thought about it and he said she would live having a doll like that. We ended up buying it for her and my mom gave it to her father at work the next day. I received a card from her saying she was very happy to have gotten it. So overall, I don’t think it matters what the people think, I think it matter what the people with down syndrome think. If they like it and are happy to have a doll that represents them, don’t take that away from them.
Perfectly said ❤ as a mother with a child that has DS, ty for thinking of her
Thanks for sharing, gave me a new perspective
Thank you for sharing- it’s refreshing to know there ARE thoughtful folks out there… not many are so kind!!🥰🏆
You/your family ROCK 👍❤️
I was thinking this but couldn't have said it and explained it as well as you did 😊
Honestly, the person saying the doll is mocking people with down syndrome is the one who's actually mocking them, subtly
Who in the hell has a problem with that?
Exactly
Twitter people
Just slow people that thinks they can speak for everyone even though they don't understand others
God it's right at the end.
People just have to point out something wrong with pretty much everything
I'm disabled, growing up the only way to get a doll or toy in a wheelchair was to pay hundreds of pounds for a custom one. There were barely any disabled characters and I never saw a single one in a cartoon. Last week I bought a barbie in a wheelchair for £13 and a bunch of the cartoons my little brothers watch include characters in wheelchairs, even if it's just as someone passing in the background it makes a difference. The 8 year old me that felt like a freak and was embarrassed to need her chair needed these things, the 23 year old me that gets to see them is so happy other little girls and boys will get to see them. Representation matters.
Plus the elevator in the dream house is actually large enough to fit a wheelchair!
This comment is so important as someone who’s also a couple minorities! It’s difficult not having that sense of being seen by others, except in a negative light or just. as more of a moral lesson, as opposed to a person who just exists
@docdoc.4500 this might sound shocking, but I never took for granted the fact that all the blonde, blue eyed barbies looked like us growing up. I did wonder what other kids did. And we also got other dolls to play with to diversify our doll population.
Yes! That is wonderful and 100% should be available! I think that it’s not possible for a company to do every single individual characteristic. I think they (as a company) are trying very hard but each person is unique and as long as they are representing I think it’s cool. I don’t mind that they don’t have a Barbie that has leukemia. It’s gotta stop someplace. I’m just proud that they are including many different dolls.❤
@@kebert2thumbsupyeah, I remember as a kid I'd have one barbie and mix them with some myscene and bratz dolls and whatever else I found that had different body types and skin tones. I remember having a barbie that lost her arm below the elbow joint and she was my favourite because she was disabled. (I wasn't disabled as a kid, I still wanted diverse stories) I remember cutting their hair, and drawing in birthmarks. Kids aren't having diversity shoved into their play, we've always done this ourselves and it's really cool that matel is validating it.
Those who complained should be sent a Karen doll …
I'm Karen! There's no such doll. If it were, she'd be black, intelligent, faithful, and caring. I'm also bold, and life has taught me my imperfections over and over. I'm probably just like you.
ok karen
@@karenhuff2777 not people with the name. Entitled people who think they can boss around whoever to get their way. It’s a nickname that the internet has given them.
All they said was it should be more realistic?
I would agree but I'm over the "karen" crap but other than that I'd say they should be sent a bag of shit
I don't care about twitter, this doll is so adorable, and really beautiful
“We want more realistic dolls”
Mattel: gives realistic dolls, including dolls with disabilities
“You’re just mocking people”
People will never be happy. I think the only happiness that matters regarding the doll though is that they children are happy. The barbie isn’t mocking them, she’s representing them. She’s the Barbie who’s “just like me”, which I feel most could assume would be a child’s perfect Barbie
Yep. It's like when people moaned that Barbie was too feminine, but at the same time they mocked and avoided Barbie dolls that were more tomboyish and non-traditional. There's no pleasing some people, cuz all they want to do is complain all time :/
Some* people for sure, those who ve got no life
I think this is adorable. People with downs cannot help their condition. The fact that there’s a Barbie with downs would definitely boost their confidence
if they made the doll hyper-accurate then people would still be calling it a mockery. The doll is adorable and a beautiful step into having more Down-Syndrome awareness & appreciation
Another example that shows how most Twitter users are chronically online. Good for Mattel on making this doll and doing proper research.
Whoever that last person was, their smile was infectious
right??? seriously so gorgeous!!
i didnt notice until i started smiling too😭😭
Such a beautiful smile :D
Right??
“One twitter user…”
Ah there we go, mystery solved.
Twitter users were offended.
