I own this Barbie. Does the fact that it's a Joan Jett Barbie in any way shape or form lessen the shame a man my age should feel for actually owning a Barbie?
I'd like your input....
Forum rules
This forum is a "Free-for-all" type forum, but without all the freedom.
Religious or political discussions will not be tolerated, nor will personal attacks. The forum will be policed offending posts will be removed, and offending posters will be warned and/or disciplined.
This forum is a "Free-for-all" type forum, but without all the freedom.
Religious or political discussions will not be tolerated, nor will personal attacks. The forum will be policed offending posts will be removed, and offending posters will be warned and/or disciplined.
-
Flipper
- The Global Village Idiot
- Posts: 18319
- Joined: Fri Jul 23, 2004 1:01 am
- Location: Ida Twp, MI
I'd like your input....
I own this Barbie. Does the fact that it's a Joan Jett Barbie in any way shape or form lessen the shame a man my age should feel for actually owning a Barbie?
It's not the fall that hurts...it's when you hit the ground.
-
h2oville rocket
- Peregrine
- Posts: 6691
- Joined: Wed Oct 12, 2005 7:21 pm
- Location: Waterville, ohio
Re: I'd like your input....
Flipper wrote:
I own this Barbie. Does the fact that it's a Joan Jett Barbie in any way shape or form lessen the shame a man my age should feel for actually owning a Barbie?
This one will require some finesse, I think? Ummm, WHY do you own a Barbie? There could be a good reason and just because I spent twenty minutes thinking about it and couldn't come up with one doesn't mean there isn't one.
BUT, if a man is to own a Barbie, the Joan Jett model would be the one to own! The fact that it appears to still be in the package is a good sign-you could call it, uh, AN INVESTMENT. Yeah, that's it - those suckers will probably take off like crazy when Joan goes toes up and you'll be the one laughing then. Not that we're laughing, you understand. We wouldn't laugh at a grown man owning a Barbie. Nothing wrong with it. No.
Re: I'd like your input....
Flipper - Joan Jett saves it for me. And the fact that they actually have the right guitar (White Gibson Melody Maker - AND with the mods she had done to it) makes this clearly acceptable. And since you have a daughter... this is also acceptable as you clearly want to show her that girls are allowed to rock.....but she doesn't have to be a lesbian to rock... you might want to clarify that.... not that there's anything wrong with that - 
Ummm... my "doll" collection.... which were actually my personal toys..... the dog tags and rifles with the painted heads are repros. Everything else is original. I feel "some" shame. I also have three of the Adventure Team Joes (ca 1970).
Ummm... my "doll" collection.... which were actually my personal toys..... the dog tags and rifles with the painted heads are repros. Everything else is original. I feel "some" shame. I also have three of the Adventure Team Joes (ca 1970).
-
Redwingtom
- Peregrine
- Posts: 5251
- Joined: Thu Jul 22, 2004 11:16 pm
Re: I'd like your input....
I'd prefer to have a Joan Jett Barbie.Redwingtom wrote:Myself, I am now the proud owner of this Build-A-Bear
-
Class of 61
- Peregrine
- Posts: 4565
- Joined: Fri Jul 23, 2004 10:51 am
- Location: Seven Hills, Ohio 44131
Re: I'd like your input....
Redwingtom wrote:Myself, I am now the proud owner of this Build-A-Bear
Tom,
Did notice the family resemblence!
Education our Challenge, Excellence our goal. (look it up)
-
Redwingtom
- Peregrine
- Posts: 5251
- Joined: Thu Jul 22, 2004 11:16 pm
Re: I'd like your input....
Ya know Den...you're right. He does look a little like HammbClass of 61 wrote:Redwingtom wrote:Myself, I am now the proud owner of this Build-A-Bear
Tom,
Did notice the family resemblence!
Redwingtom
Re: I'd like your input....
In all seriousness, why should a man feel shame about owning a Barbie?
I love people who can laugh at themselves. It saves me the effort.
-
h2oville rocket
- Peregrine
- Posts: 6691
- Joined: Wed Oct 12, 2005 7:21 pm
- Location: Waterville, ohio
Re: I'd like your input....
So, rood, how many ya got, buddy?rood wrote:In all seriousness, why should a man feel shame about owning a Barbie?
-
h2oville rocket
- Peregrine
- Posts: 6691
- Joined: Wed Oct 12, 2005 7:21 pm
- Location: Waterville, ohio
Re: I'd like your input....
Any truth to the rumor that Grant has a John Wetton "Ken" doll?
Re: I'd like your input....
Flipper -
How did you decide which of the "ladies of the 80's" Barbies should be in your "collection? I see there are also Debbie Harry and Cyndi Lauper versions.
How did you decide which of the "ladies of the 80's" Barbies should be in your "collection? I see there are also Debbie Harry and Cyndi Lauper versions.
-
RobbyFalcon
- Peregrine
- Posts: 523
- Joined: Wed Sep 08, 2004 12:24 pm
- Location: Hamilton, OH
- Contact:
Re: I'd like your input....
Anything Joan Jett is great. The rocker grrrrl Joan Jett Barbie is cool but I'd also like to see the "Walker: Texas Ranger" high-priced assassin Joan Jett doll. Ms. Jett would stab people with....I don't wanna ruin it for people who haven't seen it, but it's truly Jett-tastic..
Robby Anonymous
Class of '89
Class of '89
Re: I'd like your input....
As long as the thing is never posed sans clothing you're good...
-
Flipper
- The Global Village Idiot
- Posts: 18319
- Joined: Fri Jul 23, 2004 1:01 am
- Location: Ida Twp, MI
Re: I'd like your input....
Whoa...Deborah Harry? I liked me some Blondie back in the day. Picked up a Ghost Rider mighty mugg last week...thought it looked cool even though I'm not reallyinto the comic book thing.
It's not the fall that hurts...it's when you hit the ground.
Re: I'd like your input....
Does look pretty cool.... would be great for the desk or bookshelf. How big are these? Are they plastic or metal?Flipper wrote:Whoa...Deborah Harry? I liked me some Blondie back in the day. Picked up a Ghost Rider mighty mugg last week...thought it looked cool even though I'm not reallyinto the comic book thing.
