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Earring Magic Ken!OK TIME FOR AN INFODUMP

So this doll (Earring Magic Ken) has a bit of a history. In the late 70s and early 80s, Mattel wanted Barbies to be a lot more trendy. They were sending researchers to investigate local youth culture in California.

The way the story goes is that one researcher arrived at a rave in a gay bar without realizing what it was. He took notes on the mesh shirts, the leather jackets, the skinny jeans, and the "circular charms" (cock rings).

There's some contention to this story- some people in the company say it was completely unintentional, while others say it was done on purpose to try to sell more to the gay community (rainbow capitalism is nothing new.)

This doll is popular for LGBT doll collectors and historians alike, and some LGBT history museums will have this doll on display.

I saw the barbie movie a few days ago and this doll made a cameo! Very exciting.
Jul 25, 2023
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When was the cameo omg ??
YEAHHHH
Holy shit he made a cameo?? I'm legit going to see the movie this weekend as a cosplay group, and I'm going as magic Ken. This is the best thing I've ever heard