71 - Barbie - The Evolution of an Icon

In 1959, when Barbie was first introduced to the world, no-one could have expected that this little doll (of what some might call naughty origins) would become the most recognisable toy in the world or spearheading a toy company in her pink plastic heels. Going beyond the dreamhouse, we delve into the real world history of the icon of the pink aisle. orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worlds collided with rigging accusations, bombs, thinly-veiled racism and the second wave of feminism, all topped off with a sparkly tiara.    Hosted by Katie Charlwood   Tell me where to go on tour! Listen to Day & Nightshade   Donate at:  Patreon  Tip Jar Beacons (at the bottom of the page)   Follow me on… Instagram TikTok Facebook Bluesky   Fan Mail: Katie Charlwood C/O The Postal Store Unit 11A Forte Retail Park Letterkenny Co. Donegal Ireland F92 DY22   Business Enquiries: [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.