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Monday, November 10, 2008

when ugly goes commercial


The Ugly Dolls are big sellers. Why? Do parents etc. see them as an alternative to stereotypical "doll babies," or less gendered dolls? Are they just ugly enough to be cute, or charming? Do they just seem funny and "unique"? I admit, I kind of like them, but can't quite put my finger on why. 


Posted by Erin at 1:40 PM
Labels: children, commercialism, doll, ugly

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