After a role in Toy Story 3, the man doll is rediscovered. He and Barbie famously broke it off years ago, but maybe this year and his rediscovered charm will be the key to reconciliation of the former power couple. Who knows, the golden years for the fake tan man may elevate him beyond Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark status (always a footnote to Queen Elizabeth II).
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It’s great to be Ken - The Boston GlobeThis article is fabulous.
"Ken was born in March 1961 as Barbie’s dream man. But he quickly became Stedman to her Oprah. While she went on to enjoy multiple careers, from fashion model to doctor, Ken remained in her shadow, searching for an identity. Boys played with G.I. Joe. Girls played with Barbie. Ken sat to the side in an awkward denim jumpsuit and ascot, an eerie smile permanently frozen to his vinyl visage. The slogan “He’s a doll’’ on his box was a cruel mockery of his manhood."
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