"one" of them lmao
Yep
they probably didn't even have down syndrome tbh
Apparently there were Consevatives that claimed it was "woke" and called the doll ugly.
I’m betting the people who complained don’t have Down syndrome at all or know anyone with it. This doll is beautiful and inclusive and the haters need not buy it
Down syndrome folks are kinda like little people, they are way above that petty whiney woe is me stufff because they know they are way above it so capitalist pigs have a hard time using them for do their do good marketing
They don’t even know people with Down syndrome
Period🙌
@@average_mousethey literally worked with a community of people with down syndrome to create such a doll. Did u even finish the vid or just blab whatever comes to mind.
was just abt to comment this but u did it for me. AMEN💅
Picasso doesn't accurately display a person either but I don't hear people complaining about it
EVERYONE deserves to feel included, especially since this iconic doll was originally designed to depict an idealized version of womanhood.
@rach3092 Idk how to feel about this comment Barbie is for boys as well
@@dollswood8724wasn’t it originally for girls tho, to show them they can do whatever they put their mind to ? I think recently it’s become a thing of anyone can play with Barbies but yk
It's not depicted as an idealized womanhood. Barbie is designed after real women. Feminine looking women. Should they look ugly and tomboyish??
@@dollswood8724um no? Well yes but originally no. It was a girl's toy that's still targeted towards a young female audience. Boys can still play with barbies and that's completely fine, but it was originally a girls toy. We aren't talking about modern standards right now.
@tikishorts123 Ironically, though, it was designed after a "call girl" comic strip in Germany.
Not going to lie, see that little girl light up when seeing the doll brought tears to my eyes 🥲
Right, how tf you arguing with that? That little girl felt seen and felt beautiful.
Its realistic enough. Down kids go trough hard times. I hope when they play they forget about their sorrows. Down is not only having the down syndrome face. It's also having heart troubles and allot of people with down have heart surgery scars. There is love enough for this Barbie in the down community just the way she is.
i don’t know much about down syndrome so i could very easily be wrong, but i don’t understand what else mattel could have done to make her more realistic. if the down syndrome society themselves approved it, idk what else people are wanting
The thing is the people who are complaining don’t even have Down syndrome, and everyone who likes it does have it. I think that everyone should just BUD OUT.
@@zuzuo.0754I suspect a good chunk of the criticisms made weren't done in good faith. Not that you're not allowed to criticize, but I struggle to see what could possibly be considered controversial about the doll.
@@geekmyths my sister has down syndrome and the doll is perfect, I didn't expect this barbie would have so much details that are the syndrome's characteristics. I bet the people who are complaining don't even know someone with Down and I believe some of these criticism are bigoted tbh
It needed to be uglier for it to be good enough
I recently saw a video of a girl with down syndrome crying after receiving one of these because she was so happy. mattel partnered with people down down syndrome to make dolls for people with down syndrome. nothing offensive about it. people just have savior complexes, which leads to further infantilization of disabled people.
I remember meeting a lady in the store a few months back who was so excited to be able to buy this for her daughter because her daughter had down syndrome and she said that her daughter was happy to finally have a doll that looked like her.
“This doll is making fun of people with Down’s Syndrome…”
That is the best example I’ve ever seen of people desperate to be offended, desperate to be the victim, desperate to have something to complain about. How absolutely ridiculous.
Maybe they are uncomfortable with representation, so they are complaining that “It doesn’t accurately portray blah blah blah…” as a bias for their internalized hate. Idk tho i’m just stating my opinion.
You need to understand that most of the people in question are probably teenagers who just want to do the right thing.
@@KattReenOkay well I'm a teenager. That's good and all but:
*Here's the best thing to do* when it comes to a doll company, partnering with a literal society for down syndrome, to make accurate physical details on these dolls:
*Sit back and not say shit about it, bc I don't have as much knowledge as literal [professionals from a Down Syndrome Society and Foundation]*
People don’t know how to how to form constructive criticism… they could’ve just shared the opinion that certain aspects could’ve been executed better and explain why. We all have different experiences and perspectives. But instead, people love to go for "anything that isn’t perfect must have been done maliciously".
@@LMA0x 👏👏👏
i saw a video about a girl with down syndrome getting this barbie for the first time. she started crying because she was so happy to finally have a doll that really looked like her. she said, “it looks like me!” in such a happy voice
edit: gosh some of yall are writing whole college essays in the replies
This truly warms my heart. 🥹❤️🩹 thank you so much for sharing this lovely, touching story.
@@xenahex 🫶🫶
I love how the ppl who say it's offensive probably don't have Down syndrome.
