The Barbie Day of the Dead doll is on sale now. But it's proving controversial.

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Some critics have said that the Barbie holiday release appropriates Mexican culture.

On 9/12/19 at 6:08 AM EDTBarbie is getting a makeover to celebrate Mexico's Day of the Dead on November 2—with a new holiday-inspired doll going on sale this Thursday across the U.S.

According to Mattel, the toy company behind Barbie, the doll"honors the traditions and symbols often seen throughout this time."

 

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ItsMeDeaner 🎃

she has no tits

Probably controversial around the same people that use condescending racial terms like 'POC'.

I think I need one.

Not to sane people.

It’s controversial because of the price. God Damn!

Re-sellers have already bought them all and are charging 3 times as muchf. Die resellers. DIE

Why America is wicked and dark. Why make a doll that represents death. Let's celebrate life🏆

Of course it is.

Let me guess? CulturalAppropriation

It’s only controversial because that Barbie is here illegally, and receiving state and federal assistance.

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