"You look just like a Barbie doll!"

Liz_x3 · Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:11 PM

Not exactly sure where this belongs so mods feel free to move it where you please!

I was with a few friends today and I was just simply taking my hair down, flipping my head over, and putting my hair into a ponytail on the top of my head, when a friend exclaimed that. My response was, "I'm not blonde.." and she just said that there were Barbies with dark hair but that's beside the point.

If a friend said that to you, would you take it as a compliment or as an insult?

I'm not obsessing over this LOL, so don't get the wrong idea! I didn't take it wrong or anything and I know my friend was intending it to be flattery but I'm just throwing the question out there.

Syntagma · Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:12 PM

I have gotten that alot. I always take it as a complement! It just means you are attractive and doll-like IMO.

Swanky Mama Of Three · Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:15 PM

I don't think it could be an insult unless you're CLEARLY trying to be opposite.
DH and I were called Ken and Barbie for a long time and I was called that in high school.
No harm.

Lvbabydoll · Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:22 PM

I always got it in elementary school because I had really long hair (to my waist) and I was blonde.
Depends on the context though...if it was said meaning that you're fake or plastic, then I'd be offended. But if it was said inferring that you're attractive, then I'd be flattered.
It seems like your friend meant it as a compliment though so I'd be flattered.

chpwhy · Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:26 PM

Any girl would wanna be a barbie. It started when we were like wat 3?.. So its definitely a compliment!

forever21 · Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:30 PM

I have been known to say it to friends.

Definitely a complement. Barbie's adorable.

Irishgal · Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:33 PM

It's when someone says you look like a Ken doll that ya gotta start worrying, until then, enjoy!

caxe · Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:36 PM

Once my BF told me I look like a black Barbie doll. Does that count?

I can't remember if I took it as a compliment or not, although I'm sure he thought he meant it to be one.

forever21 · Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:46 PM

So weird why women wouldn't take it to be a complement. Barbie's pretty in the conventional sense and it's kind of just like telling someone she is pretty in the socially-accepted sense. I guess the Barbie image has become complicated after all the feminist attacks on making girls feel inadequate and stuff...

QueenOfDa702 · Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:47 PM

I would totally take it as a compliment!

siworae · Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:49 PM

apparently, a group of kids in one of my classes during my freshman year of college called me the Asian barbie doll... they didn't know my name at the time, and i found this out after we all sorta got to know each other. i wasn't offended or anything... i guess what they meant by that was i always looked polished when i went to class, even at 8 am, while most students wear sweats or even pjs to class sometimes. i assume it's supposed to be a form of flattery.

candace117 · Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Swanky Mama Of Three

I don't think it could be an insult unless you're CLEARLY trying to be opposite.
DH and I were called Ken and Barbie for a long time and I was called that in high school.
No harm.

Barbie, complete with Burt's Bees Butt Balm!

candace117 · Jan 4th, 2008, 12:00 AM

P.S. At least they didn't say you looked like a Skipper doll???

Lvbabydoll · Jan 4th, 2008, 12:02 AM

^Lol...or a Kelly doll. Even though I loved her when she came out, so cute!

Zophie · Jan 4th, 2008, 12:06 AM

Are you kidding, I'd totally take that as a compliment. I WISH I looked like a Barbie doll!

Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:11 PM	#1
Liz_x3 Member	"You look just like a Barbie doll!" Not exactly sure where this belongs so mods feel free to move it where you please! I was with a few friends today and I was just simply taking my hair down, flipping my head over, and putting my hair into a ponytail on the top of my head, when a friend exclaimed that. My response was, "I'm not blonde.." and she just said that there were Barbies with dark hair but that's beside the point. If a friend said that to you, would you take it as a compliment or as an insult? I'm not obsessing over this LOL, so don't get the wrong idea! I didn't take it wrong or anything and I know my friend was intending it to be flattery but I'm just throwing the question out there.

Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:12 PM	#2
Syntagma Member	Re: "You look just like a Barbie doll!" I have gotten that alot. I always take it as a complement! It just means you are attractive and doll-like IMO. __________________

Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:15 PM	#3
Swanky Mama Of Three Location: Dallas Area	Re: "You look just like a Barbie doll!" I don't think it could be an insult unless you're CLEARLY trying to be opposite. DH and I were called Ken and Barbie for a long time and I was called that in high school. No harm. __________________ Holy inappropriateness!!! - a la Bethenny

Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:22 PM	#4
Lvbabydoll ♥'s Cupcakes Location: California	Re: "You look just like a Barbie doll!" I always got it in elementary school because I had really long hair (to my waist) and I was blonde. Depends on the context though...if it was said meaning that you're fake or plastic, then I'd be offended. But if it was said inferring that you're attractive, then I'd be flattered. It seems like your friend meant it as a compliment though so I'd be flattered. __________________ My Collection!(slideshows on p. 95). My other addiction-Juicy Couture charms! (posts 1779, 1780) Please visit my Etsy site, www.RitzeeRebel.etsy.com (or here for more pics) for my felt pins!

Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:26 PM	#5
chpwhy BANNEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD Location: The Fine CIty	Re: "You look just like a Barbie doll!" Any girl would wanna be a barbie. It started when we were like wat 3?.. So its definitely a compliment! __________________ *John 3:16* And Oh how wide You open up Your arms, When I need Your love And how far You would come, If ever I was lost And You said that all You feel for me, Is undying love That You showed me through the cross

Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:30 PM	#6
forever21 Member	Re: "You look just like a Barbie doll!" I have been known to say it to friends. Definitely a complement. Barbie's adorable. __________________

Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:33 PM	#7
Irishgal I run with scissors Location: In a Bell Jet Ranger	Re: "You look just like a Barbie doll!" It's when someone says you look like a Ken doll that ya gotta start worrying, until then, enjoy! __________________ Ten thousand blessings to all of our furry friends who are in need of prayers. May they be comfortable, healthy, and blessed with joy and companionship. May their eyes shine brightly and may they know that they are loved.

Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:36 PM	#8
caxe Loves root beer. Location: The Southeast, US	Re: "You look just like a Barbie doll!" Once my BF told me I look like a black Barbie doll. Does that count? I can't remember if I took it as a compliment or not, although I'm sure he thought he meant it to be one. __________________ Christmas without fruitcake is like St. Sigmund's Day without the headless boy.

Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:46 PM	#9
forever21 Member	Re: "You look just like a Barbie doll!" So weird why women wouldn't take it to be a complement. Barbie's pretty in the conventional sense and it's kind of just like telling someone she is pretty in the socially-accepted sense. I guess the Barbie image has become complicated after all the feminist attacks on making girls feel inadequate and stuff... __________________

Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:47 PM	#10
QueenOfDa702 Misunderestimated. Location: I've gone RAOKing crazy!	Re: "You look just like a Barbie doll!" I would totally take it as a compliment! __________________ ~Valeen~ Happy Holidays to all my tPF friends! Click HERE to visit MySpace Please help get justice for Karley! http://forum.purseblog.com/animalici...ey-385571.html

Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:49 PM	#11
siworae I ♥ Hyun Bin Location: 612/952	Re: "You look just like a Barbie doll!" apparently, a group of kids in one of my classes during my freshman year of college called me the Asian barbie doll... they didn't know my name at the time, and i found this out after we all sorta got to know each other. i wasn't offended or anything... i guess what they meant by that was i always looked polished when i went to class, even at 8 am, while most students wear sweats or even pjs to class sometimes. i assume it's supposed to be a form of flattery. __________________ My Collection 성시경: 6집 여기 내 맘 속에/ Sung Si Kyung Vol. 6 *"안녕 나의 사랑..."*

Jan 4th, 2008, 12:00 AM	#13
candace117 Pirate Trash Location: Hardcorvallis	Re: "You look just like a Barbie doll!" P.S. At least they didn't say you looked like a Skipper doll??? __________________ "With so much drama in the L-B-C, it's kinda hard bein Snoop D-O-double G."

Jan 4th, 2008, 12:02 AM	#14
Lvbabydoll ♥'s Cupcakes Location: California	Re: "You look just like a Barbie doll!" ^Lol...or a Kelly doll. Even though I loved her when she came out, so cute! __________________ My Collection!(slideshows on p. 95). My other addiction-Juicy Couture charms! (posts 1779, 1780) Please visit my Etsy site, www.RitzeeRebel.etsy.com (or here for more pics) for my felt pins!

Jan 4th, 2008, 12:06 AM	#15
Zophie I <3 my Maltese! Location: New Orleans, LA	Re: "You look just like a Barbie doll!" Are you kidding, I'd totally take that as a compliment. I WISH I looked like a Barbie doll! __________________