BongoBob Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Barbie and Ken 'Split' After 43 Years Toymaker Says 'Romance Has Come to an End,' But They 'Will Remain Friends' By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL, AP NEW YORK (Feb. 12) - Just like J.Lo and Ben, the romance is over for Barbie and Ken After 43 years as one of the world's prettiest pairs, the perfect plastic couple is breaking up. The couple's "business manager," Russell Arons, vice president of marketing at Mattel, said that Barbie and Ken "feel it's time to spend some quality time - apart." "Like other celebrity couples, their Hollywood romance has come to an end," said Arons, who quickly added that the duo "will remain friends." Arons denied that there was any truth to rumors that the breakup was linked to the Cali (as in California) Girl Barbie, arriving in stores now. To better reflect her single status, Cali Barbie will wear board shorts and a bikini top, metal hoop earrings, and have a deeper tan. This new style already has attracted a new admirer, Blaine the Australian boogie boarder. Barbie - the most popular fashion doll in the world, according to toy maker Mattel - met Ken on the set of a TV commercial in 1961, and they have been inseparable ever since. Arons hinted Wednesday that the separation may be partially due to Ken's reluctance to getting married. All those bridal Barbie dolls in toy chests around the globe are really just examples of Barbie's wishful thinking, he explained. Another possible factor is Barbie's career. The doll who was "born" Barbie Millicent Roberts in 1959 has been everything from a rock star to military medic, and she's currently marketed in more than 150 countries. According to Mattel, every second, three Barbie dolls are sold somewhere in the world. So where does that leave Ken? Said Arons: "He will head for other waves." When my mom read this to me, I thought it was a joke email. It's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkLord60 Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 it requires a password Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie™ Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Uh... I can't wiew it because i dont have a AOL account Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
•-BLaCKouT-• Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Can't get in there, mate I'm not on AOL so I don't have a screen-name. Can you post a transcript or a link that ain't AOL hosted? B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BongoBob Posted February 13, 2004 Author Share Posted February 13, 2004 Damnit, I was afraid of this...hold on... EDIT:FIxed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHobGoblin Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 The couple's "business manager," Russell Arons, vice president of marketing at Mattel, said that Barbie and Ken "feel it's time to spend some quality time - apart." I think the plastic has gone to their heads... I never seen these dolls living perfectly legit human lives... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie™ Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 OMG THEY'RE BREAKING UP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[RAA]-=Chi3f=- Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Originally posted by BongoBob When my mom read this to me, I thought it was a joke email. It's not. Ha, I knew she was cheating on him for G.I. JOE! Shore leave my @$$! The Hanoi Barbie said "Me love you long time" and she meant it, lol. Hopefully he'll get the malibu house and the pink vette , but I'm sure the only thing he'll get out of this is a VD*... poor poor Ken... * venereal disease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XERXES Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Ken cheated on her, thats why he didnt wana marry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miko Reglia Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 very interesting... maybe it was for the best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticSpade Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 he cheated on her with sister kelly LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topshot Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Originally posted by XERXES Ken cheated on her, thats why he didnt wana marry... Damn straight! He saw through her evil seductive ways and dated a Barbie look-alike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wassup Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Tearjerker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaulerZ Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Now G.I. Joe has her all to himself lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBomber Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Originally posted by MysticSpade he cheated on her with sister kelly LOL sister kelly? a nun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Originally posted by MysticSpade he cheated on her with sister kelly LOL kelly is actually the daughter of ken and barbie. INCEST! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BongoBob Posted February 13, 2004 Author Share Posted February 13, 2004 ... Ewwww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaulerZ Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Originally posted by InsaneSith kelly is actually the daughter of ken and barbie. INCEST! acctually she is barbie's little sister hence the name sister kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Originally posted by MaulerZ acctually she is barbie's little sister hence the name sister kelly It's a conspiracy dude! anyways. How can they break up, Isn't the doll for the kids to make their own world with? so... I'm sure you get it by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 . Sooooo stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfnshannon Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 They wanna give Barbie a new boyfriend....hahahahahaha I always knew Ken was going after Skipper... But how are they going to explain this after the controversy over Prego Barbie? They even put a wedding ring on her hand! Hum...now what? Divorce Court Barbie - does she keep the Vette? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mex Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 OMG I LOVE T3H BARBIE! Oh no, that only means one thing! It's G.I Joe! RUN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Hehe, GI Joe is a good shot from a distance too. Sniper Rifles and all...Alas, poor Ken. I knew him well...not really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermie Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 when I was little, and my sister was away, I used to beat up the barbies wiht MY toys. Turtles, Transformers and Biker mouses had a jolly good time with her. (NO! not like that you pervert!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topshot Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Originally posted by STTCT They wanna give Barbie a new boyfriend....hahahahahaha I always knew Ken was going after Skipper... But how are they going to explain this after the controversy over Prego Barbie? They even put a wedding ring on her hand! Hum...now what? Divorce Court Barbie - does she keep the Vette? The real reason why Barbie dumped Ken..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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