That's so sweet😊
@@gaintturniptheir savior complexes are flairing fr
I grew up in the 60s and 70s. Barbie was wonderful and iconic to me. She was the epitome of beauty to me with her perfect face and hair and perfect clothes. Barbie did not have any negative effects on me whatsoever. I loved playing with Barbie and I played with her to an age that was probably older than most people did. I have very fond memories of playing barbies.. I was thinking of buying some barbies now and I am deep into adulthood.
you’re never too grown up for dolls! go for it :)
Barbie often doesn’t remember a “real” person. They’re dolls, they aren’t meant to look like replicas of people. The dolls are meant to spark imagination and indulge in fashion.
❤so true.every original item, dolls people, etc are being cloned.
Nothing is original in this world any longer...
Except Jesus Christ. AMEN hallelujah.
Yes. Toys are meant to inspire imagination.
It’s crazy how some people don’t understand that.
@@leesmith2300That had nothing to do with the comment bruh.
I get that you love Jesus but he has nothing to do with this conversation, and bringing religion into things where it is extraneous is just weird.
I’m all for anyone believing what they wish as long as it isn’t harmful, but there’s a time/place.
@@fatuusdottore agreed
Dolls are literally meant to portray people like it is literally what a doll is
She’s literally so cute idk what they are talking about
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I think this dude is making it up🤷♀️
i think she’s adorable but idk how it’s offensive
@@spunchflopbadpantsSo I pulled the articles and it looks Like they are offended that she IS cute. Apparently they made her TOO pretty and thus unrealistic (in their eyes). I was disgusted paraphrasing what they said so I’m not sure why they can’t see how foul what they are saying is 🤦🏽♀️
@@AKAClaudiaSo they're basically saying people with down syndrome can't be pretty? Absolutely disgusting. I have friends with down syndrome and they're gorgeous! I've seen plenty of people with down syndrome that are absolutely beautiful! So why is it a problem that she's pretty? God people make no sense.
Some people are never happy. Let the children have a voice.
I really think the people that are complaining are the same type of people that tend to be little people with DS and treat them like they don't have any emotional intelligence
@@sagedill5993Because it can't possibly be people with Downs syndrome voicing concerns. No no, it's obviously just a Karen 🙄
Us disabled people are *also* allowed to have criticism about our representation.
@@mx.menacing let's be real though. Most of the people who are mad over something are always white knights who try to speak for a community they aren't apart of, especially on Twitter.
The first step of self esteem is facing truth. This outrage has less to do with the doll and more to do with internally how the person feels. Because no one in a wheelchair got offended and no vitiligo person threw a fit
Doll tend to be stylized, not hyperrealistic. We all really spend too much time on social media
Awwww those little girls with down syndrome were so adorable 😢🥰😊
You could tell by the little girls smile that the doll is a good thing
Seeing the first little girl's joy when she got her doll filled my heart!
They’re the ones whose opinions matter and they look pretty happy :)
@@nadinehope3920 exactly when do people with Down syndrome get representation in a positive way? Not often Barbie is supposed to be about representation thats what she’s always been
yeah! they looked so happy! (500th like)
who said that it was offensive?! i love this and it’s obvious the people who’ve been gifted it love it too. i’m glad barbie is being this inclusive ❤
My favorite Barbie as a kid was Pilot Barbie because she came with short hair, and I had short hair. Looked nothing like her otherwise, but that little thing made me feel seen. Kids are just looking to feel seen, and even if the representation isn't perfect, it's often enough for a child. I appreciate that Mattel is letting kids see a part of themselves in their dolls
My six-year-old daughter has Down syndrome and I thought it was beautiful. My daughter has those incredible almond shape eyes, she has that same lovely body type and she wears her foot orthotics every single day. It’s a genuine look at Down syndrome and I know that Jessica would look at that doll with a sense of inclusion. Just as a typical child, my daughter deserves the opportunity to feel seen and celebrated!❤
I hope your daughter is able to get her hands on this doll, can't help but notice the people praising the doll are those with down syndrome or friends/family with down syndrome and the people hating on it don't seem to have any connection at all
@@melbapeach162thats exactly it. People with no vested interest in the doll are the ones with issue. Its sad, i think the doll looks amazing!
The way you praise her gorgeous eyes just shows the abundance of love for your baby ❤ I am happy that you felt it was a kind and validating portrayal, of the stunning unique beauty of those with Down Syndrome!
I hope if she does get this doll that it helps her never forget to love what makes her, her!
If people with Down Syndrome don't find it offensive, don't speak for them.
