Barbie and Ken Split Up After 43 Years - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Blair_Warner02 · 02-12-2004, 08:44 PM

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 met Ken on the set of a TV commercial in 1961.

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."

02/12/04 11:17 EST

Chad22 · 02-12-2004, 08:47 PM

Why dont they tell The REAL Truth....That Floozy Barbies been Messing around with G.I. Joe.

Georgia's on my Mind · 02-12-2004, 08:49 PM

my friend is going to die when he hears this.

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 02-12-2004, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Captain Juke "N" Jive
Why dont they tell The REAL Truth....That Floozy Barbies been Messing around with G.I. Joe.

TJL · 02-12-2004, 09:00 PM

It's about time.

Dating for 43 years, and not even an engagement ring?

You go girl!

Rhiannon · 02-12-2004, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Captain Juke "N" Jive
Why dont they tell The REAL Truth....That Floozy Barbies been Messing around with G.I. Joe.

LMAO!

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 02-12-2004, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Captain Juke "N" Jive
Why dont they tell The REAL Truth....That Floozy Barbies been Messing around with G.I. Joe.

That slut

TVJunkie101 · 02-12-2004, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TJL
It's about time.

Dating for 43 years, and not even an engagement ring?

You go girl!

LMAO.

But seriously, we should all take a moment here....

And laugh

Barbie and Ken finally "breaking up" so Barbie can hook up with an Australian surfer? LMAO.

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 02-12-2004, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TJL
It's about time.

Dating for 43 years, and not even an engagement ring?

You go girl!

LMAO!!

spunkygirl · 02-12-2004, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Captain Juke "N" Jive
Why dont they tell The REAL Truth....That Floozy Barbies been Messing around with G.I. Joe.

*Marilyn Monroe* · 02-12-2004, 11:45 PM

Poor Ken. Right before Valentine's Day, too.

EricIdlefan · 02-13-2004, 12:26 AM

Everybody loves a Happy Ending and they will get back together I can ensure you all!!

Chelsea · 02-13-2004, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by EricIdlefan
Everybody loves a Happy Ending and they will get back together I can ensure you all!!

Ooooooookkkkkkk....

Who the <censored> <censored> cares? I mean, for goodness sake's, this was top-priority news on not one but TWO of my news affiliates (And not just inserted as an end of show fluff piece). Yet, there are important news stories going across the world, that get bumped into later broadcast, by two freaking plastic inanimate objects.

Reason #4,325 that other countries make fun of the US.

(Yes, I'm in a royally bad mood)

Czas na Zywiec · 02-13-2004, 12:44 AM

old news. she's been unhappy with Ken ever since "Ken Doll" came out on the airwaves back in 1998. Amy knows what I'm talking about.

Czas na Zywiec · 02-13-2004, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Captain Juke "N" Jive
Why dont they tell The REAL Truth....That Floozy Barbies been Messing around with G.I. Joe.

it's actually the other way around. Ken's been trying to get some of G.I. Joe for years.

here's the lyrics to the song:

Ken: Hiya Barbie, wanna go for a ride?
Barbie: I'd like to Ken, but you've got no sticks left, hehe

Ken: I'm a Ken doll, I'm no fun at all
You know I'll fail ya, got no genitalia
I've got plastic hair and just a lump down there
Lack of manhood, can't do what a man should

Barbie: Too bad Kenny, you ain't got any

Ken: I'm a Ken doll, I'm no fun at all
You know I'll fail ya, got no genitalia
I've got plastic hair and just a lump down there
Lack of manhood, can't do what a man should

Ken: I'm a guy and I'm shy, but I guess you know why
'Cause Matell, what the hell, I've been neutered

Barbie: That's why I have to try just to do it myself
Just my luck, batteries not included

Ken: I can touch
Barbie: Nuh uh
Ken: I can play
Barbie: Not with me
Ken: I wonder if GI Joe is gay
Barbie: What good would that do?

Ken: I'm a Ken doll, I'm no fun at all
You know I'll fail ya, got no genitalia
I've got plastic hair and just a lump down there
Lack of manhood, can't do what a man should

Barbie: Too bad Kenny, ain't got any
Ken: Oh-oh-oh
Barbie: Too bad Kenny, ain't got any
Ken: Oh-oh-oh
Barbie: Too bad Kenny, ain't got any
Ken: Okay Barbie you need to rub it in
Barbie: Like there's anything to rub
Ken: No kidding

Courtesy of Eddie and Jobo - B96.3

02-12-2004, 08:44 PM	#1
Blair_Warner02 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 11, 2002 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 270	Barbie and Ken Split Up After 43 Years 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 met Ken on the set of a TV commercial in 1961. 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." 02/12/04 11:17 EST

02-12-2004, 09:00 PM	#5
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02-12-2004, 08:47 PM	#2
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02-12-2004, 08:49 PM	#3
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02-13-2004, 12:44 AM	#14
Czas na Zywiec what up Forum Star Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Side, Chicago Posts: 18,398	old news. she's been unhappy with Ken ever since "Ken Doll" came out on the airwaves back in 1998. Amy knows what I'm talking about.