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A legitimate play activity

20 December 2005 by Tim

CBC News

Many young girls like to mutilate and “torture” Barbie dolls, including popping off their heads and microwaving them, a British study suggests.

Researchers at the University of Bath have been analyzing the effects of product branding and marketing on more than 100 children aged seven to 11.

They found that, of all the products tested, Barbie provoked the most violent emotions.

Next they’ll be getting the CIA to fly them to Eastern Europe.

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  1. Claire says

    20 December 2005 at 22:03

    It’s the best thing you can do to a barbie 😉

  2. Kris says

    20 December 2005 at 22:17

    Bloody good idea that. Quite fancy microwaving that Bratz thing that’s been lurking around for a while…

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