Barbie Attack

Barbies are America’s next big weapon against Iran it seems. “A top Iranian judiciary official warned Monday against the “destructive” cultural and social consequences of importing Barbie dolls and other Western toys” today. While part of me wants to laugh, I can’t really blame him for being concerned. The sexualization of American culture has impacted even the sacred icon of American childhood, the doll, and Barbie.com does not exactly present an innocent image of virtue and purity. Alas, where have all the children gone?