Why Is Barbie A Popular Culture Icon

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Barbie, an epitome of popular culture. With her debut in 1959, Barbie has evolved to become one of the most influential icons in our culture. A pop culture icon is someone who demonstrates the three main characteristics; longevity, attraction (how popular), and the impact left on society. Barbie deserves to be in the charter round of inductees for the Pop Culture Icon Museum because let’s face it, who else can compete with Barbie? The Bratz Dolls, Polly Pockets, and the American Girl Dolls have all tried but they proved unsuccessful and fizzled out within a couple of years.
It is now 2016 and Barbie dolls are still being bought left and right. She has proved that she can withstand the evolving culture. Being an icon and being famous are two

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