ChasingBlueSky 0 #1 February 12, 2004 I guess no one stays together forever! Can you believe this is news? It's splitsville for Barbie and Ken Couple 'will remain friends,' says Mattel NEW YORK (AP) --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, she 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."_________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #2 February 12, 2004 I guess all these years of whoring around with GI Joe cought up with her.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #3 February 12, 2004 QuoteI guess all these years of whoring around with GI Joe cought up with her. She was secretly doing sretch armstrong, but noone saw what she saw in him.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdC 0 #4 February 12, 2004 Have you heard about the new divorced Barbie ? It comes with half of Ken's stuff. Yeah, it's an old joke, but it makes me laugh. Big Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #5 February 12, 2004 QuoteHave you heard about the new divorced Barbie ? It comes with half of Ken's stuff. Yeah, it's an old joke, but it makes me laugh. You've obviousy never been divorced.witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdC 0 #6 February 12, 2004 Is it more like all of Ken's stuff? And no I have never been divorced or married. Big Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
