Barbie: Trojan Horse to Iranian Culture
Good Grief! What next?Here in the US, Barbie gets a bad rap for prompting body image issues in young girls. But in Iran, it is even more serious. There, Barbie is "destructive culturally and a social danger."
Once again, it is all about the eeeeevil influence of the West.
In 1996, the head of a government-backed children's agency called Barbie a "Trojan horse" sneaking in Western influences such as makeup and revealing clothes.
Barbie is sold wearing swimsuits and miniskirts in a society where women must wear head scarves in public and men and women are not allowed to swim together.
Or, maybe Barbie's popularity is a giant glaring message that the Iranian people want their government officials to just chill out.
Attention would-be entrepreneurs: Giant opportunity here in the sales of Barbie-sized hijabs and jilbabs. You know, because Barbie is too hot to stand without the traditional coverings...she might incite Ken to rape her for dishonoring her family.
Labels: Iranian Wack-jobs for $600