As someone who is autistic, alot of the time it's the abled parents who speak for those with down syndrome
@@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621Yup. Happens a lot with disabilities unfortunately.
@@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621 Truer words never been spoken. 90% of the articles online dedicated to autism are just egotistic parents blabbering about how difficult and challenging it is to raise an autistic child, there was pretty much no real talk from autistic people until social media, same thing for any other sort of disabled or neurodivergent ppl. I'm angry this shit persists to this day, but at least now ppl can express themselves freely and find a community
@@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621but those children looked thrilled. They aren’t incapacitated and can show and communicate their own emotions. Why can’t they speak for themselves? Let them have their joy
@@GW-gz8jh haven't you seen alot of videos featuring people with down syndrome? They have trouble speaking clearly, but abled people still have no right to be speaking for them whatever! You may see it as "joy" but there is alot more that only disabled people can see to this
Of course, it's a twitter user.
“It was on twitter that-“
sigh…
*here we go again.*
Some people just love to be unhappy.
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Mattel: *literally collaborates with the NDSS to make the doll as accurate and meaningful as possible*
Random Twitter user (who most likely doesn’t have the condition): …nah
Reminds me of the Twitter users who got offended by Kaya the Nez Perce American Girl doll, because they thought her regalia looked like some generic stereotypical Native American Halloween costume.
American Girl collaborated for 5 years with the Nez Perce tribe to make Kaya, her regalia, and her books as culturally and historically accurate as possible. They even made her the only AG doll with a closed mouth instead of a slightly open one, since exposing teeth the way the other dolls do is rude in Nez Perce culture.
But noooooo, carefully researched historically accurate regalia designed by actual Nez Perce people apparently is offensive and stereotypical according to Twitter...🙄
"Nuh-Uh"
@@TheSameYellowToy I'm actually part Nez Perce and the reason I never expose my teeth is 'cause I've had some extracted.
@@TheSameYellowToy it’s almost as if they don’t like it when minorities get representation
exactly
They’re complaining that it’s making fun of people with Down syndrome for having the features of Down syndrome💀
Welcome to the world of internet stupidity
@@Madanth0ny ikr
Only people with down syndrome have the right to accept or refuse this doll. Others should'nt say anything about it, it's not their place to judge something that has nothing to do with them
Perfect example of damned if you do, damned if you don’t. Those kids looked happy with their dolls.
You can never please everyone at once, whatever you do, somebody's going to be offended
true
There were people who obviously put a lot of heart and thought into creating that doll. ❤ I think she’s lovely.
Imagine teaching a kid to be upset about a doll.
My sister was pen with Turner Syndrome in the 50’s. She endured 50 years of societal abuse before she passed away. She was beautiful and had a magnificent singers voice. She would have loved the way things are now and had the kind of spirit to have tried many things, she probably could have won Americas got talent and had a better life while paving the way for others. RIP Heather ❤❤❤❤❤
I think it’s beautiful that you’re taking the opportunity to speak up and remember your beautiful sister. Well done. ❤️
Society abused her?.. Ok sure
@@capnphuktard5445 She was almost killed three times, once she was choked by a coworker, set on fire and also was pushed into a moving bus. Ok? Sure.
@@capnphuktard5445 Delete this ignorant comment of yours.
@@capnphuktard5445i mean society at large is very ableist and dislikes disabled people in general so while some disabilities are more accepted for example a wheelchair user it's not the same for other conditions that are more obvious (though no everyone presents the same) like downs. And if you read her comment you'd see she said in the 50s. People now are JUST starting to feel comfortable enough to talk about ADHD and Autism.
They say that about the down syndrome doll like barbies a realistic representation of neurotypical people 😭
Yeah if Barbie was an actual person her head would like definitely be too big.
@@aveganeverywhere I heard somewhere that Barbie’s center of gravity is so far off from a human because of her freakishly long legs and short torso that if she were a real person she’d have to walk on all fours. 😂
@@batacumba yes exactly. The media likes to claim that people get eating disorders from looking at Barbie and then they force characters to say things like that in movies but the truth is I've never met one person who looked at Barbie and felt less attractive. Maybe a photoshopped magazine with an actual person behind it but not a Barbie doll.
They looked so happy when they got representation it makes me feel happy for them :)
YEAH! HATERS! I LOVE IT!
As a special ed teacher, I love the doll. She’s beautiful. She looks like the students that I taught. Leave the doll alone don’t change anything.
This made me so happy for my brother, I’m crying right now. To be able to see more people (or dolls) like himself out there warms my heart.
