The Adult Origins of the Barbie Doll

The video explores the origins of Barbie, revealing her connection to the German Lily Doll, initially an adult novelty. Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel, discovered Lily and transformed her into Barbie, a doll that inspired young girls with diverse careers. Despite controversies over body image, Barbie became a cultural icon. Legal issues arose due to similarities with Lily, but Mattel settled and acquired rights to Lily, allowing Barbie's continued success.

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