What occupation did your favorite Barbie doll have?

"[M]ost of them were musicians because they always sang songs that moved the plot of the game along, I can't remember any specific careers, other than perhaps a vet, which was my best friend's dream job"


-Jeanie, 19, Caucasian, pansexual/questioning, female from Canada

Has playing Barbies as a child affected who you are today?

"I can't say a positive yes or no but I do know that it has contributed to my low self-esteem. I used to believe that if I lost one more pound or looked like Barbie, I'd finally be happy. That's not true but the images of Barbies and Princesses are engraved in my mind. Probably, forever."


-Loraine, 19, Caucasian, heterosexual, female from the United States 

Has playing Barbies as a child affected who you are today?

"I think it affected me when i was younger. I was best friends with a girl who was like a barbie, blonde hair, pretty and rich, I pretty much wanted to be her. then she turned out to be a massive bitch and I realised for myself that looks and clothes aren't everything. But i guess maybe Barbies might have added to that way of thinking in the beginning."


-Emma, 20, Caucasian, heterosexual female from the UK

Would you buy Barbies for your children?

"If they wanted one, I would. I'd probably buy them one because I played with them, but I would encourage them to play with Barbie in creative ways."


-Marcie, 21, Caucasian, heterosexual female from the United States

What occupation did your favorite Barbie doll have?

"They didn't have any. They weren't like Nurse Barbie or Flight Attendant Barbie or anything like that. Just a generic Barbie. But I don't remember giving them occupations while playing with them either. They were just single ladies hanging out."


-Jessie, 23, Caucasian, heterosexual female from Canada

What occupation did your favorite Barbie doll have?

"I'm not sure but I LOVED my pink Barbie car and my Barbie mansion - so I guess my favorite Barbie was super rich or something."


-Nancy, 23, Caucasian, heterosexual, female from the United States

Did you ever cut Barbie's hair?

"I cut a couple of dolls' hair. I just remembered liking them better shorter hair. Also, it made their hair get in the way less when they were fighting Doctor Doom."


-Addison, 20, Puerto Rican, gynesexual, androgynous individual from the United States