“One person on Twitter” 💀
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It looks well thought out. Now they should release ones in different skin tones. I'm glad that Mattel is at least attempting to be more inclusive with its designs. This is progress. People should be happy.
Yeah it’s one thing if it’s unrealistic and making fun of people with Down syndrome, but it’s pretty realistic, and nobody I’ve seen with Down syndrome is complaining
True! They can and should make more variations. In terms of making one doll represent an entire group of people, I think it's hard to realize how difficult it is to transfer real-life features and proportions onto a tiny face (that gets screen printed over and over) and a small plastic frame. I think they did well with what the end result was, but of course there's always room for more. I can definitely see there being more variations in the future. I believe Barbie released more accurate versions of their doll wheelchairs after critiques from real people, and they're now as realistic as they can be while still being compatible with the dolls they make (still waiting for motorized wheelchairs though). I'm excited to see more diversity roll out in the future!
@@pineappleshavepeelings definitely! There is always room for improvement. This is just their first go. I can't wait to see how many more inclusive dolls come out.
They slayed
Twitter never let's you have nice things
I thought they wanted representation....
@@yuri-sama.questionmark they are a wee bit confused and they don't have the right spirits to actually take any attempt at representation unfortunately
If Mattel is partnering with a group who knows their stuff when it comes to this condition, it’s fine ❤ The dolls are lovely!
They're doing better than Disney
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I love that Mattel is making more inclusive Barbie’s!!! But When are they gonna make a Barbie with eyeglasses that go on the Barbie’s face and not their head-😭
i think this is amazing. it's a shame we live in a world where people will always have issues and never be satisfied with thoughtful ideas like this.
People calling for a "better" redesign are accidentally being ableist themselves.
Like, wtf else you want the doll to look like, do you want her drooling or doing other ableist stereotypical things? Is she not "down syndromed" enough to them?
They literally partnered with a national group dedicated to spreading DS awareness. The doll looks amazing and people who received the doll with DS are happy with its design. What other people want is invalid and speaking over those people hardcore.
I love the gesture and its all in good spirit!❤
Barbie is not meant to be hyper realistic, if you want dolls like that then Barbie is not for you
I think it's incredibly cool of them and the fact that they paired with people who have it is responsible and respectful.
i think that all of these changes are positive and help little kids everywhere feel better about themselves. someone’s gonna be mad no matter what you do.
I never had a Barbie doll as a child.I've wanted to start collecting them.Especially the collector editions
I hope you do! I've been a collector for several years now, and the dolls are more diverse than ever before. Definitely check out other collectors' collections to learn about the hobby~
@@crossingseason Yeah I'm a collector
I wish you many happy moments in your adulthood with the thing that u deserved as a kid. Dolls bring me and many others so much joy and I hope u find that too! ❤
I loved Barbies wish I kept them now lol
I loved the Skipper (early teens) doll Mom gave me. She was short, because she hadn’t hit a growth spurt, her feet looked oddly-big (kids have big feet) and she’s flat-chested. When we got a modern Skipper outfit for her, I could not stop laughing! Our 1970s Skipper was too small for the modern Skipper clothes! The shoes kept falling off, the shirt wouldn’t stay on both shoulders, the overall legs had to be rolled up, and the hat kept falling over her eyes!
It ended up being perfect, though. What 12 or 13yo has clothes that actually fit perfectly? They’re too big or too small!
I can't say whether it's a good doll as I'm not into dolls, but I don't see what's wrong with releasing other versions alongside this one! it's nice to have a variety of options :)
Honestly people with vitiligo are some of the most beautiful people I've seen.
It’s amazing that times are changing to show the beauty in it. I can’t imagine the pain and insecurity people with vitiligo fight daily.
@@LeisureLizard 100% true
Awww thank you :) I have vitiligo and i used to wear masks everyday to hide it😅 Covid rules were like heaven for me
@@LeisureLizardI understand that her experience isn't everyone's, but my mother has vitiligo and she isn't insecure about it at all. Then again, she never was lol. Anyways, at least there are some people who don't mind having it.
That said, my mom is Caucasian, so I imagine the condition is much tougher for people with darker skin tones.
@@scarletaria valid point
They can’t please everybody.
I think a Down syndrome Barbie is a wonderful idea. The reaction of a little girl with down’s syndrome when seeing this doll is priceless. I work in retail and I was restocking some toys when I saw a mom and a little girl with Down syndrome looking to pick out a toy for her birthday. The mom pointed out the new Barbie and the little girl got so excited. She was tickled pink.