The votes are in and Barbie fans have selected the doll’s latest career: computer engineer! That’s right, in Winter 2010 you’ll be able to meet Computer Engineer Barbie. Here’s a snippet from Mattel’s press release:
Computer Engineer Barbie, debuting in Winter 2010, inspires a new generation of girls to explore this important high-tech industry, which continues to grow and need future female leaders.
To create an authentic look, Barbie designers worked closely with the Society of Women Engineers and the National Academy of Engineering to develop the wardrobe and accessories for Computer Engineer Barbie. Wearing a binary code patterned tee and equipped with all the latest gadgets including a smart phone, Bluetooth headset, and laptop travel bag, Computer Engineer Barbie is geek chic.
I really want to make a joke about this doll, but I think it’s a great thing (though the pink laptop is a bit much). I like that Mattel is encouraging young girls to explore professions that are dominated by males. Hopefully it will push hobbies that are considered “guy things” too. Bring on Gamer Barbie and Comic-Book Nerd Barbie!!!
What a load of bull-hockey! Female engineers don't look like Barbie…
They look like this:
http://www2.ul.ie/web/WWW/Services/News?did=49217…
The second one is hot, by the way… but like, punk hot.
-M
@Iceman Do you know anyone that looks like Barbie?
… uh… no. But, I do know people who've mutilated their bodies to try to look like Barbie.
Also, I've just noticed that the designers of this toy have absolutely no idea of what female computer engineers wear and what is usually displayed on their screen.
-M
@ Iceman
I'd get with all those computer engineers.
(let it be noted that my standards are very low and I bet their all freaks)