Bimbo Contest - Barbie issues first public statement in wake of high court defeat. By Dahlia Lithwick ..... It is with a heavy chest that I learned of the Supreme Court's decision this week not to hear the appeal of my case against Aqua. I want to say for the record that I believe strongly in free speech and that for only $1.99 I will phone you or your child at home and speak freely to them about all things Barbie™. So call now. [...] I also want to assure you that despite our disappointment at the Supreme Court's ruling, the people at Mattel remain dedicated to the principle that Barbie™ is neither a bimbo nor a natural blonde. And that as long as I represent the company, Barbie will stand for purity, chastity, and innocence. And that Mattel's new line of Lingerie Barbies™ that stirred up all that controversy this past Christmas will continue to be sold and marketed with all the good taste and respect for childhood that makes Barbie™ the perfect gift for your toddler.
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