The Ceators Of The "Bratz" Dolls Sould Be KILLED Ashamed

You know....I... *Sigh*. I don't think I can approach this in an unbiased fashion but I will do my best to convey my STRONG feelings and distaste for the, "Bratz" Dolls.

If you have never heard of the "Bratz" Dolls chances are you don't have childen, live beneath a rock within a hole in the ground covered with sand and poop, OR if you have children then maybe you've done a good parenting job and haven't let these toy manufacturing monsters molest your child with their merchandise. "Bratz" dolls are for young girls specifically between the ages of 4 - 8 though they wear the clothes you'd see on a woman between the ages of 20 - 3025. The tag line for "Bratz" is, "The only girls with a passion for fashion". Not only are their attire unacceptable but thier social habits are reprehensible! "How so?" Do you ask? Well, one example would be the "Bratz Babyz Movie" in which the girls Babyz search for the stollen dog of a friend and in order to get money to get him back from the big bad pedophile bully they have to perform in an American Idol-esque competition where their dance routine includs a clip of them Drying themselves off with a towel! in front of a crowd of hooping and hollering boys. The girls clothes and behaviour throughout the entire film are sexually suggestive spouting such motto's as, "Flaunt what you Got" and "Closed legs don't get fed". Okay so I'm kidding about the second one but they might as well have said it since thier actions suggested it anyway.

The people of Mattel should be ashamed! They have gone too far this time! Not only do they provide these dolls with clothes I wouldn't put a stripper in but they also give them the face that only a plastic surgeon could mold love. I am not alone in my distaste for this product. In February, 2007 the APA (American Psychological Association) established their, "Task Force on the Sexualization of Girls" In the report that was published in accompaniment to the Task Force's founding they cited concern over sexuality the Bratz dolls allegedly portray

Bratz dolls come dressed in sexualized clothing such as miniskirts, fishnet stockings, and feather boas. Although these dolls may present no more sexualization of girls or women than is seen in MTV videos, it is worrisome when dolls designed specifically for 4- to 8-year-olds are associated with an objectified adult sexuality

– APA Task Force on the Sexualization of Girls, Report of the APA Task Force on the Sexualization of Girls

"Oh these dolls are no worse than Barbie." This is the argument I've heard the most regarding these unholy whore dolls. I don't think Barbie ever spawned an entire unit of the APA designed solely to increase the monitoring of sexualized girls in media, cinema, and entertainment.Oh well, why don't we take a moment to actually LOOK at the dolls?



- This is Chloe. Chloe likes, Fashion, lipstick, eyeliner, boys, and the latest trends in music. Chloe also apparently likes flaunting her midsection and underdeveloped child body. Why would an infant need to wear a mid drift baby tank top and hot pants? Lets just pretend it's hot outside and not confront the fact that she's perhaps dressed in a provocative manner to objectify her body and promote the idea that young girls should be proud of thier bodies and the eating disorders it took to get them!



- Meet the twins! Tori and whats her face! Though they look the same you can tell these are two VERY different girls! Tori enjoys lip gloss, clothes, and boys while whats her face enjoys eyeliner, lipstick, leather, and water sports! Both girls have that come hither stare and the look but don't touch bodies that drive men WILD. Their clothes say, "I'm old enough to know better but too young to care" while those bottle and chain necklaces speak to the inner bad girl in us all.



- Helooooo Katia! This Russian gymnast princess understands the way the world works. To get a little you have to give a little! So she keeps herself pretty in hope that one day her prince will come, if not all over her face than maybe to take her to America where she can worry about important things like buying their perfect SUV and making babies!

Ah...toys are fun AND educational! Oh and the buck doesn't stop there! Coming this summer is the Bratz live action movie staring girls you've never heard of but being produced, choreographed, and dressed by none other than Paula Abdul!

Who is of course an awesome role model



I don't know what else I could say about this topic. I have approached it emotionally, rationally, and even went as far as to provide actual facts for my disdain. I could go on this topic forever, or at least until my boss finds more work for me to do but I leave you with a letter to the directors of production for Mattel and the Bratz distribution department that I plan to submit to them.

Dear Mattel,

My name is Carlos. I am a 34 year old teacher at Highland Elementary school and Wheaton Maryland. I have recently come across the Bratz Babyz dolls that your company produces. A young girl named Samantha in my class presented this for show and tell. I must admit that I was confused at first. I did not believe that a reputable company such as yours would produce something such as that. After taking off her clothes (The dolls, not my students) I confronted by the Mattel logo and a feeling I didn't know how to describe. This dolls body was proportioned in a way that would suggest she was just a child but the clothing that she wore were both provocative and suggestive in a sexual manner. I struggled with myself for quite sometime, not knowing whether to send this letter to you or if I should simply keep my feelings quiet but I found that through silence nothing is accomplished. So, please let me be the first of what I assume will be many to say...THANK YOU! I never thought in a million years that a toy company like Mattel would create such a HOT DOLL. I have struggled all my life with my feelings towards children but now that I know Mattel not only condones but encourages my beliefs of child love than maybe there IS nothing wrong with me! At first I thought that maybe I was looking at this with hungry eyes and only seeing what I wanted to see but after reading article after article about the sexualization of these dolls bodies and watching the cartoons (which I hope you will make a live action movie out of) I firmly believe that you understand and accept your contribution to the world of toys for what it is, a gateway between the world of a pedophile (I don't really enjoy that term) and that of a child! I even went as far as to discuss your products with my support group. Many men were resigned to believe that their affection for children was wrong; but not anymore! After sharing my findings with my fellow child lovers they have come around to seeing things my way. So like I said, please expect to receive more letters, e-mails, and phone calls from men and women who share the same feelings as I do.

Now that I understand that we DO in fact live in a world that accepts the idea that young men and women should, "Flaunt it if you got it", (a direct quote from the Bratz Babyz film) and shouldn't be fearful of being viewed as sexual creatures because it's perfectly okay! You have also made me more comfortable with myself and my once shameful affliction. I can already see that Samantha has been exposed to the Gospel of the Bratz Babyz dolls, just the other day she wore a tank top and mini skirt to school, which up until now I viewed as bad parenting. Now I know she's just flirting. So please accept my deepest gratitude and thanks for producing such a product and know that though I wouldn't let my kids play with those toys (I have two boys :( ) You definitely have a customer for life!

Warmest Regards,
Carlos

P.s. I have recently found that a Bratz movie is in production! But, don't you think those girls are a little too old?