Did Barbie Marry Her Brother?

Barbie, an all time favorite for kids and maybe even adults across the world, is a beautful plastic lady with a past. Read below and don't be surprised if you thought you knew Barbie.

Barbie's boyfriend, Ken is really her brother.
Barbie was named after her founder's daughter. Ken was named after her founder's son.
Ahh! Was it incest? Is this what Mattel is trying to promote?

Barbie's full name is Babara Millicent Roberts.
Wonderful name isn't it? It has sort of a Barbara Walters or Barbara Streisand ring to it. When people think of the name "Barbara," it's interesting to wonder if people think of the word "sexy" or "attractive."The Barbaras we know have done more than drive around in a convertible with someone named Ken. For instance, Barbara Feldman was a Canadian Picture book artist. Barbara Kasten is an abstract photographer. Barbara Wagner was an Australian figure skater. All of these Barbaras hopefully embrace Barbara Millicent Roberts, beloved plastic figure, as one of their own.

The first Barbie came out in 1959 and sported a sleek ponytail and a black and white striped swimsuit that is now famous.
Wouldn't you like your little girl to idolize a plastic woman in stripes? In 1959, these Barbies were made with their eyes focused downward or to the side. Perhaps Barbie was ashamed because she had some sort of secret she was hiding...

The best selling Barbie? Totally Hair Barbie
This Barbie had hair that started at the top of her head and went all the way down to the bottom her toes.
Totally hair. Totally long and totally glamourous. Why wouldn't this barbie sell out at Toy's R Us?

Barbie is from Willows, Wisconsin.
Cool huh? No joke, It really is cool to be from Wisconsin. No lie man. Barbie went to high school there. Mommie, can we move to Wisconsin? Mommie, why didn't you give me a groovy name like Barbara?

Barbie Pink, Barbie's signature color
Pink is sheek and femininie, and just plain what Barbara Millicent wore to homecoming last year.

Each second, three barbies are sold somewhere in a store.
Hey, did I see you at KB toys last night?