El Segundo, CALIFORNIA—American toy manufacturer Mattel has just announced it will be expanding its Barbie Doll Collection with new offerings in 2016, including a Curvy Body Feminist Barbie modeled by famous comedian Amy Schumer.
Amy Schumer, comedian and actress, is most well-known for her sexual assault on a drunk man—a story she fondly retells as part of her stand-up comedy act.
The doll, to be released mid-2016, bears Schumer's likeness including an exact replication of the comedian's triple chin.
Toy enthusiasts and Barbie collectors have praised the realism of the Amy Schumer Barbie, commenting: "The doll is fat and, to be honest, it's not that funny, well, not funny at all—just like Amy."
A source from Mattel boasted about the advancements that made this new inclusion to the Barbie Collection possible: "Our research & development team came up with a way to make Barbie appear 4 times as fat as before, while still using the same amount of plastic. It's an engineering miracle."
Despite the positive impressions from the community, parents are outraged over Mattel's decision to model a Barbie after Amy Schumer.
"Our little girls grow up wanting to be just like their Barbies, and it's not okay for them to see a rapist as their role model. What's next? A Pedophile Ken?" said Bianca Trey, proud feminist and promoter of love, joy, and peace.
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